Apple iPhone 15 Pro
#14
Apple iPhone 16
#46Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 16
Performance
88.489.8
Camera
57.657.4
Display
96.085.5
Battery
80.080.0
Build
82.379.8
Overall
80.378.3
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 Pro features a titanium frame, providing superior build quality compared to the aluminum frame of the iPhone 16, which is slightly lighter.
- Both models have a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, but the iPhone 15 Pro supports a 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing fluidity in animations, while the iPhone 16 is limited to 60Hz.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 16 is powered by the newer A18 chip, offering improved processing capabilities over the A17 Pro in the iPhone 15 Pro.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the iPhone 16 has a wider aperture and a slightly larger sensor, which may enhance low-light performance.
- The iPhone 16 also has a larger battery capacity at 3561 mAh compared to the 3274 mAh in the iPhone 15 Pro, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run on iOS 17, with the iPhone 16 shipping with iOS 18, ensuring a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 16
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2024, September 09
Announced
2023, September 12
2024, September 09
Description
Versions: A3102 (International); A2848 (USA); A3101 (Canada, Japan); A3104 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions: A3287 (International); A3081 (USA); A3286 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3288 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.1"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1179
Refresh Rate
120Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Performance
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A18 (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAFSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, 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@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3274 mAh
3561 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3274 mAh
Li-Ion 3561 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Weight
187 g
170 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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)
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/6e, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No