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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) vs Apple iPhone 15 ($309) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $309 |
| Weight | 177g | 171g |
| Chip | A19 | A16 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | 3,349mAh |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 171g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera lens
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 is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.