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iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 17e

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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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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Apple iPhone 17e

Apple iPhone 17e

  • 169 g.
  • About 6.1 inch screen.
  • Apple A19 (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • 256 GB storage in this version.
KSh 101,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.1-inch OLED screen, IP68 rating and 48 MP main camera, the Apple iPhone 17e has a bigger battery (4,005 mAh), more RAM (8 GB) and a newer, faster A19 chip, while the iPhone 15 has a brighter screen for outdoor use and offers video output to a monitor over USB-C.

Weight

iPhone 15
171 g
Apple iPhone 17e
169 g

Display

iPhone 15
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
Apple iPhone 17e
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)

Performance

iPhone 15
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) processor
Apple iPhone 17e
Apple A19 (3 nm) processor

Memory

iPhone 15
6 GB RAM in this version
Apple iPhone 17e
8 GB RAM in this version

Battery capacity

iPhone 15
3,349 mAh battery capacity
Apple iPhone 17e
4,005 mAh battery capacity

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 15

  • Brighter display: up to 2,000 nits (vs 1,200).
  • Video output to an external display over USB-C.
  • Video output to a monitor over USB-C (DisplayPort).
  • 4.5 W reverse charging for earbuds or another phone.

Apple iPhone 17e

  • Bigger battery: 4,005 mAh (vs 3,349 mAh).
  • More memory: 8 GB RAM (vs 6 GB).
  • Newer A19 chip (vs A16).
  • Newer model: released in 2026 (vs 2023).
  • Newer iOS 26 (vs iOS 17).

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PriorityiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
Display6.1-inch OLED display, 461 ppi6.1-inch OLED display, 460 ppi
PerformanceApple A16 Bionic processorApple A19 processor
Memory6 GB RAM8 GB RAM
StorageUp to 512 GB storage256 GB storage
Battery capacity3,349 mAh battery4,005 mAh battery
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWired, 50% in 30 min

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
Announced2023, September 122026, March 02
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2023, September 22Available. Released 2026, March 11
Model numbersA3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4A3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5
SAR (US)1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)1.20 W/kg (head) 1.20 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1354651 (v10); GeekBench: 6526 (v6); GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)AnTuTu: 2187425 (v11); GeekBench: 9296 (v6); 3DMark: 4226 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1643 nits max brightness (measured)814 nits max brightness (measured)
Tested cameraPhoto / Video—
Measured loudspeaker loudness-26.2 LUFS (Good)-26.7 LUFS (Good)
Battery testActive use score 13:20hActive use score 15:30h
Tested battery (old)Endurance rating 98h—
EU label energy—Class A
EU label battery—45:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fall—Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairability—Class C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
Dimensions147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in)
Weight171 g (6.03 oz)169 g (5.96 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
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)Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak); 6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield 2
Display featuresHDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)Anti-reflective coating
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)6.1 inches, 90.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Brightness1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10
Pixel density~461 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~86.4% screen-to-body ratio~86.0% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
ProcessorApple A16 Bionic (4 nm)Apple A19 (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Process node4 nm3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
RAM6GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB256GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
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), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
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, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio
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, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, 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, Dolby Vision HDR
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), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS
Ultra-wide camera12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm—

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
BatteryLi-Ion 3349 mAhLi-Ion 4005 mAh
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wiredWired, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired—

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
Operating systemiOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 26.3, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / 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/China); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3575; 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, 53, 66 - A3634
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, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3575; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3634
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
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, dual-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)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 15Apple iPhone 17e
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 15Apple iPhone 17e
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkBlack, White, Soft Pink

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 6.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.

In summary

For most buyers the Apple iPhone 17e is the better buy; the iPhone 15 makes sense if you want a brighter screen for outdoor use.

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