Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 Plus. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 15 Plus which has resolution of 2796 x 1290. Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15 Plus
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Ultra |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 4400 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 200 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 66999 | Rs. 139990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Plus is Rs. 66999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Ultra is Rs. 139990.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 6.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 15 Plus has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has OLED Screen type. Both have same 460 PPI. Apple iPhone 15 Plus has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Ultra's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15 Plus's lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 16 Ultra has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Ultra's 200 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 16 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Plus's 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 v18 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 16 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | September 07, 2025 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.8 x 160.9 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | |
| 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 | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 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 | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, 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 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | 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 |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) |
| 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) | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | Apple Bionic A17 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4400 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 50W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |