iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 16
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iPhone 16 Plus Price range: KSh 113,000.00 through KSh 125,000.00
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At a glance
Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  iPhone 15 Plus |  iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 104,000.00 | Price range: KSh 93,500.00 through KSh 110,000.00 |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | 6.1 inches; Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 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 | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4383 mAh | Li-Ion 3561 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
| Announced | 2023, September 12 | 2024, September 09 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame |
| Display | ||
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | 6.1 inches; Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm² (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 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 | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Front camera | 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) |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera 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 & Charging | ||
| Battery | Li-Ion 4383 mAh | Li-Ion 3561 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite (availability depends on country, carrier and service support) |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | — |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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