Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 15 vs Realme 15 Lite
Comparison between Apple iPhone 15 and Realme 15 Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Realme.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
Apple iPhone 15 is the better fit for camera-focused buyers and anyone after a more compact phone; Realme 15 Lite suits those who want more battery, faster charging, and a 120 Hz screen. The iPhone leads overall, while Realme stands out for battery capacity and RAM.
Realme’s display is larger at 6.67″ versus 6.1″, and refreshes at 120 Hz versus 60 Hz. The iPhone is sharper, with 461 ppi versus 395 ppi, and has higher resolution: 1179 × 2556 px versus 1080 × 2400 px. It is also lighter at 171 g versus 185 g, and offers IP68 resistance rather than IP65.
The iPhone adds an ultrawide camera, a 1/1.56″ main sensor versus 1/1.95″, and 4K video at 60 fps versus 4K at 30 fps. Realme brings 12 GB of RAM versus 6 GB, a 5000 mAh battery versus 3349 mAh, 80 W charging versus 20 W, and expandable storage; the iPhone supports up to 512 GB versus 256 GB and has Wi-Fi 6.
Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 15 is the better pick for camera-focused buyers, with an ultrawide camera and 4K video at 60 fps.
Realme 15 Lite
Realme 15 Lite is the better buy for battery-focused buyers, with a 5000 mAh battery and 80 W charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 15, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Performance & hardware or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.4 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 5.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 6.1 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 15, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 461 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 185 g
Realme 15 Lite, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,349 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.46 GHz Best value | 2.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,354,651 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,556 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,370 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 3.46 GHz and 4 cores at 2.02 GHz. | Octa-core processor with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.5 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | — |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Green, Gold, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.6 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 147.6 mm | 161.7 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Best value | 185 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.4 % | 88.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | IP68 Best value | IP65 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,349 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | — |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 34 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,179 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,556 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 461 ppi Best value | 395 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Always-On Display | One Billion Colors |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | — |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE bands unspecified, 5G NR bands unspecified |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.12 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.14 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 15 | 15 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | — |
| Model numbers | A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4 | RMX5000 |
