Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 16 Plus
Battery capacity (4,674 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 16 Plus
Wired charging speed (30W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 16 Plus
AnTuTu benchmark (1,727,276 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 16 Plus
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
iPhone 15 Pro
Total weight (187g)
WinsValue
iPhone 15 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.1" | 6.7" | |
| 1,179 × 2,556 | 1,290 × 2,796 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | — | |
| 2,000 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Dual | |
| 3x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) | |
| — | 1,727,276 | |
| — | 4,324 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,274 mAh | 4,674 mAh | |
| 27W | 30W | |
| 15W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 187g | 199g | |
| 8.3mm | 7.8mm | |
| Titanium frame and glass | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best professional performance
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
It delivers elite processing power with the A17 Pro chipset in a compact, lightweight design.
Best battery life
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
The massive 4674mAh battery and faster 30W charging provide superior endurance for heavy daily use.