Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 17
Battery capacity (3,692 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 17
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17
AnTuTu benchmark (2,109,773 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 17
Screen size (6.3")
WinsWeight
iPhone 15
Total weight (171g)
WinsValue
iPhone 17
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.3/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 15 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.1" | 6.3" | |
| 1,179 × 2,556 | 1,206 × 2,622 | |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 60Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Dual | Dual | |
| 2x | — | |
| 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 A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) | |
| 1,354,651 | 2,109,773 | |
| — | 9,360 | |
| — | 4,803 | |
| 6 GB | 8 GB | |
| 512 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,349 mAh | 3,692 mAh | |
| 27W | 40W | |
| 15W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 171g | 177g | |
| 7.8mm | 8mm | |
| Aluminum frame and glass back | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 17
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 15
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 17
Highest resolution main camera.