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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16

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AppleiPhone 15AppleiPhone 16
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023September 2024
Display
Screen size6.1″6.1″
Resolution2556 × 11792556 × 1179
Sharpness461 pixels per inch461 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,000 nits
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island; 6.12 inches measured as a standard rectangleSuper Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island; 6.12 inches measured as a standard rectangle
Pixel density460 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detail1,000 nits max (typical); 1,600 nits peak (HDR)1,000 nits max (typical); 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 1 nit minimum
Always-on displayNoNo
Screen protectionCeramic Shield front; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingLatest-generation Ceramic Shield front; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display featuresHDR; True Tone; Wide colour (P3); Haptic Touch; 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)HDR; True Tone; Wide colour (P3); Haptic Touch; 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Performance
ChipA16 BionicA18
Memory6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPU5-core GPU5-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
AI engine16-core Neural Engine, nearly 17 trillion operations per second16-core Neural Engine
Cooling–Re-engineered internal design with a 100% recycled aluminium thermal substructure to better dissipate heat
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera48MP Main, 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels; 24MP and 48MP photos48MP Fusion Main, 26 mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels; 24MP and 48MP photos
Ultra wide camera12MP Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.4 aperture, 120° field of view12MP Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels
Front camera12MP TrueDepth camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels12MP TrueDepth camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels
Zoom12MP 2x Telephoto (52 mm) enabled by the quad-pixel sensor; 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out (4x optical zoom range); digital zoom up to 10x12MP optical-quality 2x Telephoto (52 mm) from the Fusion camera; 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out (4x optical zoom range); digital zoom up to 10x
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p at 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; HEVC and H.2644K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision at 25, 30 or 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps; spatial video 1080p at 30 fps; HEVC and H.264
Front video4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision at 25, 30 or 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps
Camera featuresPhotonic Engine; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 5; next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control; Night mode; Photographic Styles; sapphire crystal lens coverCamera Control; Photonic Engine; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 5; next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control; Night mode; macro photography; spatial photos; latest-generation Photographic Styles; Audio Mix
Battery and charging
Battery3,349 mAh3,561 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 20 hoursUp to 22 hours
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 25 W
Battery life detailUp to 16 hours streamed video playback; up to 80 hours audio playback; EU energy label class B, 34 hours per charge, at least 1,000 charge cyclesUp to 18 hours streamed video playback; up to 80 hours audio playback; EU energy label class B, 37 hours per charge, at least 1,000 charge cycles
Wired chargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Wireless chargingMagSafe up to 15W with a 20W adapter or higher; Qi2 support; Qi up to 7.5WMagSafe up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher (Apple's MagSafe Charger guide gives 22.5W peak for iPhone 16); Qi2 up to 25W; up to 50% in around 30 minutes on MagSafe with a 30W adapter
Charges other devicesCharges AirPods, Apple Watch or other small USB-C devices at up to 4.5W through the USB-C portCharges AirPods, Apple Watch or other small USB-C devices at up to 4.5W through the USB-C port
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA; UK model A30905G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA; UK model A3287
SIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM supportDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3; Thread
Ultra WidebandSecond-generation Ultra Wideband chipApple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip
NFCNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with Power ReserveNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with Power Reserve
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS via satellite; Find My via satellite; Roadside Assistance via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite; Roadside Assistance via satellite; Messages via satellite (US and Canada)
USBUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); video out up to 4K HDRUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s); video out up to 4K HDR
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou; digital compass; iBeacon micro-locationGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou; digital compass; iBeacon micro-location
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight171 g170 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.8 mm
Height × width147.6 × 71.6 mm147.6 × 71.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsAluminium design with contoured edges and 75% recycled aluminium in the enclosure; colour-infused glass backAluminium design with 85% recycled aluminium in the enclosure; colour-infused glass back (Black, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine)
ColoursBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkBlack, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
ButtonsRing/Silent switch; side button; volume up/downAction button; Camera Control; side button; volume up/down
Water resistance detailIP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
BiometricsFace IDFace ID
SensorsBarometer; high dynamic range gyro; high-g accelerometer; proximity sensor; dual ambient light sensorsBarometer; high dynamic range gyro; high-g accelerometer; proximity sensor; dual ambient light sensors
Speakers–Built-in stereo speaker; Spatial Audio playback
MicrophonesStereo recording; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modesBuilt-in microphones; Spatial Audio and stereo recording; wind noise reduction; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes
Software
Operating systemiOSiOS
Software at launchiOS 17iOS 18
Software updatesSecurity, corrective and functionality updates for at least 5 years after it stops being sold (EU product information sheet)Security, corrective and functionality updates for at least 5 years after it stops being sold (EU product information sheet)
AI featuresApple Intelligence not supportedApple Intelligence; visual intelligence with Camera Control; Siri AI (in beta with iOS 27)
Safety featuresCrash Detection; Emergency SOSCrash Detection; Emergency SOS
In the boxiPhone 15, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), documentation; no power adapter or EarPodsiPhone 16, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), documentation; no power adapter or EarPods

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