Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3349mAh, 20W | 4674mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 3349mAh, 20W | 4674mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software and Build Quality | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹89,900 | ||
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | ||
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,900 | ₹89,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1179 pixels | 1290 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2256 pixels | 2796 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Weight | 187 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | 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 | Moto Spatial Sound, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 187 grams | 199 grams | ||
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | 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 | Moto Spatial Sound, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | ||
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| 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 | Digital Zoom, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Mode | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| 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 | Digital Zoom, Geotagging, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait Mode | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording | Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 15
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Auto Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Night mode, Portrait Mode | Fixed Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 4674 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 30 W | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 4674 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| AI Features | AI Writing, Live Translate | Apple Intelligence | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| AI Features | AI Writing, Live Translate | Apple Intelligence | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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