Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) vs Apple iPhone 17 Plus
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Plus has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 17 Plus has better resolution of 3200 x 1284 than Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) which has resolution of 2796 x 1290. Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 17 Plus
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 17 Plus |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4383 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 73999 | Rs. 99999 |
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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 (256GB) is Rs. 73999. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September, 2025 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 17 Plus is Rs. 99999.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 17 Plus's 6.8 inch screen. Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 17 Plus has OLED Screen type. Apple iPhone 17 Plus has display density of 507 PPI & Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 17 Plus has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Plus's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 17 Plus (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Plus's 50 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB)'s 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 v19 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus (256GB) | Apple iPhone 17 Plus |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 17 Plus |
| 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, 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) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1284 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 507 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 | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Small Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 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 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| 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 |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.5 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| 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) | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Depth Sensor) TrueDepth 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 v19 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | Apple Bionic A19 |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| 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, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) |
| 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 | 4383 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5100 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | Yes, 45W MagSafe |
| Music Playback Time | 100 hours | |