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£356.39

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iPhone 15Starting at £356.39See options
iPhone 16 ProStarting at £550.59See options
4.6/5 (12 reviews)
3.6/5 (5 reviews)

In a nutshell

A standard iPhone against a Pro a year newer, so the gap is wide. The 16 Pro adds a 120Hz always-on screen, a 5x telephoto, a 48MP ultrawide, Apple Intelligence, USB 3 and a titanium frame. The 15 keeps the 48MP main camera, USB-C and the Dynamic Island, and weighs 28g less.

The iPhone 15 suits you if you want a modern iPhone without paying for the extras and your photos are mostly people, pets and dinners. The 16 Pro suits you if you'll use the zoom and the smooth screen every day, or you want Apple Intelligence without stretching to a 17.

Available models

iPhone 15

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 15 76/100
iPhone 16 Pro 88/100

Both are IP68. The 16 Pro has titanium and a year more updates expected (est.).

Frame:Aluminium on the 15, titanium on the 16 Pro. The titanium is also why the Pro weighs 199g against 171g.

Software support:Expect iOS updates until about 2030 on the 15 and 2031 on the 16 Pro (est.).

Front glass:Both have Ceramic Shield on the front.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2030
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Titanium

Weight

171gLighter
199g

Release date

22 September 2023
20 September 2024

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm
149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 15 69/100
iPhone 16 Pro 79/100

A big jump. The A18 Pro is two generations on from the A16, with 8GB of RAM against 6GB.

Apple Intelligence:The 16 Pro runs it, the 15 doesn't. If you want Apple Intelligence, that settles it.

Everyday speed:The 15 is still quick for messaging, browsing and social. The gap shows up in games and video editing.

Chip

A16 Bionic
A18 Pro

RAM

6GB
8GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

No
YesHas AI features

Screen quality

iPhone 15 68/100
iPhone 16 Pro 89/100

The 16 Pro's screen is better in every way you'd notice: smoother, bigger and always on.

Smoothness:120Hz against 60Hz. Once you've scrolled on the Pro, the 15 feels a bit sticky.

Display size and clarity:6.3 inches at 2622 x 1206 against 6.1 inches at 2556 x 1179.

Brightness:Both peak at 2000 nits outdoors, so neither wins in the sun.

Screen size

6.1"
6.3"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
120HzSmoother scrolling

Resolution

2556 x 1179
2622 x 1206

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Always-On display

–
Yes

Camera

iPhone 15 48/100
iPhone 16 Pro 83/100

Same 48MP headline, very different kit. The 16 Pro adds a 5x telephoto and a 48MP ultrawide.

Zoom:A 2x crop on the 15 against a 5x telephoto on the Pro.

Ultrawide:48MP on the 16 Pro against 12MP on the 15.

Video:The 16 Pro records 4K at 120fps. The 15 tops out at 4K at 60fps.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

12MP
48MPMore megapixels

Telephoto

None
12MP

Optical zoom

None
5xMore zoom

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 120fps Dolby Vision

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
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Battery

iPhone 15 58/100
iPhone 16 Pro 83/100

The 16 Pro is rated for longer and charges faster wirelessly. Apple quotes 27 hours of video against 20.

Battery life:3582mAh against 3349mAh.

Wireless charging:Up to 25W on Qi2 and 22.5W on MagSafe for the Pro, against 15W on MagSafe for the 15.

Battery

3349mAh
3582mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi2
MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 20 hours
Up to 27 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 15 64/100
iPhone 16 Pro 91/100

The 16 Pro is newer on every front: Wi-Fi 7 and USB 3, against Wi-Fi 6 and USB 2.

Cable speeds:10Gb/s on the Pro, 480Mb/s on the 15.

Wi-Fi:Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6. Both have 5G.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 15 if you want a modern iPhone for less and you're happy without the extras. Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if you want the full kit: smooth screen, real zoom, Apple Intelligence and longer rated battery life. If you're torn, the iPhone 16 sits in between.

Buy the iPhone 15 if

  • The live price favours it
  • You don't need zoom or 120Hz
  • You prefer a lighter phone
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Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if

  • You want a 120Hz screen
  • You want a 5x zoom lens
  • You want Apple Intelligence
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FAQs

If you'll use the zoom and the 120Hz screen, yes. If you mostly message, browse and take photos of people, the 15 covers that fine, and it launched at £200 less for 128GB.

No. The iPhone 15 doesn't support Apple Intelligence. The 16 Pro does.

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