Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16
Comparing 2 products
| General Overview | ||
| Device Type | Bar | Bar |
| Model | A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4 | A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3 |
| Announced | 2023, September | 2024, September |
| Released | 2023, September | 2024, September |
| Status | Available | Available |
| Design | ||
| Type | Bar | Bar |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 170 g (6.00 oz) |
| Protection | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Network | ||
| 2G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 3G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 4G Network | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Network | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Dual SIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM | Nano-SIM, eSIM |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | OLED | OLED |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels | 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Display Colors | 1B+ colors | 1B+ colors |
| Pixel Density | 461 ppi density | 461 ppi density |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
| Display Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Media | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Earphone Jack | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Camera Set | Dual Cameras | Dual Cameras |
| Main Camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| 2nd Camera | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) |
| Camera Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Features | HDR (photo/panorama) | HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash |
| Selfie Set | Single Camera | Single Camera |
| Selfie Camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF |
| 2nd Selfie | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| 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 |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) |
| Software | ||
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128/256/512 GB | 128/256/512 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi) |
| Data | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity | 3349 mAh, Battery | 3561 mAh, Battery |
| Placement | Non-removable | Non-removable |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi) / 4.5W reverse wired | Yes, 15W wireless (MagSafe) / 7.5W wireless (Qi) / 4.5W reverse wired |
