This is a side-by-side smartphone specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 16.
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch display, Apple A16 Bionic processor, dual cameras, 5G connectivity, and mAh battery.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 16 has a 6.1-inch display, Apple A18 (3 nm) processor, dual cameras, 5G connectivity, and 3561mAh battery.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 |
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| Screen | 6.7-inch WUXGA+ OLED Display (1290 x 2796 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield, 60Hz Refresh Rate, HDR, Dolby Vision, 2000nits peak brightness, and Dynamic Island | 6.1-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1179 x 2556 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 60Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) |
| OS | iOS17 | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence via future software update |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | 5-core Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5 cores) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
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| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with EIS |
Dual Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision, Video Stabilization |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording with EIS |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
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| Position | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
| USB OTG | Yes with DisplayPort | Yes (USB 2, DisplayPort) |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers and Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Emergency SOS via satellite (not applicable in PH) Crash detection |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) 20W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes), 15 Wireless Charging (MagSafe) |
3561 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
| Material | Glass front and back, Aluminum frame (IP68 Water & Dust Resistance) | Glass front, Glass back, Aluminum frame (IP68 water & dust resistant) |
| Size | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 201 g | 170 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Release Date | September 13, 2023 | September 10, 2024 |
| Price | ₱63,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱70,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱82,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
₱54,990.00 - Official price of 128GB version in the Philippines ₱61,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱73,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
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Apple iPhone 15 Plus on Lazada Apple iPhone 15 Plus on Shopee |
Apple iPhone 16 on Lazada Apple iPhone 16 on Shopee |