Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus side by side: Apple A17 Pro vs Apple A18, 48MP vs 48MP camera, 3274mAh vs 4674mAh battery, $999 vs $899…

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iPhone 16 Plus

$899

8categories won

9 categories tied · 21 scored in total · add a third phone

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 Plus takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Apple iPhone 16 Plus proves superior overall against the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the iPhone 15 Pro leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the iPhone 16 Plus. Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the iPhone 15 Pro if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryiPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus takes battery honors offering 4,674 mAh alongside 27W charging.

🎮 GamingiPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus provides greater sustained gaming output with its Apple A18 and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraiPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro wins photography with 48MP main imaging and 3x dedicated optical zoom.

🏷️ ValueiPhone 16 Plus

iPhone 16 Plus wins on budget and value at $899 compared to $999.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 16 Plus: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Specification	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Plus
Screen size	6.1"	6.7"
Resolution	1179 x 2556	1290 x 2796Winner
Pixel density	461 ppi	460 ppi
Refresh rate	120 HzWinner	60 Hz
Peak brightness	2000 nits	2000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Specification	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Plus
Chipset	Apple A17 Pro	Apple A18
Process node	3 nm	3 nm
AnTuTu score	1,540,000	1,720,000Winner
Geekbench multi	7350	8200Winner
Maximum RAM	8 GB	8 GB
Maximum storage	1TBWinner	512GB

Camera

Camera comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Specification	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Plus
Main sensor	48 MP	48 MP
Rear cameras	3Winner	2
Optical zoom	3x	—
Ultrawide	12 MP	12 MP
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	4K at 60fps ProRes / Log video recording	4K at 60fps Dolby Vision

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Specification	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Plus
Capacity	3,274 mAh	4,674 mAhWinner
Wired charging	20 W	27 WWinner
Wireless charging	15 W	25 WWinner

Design

Design comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Specification	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Plus
Weight	187 gWinner	199 g
Thickness	8.25 mm	7.8 mmWinner
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back	Aerospace-grade aluminum frame, color-infused glass back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Specification	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Plus
Operating system	iOS 17	iOS 18
OS updates	6 years	6 years
Security updates	7 years	7 years

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Apple iPhone 15 Pro, Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Specification	iPhone 15 Pro	iPhone 16 Plus
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999	$899Winner