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iPhone 15
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iPhone 15

2023 base iPhone: 48MP main camera, Dynamic Island and USB-C

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8.2/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensusSee score breakdown ↓
Buying call

Buy the iPhone 15 if you want a 48MP main camera, Dynamic Island and USB-C in a light 171 g phone and do not need ProMotion or Apple Intelligence features that land on newer chips. Skip it if you want 120 Hz, a telephoto or the AI features that need newer A-series silicon.

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Key specs
Modules
50
Display type
Super Retina XDR
Water & dust resistance
IP68
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.06" (154 mm)
Resolution
1170x2532
Performance
Processor
A16 Bionic
OS
iOS; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to
Battery
Capacity
3285 mAh
Body
Weight
6 oz (171 g)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.06" (154 mm)Super Retina XDR
ChipsetA16 Bionic
Battery3,285 mAh3285.0
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 15 if you want a 48MP main camera, Dynamic Island and USB-C in a light 171 g phone and do not need ProMotion or Apple Intelligence features that land on newer chips. Skip it if you want 120 Hz, a telephoto or the AI features that need newer A-series silicon.

Best for

Buyers who want a simple modern iPhone without Pro features

Not for

Anyone who needs ProMotion, telephoto or newer Apple Intelligence hardware

Main strength48MP main camera and Dynamic Island
Main weakness60 Hz display
Reasons to buy
48MP main camera and Dynamic Island
USB-C at last on the base model
Light 171 g body
Still supported with major iOS releases for years after launch
Reasons to avoid
60 Hz display
No telephoto
Misses some Apple Intelligence features tied to newer chips
Battery is fine, not class-leading
Measured view8.2/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

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iPhone 15
This deviceiPhone 15
VS
OnePlus Ace 7 Pro
AlternativeOnePlus Ace 7 Pro
Display
6.06"6.78"
Chipset
A16 BionicSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, up to 4.608GHz, 3nm
Battery
32859000
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iPhone 15
This deviceiPhone 15
VS
iQOO Neo 12
AlternativeiQOO Neo 12
Display
6.06"6.83"
Chipset
A16 BionicSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (2x4.6 + 6x3.62GHz, 3nm)
Battery
32859000
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iPhone 15
This deviceiPhone 15
VS
Google Pixel 11 Pro
AlternativeGoogle Pixel 11 Pro
Display
6.06"6.3"
Chipset
A16 BionicGoogle Tensor G6
Battery
32854850
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Product data

Full specifications

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

Display

Display type
Super Retina XDR

Main camera

Modules
50

Selfie camera

Modules
13

Battery & Charging

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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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

Form factor
Bar
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

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