Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
September 13, 2023 (Official)
September 13, 2024 (Official)
Operating System(OS)
iOS v17
iOS v18
OS Updates
5 Years
5 Years
Security Updates
5 Years
5 Years
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v5.3
Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Video Recording Features
4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps
4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps
Image Resolution
8000 x 6000 Pixels
8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Macro Mode
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Camera
48 MP + 12 MP
48 MP + 12 MP
Display Type
Super Retina XDR
Super Retina XDR
Screen Size
6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
Resolution
1179x2556 px (FHD+)
1179x2556 px (FHD+)
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
2000 nits
HBM Brightness
1000 nits
2000 nits
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
19.5:9
Pixel Density
461 ppi
461 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
86.24 %
86.24 %
Screen Protection
Yes
Yes
Bezel-less Display
Yes
Yes
HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
Yes
Yes
Weight
171 grams
170 grams
Build Material
Back: Gorilla Glass
Back: Color-infused Glass
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
Ruggedness
Dust proof
Dust proof
SIM 2
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi Features
Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Near Field Communication
Yes
Yes
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G, 4G
SIM 1
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
Capacity
3349 mAh
3561 mAh
Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Quick Charging
Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
Wireless Charging
Yes, 15W Wireless Charging
Yes, 25W Wireless Charging
Reverse Charging
Yes, 4.5W Reverse Charging
Yes, 4.5W Reverse Charging
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
-
1h 20m
Internal Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic
Apple A18
RAM & Storage
6 GB RAM + 128 GB
6 GB RAM + 256 GB
6 GB RAM + 512 GB
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
8 GB RAM + 512 GB
Display
6.1", 1179 x 2556 Resolution
6.1", 1179 x 2556 Resolution
