Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16
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Beebom Score
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 3561 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | 6.1", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP | 48MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 3561 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Software | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display and Software | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Black | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹79,990 | ||
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Black | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | ||
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹79,990 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2256 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 461 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10 | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2256 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 461 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Weight | 171 grams | 170 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 171 grams | 170 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 5 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 | 5 |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic Mode (4K@30fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), Stereo Sound Recording, RAW | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | HDR, Panorama, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic Mode (4K@30fps), Stereo Sound Recording | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), Stereo Sound Recording, RAW |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, Night Mode | ||
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 3561 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 3561 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 27 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDO | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G, CDMA, EVDO |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) Support | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) Support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |||
| Sensors | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) Support | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) Support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera Button | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence |
