DATA-DRIVEN PHONE COMPARE

iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16

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

✓Both records verified · latest Aug 19, 2026

Market

Comparing shared product base specs.

iPhone 15 product view

PHONE A

iPhone 15

No fresh verified price

VS

iPhone 16 product view

PHONE B

iPhone 16

128GB $799

Direct answer

iPhone 16 has advantages in battery, design & dimensions; the verified fields are otherwise comparable.

Top Differences

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✓43 registry fields

ChipA16 Bionic → A18

Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable → Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)

Streamed video hours16 → 18

ContentsiPhone 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 16, 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.

Magsafe wUnknown → 25

What Changed

Deterministic differences from the verified structured records.

ChipDifferent, with no automatic winner

A16 Bionic compared with A18

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable compared with Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)

Streamed video hoursiPhone 16

16 compared with 18

ContentsDifferent, with no automatic winner

iPhone 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. compared with iPhone 16, 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.

Magsafe wDifferent, with no automatic winner

Unknown compared with 25

Full Comparison

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✓43 registry fields

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 16Why it matters

ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA16 BionicA18Newer silicon generally extends performance headroom.

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 16Why it matters

Video playbackMinor difference2 official sources20 hours22 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.

Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 15 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cableUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 6 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.

Streamed video hoursMarginal difference2 official sources1618No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 16Why it matters

WeightMinor difference2 official sources171 g170 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.

ColorsMarginal difference2 official sourcesBlack, PinkBlack, White, Pink, Teal, UltramarineNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

MaterialsMarginal difference2 official sourcesAluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass backAluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, Color-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 16Why 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 16, 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.

ReleaseYearMarginal difference2 official sources20232024No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 16Why it matters

Magsafe wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

Qi2 wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 16Why it matters

UwbMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownYesNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.

WifiMarginal difference2 official sourcesWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

FieldiPhone 15iPhone 16Why it matters

Fresh ordinary priceMarginal difference1 official sourceUnavailable$829 · 128GBOrdinary unlocked prices avoid presenting carrier-dependent discounts as universal.

What’s the same

Display size6.1 in

Outdoor brightness2,000 nits outdoor

Main camera48 MP

Ultra Wide camera12 MP

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

Front camera12 MP

Which should you buy?

iPhone 16 leads in Battery and Design; the two are otherwise comparable.

CHOOSE IPHONE 15

CHOOSE IPHONE 16

Choose iPhone 16 if you prioritize battery and design.

Category-by-category

BATTERY · iPhone 16

Leads in battery.

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 16

Leads in design.

PERFORMANCE · Comparable

Comparable across performance.

OTHER · Comparable

Comparable across other.

CHARGING · Comparable

Comparable across charging.

CONNECTIVITY · Comparable

Comparable across connectivity.

PRICE · Comparable

Comparable across price.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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