Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16
Comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 16: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 16, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.4 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.1 |
| Battery & charging | 6.0 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,383 mAh
- against 3,561 mAh
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Battery Endurance
- 45 h
- against 37 h
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- against 6.1″
Apple iPhone 16, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR5
- Weight
- 170 g
- against 201 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.46 GHz | 4.04 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,385,649 | 1,943,548 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,321 | 2,981 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,414 | 7,590 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core processor with 2 Everest cores at 3.46 GHz and 4 Sawtooth cores at 2.02 GHz. | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,295 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Cyan, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 71.6 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 147.6 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 170 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % Best value | 86.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | C |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,383 mAh Best value | 3,561 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 25 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 45 h Best value | 37 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px Best value | 1,179 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px Best value | 2,556 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Always-On Display | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | iOS 18 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 26 Best value | 18 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, USB 2.0, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg Best value | 1.08 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.12 W/kg Best value | 1.17 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.41 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,109 € | 959 € Best value |
| Model numbers | A3094, A2847, A3093, A3096, iPhone15,5 | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 |
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