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iPhone 16 Plus vs iPhone 15 Plus

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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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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.
KSh 104,000In Stock
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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 16 Plus
199 g
iPhone 15 Plus
201 g

Performance

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

Memory

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

Battery capacity

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

Software

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

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

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).

iPhone 15 Plus

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

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PriorityiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
PerformanceApple A18 processorApple A16 Bionic processor
Memory8 GB RAM6 GB RAM
Battery capacity4,674 mAh battery4,383 mAh battery
Weight199 g201 g
ConnectionsWi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
SoftwareiOS 18iOS 17

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 16 PlusApple iPhone 15 Plus
Announced2024, September 092023, September 12
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20Available. Released 2023, September 22
Model numbersA3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4A3094, A2847, A3093, A3096, iPhone15,5
SAR (US)1.13 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)1.01 W/kg (head) 1.12 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)1.24 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1727276 (v10); GeekBench: 7927 (v6); 3DMark: 4324 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1385649 (v10); GeekBench: 6618 (v6); GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Measured display brightness1823 nits max brightness (measured)1642 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-25.2 LUFS (Very good)-27.7 LUFS (Good)
Battery testActive use score 18:49hActive use score 16:33h
EU label energyClass B—
EU label battery48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles—
EU label free fallClass C (90 falls)—
EU label repairabilityClass C—
Tested camera—Photo / Video
Tested battery (old)—Endurance rating 111h

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 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)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)201 g (7.09 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
DisplaySuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak); 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 glass (2024 gen)Ceramic Shield glass
Display featuresHDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
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 (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
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 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
ProcessorApple A18 (3 nm)Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Process node3 nm4 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
RAM8GB6GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
Rear camera48 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 PDAF48 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
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 HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, 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/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide camera12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
BatteryLi-Ion 4674 mAhLi-Ion 4383 mAh
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 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 charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

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

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 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, 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 - A32911, 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 - A3096
5G bands1, 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 - A32911, 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 - A3096
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 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-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 16 PlusiPhone 15 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 16 PlusiPhone 15 Plus
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Teal, UltramarineBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 PlusiPhone 15 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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