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Officially announced | Sep 12, 2023 |
MSRP | $ 799 / € 949 |
Design |
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Dimensions |
5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches (~0.45 inches with camera bump) 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (~11.33 mm with camera bump) |
Weight | 6.03 oz (171.0 g) |
Materials |
Back: Glass Frame: Aluminum |
Resistance | Water, Dust; IP68 |
Biometrics | 3D Face unlock |
Keys | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display |
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Size | 6.1-inch, 86.38% screen-to-body |
Type | OLED, 60Hz, HDR, 2000 nits |
Resolution | 2556x1179px, 19.5:9 ratio, 461 PPI |
Protection | Ceramic Shield |
Features | Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
PhoneArena Display Test | |
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Bright Max (20 APL) | 2117 (Excellent) |
Bright Min | 2 (Good) |
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Hardware |
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System chip | A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
Processor |
Hexa-core 2x3.46 GHz Everest 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
GPU | Apple GPU 5-core |
Memory |
6GB (LPDDR5)/128GB 6GB/256GB 6GB/512GB |
Storage expansion | not expandable |
OS | iOS (18.x, 17.x) |
This device has different variants: View all |
PhoneArena Performance Test | |
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GeekBench 6 Single | 2595 |
GeekBench 6 Multi | 6651 |
3D Mark High | 2950 |
3D Mark Low | 1896 |
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Battery |
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Type | 3349 mAh, Li - Ion |
Charging |
Fast charging Qi2 wireless charging, MagSafe wireless charging |
Charge speed |
Wired: 20.0W Wireless: 15.0W |
PhoneArena Battery Test | |
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Battery Life Estimate: | 5h 41min |
Browsing: | 13h 25min |
Gaming: | 8h 24min |
Video: | 7h 51min |
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Camera |
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Rear | Dual camera |
Main camera |
48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF) Sensor name: Sony IMX904 Aperture size: F1.6 Focal length: 26 mm Pixel size: 2.0 μm |
Second camera |
12 MP (Ultra-wide) Sensor name: Sony IMX772 Aperture size: F2.4 Focal Length: 13 mm |
Flash | LED |
Video recording |
4K UHD (60 fps), 1080p (240 fps) OIS, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, Cinematic mode |
Front |
12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF), Autofocus, HDR) Video capture: 4K UHD (60 fps) |
PhoneArena Camera Test | |
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Overall score: | 148 |
Photo score: | 154 |
Video score: | 143 |
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Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth | 5.3 |
WLAN |
a,b,g,n,ac,Wi-Fi 6,Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax |
USB | Type-C, USB 2.0 |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hearing aid compatible | M3/T4 |
Location | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning, Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) |
Other | NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB) |
Multimedia |
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Headphones | No 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | Dolby Atmos |
Cellular |
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5G Bands | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n258, n260, n261, SA, NSA, mmWave, 5G Ready |
4G (FDD) Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
4G (TDD) Bands | 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48 |
3G Bands | 1, 2, 4, 5, 8 |
Data Speed | LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s |
SIM type | eSIM |
HD Voice | Yes |
VoLTE | Yes |
Regulatory Approval |
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FCC approval |
Date approved: Sep 12, 2023 FCC ID value: BCG-E8427A |
Measured SAR |
Head: 0.95 W/kg Body: 0.95 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.50 W/kg |
Alternative variants
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Memory | 256GB |
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Memory | 512GB |
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User Reviews
Let me be clear I use this as my secondary phone but the battery life and performance everything is just awesome I got this when it came out in 2023 and it just keeps getting better and better I would highly recommend this for a slightly cheaper phone sure there’s no Apple Intelligence, but it doesn’t really matter nowadays if you just want a phone that works great in summary it’s an awesome phone.
- Great cell coverage
- The camera
- Gets iOS updates all the time
- Wish Apple supported Apple Intelligence on this iPhone
Charging Tortoise Mode: The iPhone 15 charges at the speed of a sloth on a leisurely stroll. You plug it in, and then you wait. And wait. And wait some more. By the time it’s fully charged, you’ve aged a year. Forget about quick top-ups; this phone laughs in the face of urgency.
Color Boredom: Apple’s color choices for the 15 Pro Max are as exciting as watching paint dry. Silver, space gray, and gold—yawn! Where’s the neon green? The cosmic purple? The unicorn sparkle? Nope, just the same old hues that your grandma’s rotary phone had. Revolutionary, right?
Customization? Nah.: iOS 17 might have added a sprinkle of customization, but it’s like giving a caged bird a slightly bigger cage. You can rearrange icons, change wallpapers, and… well, that’s about it. Want widgets? Too bad! Want to theme your entire phone? Dream on! Apple’s motto: “Uniformity is bliss.”
The Enigma Button: Ah, the mysterious “Action” button! What does it do? One thing. Just one. Press it, and it opens the calculator. That’s it. No shortcuts, no magic spells, no secret passages to Narnia. It’s like having a Swiss Army knife with only the toothpick—you know it’s there, but it’s not exactly saving the day.
Price Tag: Ouch!: The iPhone costs more than a small moon. Seriously, you could buy a decent used car for the same price. But hey, at least the car won’t judge you for taking too many selfies. The starting price feels like a down payment on a unicorn stable.
In summary, the iPhone 15 is a paradox: a beautifully crafted device that simultaneously frustrates and dazzles. If you’re willing to overlook its quirks, it’ll serve you well. Just don’t expect it to charge faster than a snail on vacation.