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Updated January 10, 2024·
The iPhone 15 Pro offers a higher screen quality, better performance, and has an Action Button, which the iPhone 15 doesn't have. It also boasts a faster refresh rate, which can make the screen feel smoother when scrolling or playing games. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro has a telephoto camera for zoomed-in shots, while the iPhone 15 does not. However, the iPhone 15 has a slightly longer battery life. If camera versatility and screen performance are worth the extra cost, go for the iPhone 15 Pro. If you prefer to save money and still have a good camera and decent battery life, the iPhone 15 is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Best in class for taking photos
- Best in class for recording videos
- Best in class display quality
- Best in class performance
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.6
9.5
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has best in class overall camera quality, while the Apple iPhone 15 has very good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 15 provides a very good selfie experience, along with strong performance in resolution, dynamic range, and low light for photos, while the iPhone 15 Pro offers the best in these categories, with a slight edge in additional features like camera versatility, and the overall selfie score.
Photo Quality
8.5
9.5
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro takes best in class photos, while the Apple iPhone 15 takes very good photos.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is considered to have the best selfie quality, surpassing the very good selfie performance of the Apple iPhone 15. This distinction means if selfies are a priority for you, the iPhone 15 Pro will deliver a superior experience, justifying its higher price in comparison to the iPhone 15.
Video Quality
9.1
10.0
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro takes best in class videos, while the Apple iPhone 15 takes excellent videos.
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro delivers slightly better video performance than the iPhone 15 due to its higher video stabilization and dynamic range, ensuring smoother footage and better detail in varied lighting conditions. While both iPhones offer excellent video quality, the iPhone 15 Pro outshines with its superior video software experience and low light performance, capturing clearer and more vibrant videos in darker settings.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.3 Hours
The Apple iPhone 15 has 8 hours of battery life. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro has 7.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$829
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Apple iPhone 15 has a price of $829 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro costs $999.
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Key similarities
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 15 has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro is 6.1 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 15 and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$829 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Apple | |
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | iOS | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 22, 2023 | September 22, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2556 x 1179 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 461 | 461 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A16 | A17 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 9.2/10 | 10/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 48 megapixels + OIS | 48 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3349 mAh | 3274 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.81" x 2.82" | 5.77" x 2.78" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.03 oz | 6.60 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)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)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/mmWave)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)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 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Face unlock | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Black | Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
Custom ROM Support | |||
Custom ROM Support | No | No | |
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Lance Ulanoff | September 2023
"Apple finally waves goodbye to the notch in favor of the Dynamic Island on all phones in its new lineup, and on the iPhone 15 that versatile screen technology is paired with new materials, lovely contoured edges, a powerful A16 Bionic CPU, and, yes, the new USB-C port. Even the photography has been leveled up, with a 48MP camera and new portrait processing capabilities."
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Mark Spoonauer | September 2023
"The iPhone 15 Pro is the one to get if you want a powerful flagship you can easily use it with one hand. Not only is the titanium design stronger and lighter, Apple made the design smaller with slimmer bezels. You also get very strong cameras with night mode and portrait improvements, blazing performance from the A17 Pro chip and a smart Action button."
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
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