Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Plus to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is priced from ₹1,34,900, while Apple iPhone 16 Plus is available at ₹79,900 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Price	₹1,34,900	₹79,900
Processor	Apple A17 Pro	Apple A18
Display	6.1 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, 1.5K OLED, 60Hz
Rear Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)
Battery	3274mAh, 20W	4674mAh, 30W
RAM/Storage	8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (NvMe)	8GB (LPDDR5X), 128GB (NvMe)

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro

₹1,34,900

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Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹79,900

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro

₹1,34,900

Apple iPhone 16 Plus

₹79,900

Reasons To Consider

→ Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Smoother refresh rate for fluid scrolling, animations, and gameplay - (120Hz)

Higher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (3X Zoom)

Larger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.28")

Longer zoom capability allowing clear captures from farther away - (10-20X)

Adaptive LTPO display that dynamically adjusts refresh rate to conserve battery

Sturdier chassis providing enhanced structural rigidity and hand feel - (Titanium Frame)

→ Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (A18)

Larger battery capacity for longer usage - (4674mAh)

Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (30W)

Wider camera aperture allowing more light intake for clean low-light photos - (f/1.6)

Thinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (7.8 mm)

HDR recording supports wider dynamic range and natural highlights - (Dolby Vision Recording)

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro100

Apple iPhone 16 Plus99

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Key Specifications

Processor	Apple A17 Pro	Apple A18
Display	6.1 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz	6.7 inches, 1.5K OLED, 60Hz
Camera	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)
Battery	3274mAh, 20W	4674mAh, 30W
RAM	8GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage	128GB (NvMe)	128GB (NvMe)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹1,34,900	₹89,900

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Display Type	OLED	OLED
Refresh Rate	120Hz	60Hz
LTPO Support	Yes	-
Playback Quality	Dolby Vision	Dolby Vision
Display Engine	Super Retina XDR	Super Retina XDR
Display Size	6.1 inches	6.7 inches
Area	91.3 cm²	110.2 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	88.3%	88%
Resolution Width	1179pixels	1290pixels
Resolution Height	2556pixels	2796pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.5:9	19.5:9
Pixel Density	461ppi	460ppi
Display Bit Rate	10-bit	10-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	1.5K	1.5K
Typical Brightness	1000nits	1000nits
High Brightness	1600nits	1600nits
Peak Brightness	2000nits	2000nits
Eye Protection	PWM Dimming	PWM Dimming
Contrast Ratio	2,000,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Colour Depth	1.07 Billion Colours	1.07 Billion Colours

Body

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Height	146.6 mm	160.9 mm
Width	70.6 mm	77.8 mm
Thickness	8.3 mm	7.8 mm
Weight	187 grams	199 grams
Screen Material	Ceramic Shield Glass	Ceramic Shield Glass
Display Protection	Apple Ceramic Shield	Apple Ceramic Shield
Back Material	Glass	Glass
Side Material	Titanium Frame	Aluminium Frame
Build Quality	Ceramic Shield Glass	Ceramic Shield Glass
Ports	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 2.0
Additional Features	Display Port	Display Port
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos

Processor

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Chipset Manufacturer	Apple	Apple
Chipset	A17 Pro	A18
Fabrication Size	4 nm	3 nm
Number of Cores	Hexa-core	Hexa-core
Clock Speed	2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz	2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	1544984	1605038
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	2953	3466
Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core	7441	8592

Operating System

OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	17	18
OS Skin	iOS	iOS
Inbuilt AI	Apple Intelligence	Apple Intelligence
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
Bloatware Free OS	Yes	Yes
OS Updates	5 year(s)	7 year(s)
Security Updates	5 year(s)	7 year(s)
AI Features	Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Siri AI	Apple Intelligence, Siri AI

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Main Camera Megapixel	48MP	48MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.8	f/1.6
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.28"	1/1.56"
Main Camera Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	12MP	12MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.8	f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Telephoto	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF	Dual Pixel PDAF
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	12MP	-
Main Camera #3 Aperture	f/2.8	-
Main Camera #3 Field of View	120°	-
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	-
Main Camera #3 Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF	-
Features	Dual LED Flash, Geotagging, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Macro Mode, Photonic Engine	Action Mode, Burst Shot, Continuous Auto Focus, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Live Photos, Macro, Night mode, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait Light
Camera Stabilization	Sensor Shift OIS	Sensor Shift OIS
Raw Photo Support	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Video Recording Support	HDR10 recording	Dolby Vision Recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	240 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	Dual Pixel Auto Focus
Dedicated Imaging Chip	-	-
Max Zoom Supported	10-20X	2-10X
Optical Zoom Support	3X	2X
Video Features	10-bit HDR, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Macro Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Sensor Shift OIS, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording	3D (spatial) video, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video
Video Recording	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps	1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@30fps
Log Video Recording Support	Yes	-
Main Camera Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX904
Main Camera #2 Field of View	-	120°
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX633

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	12MP	12MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/1.9	f/1.9
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	23 mm	23 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	0.7 µm	1 µm
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size	1/3.6"	1/3.6"
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	OIS, PDAF	Dual Pixel PDAF
Features	3D Face Recognition, Auto Focus	Burst Shot, Deep Fusion, Dual-pixel PDAF, Live Photos, Night mode, Portrait, Screen flash
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	Dual Pixel PDAF
Video Features	1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording	3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Dolby Vision, gyro-EIS, Slow motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse
Video Recording	4k@60fps	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 1080p@25, 4K@24, 4K@25, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	Dolby Vision Recording	Dolby Vision Recording
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX714

Battery

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Battery Capacity	3274mAh	4674mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wired Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Charging Speed Wired	20W	30W
Charging Speed Wireless	15W	25W
Charging Standards Supported	MAGSAFE, Qi, Qi2	MAGSAFE, PD2.0, Qi2
Charging Speed Reverse Wired	4.5W	4.5W

Memory

🏆 Winner: Tie

Storage Size	128	128
Storage Type	NvMe	NvMe
RAM Size	8	8
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)	Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE	5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	850, 900, 1700, 2100, 1900, 2100	UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79	SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Direct	Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 6e	WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth Codecs	A2DP, AAC, LE, SBC	A2DP, LE
GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported

Features

Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support	Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Dual Ambient Light Sensor, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support
Haptic Feedback	Taptic Engine	Taptic Engine