iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: How Everything From Camera to Battery Life Compare

another one iPhone versionanother potential upgrade.

if there is iPhone 15You may be wondering if it’s worth replacing it with a new one. iPhone 16. If you have an older or non-Apple device, you may be debating whether to buy last year’s product. iPhone Pay discounted or full price for this year’s model.

Starting at $799, the iPhone 16 represents the biggest upgrade to Apple’s base phone in years. It has a larger battery, a new ultrawide camera, and two new hardware buttons for shortcuts (the Action button and Camera Control button) and finally you will get Apple Intelligence.

But last year’s iPhone 15, which is $100 cheaper, still offers a lot, including good cameras, good battery life, and the ability to run iOS 18; but unfortunately it won’t get Apple Intelligence.

Here’s a comparison of the key features of the base iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 to help you decide.

Prices and storage

The good thing about new iPhone versions is that the prices of older models have decreased.

Fortunately, Apple did not increase prices with its launch. iPhone 16 seriesand you can still get the base model starting at $800. If you’d rather save some money, you can now buy last year’s iPhone 15 for $700.

More specifically, on the iPhone 16, you’ll pay $800 for 128GB of storage, $900 for 256GB of storage, and $1,100 for 512GB of storage.

On the iPhone 15, you’ll now pay $700 for 128GB of storage, $800 for 256GB of storage, and $1,000 for 512GB of storage. So it’s the same storage options for $100 less. Neither phone has expandable memory.

Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 and Apple iPhone 15

	iPhone 16	iPhone 15
Screen size, technology, resolution, refresh rate	6.1 inch OLED; 2,556 x 1,179 pixel resolution; 60Hz refresh rate; 2,000 nits	6.1 inch OLED; 2,556×1,179 pixels, 60Hz refresh rate, 1,000 nits
Pixel density	460ppi	460ppi
Dimensions (inches)	5.81×2.82×0.31 inch	5.81×2.82×0.31 inch
Dimensions (millimeters)	147.6×71.6×7.8mm	71.6×147.6×7.8mm
Weight (grams, ounces)	170g, 6oz	171g (6.02oz)
mobile software	iOS 18	iOS 17
Camera	48 megapixels (wide), 12 megapixels (ultrawide)	48 megapixels (wide), 12 megapixels (ultrawide)
front facing camera	12 megapixels	12 megapixels
video capture	4K	4K
Processor	A18	A16 Bionic
RAM/storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
expandable storage	None	None
Battery	Up to 22 hours of video playback; Up to 18 hours of video playback (streaming). Up to 25W MagSafe wireless charging with 30W or above adapter; Qi2 up to 15W	Up to 20 hours of video playback (16 hours of streaming). 27W wired charging. MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W; Qi2 up to 15W
fingerprint sensor	None (Face ID)	None (Face ID)
Binding	USB-C	USB-C
headphone jack	None	None
Special features	Apple Intelligence; Action Button; Camera Control button; Dynamic Island; Screen brightness range from 1 to 2000 nits; wireless charging; my partner; satellite connection; IP68 rating	Dynamic Island; 5G (aaa/Alt6); MagSafe; wireless charging; my partner; satellite connection; IP68 rating
US price starts	$799 (128GB), $899 (256GB), $1,099 (512GB)	$799 (128GB), $899 (256GB), $1,099 (512GB)
UK price starts from	£799 (128GB), £899 (256GB), £1,099 (512GB)	£799 (128GB), £899 (256GB), £1,099 (512GB)
Australia price starts from	AU$1,399 (128GB), AU$1,599 (256GB), AU$1,949 (512GB)	AU$1,499 (128GB), AU$1,699 (256GB), AU$2,049 (512GB)

Cameras: Seeing double

While the iPhone 15 has a 48-megapixel wide and 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera, the iPhone 16 has a 48-megapixel wide camera and a new 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera. Despite the similar megapixel count between the two phones, the ultrawide camera on the iPhone 16 can take in more light, has a wider aperture, and has autofocus for macro shots; Great for those who let the camera “eat” first.

Both phones have a 12-megapixel front camera and can shoot 4K video. The main difference is that the iPhone 16 can shoot 1080p spatial video at 30 frames per second (hence the vertical stacking of cameras on this year’s iPhone 16 and 16 Plus).

Screens, size and weight

Apple has implemented more modest tweaks when it comes to displays. The iPhone 15 and 16 both feature 6.1-inch OLED displays with a 60Hz refresh rate, while the iPhone 16 doubles the 15’s peak brightness, reaching 2,000 nits. Both have a pixel density of 460 ppi.

The iPhone 15 and 16 are the same size, measuring 5.81 inches in height, 2.82 inches in width, and 0.31 inches in thickness. They weigh almost the same: the iPhone 16 weighs 170 grams (6 ounces), while the iPhone 15 weighs 171 grams (6.02 ounces).

iPhone 16 comes in black, white, pink, turquoise and dark blue color options. iPhone 15 comes in black, green, yellow, pink and blue color options.

Both phones feature Dynamic Islandand use Face ID or passcode to unlock (no fingerprint scanner).

Battery, processors and software

Apple doesn’t disclose battery capacity, but says the iPhone 16 has up to 22 hours of video playback (18 hours of streaming). Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 is capable of up to 20 hours of video playback (16 hours of streaming). Both have USB-C charging feature.

The iPhone 16 supports up to 25 watts of MagSafe wireless charging with a 30-watt or higher adapter, while the iPhone 15’s MagSafe charging reaches 15 watts. Also each supports Qi2 chargingUp to 15 watts.

iPhone 16 supports innovation A18 chipiPhone 15 has the A16 Bionic chip. Available on iPhone 16 iOS 18 Out of the box, the iPhone 15 is eligible for the new operating system, although it includes last year’s iOS 17.

New features in iPhone 16

Apple Intelligence This has been the company’s main focus for the past few months, but you’ll need an iPhone 16 instead of the base 15 if you want to take advantage of the upcoming AI features. ( iPhone 15 Pro (The models will also work with Apple Intelligence, but the company has discontinued these phones since then.)

Apple also added: Action Button The entire iPhone 16 series as well as Camera Control button.