Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 15 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £699 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | — | 4,383 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 15W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 171 g | 201 g |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 15 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 15 Plus is ahead on screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Apple iPhone 15 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
Display
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak outdoor) | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.1 cm² (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1290 x 2796 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 | Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 (as of current information) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Internal | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB NVMe |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 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), 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 | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 2x optical zoom (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| 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, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps, Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps, stereo sound rec. |
| Modules | — | Dual: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF | — |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor, Retina Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control |
| 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 |
| Modules | — | Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion 4383 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), 15W MagSafe wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W MagSafe wireless; 15W Qi2 wireless (requires iOS 17.2 update); 4.5W reverse wired |
| Talk time | Up to 16 hours | — |
Body
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 201 g (7.09 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (color-infused), aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (color-infused), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual eSIM support (US), Nano-SIM and eSIM (International) | — |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 12, 2023 | September 12, 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released September 22, 2023 | Available. Released September 22, 2023 |
| OS | — | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.2 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
Apple iPhone 15 — 171 g for the Apple iPhone 15 versus 201 g for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus.
Is the Apple iPhone 15 or the Apple iPhone 15 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 15 8/10 and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus 8/10.