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iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 16 Plus

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iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus

  • 201 g.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor.
  • 6 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
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iPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus

  • 199 g.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Apple A18 (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch OLED screen, IP68 rating and 48 MP main camera, the iPhone 16 Plus is the better buy: it has more RAM (8 GB) and a newer, faster A18 chip, charges faster wirelessly (25 W) and offers newer Wi-Fi 7.

Weight

iPhone 15 Plus
201 g
iPhone 16 Plus
199 g

Performance

iPhone 15 Plus
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor
iPhone 16 Plus
Apple A18 (3 nm) processor

Memory

iPhone 15 Plus
6 GB RAM in this version
iPhone 16 Plus
8 GB RAM in this version

Battery capacity

iPhone 15 Plus
4,383 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 16 Plus
4,674 mAh battery capacity

Software

iPhone 15 Plus
Runs iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27
iPhone 16 Plus
Runs iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 15 Plus

  • 6.7-inch OLED display, 460 ppi.
  • Apple A16 Bionic processor.
  • 6 GB RAM.
  • Up to 512 GB storage.

iPhone 16 Plus

  • More memory: 8 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
  • Faster wireless charging: 25 W (vs 15 W).
  • Newer A18 chip (vs A16).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Newer iOS 18 (vs iOS 17).

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PriorityiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
PerformanceApple A16 Bionic processorApple A18 processor
Memory6 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery capacity4,383 mAh battery4,674 mAh battery
Weight201 g199 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareiOS 17iOS 18

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 16 Plus
Announced2023, September 122024, September 09
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, September 22Available. Released 2024, September 20
Model numbersA3094, A2847, A3093, A3096, iPhone15,5A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4
SAR (US)1.01 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)1.13 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)1.24 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1385649 (v10); GeekBench: 6618 (v6); GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 1727276 (v10); GeekBench: 7927 (v6); 3DMark: 4324 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1642 nits max brightness (measured)1823 nits max brightness (measured)
Tested cameraPhoto / Video—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-27.7 LUFS (Good)-25.2 LUFS (Very good)
Battery testActive use score 16:33hActive use score 18:49h
Tested battery (old)Endurance rating 111h—
EU label energy—Class B
EU label battery—48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fall—Class C (90 falls)
EU label repairability—Class C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
Dimensions160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight201 g (7.09 oz)199 g (7.02 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Display featuresHDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Brightness1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~88.0% screen-to-body ratio~88.0% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
ProcessorApple A16 Bionic (4 nm)Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Process node4 nm3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
RAM6GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
Rear camera48 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), 0.7µm48 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 camera12 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 featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@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 featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide camera12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
BatteryLi-Ion 4383 mAhLi-Ion 4674 mAh
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
Operating systemiOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· 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)· 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)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3094; 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, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A2847; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3093; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A30961, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3290; 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, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3082; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3289; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3291
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3094; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2847; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3093; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A30961, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3290; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3082; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3289; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3291
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
Water resistanceIP68 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

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkBlack, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15 PlusiPhone 16 Plus
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

The iPhone 16 Plus is the better buy for almost everyone, with more RAM and a newer, faster A18 chip.

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