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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro

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iPhone 15

iPhone 15

  • 171 g.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor.
  • 6 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 90,500In Stock
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iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro

  • 187 g.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 84,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.1-inch OLED screen, IP68 rating and 48 MP main camera, the iPhone 15 Pro is the stronger choice: it has optical zoom, more RAM (8 GB), a newer, faster A17 Pro chip and a premium titanium build with a glass back, while the iPhone 15 is lighter (171 g).

Weight

iPhone 15
171 g
iPhone 15 Pro
187 g

Performance

iPhone 15
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor
iPhone 15 Pro
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) processor

Memory

iPhone 15
6 GB RAM in this version
iPhone 15 Pro
8 GB RAM in this version

Battery capacity

iPhone 15
3,349 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 15 Pro
3,274 mAh battery capacity

Connections

iPhone 15
Wi-Fi 6 support
iPhone 15 Pro
Wi-Fi 6E support

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 15

  • Lighter: 171 g (vs 187 g).

iPhone 15 Pro

  • More memory: 8 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
  • Telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom.
  • Newer A17 Pro chip (vs A16).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 6E (vs Wi-Fi 6).
  • Titanium frame and glass back (vs aluminium frame and glass back).
  • Records ProRes for editing.

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PriorityiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
Display6.1-inch OLED display, 461 ppi6.1-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 461 ppi
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 3x telephoto camera
PerformanceApple A16 Bionic processorApple A17 Pro processor
Memory6 GB RAM8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 1 TB storage
Battery capacity3,349 mAh battery3,274 mAh battery

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Announced2023, September 122023, September 12
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, September 22Available. Released 2023, September 22
Model numbersA3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4A2848, A3101, A3102, A3104, iPhone16,1
SAR (US)1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)1.14 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1354651 (v10); GeekBench: 6526 (v6); GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)—
Measured display brightness1643 nits max brightness (measured)1786 nits max brightness (measured)
Tested cameraPhoto / VideoPhoto / Video
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.2 LUFS (Good)-26.4 LUFS (Good)
Battery testActive use score 13:20hActive use score 12:58h
Tested battery (old)Endurance rating 98hEndurance rating 86h

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
Dimensions147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight171 g (6.03 oz)187 g (6.60 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak); 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield glass
Display featuresHDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Brightness1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~461 ppi~461 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.4% screen-to-body ratio~88.2% screen-to-body ratio
Refresh rate—120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
ProcessorApple A16 Bionic (4 nm)Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Process node4 nm3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
RAM6GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
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/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
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, OIS; 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, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR
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/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, 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), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Telephoto camera—12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Additional rear cameras—TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
BatteryLi-Ion 3349 mAhLi-Ion 3274 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; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
Operating systemiOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
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 - A3090; 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 - A2846; 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 - A3089; 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 - A30921, 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 - A3102; 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 - A2848; 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 - A3101; 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 - A3104
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 - A3090; 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 - A2846; 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 - A3089; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A30921, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3102; 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 - A2848; 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 - A3101; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3104
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 15iPhone 15 Pro
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/6e, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, 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 15iPhone 15 Pro
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 15iPhone 15 Pro
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15iPhone 15 Pro
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 stereo speakers.
  • Both have video output to a monitor over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the iPhone 15 Pro is the better buy; the iPhone 15 makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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