Phone Comparison
Compare Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Apple iPhone 15
Better Battery
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Better Display
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Better Performance
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Better Value
Apple iPhone 15
Overview
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $799 | $494 |
| Display | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 Bionic (3 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | Li-ion 3349 mAh | Li-ion 4764 mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 48MP |
| OS | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 16.5 | iOS 18, upgradable to iPadOS 26.5 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A1848 | SA/NSA/Sub6 -A3290: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches 91.3 cm2 (screen-to-body ratio) 19.5:9 aspect ratio ("85.4% screen-to-body density) | 6.1 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1170 x 2536 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio ("461 ppi density) | 1284 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| HDR | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 Bionic (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 2x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x4.02 GHz + 4x2.02 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Dual |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| 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 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (3spacial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| 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
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-ion 3349 mAh | Li-ion 4764 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min |
| Bypass Charging | N/A | Not Available |
| Wireless | 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) |
| Reverse | 4.5W reverse wired | 4.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.82 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time, International) or Dual eSIM (8 or more, China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM - dual eSIM (max 2 at a time, International) Nano-SIM + eSIM (China) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immurable up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
| Payments | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My via satellite | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support (gen2 chip) |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Features spatial audio playback with dual stereo speakers supporting Dolby Atmos. It handles native high-resolution digital audio formats like FLAC and Apple Lossless over Type-C, alongside high-quality wireless transmission via Bluetooth 5.3) | Yes (FLAC, Apple Lossless, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio) |