iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 15
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 is 6.2 millimetres0.24 inches narrower and 30 grams1.06 ounces lighter than the iPhone 15 Plus.
You won't feel any difference in performance between these two, as they share the exact same chip. You will feel the size and the battery: the iPhone 15 Plus on Amazon (paid link) simply lasts longer and gives you a much larger screen, while the iPhone 15 (paid link) is vastly easier to handle in one hand and pocket. Choose the iPhone 15 if you want comfort, or the iPhone 15 Plus if you live on your display.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15
Pocket: iPhone 15
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 15 Plus: 160.9 by 77.8 by 7.8 millimetres, 201 grams. iPhone 15: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 171 grams.
15 Plus, 15 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15 Plus
from $899 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 15 Plus 160.9 millimetres, 15 147.6 millimetres.Height: 15 Plus 6.33 inches, 15 5.81 inches.Width: 15 Plus 77.8 millimetres, 15 71.6 millimetres.Width: 15 Plus 3.06 inches, 15 2.82 inches.Depth: 15 Plus 7.80 millimetres, 15 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 15 Plus 0.31 inches, 15 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 Plus 201 grams, 15 171 grams.Weight: 15 Plus 7.09 ounces, 15 6.03 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 Plus | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 millimetres6.33 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 13.3 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.52 inches less |
| Width | 77.8 millimetres3.06 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.24 inches less |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same |
| Weight | 201 grams7.09 ounces | 171 grams, 30 grams less6.03 ounces, 1.06 ounces less |
| Volume | 97.6 cubic centimetres5.96 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 15.2 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 88 percent | 87 percent, 1 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A16 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 26 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 – 512 GB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 899 dollars | 799 dollars, 100 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
What is the physical size difference between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus?
The iPhone 15 is 13.3 mm shorter, 6.2 mm narrower, and 30 g lighter than the iPhone 15 Plus. Both phones share an identical depth of 7.8 mm.
Does the iPhone 15 Plus fit into a typical pocket easily?
The iPhone 15 Plus fits comfortably in a typical men's jeans pocket, but its larger footprint may prove challenging for some pockets.
Which model is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 15 is easier to operate with one hand due to its smaller 6.1-inch display and lighter 171 g weight compared to the larger iPhone 15 Plus.
How do the screen sizes compare between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus?
The iPhone 15 features a 6.1-inch screen, while the iPhone 15 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch display for more viewing space.
Is the iPhone 15 better suited for smaller hands than the iPhone 15 Plus?
The iPhone 15 is much better suited for smaller hands because of its narrower width and lower weight.
How much heavier is the iPhone 15 Plus compared to the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 15 Plus weighs 201 g, which makes it 30 g heavier than the 171 g iPhone 15.