Apple iPhone 13
#278
Apple iPhone 15
#141Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 15
Performance
89.990.2
Camera
96.598.5
Display
90.391.5
Battery
86.586.8
Build
92.993.1
Connectivity
81.585.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
82.987.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 features a slightly improved build quality with a similar glass front and back, but it is marginally heavier and thicker than the iPhone 13.
- Both models have a 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED display, but the iPhone 15 offers higher peak brightness at 2000 nits compared to 1200 nits on the iPhone 13.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 15 is powered by the A16 Bionic chip, providing enhanced processing capabilities over the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 13.
- The camera system on the iPhone 15 has a significant upgrade with a 48 MP main sensor, compared to the 12 MP on the iPhone 13, resulting in better image quality.
- Battery capacity is also improved in the iPhone 15 at 3349 mAh versus 3240 mAh, while both devices support similar charging options.
- Both run on iOS, with the iPhone 15 launching with iOS 17, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 13
Apple iPhone 15
General
Release Date
2021, September 14
2023, September 12
Announced
2021, September 14
2023, September 12
Description
Versions: A2633 (International); A2482 (USA); A2631 (Canada, Japan); A2634 (China, Hong Kong); A2635 (Russia)
Versions: A3090 (International); A2846 (USA); A3089 (Canada, Japan); A3092 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.1"
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 800 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
PPI
1170
1179
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
GPU
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 512GB 4GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.9", 1.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.4, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.4", 1.0µm
48 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
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µmSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3240 mAh
3349 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3240 mAh (12.41 Wh)
Li-Ion 3349 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.30 in)
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
174 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Colors
Starlight, Midnight, Blue, Pink, Red, Green
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.18 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-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)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer