Apple iPhone 14 vs Apple iPhone 15
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 14 and the Apple iPhone 15, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Price | $319 | $799 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,279 mAh | — |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 172 g | 171 g |
| Released | Sep 2022 | Sep 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 15 is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 14 is the cheaper option.
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Display
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak outdoor) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm² (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.1 cm² (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Features | — | Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 60Hz refresh rate |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 (as of current date) | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 (as of current information) |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| RAM | — | 6GB |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Dual | 12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control, 2x optical zoom in/out, 4x optical zoom range, Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3279 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (MagSafe); 7.5W wireless (Qi) | Wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W MagSafe wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless |
| Talk time | — | Up to 16 hours |
Body
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 172 g (6.07 oz) | 171 g (6.03 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (color-infused), aluminum frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual eSIM support (US), Nano-SIM and eSIM (International) |
| Durability | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 14 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|
| Announced | September 7, 2022 | September 12, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, September 16 | Available. Released September 22, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 15?
Apple iPhone 15 — 172 g for the Apple iPhone 14 versus 171 g for the Apple iPhone 15.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 14 or Apple iPhone 15?
Apple iPhone 15 — Sep 2022 for the Apple iPhone 14 versus Sep 2023 for the Apple iPhone 15.
Is the Apple iPhone 14 or the Apple iPhone 15 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 14 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 15 8/10.
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