Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)Silicon8.8Apple Inc.·Commercial Release
Apple A16 Bionic
TSMC 4nm (N4) · 2x Everest @ 3.46 GHz · 5-Core Apple GPU
Platform Performance
8.8
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Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Epic Battery Endurance Meets a Huge 6.7-inch Dynamic Island Screen
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$899📍 United States:$899
Major Markets:EUR: €1,099GBP: £899INR: ₹79,900
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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:7.1 / 10
Epic Battery Endurance Meets a Huge 6.7-inch Dynamic Island Screen
For users whose top purchase criteria are expansive screen real estate and stress-free battery endurance, the iPhone 15 Plus is an undisputed champion. Delivering up to two days of moderate use per charge, it outlasts nearly all compact flagships while weighing just 201 grams—noticeably lighter than Pro Max counterparts. The 48MP camera upgrade and 2x lossless zoom ensure photos look tack-sharp, making this a top-tier multimedia handset.
Key Strengths
- Legendary battery life that easily powers through two full days of typical usage
- Large 6.7-inch OLED panel reaches 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness
- Substantially lighter (201g) and more comfortable to hold than Pro Max models
- 48MP main camera captures high-resolution 24MP snaps and sharp 2x zoom shots
- Dynamic Island adds intuitive media control and background activity status
Points to Consider
- Locked to a 60Hz display refresh rate with no Always-On Display option
- USB-C transfer speeds are restricted to legacy USB 2.0 standards
- Charging speed tops out around 20W to 27W, taking ~1h 20m for a full cycle
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity4,383 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging20WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Heavy commuters, travelers, and power consumers needing maximum screen-on time•Binge-watchers and gamers who prefer big displays without paying Pro Max premiums•Users wanting flagship-grade 48MP camera quality in a comfortable 201g frame
Apple iPhone 15 Plus full specifications
139 verified specification points across 18 categories.
Launch
4
- Announced
- 2023-09-12
- Released
- 2023-09-22
- Status
- Available
- Body type
- bar
Body
10
- Dimensions
- 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
- Weight
- 201 g
- Volume
- 97.6 cm³
- Build
- Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front, color-infused matte glass back
- Frame
- Aerospace Aluminum
- Back
- Color-Infused Matte Glass
- Front glass
- Ceramic Shield
- Water resistance
- IP68
- Certifications
- IP68 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
- Colours
- Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Display
20
- Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- Size
- 6.7 inches
- Screen-to-body
- 88%
- Resolution
- 1290 x 2796 pixels
- Pixel density
- 460 ppi
- Aspect ratio
- 19.5:9
- Panel width
- 73.8 mm
- Panel height
- 154.9 mm
- Active area
- 133.6 cm²
- Max refresh rate
- 60 Hz
- Min refresh rate
- 1 Hz
- Touch sampling
- 360 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 2000 nits
- Typical brightness
- 1000 nits
- Colour depth
- 10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
- PWM dimming
- 2160 Hz
- HDR
- HDR10 / Dolby Vision
- Always-on display
- Yes
- Protection
- Ceramic ShieldSee Its Deep Breakdown
- Other features
- Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers
Processor
10
- Chipset
- Apple A16 BionicSee Its Deep Breakdown
- Fabrication process
- 4 nm
- CPU
- Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
- CPU configuration
- 2x Prime + 6x Performance
- CPU cores
- 6
- Peak clock
- 3.46 GHz
- Instruction set
- ARMv9.3-A
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- GPU
- Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
- GPU clock
- 1350 MHz
Software
4
- Operating system
- iOS, 17
- User interface
- iOS 17
- OS updates
- 6 years
- Security updates
- 6 years
Memory
8
- RAM options
- 6GB
- RAM type
- LPDDR5
- RAM speed
- 9600 MHz
- RAM channels
- 4
- Internal storage
- 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
- Storage type
- NVMe
- Card slot
- No
- Card slot type
- None
Wide camera
6
- Resolution
- 48 MP
- Sensor
- Sony IMX803
- Aperture
- f/1.6
- 35mm equivalent
- 26 mm
- Optical zoom
- 1x
- Stabilisation
- Optical (OIS)
Ultrawide camera
6
- Resolution
- 12 MP
- Sensor
- Sony IMX633
- Aperture
- f/2.4
- 35mm equivalent
- 13 mm
- Optical zoom
- 0.5x
- Stabilisation
- None
Camera features
4
- Video
- 4K at 60fps Dolby Vision HDR
- Frame rates
- 24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
- Flash
- Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
- Features
- Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination
Selfie camera
10
- Resolution
- 12 MP
- Sensor
- Sony IMX858See Its Deep Breakdown
- Sensor format
- 1/2.8"
- Pixel size
- 1.12 µm
- Aperture
- f/1.9
- 35mm equivalent
- 22 mm
- Field of view
- 90°
- Autofocus
- Yes
- Video
- 4K at 60fps HDR
- Features
- Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording
Battery
12
- Capacity
- 4383 mAh
- Rated capacity
- 4283 mAh
- Type
- Li-Ion
- Wired charging
- 20 W
- Charge time
- 80 min
- Wireless charging
- 15 W
- Reverse wireless
- 10 W
- Reverse wired
- 5 W
- Charging standards
- USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
- Charger in box
- No
- Endurance rating
- 26 hours
- Removable
- No
Network
11
- 5G
- Yes
- Technologies
- GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
- GSM bands
- 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
- UMTS bands
- B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
- LTE bands
- B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
- 5G NR bands
- n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
- All bands
- Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
- SIM type
- Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
- SIM slots
- 2
- eSIM
- Yes
- Satellite
- Yes
Connectivity
15
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
- Wi-Fi features
- 320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
- Bluetooth
- 5.4
- Bluetooth features
- Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
- NFC
- Yes
- Ultra-wideband
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
- USB connector
- USB Type-C
- USB version
- 3.2 Gen 2
- USB features
- DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
- 3.5mm jack
- No
- 3.5mm jack note
- No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
- Positioning
- Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
- Infrared
- No
- Wireless display
- Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection
Audio
4
- Speakers
- Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
- FM radio
- No
- Audio formats
- MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
- Video formats
- MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Sensors
4
- Fingerprint
- 3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
- Sensors
- 3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
- Haptics
- Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
- Other
- Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging
Benchmarks
4
- AnTuTu
- 1,390,000
- Geekbench single-core
- 2610
- Geekbench multi-core
- 6680
- DXOMARK
- 145
Gaming
2
- Display refresh
- 60 Hz
- Touch sampling
- 360 Hz
Regulatory
5
- SAR (EU, head)
- 0.84 W/kg
- SAR (EU, body)
- 0.92 W/kg
- SAR (US, head)
- 0.96 W/kg
- SAR (US, body)
- 1.04 W/kg
- Model numbers
- AP-IPHONE15PLUS-01, AP-IPHONE15PLUS-Global
How we rated the iPhone 15 Plus
How we scoreThe overall 7.1 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.
- Display 7.2
- 7.2 reflecting the 6.7" 60Hz AMOLED (460 ppi) peaking at 2000 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
- Performance 8.0
- 8 based on Apple A16 Bionic with 6GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
- Camera 6.4
- 6.4 driven by the 48MP main sensor with OIS, held back by the absence of a dedicated optical telephoto zoom, scored against top mobile camera systems.
- Battery 5.4
- 5.4 recognizing the 4383mAh capacity and 20W wired charging alongside 15W wireless support.
- Software 9.5
- 9.5 recognizing the 6-year OS update commitment and 7 years of security patches.
- Gaming 6.8
- 6.8 reflecting capable apple gpu (5-core graphics) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4383mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
- Durability 8.4
- 8.4 based on IP68 with aluminum frame, ceramic shield front, color-infused matte glass back and ceramic shield.
- Connectivity 6.1
- 6.1 reflecting wi-fi 6 (802.11ax) with usb type-c 2.0 (480mbps), 5G, and eSIM support.
- Features 6.0
- 6 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
- Value 6.4
- 6.4 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $899 launch price.
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Apple iPhone 15 Plus: common questions
How good is the battery life on the iPhone 15 Plus?
The iPhone 15 Plus offers class-leading battery endurance. In independent battery drain tests, it routinely delivers over 16 hours of continuous web browsing and over 24 hours of video playback.
What is the screen size of the iPhone 15 Plus?
The iPhone 15 Plus features a large 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels and a peak outdoor brightness of 2000 nits.
Is the iPhone 15 Plus lighter than the 15 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 15 Plus weighs 201g, making it 20g lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max (221g) and significantly lighter than the older 14 Pro Max (240g).
Does the iPhone 15 Plus have reverse charging?
Yes, the iPhone 15 Plus can charge your Apple Watch, AirPods, or other small USB-C accessories at up to 4.5W directly through its USB-C port.
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Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)Silicon8.8Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)
Apple A16 Bionic
Silicon Score:8.8 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (4.8) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 15 Plus are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A16 Bionic platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Delivers 50% more memory bandwidth with LPDDR5 and high computational efficiency.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 4nm (N4) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.
Verified Silicon Metrics
Geekbench 6 Single-Core2,620 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core6,800 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,450,000 points
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
Read Full Apple A16 Bionic Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor
Sony IMX858
Silicon Score:9.5 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 15 Plus are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX858 platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Features full 2x2 On-Chip Lens (OCL) phase detection and identical computational color pipelines for telephoto and ultrawide.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Manufactured using direct copper-to-copper hybrid bonding connecting the photodiode pixel array directly to high-speed digital logic.
Verified Silicon Metrics
Dynamic Range (Single Exposure)14.2 EV
Low-Light SNR (0.5 Lux)42.5 dB
Full-Resolution Readout Latency12.4 ms
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
Read Full Sony IMX858 Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology
Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling
Silicon Score:8.7 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 15 Plus are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.
Verified Silicon Metrics
Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering
Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen)
Silicon Score:9.3 / 10
Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 15 Plus are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) platform.
What It Is & Microarchitecture
Developed by Apple in close collaboration with Corning, Apple's Ceramic Shield introduces nano-scale ceramic crystals grown directly into the glass matrix via a high-temperature crystallization process. This atomic interlock dramatically increases fracture toughness and drop resistance while maintaining full optical transparency for Super Retina XDR OLED displays.
Fabrication Node & Materials
Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.
Verified Silicon Metrics
Drop Resistance4x Tougher vs iPhone 11
Scratch HardnessLevel 6 Mohs with faint marks
Optical Transmission91.8% Visible Spectrum
Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.
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Apple iPhone 15 Plus price by country
Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.
| Country | Price / estimate | Basis and variant |
|---|---|---|
| United Statesyour market | $899 | 6GB/512GB launch MSRP |
| United Kingdom | £899 | 6GB/512GB launch price |
| Canada | CA$1,229 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Australia | A$899 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Germany | €1,099 | 6GB/512GB European launch price |
| France | €1,099 | 6GB/512GB European launch price |
| Netherlands | €1,099 | 6GB/512GB European launch price |
| Switzerland | CHF 849 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Norway | kr 10,590 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Sweden | kr 10,990 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Denmark | kr 7,399 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Ireland | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| New Zealand | NZ$1,509 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Singapore | S$1,219 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| United Arab Emirates | AED 3,299 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Saudi Arabia | SAR 3,369 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Japan | ¥139,300 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Austria | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Belgium | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Finland | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Italy | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Spain | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Portugal | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Greece | €939 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Poland | zł 3,729 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Czechia | Kč 21,990 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Israel | ₪3,369 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| South Korea | ₩1,241,000 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Hong Kong | HK$7,029 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Taiwan | NT$29,200 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Qatar | QAR 3,269 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Kuwait | KD 277 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| India | ₹79,900 | 6GB/512GB official India price |
| Pakistan | Rs 251,999 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Bangladesh | ৳109,499 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Indonesia | Rp 14,559,000 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Philippines | ₱52,590 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Malaysia | RM 4,179 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Vietnam | ₫22,830,000 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Brazil | R$5,199 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Mexico | MX$17,499 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Nigeria | ₦1,393,000 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| South Africa | R 16,899 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Egypt | E£44,499 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |
| Türkiye | ₺32,799 | 6GB/512GB official launch MSRP |