Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 3, 2026.
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 12, 2023 | September 9, 2024 |
| Released | September 22, 2023 | September 20, 2024 |
| Launch price | US$799 · 128 GBnot the current price | US$799 · 128 GBnot the current price |
| Launch OS | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2556x1179 |
| Peak brightness | 2000 outdoor peak nits | 2,000 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A18 |
| RAM | 6 GB LPDDR5 GBfrom a secondary source | 8 GB LPDDR5X GBfrom a secondary source |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Main, 26mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.4, 120deg FOV) | 48 MP (Fusion Main, 26mm, f/1.6), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto, 52mm, f/1.6) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision at up to 60 fps |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh (12.98 Wh) mAhfrom a secondary source | 3561 mAh, per Wikipedia infobox mAhfrom a secondary source |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 170 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 min, IEC 60529) | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) |
| Materials | Aluminum frame, color-infused glass back, Ceramic Shield front | Aluminum design, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused glass back |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
| More details | ||
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
iPhone 15 costs 28% less than iPhone 16 at 128 GB, grade B, from $9,750 against $13,499.
iPhone 16 is newer, from 2024, and iPhone 15 came out in 2023.
iPhone 15 has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 11 against 9.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 - Tech Specs - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 15 - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- UK PSTI - Connectable Devices Statement of Compliance, iPhone 15 (A3090) · September 28, 2026
iPhone 16
- iPhone 16 - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple introduces iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus · September 28, 2026
- Identify your iPhone model · September 28, 2026
- iPhone models compatible with iOS 27 · September 28, 2026
- iPhone 16 - Especificaciones tecnicas - Soporte tecnico de Apple (Latinoamerica) · September 28, 2026