Overall Score
76.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#100)76.8
Performance(#137)87.1
Camera(#156)55.9
Display(#892)85.5
Battery(#164)80.0
Build(#1904)75.8
Comparisons Featuring Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Short Review
- The Apple iPhone 15 Plus features a sleek design with glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, and is available in multiple colors.
- Its 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display offers a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels, with HDR10 and Dolby Vision support, delivering vibrant visuals at peak brightness of 2000 nits.
- Powered by the A16 Bionic chip, it provides robust performance with a hexa-core CPU and a 5-core GPU, complemented by up to 512GB of storage and 6GB of RAM.
- The camera system includes a 48 MP wide lens and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, capable of recording 4K video at various frame rates, along with advanced features like sensor-shift OIS and Dolby Vision HDR.
- Battery capacity stands at 4383 mAh, supporting wireless charging and efficient power management.
- Running on iOS 17, the device is upgradable to iOS 18.5, ensuring access to the latest software features.
- Connectivity options include 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C.
- The phone is also equipped with stereo speakers for enhanced audio quality.
- Weighing 201 grams and measuring 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm, it maintains a comfortable feel in hand.
- Water resistance adds durability, making it suitable for various environments.
Specifications
General
Release Date2023, September 12
Announced2023, September 12
DescriptionVersions: A3094 (International); A2847 (USA); A3093 (Canada, Japan); A3096 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size6.7"
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI1290
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✓
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
Performance
ChipsetApple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera48 MP
Main Camera Details48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
Front Camera12 MP
Front Camera Details12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity4383 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4383 mAh
Charging DetailsWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓
Build & Design
Dimensions160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
Weight201 g
MaterialsGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✓
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC✓
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating SystemiOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS VersioniOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✓
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackNo