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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Plus

9 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

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iPhone 15 has advantages in design & dimensions, while iPhone 15 Plus has advantages in battery.

Top Differences

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Video playback20 hours → 26 hours
Weight171 g → 201 g
Audio playback hours80 → 100
Streamed video hours16 → 20
Height mm147.6 → 160.9

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

Video playbackiPhone 15 Plus

20 hours compared with 26 hours

WeightiPhone 15

171 g compared with 201 g

Audio playback hoursDifferent, with no automatic winner

80 compared with 100

Streamed video hoursiPhone 15 Plus

16 compared with 20

Height mmDifferent, with no automatic winner

147.6 compared with 160.9

Full Comparison

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✓39 registry fields

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources6.1 in6.7 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2556-by-1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi2796-by-1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources20 hours26 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources80100No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMarginal difference2 official sources1620No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources171 g201 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources147.6160.9No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources71.677.8No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 15iPhone 15 PlusWhy it matters
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 15, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation, We encourage you to use any compatible USB-C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.iPhone 15 Plus, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation, We encourage you to use any compatible USB-C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

ChipA16 Bionic
Outdoor brightness2,000 nits outdoor
Main camera48 MP
Ultra Wide camera12 MP
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable
Zoom2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range
Video4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, or 60 fps
RatingRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Which should you buy?

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus trade strengths: iPhone 15 leads in Design, while iPhone 15 Plus leads in Battery.

CHOOSE IPHONE 15
  • Choose iPhone 15 if you prioritize design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 15 PLUS
  • Choose iPhone 15 Plus if you prioritize battery.

Category-by-category

BATTERY · iPhone 15 Plus

Leads in battery.

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 15

Leads in design.

OTHER · Comparable

Comparable across other.

DISPLAY · Comparable

Comparable across display.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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