A side-by-side comprehensive and detailed comparison of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max reveals a fascinating spectrum of choices for Apple enthusiasts.
Starting with the iPhone 15, it offers a compact and accessible entry into Apple’s ecosystem, boasting a stunning Super Retina XDR display, powerful A16 Bionic chip, and an impressive camera system.
Stepping up to the iPhone 15 Plus, along with powerful A16 Bionic chip, users gain a larger display and enhanced battery life, making it ideal for media consumption and extended usage.
The iPhone 15 Pro takes it a step further with more advance and powerful A17 chipset and its ProMotion display technology, Pro cameras with advanced computational photography features, and increased durability.
For those who demand the utmost from their smartphones, the iPhone 15 Pro Max along with with more advance and powerful A17 chipset, offers the largest screen, longest battery life, and the most advanced camera system, making it a true powerhouse for both professionals and tech enthusiasts.
Each model caters to a specific set of needs, ensuring that there’s an iPhone 15 variant suited to everyone’s preferences and requirements.
An In-depth Comparison of All Models in the iPhone 15 Series:
| Aspect | Iphone 15 | Iphone 15 Plus | Iphone 15 Pro | Iphone 15 Pro Max. |
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| Price of 128 GB Variant | $799 | $899 | $999 | N.A. |
| Price of 256 GB Variant | $899 | $999 | $1099 | $1199 |
| Price of 512 GB Variant | $1099 | $1199 | $1299 | $1399 |
| Price of 1 TB Variant | N.A. | N.A. | $1499 | $1599 |
| Display Size | 6.1 Inch | 6.7 Inch | 6.1 Inch | 6.7 Inch |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Resolution | 2556x1179px at 460 ppi | 2796×1290 px at 460 ppi | 2556×1179 px at 460 ppi | 2796×1290 px at 460 ppi |
| Chipset Type | A16 Bionic | A16 Bionic | A17 Pro | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP Main/ 12MP Ultra Wide | 48MP Main/ 12MP Ultra Wide | 48MP Main/ 12MP Ultra Wide/ 12MP 3x telephoto | 48MP Main/ 12MP Ultra Wide/ 12MP 5x telephoto |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
| Charging Port | USB – C | USB – C | USB – C | USB – C |
| Dimensions (In HxWxD) | 5.81×2.82×0.31 Inches/ 147.6×71.6×7.80mm | 6.33×3.06×0.31 Inches/ 160.9×77.8×7.80mm | 5.77×2.78×0.32 Inches/ 146.6×70.6x 8.25mm | 6.29×3.02×0.32 Inches/ 159.9×76.7x 8.25mm |
| Weight | 171 g (6.02 oz.) | 201 g (7.09 oz.) | 187 g (6.60 oz.) | 221 g (7.81 oz.) |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium |
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In continuation to the above, let’s dive into details:
| Aspect | Iphone 15 | Iphone 15 Plus | Iphone 15 Pro | Iphone 15 Pro Max. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | A16 Bionic chip | A16 Bionic chip | A17 Pro chip | A17 Pro chip |
| 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores | |
| 5-core GPU | 5-core GPU | 6-core GPU | 6-core GPU | |
| 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine | |
| Display | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display | Super Retina XDR display |
| 15.54 cm / 6.1″ (diagonal) all-screen OLED display | 17.00 cm / 6.7″ (diagonal) all-screen OLED display | 15.54 cm / 6.1″ (diagonal) all-screen OLED display | 17.00 cm / 6.7″ (diagonal) all-screen OLED display | |
| Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island | |
| — | — | ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz | ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz | |
| — | — | Always-On display | Always-On display | |
| HDR display | HDR display | HDR display | HDR display | |
| 2556×1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi | 2796×1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi | 2556×1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi | 2796×1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi | |
| 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio | 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio | 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio | 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio | |
| True Tone display | True Tone display | True Tone display | True Tone display | |
| Wide colour display (P3) | Wide colour display (P3) | Wide colour display (P3) | Wide colour display (P3) | |
| Haptic Touch | Haptic Touch | Haptic Touch | Haptic Touch | |
| 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical) | |
| 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) | 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) | 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) | 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR) | |
| 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor) | 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor) | 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor) | 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor) | |
| Capacity | 128GB | 128GB | 128GB | — |
| 256GB | 256GB | 256GB | 256GB | |
| 512GB | 512GB | 512GB | 512GB | |
| — | — | 1TB | 1TB | |
| Splash, Water and Dust Resistant | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 | Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Camera | Advanced dual-camera system (48MP Main and 12MP Ultra Wide) | Advanced dual-camera system (48MP Main and 12MP Ultra Wide) | Pro camera system (48MP Main, 12MP Ultra Wide and 12MP Telephoto) | Pro camera system (48MP Main, 12MP Ultra Wide and 12MP Telephoto) |
| Main: 48MP, ƒ/1.6 aperture Ultra Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture | Main: 48MP, ƒ/1.6 aperture Ultra Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture | Main: 48MP, ƒ/1.78 aperture Ultra Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture Telephoto: 12MP, ƒ/2.8 aperture | Main: 48MP, ƒ/1.78 aperture Ultra Wide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture Telephoto: 12MP, ƒ/2.8 aperture | |
| Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation | Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation | Second-gen. sensor-shift optical image stabilisation | Second-gen. sensor-shift optical image stabilisation | |
| .5x, 1x, 2x optical zoom options | .5x, 1x, 2x optical zoom options | .5x, 1x, 2x, 3x optical zoom options | .5x, 1x, 2x, 5x optical zoom options | |
| True Tone flash | True Tone flash | Adaptive True Tone flash | Adaptive True Tone flash | |
| Photonic Engine | Photonic Engine | Photonic Engine | Photonic Engine | |
| Deep Fusion | Deep Fusion | Deep Fusion | Deep Fusion | |
| Smart HDR 5 for photos | Smart HDR 5 for photos | Smart HDR 5 for photos | Smart HDR 5 for photos | |
| Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | |
| Portrait Lighting with six effects | Portrait Lighting with six effects | Portrait Lighting with six effects | Portrait Lighting with six effects | |
| Night mode | Night mode | Night mode | Night mode | |
| — | — | Night mode portraits | Night mode portraits | |
| Photographic Styles | Photographic Styles | Photographic Styles | Photographic Styles | |
| — | — | Macro photography | Macro photography | |
| — | — | Apple ProRAW | Apple ProRAW | |
| Video Recording | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | |
| Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K HDR at 30 fps) | Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K HDR at 30 fps) | Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K HDR at 30 fps) | Cinematic mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field (up to 4K HDR at 30 fps) | |
| Action mode | Action mode | Action mode | Action mode | |
| HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | |
| — | — | ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording | ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording | |
| — | — | Log video recording | Log video recording | |
| — | — | Academy Color Encoding System | Academy Color Encoding System | |
| — | — | Macro video recording, including slow motion and time lapse | Macro video recording, including slow motion and time lapse | |
| Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps or 240 fps | |
| Time-lapse video with stabilisation | Time-lapse video with stabilisatio | Time-lapse video with stabilisation | Time-lapse video with stabilisation | |
| Night mode Time-lapse | Night mode Time-lapse | Night mode Time-lapse | Night mode Time-lapse | |
| QuickTake video | QuickTake video | QuickTake video | QuickTake video | |
| Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video | Sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video | Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video | Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video | |
| Audio zoom | Audio zoom | Audio zoom | Audio zoom | |
| Stereo recording | Stereo recording | Stereo recording | Stereo recording | |
| Front Camera | TrueDepth front camera | TrueDepth front camera | TrueDepth front camera | TrueDepth front camera |
| 12MP photos | 12MP photos | 12MP photos | 12MP photos | |
| ƒ/1.9 aperture | ƒ/1.9 aperture | ƒ/1.9 aperture | ƒ/1.9 aperture | |
| Retina Flash | Retina Flash | Retina Flash | Retina Flash | |
| Photonic Engine | Photonic Engine | Photonic Engine | Photonic Engine | |
| Deep Fusion | Deep Fusion | Deep Fusion | Deep Fusion | |
| Smart HDR 5 for photos | Smart HDR 5 for photos | Smart HDR 5 for photos | Smart HDR 5 for photos | |
| Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | |
| Portrait Lighting with six effects | Portrait Lighting with six effects | Portrait Lighting with six effects | Portrait Lighting with six effects | |
| Animoji and Memoji | Animoji and Memoji | Animoji and Memoji | Animoji and Memoji | |
| Night mode | Night mode | Night mode | Night mode | |
| Photographic Styles | Photographic Styles | Photographic Styles | Photographic Styles | |
| 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 4K video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | |
| 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | 1080p HD video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps | |
| Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps | Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps | Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps | Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps | |
| HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | HDR video recording with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps | |
| — | — | ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording | ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording | |
| Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps | Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps | Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps | Slow-motion video support for 1080p at 120 fps | |
| QuickTake video | QuickTake video | QuickTake video | QuickTake video | |
| Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) | Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) | Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) | Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p) | |
| Cellular and Wireless | GSM/EDGE | GSM/EDGE | GSM/EDGE | GSM/EDGE |
| UMTS/HSPA+ | UMTS/HSPA+ | UMTS/HSPA+ | UMTS/HSPA+ | |
| DC-HSDPA | DC-HSDPA | DC-HSDPA | DC-HSDPA | |
| 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO | 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO | 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO | 5G (sub-6 GHz) with 4×4 MIMO | |
| Gigabit LTE | Gigabit LTE | Gigabit LTE | Gigabit LTE | |
| Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip | |
| GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) | |
| VoLTE | VoLTE | VoLTE | VoLTE | |
| NFC with reader mode | NFC with reader mode | NFC with reader mode | NFC with reader mode | |
| Express Cards with power reserve | Express Cards with power reserve | Express Cards with power reserve | Express Cards with power reserve | |
| Wi-Fi calling | Wi-Fi calling | Wi-Fi calling | Wi-Fi calling | |
| Safety | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS | Emergency SOS |
| Crash Detection | Crash Detection | Crash Detection | Crash Detection | |
| Secure Authentication | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID | Face ID |
| Enabled by TrueDepth front camera for facial recognition | Enabled by TrueDepth front camera for facial recognition | Enabled by TrueDepth front camera for facial recognition | Enabled by TrueDepth front camera for facial recognition | |
| Video Calling | FaceTime video | FaceTime video | FaceTime video | FaceTime video |
| Initiate video calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime-enabled device | Initiate video calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime-enabled device | Initiate video calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime-enabled device | Initiate video calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime-enabled device | |
| Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | |
| Audio Calling | FaceTime audio | FaceTime audio | FaceTime audio | FaceTime audio |
| Initiate audio calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime audio-enabled device | Initiate audio calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime audio-enabled device | Initiate audio calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime audio-enabled device | Initiate audio calls over cellular or Wi‑Fi to any FaceTime audio-enabled device | |
| Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay | |
| Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | Voice over LTE (VoLTE) | |
| Wi-Fi calling | Wi-Fi calling | Wi-Fi calling | Wi-Fi calling | |
| Audio Playback | Spatial Audio playback | Spatial Audio playback | Spatial Audio playback | Spatial Audio playback |
| Supports Dolby Atmos | Supports Dolby Atmos | Supports Dolby Atmos | Supports Dolby Atmos | |
| Video Playback | HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| Power and Battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery | Built-in rechargeable lithium‑ion battery |
| MagSafe and Qi wireless charging | MagSafe and Qi wireless charging | MagSafe and Qi wireless charging | MagSafe and Qi wireless charging | |
| Video playback | Up to 20 hours | Up to 26 hours | Up to 23 hours | Up to 29 hours |
| Video playback (streamed) | Up to 16 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 20 hours | Up to 25 hours |
| Audio playback | Up to 80 hours | Up to 100 hours | Up to 75 hours | Up to 95 hours |
| Fast-charge capable | Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) | Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) | Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher available separately) | Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter or higher(available separately) |
| Sensors | — | — | LiDAR Scanner | LiDAR Scanner |
| High dynamic range gyro | High dynamic range gyro | High dynamic range gyro | High dynamic range gyro | |
| Proximity sensor | Proximity sensor | Proximity sensor | Proximity sensor | |
| Dual ambient light sensors | Dual ambient light sensors | Dual ambient light sensors | Dual ambient light sensors | |
| Barometer | Barometer | Barometer | Barometer | |
| SIM Card | Dual SIM (Two active eSIMs or nano-SIM and eSIM) | Dual SIM (Two active eSIMs or nano-SIM and eSIM) | Dual SIM (Two active eSIMs or nano-SIM and eSIM) | Dual SIM (Two active eSIMs or nano-SIM and eSIM) |
| Connector | USB-C Supports USB 2 | USB-C Supports USB 2 | USB-C Supports USB 3 (up to 10 Gbps) | USB-C Supports USB 3 (up to 10 Gbps) |
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