Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 (512GB). Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 3561 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 84999 | Rs. 89900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) is Rs. 84999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) is Rs. 89900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has display density of 461 PPI & Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 16 (256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15 (512GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v17 and the second one on 18 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 (512GB) | Apple iPhone 16 (256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and eSIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 |
| In The Box | Handset, USB C Charge Cable (1m), Documentation | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 170 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 461 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.4% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Features | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision | Dynamic Island, HDR displaym, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating, Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76), TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection, Action Buttion, Camera Control Buttion, Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), New 16‑core Neural Engine, Built-in Stereo Speaker |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) | Camera Control, Sapphire crystal lens cover, True Tone flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Panorama (up to 63MP), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial photos, Macro photography, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide), Advanced red‑eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Digital zoom up to 10x |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | Apple A18 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3561 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Video Playback Time | 22 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | 80 hours |