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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Plus

Quick answer

The iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 30 grams1.06 ounces heavier than the iPhone 15.

The iPhone 15 on Amazon (paid link) is much easier to manage in one hand and slips into pockets more naturally. You will feel the weight gap, but the iPhone 15 Plus (paid link) trades that lightness for a sprawling screen and a battery that simply refuses to quit. If you want comfort, stick with the standard model.

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Easier one-handediPhone 15

PocketiPhone 15

Weight differenceNoticeable

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HeightWidthDepthWeight15147.6 millimetres5.81 inches71.6 millimetres2.82 inches7.80 millimetres0.31 inches171 grams6.03 ounces15 Plus160.9 millimetres, 13.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.52 inches more77.8 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same201 grams, 30 grams more7.09 ounces, 1.06 ounces more

Height: 15 147.6 millimetres, 15 Plus 160.9 millimetres.Height: 15 5.81 inches, 15 Plus 6.33 inches.Width: 15 71.6 millimetres, 15 Plus 77.8 millimetres.Width: 15 2.82 inches, 15 Plus 3.06 inches.Depth: 15 7.80 millimetres, 15 Plus 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 15 0.31 inches, 15 Plus 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 171 grams, 15 Plus 201 grams.Weight: 15 6.03 ounces, 15 Plus 7.09 ounces.

Specifications

Specifications for iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus. Differences are given against iPhone 15.
Specification1515 Plus
Height147.6 millimetres5.81 inches160.9 millimetres, 13.3 millimetres more6.33 inches, 0.52 inches more
Width71.6 millimetres2.82 inches77.8 millimetres, 6.2 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more
Depth7.80 millimetres0.31 inches7.80 millimetres, the same0.31 inches, the same
Weight171 grams6.03 ounces201 grams, 30 grams more7.09 ounces, 1.06 ounces more
Volume82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches97.6 cubic centimetres, 15.2 cubic centimetres more5.96 cubic inches, 0.93 cubic inches more
Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure.87 percent88 percent, 1 percent more
Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches.6.1 inches6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more
Resolution1179 × 25561290 × 2796
Pixel density460 pixels per inch460 pixels per inch, the same
CutoutDynamic IslandDynamic Island
Rear main48MP48MP
Rear ultra-wide——
Rear telephoto——
Front camera12MP12MP
ChipA16 BionicA16 Bionic
Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity.20 hrs26 hrs
PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth
Water resistanceIP68 (6m for 30 min)IP68 (6m for 30 min)
Storage128 – 512 GB128 – 512 GB
Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars.799 dollars899 dollars, 100 dollars more
ReleasedSep 2023Sep 2023
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued

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Questions about these phones

How do the sizes of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus compare?

The iPhone 15 Plus is 6.2 mm wider, 13.3 mm taller, and 30 g heavier than the iPhone 15. It also features a larger 6.7-inch display compared to the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15.

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

The iPhone 15 is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands due to its more compact dimensions.

Do both phones fit into pockets easily?

Both the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus fit into a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a median women's jeans pocket.

Which phone is lighter to carry every day?

The iPhone 15 weighs 171 g, making it 30 g lighter than the iPhone 15 Plus, which weighs 201 g.

What are the screen sizes of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus?

The iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Plus comes with a larger 6.7-inch display.

Are the physical depths of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus different?

Both the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus share the exact same depth of 7.8 mm.