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Apple iPhone 15 Plus
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iPhone 15 Plus

Large base iPhone with class-leading battery endurance

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Buying call

Buy the iPhone 15 Plus if battery life matters more than refresh rate. The big panel and efficient A16 setup lasted longest in several lab video tests among 2023 iPhones. Skip it if you want 120 Hz ProMotion or a telephoto — that means a Pro — or if a smaller 15 fits your hand better.

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Key specs
Modules
12
Wired charging
15W
Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1000 nits
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.71" (170 mm)
Resolution
1284x2778
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
A16 Bionic
GPU
5-core GPU
RAM
6 GB
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
OS
iOS; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to
Battery
Capacity
4532 mAh
Wired charge
15 W
Body
Weight
7.1 oz (201 g)
Dimensions
height: 6.33 inches (160.9 mm); width: 3.06 inches (77.8 mm); depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.71" (170 mm)Super Retina XDR
ChipsetA16 Bionic6 GB RAM · 5-core GPU
RAM / storage6 GB · 128GB, 256GB, 512GBiOS; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed
Battery4,532 mAh15W wired
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Available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 15 Plus if battery life matters more than refresh rate. The big panel and efficient A16 setup lasted longest in several lab video tests among 2023 iPhones. Skip it if you want 120 Hz ProMotion or a telephoto — that means a Pro — or if a smaller 15 fits your hand better.

Best for

Buyers who want maximum iPhone battery without going Pro

Not for

Anyone who needs 120 Hz or optical zoom

Main strengthOften the longest-lasting 2023 iPhone in video rundown tests
Main weakness60 Hz display feels dated next to ProMotion rivals
Reasons to buy
Often the longest-lasting 2023 iPhone in video rundown tests
Large comfortable reading screen
48MP main camera and USB-C
A16 performance is still plenty
Reasons to avoid
60 Hz display feels dated next to ProMotion rivals
No telephoto
Bigger to pocket than the standard 15
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

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Apple iPhone 15 Plus
This deviceiPhone 15 Plus
VS
iPhone 16 Plus
AlternativeiPhone 16 Plus
Display
6.71"6.7"
Chipset
A16 BionicA18
Battery
45324674
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Apple iPhone 15 Plus
This deviceiPhone 15 Plus
VS
iPhone 14 Plus
AlternativeiPhone 14 Plus
Display
6.71"6.7"
Chipset
A16 BionicA15 Bionic
Battery
45324325
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Apple iPhone 15 Plus
This deviceiPhone 15 Plus
VS
iPhone Duo
AlternativeiPhone Duo
Chipset
A16 BionicA20 Pro
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Product data

Full specifications

75 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1000 nits

Main camera

Modules
12

Selfie camera

Modules
12

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
15W
MagSafe
  • Wireless charging up to 15W14
  • Magnet array
  • Alignment magnet
  • Accessory Identification NFC
  • Magnetometer
  • Wireless charging up to 15W14

Network

SIM
  • Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)16
  • iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.
  • Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)16
  • iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.
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Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
USB / ports
USB-C connector with support for:

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Proximity sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors
  • Face ID
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors

Body

Dimensions
  • height: 6.33 inches (160.9 mm)
  • width: 3.06 inches (77.8 mm)
  • depth: 0.31 inch (7.80 mm)
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

Released
2023
Operating system
ios
In the box
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
  • iPhone 15 Plus
  • USB-C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
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