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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 ($309) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $433 |
| Weight | 171g | 187g |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island | 48MP triple |
| Battery | 3,349mAh | 3,274mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 171g (Apple published) | 187g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
- USB-C, the first base iPhone with it
- 48MP main camera
- Dynamic Island trickled down from the Pro
- Light at 171g
- A16 does not run Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
- Fewer years of updates left than a 16
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium frame dropped 19g versus the 14 Pro
- Action button replaces the mute switch
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- 120Hz ProMotion
- 3x telephoto only, the 5x was Max-exclusive
- Battery is the smallest in the 15 Pro line
- Ran hot at launch before software fixes
Apple iPhone 15 is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.