Compare Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16e
| Apple iPhone 15 Remove | Apple iPhone 16e Remove | |
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Launch
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| Version | September 2023 | February 2025 |
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Network
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| Technology | 5G | 5G |
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Body
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| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm (5.78 x 2.81 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 171 g (6.03 oz) | 167 g (5.89 oz) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (International), Dual eSIM with multiple numbers (USA) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM |
| Design | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| Others | IP68 dust/water resistant, Apple Pay | IP68 dust tight and water resistant, Apple Pay |
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Display
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| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10 |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels | 1170 x 2532 pixels |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
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Platform
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| Operating System | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.1 | iOS 18.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
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Memory
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| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
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Camera
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| Primary | 48 MP (f/1.6) (Optical Image Stabilization) + 12 MP (120°) | 48 MP (f/1.6) (Optical Image Stabilization) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D audio |
| Video | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps | 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps |
| Selfie | 12 MP + SL 3D ( 4K@60fps) (1080p@120fps) | 12 MP + SL 3D (4K@60fps, 1080p@120fps) |
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Sound
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
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Comms
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| Wifi | a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band | a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| GPS | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
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| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 2.0 |
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Features
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| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Miscellaneous | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
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Battery
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| Battery type | 3349 mAh | Li-Ion |
| Charging | Wired, 15W wireless, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, 7.5W wireless |
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Misc
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| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White |
| Models | A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4 | A3212, A3409, A3410, A3408 |
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| Price | 900 USD | 700 USD |