iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16 Comparison.
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 |
DISPLAY
Size
| 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
Resolution:
| 2556 x 1179 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI | 19.5:9 ratio |
Technology:
| OLED | OLED |
Refresh rate:
| 60Hz | 60Hz |
Screen-to-body:
| 86.38 % |
Peak brightness:
| 2000 cd/m2 (nit) | 2000 cd/m2 (nit) |
Features:
Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
BATTERY
Capacity:
3349 mAh
Type:
Not user replaceable
Not user replaceable
Charging:
Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging
Max charge speed:
| Wired: 20.0W | Wireless: 15.0W |
HARDWARE
System chip:
| A16 Bionic (4 nm) | A18 Pro |
Processor:
Hexa-core, 64-bit
GPU:
Apple GPU 5-core
Yes
RAM:
6GB LPDDR5
6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage:
128GB, not expandable
128GB, not expandable
OS:
iOS (17.x)
iOS
Device type:
Smartphone
Smartphone
CAMERA
| Dual camera | Dual camera |
| 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS) | 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS) |
| Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 26 mm; Pixel size: 2.0 μm | Aperture size: F1.6; Focal length: 26 mm; Pixel size: 2.0 μm |
| 12 MP (Ultra-wide) | 12 MP (Ultra-wide) |
| Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm | Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 13 mm |
| 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920×1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920×1080 (Full HD) (240 fps) |
| 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) | 3840×2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps) |
| 12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF)) | 12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF)) |
DESIGN
Dimensions:
| 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm) | thickness with camera 0.45 inches (11.33 mm) |
Weight:
6.03 oz (171.0 g)
Materials:
| Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum | Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance:
| Yes; IP68 | Yes; IP68 |
Biometrics:
| 3D Face unlock | 3D Face unlock |
Keys:
| Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors:
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
CELLULAR
5G:
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready
4G (FDD):
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 18(800 Lower), 19(800 Upper), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)
4G (TDD):
Bands 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900+), 40(2300), 41(2600+), 42(3500), 46, 48(3600)
3G:
Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed:
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type:
eSIM
eSIM
Speakers:
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring:
Wireless screen share
Wireless screen share
CONNECTIVITY & FEATURES
Bluetooth:
| 5.3 | 5.4 |
Wi-Fi:
| 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot | 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
USB:
| Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0 | Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0 |
Location:
| GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Sensors:
| Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
Is the iPhone 16 worth waiting for?
Base iPhone models rarely undergo significant upgrades, and the iPhone 16 is likely to follow this trend. According to leaks and rumors, the upcoming iPhone won’t be much of an improvement over the iPhone 15. Therefore, if you’re in the market for a new iPhone, choosing the standard iPhone 15 is a sensible decision.
If you already own an iPhone 15, upgrading to the iPhone 16 may not be worthwhile unless you’re particularly excited about the vertical camera setup reminiscent of the iPhone 12. However, there are several new flagship smartphones now available. The OnePlus 12 is a solid choice under $1000, and Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series might also catch your eye.
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