iPhone 15

iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
The front of the iPhone 15 in blue color
DeveloperApple
SeriesiPhone
Compatible networks2G, 3G, 4G, 4G LTE, 5G NR
First releasedSeptember 22, 2023 (2023-09-22)
Availability by region
September 22, 2023
September 29, 2023
October 13, 2023
October 20, 2023
October 26, 2023
November 3, 2023
PredecessoriPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
SuccessoriPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
RelatediPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions
  • 15: H: 147.6 mm (5.81 in)[1]
    W: 71.6 mm (2.82 in)[2]
    D: 7.8 mm (0.31 in)[3]
  • 15 Plus: H: 160.9 mm (6.33 in)[4]
    W: 77.8 mm (3.06 in)[5]
    D: 7.8 mm (0.31 in)[6]
Mass
  • 15: 171 g (6.0 oz)[7]
  • 15 Plus: 201 g (7.1 oz)
[8]
Operating systemOriginal: iOS 17.0
Current: iOS 18.0, released September 16, 2024[9]
System on chipApple A16 Bionic
ModemQualcomm X70 5G
Memory6 GB
Storage
  • 128 GB
  • 256 GB
  • 512 GB
Battery
  • 15: 12.98 Wh (3349 mAh) Li-ion
  • 15 Plus: 16.95 Wh (4383 mAh) Li-ion
Charging
  • MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging
  • USB-C (fast-charge capable: up to 50% charge in 30 to 35 minutes with 20W adapter or higher)
Data inputs
List of inputs:
Display15: 6.1 in (150 mm) 2556 × 1179 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (~460 ppi density) Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak) supplied by Samsung Display[10]
15 Plus: 6.7 in (170 mm) 2796 × 1290 resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio, (~460 ppi density) Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (peak) supplied by Samsung Display[11]
Rear camera
  • 48 MP, f/1.6, 26 mm (wide)
  • 12 MP, f/2.4, 13 mm, (ultrawide)
Front camera
  • 12 MP, f/1.9, 23 mm (wide)
  • SL 3D (depth/biometrics)
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3 (A2DP, LE), Ultra-wideband (UWB), USB-C (with DisplayPort support), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) dual-band, NFC (reader mode, Express Cards)
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou
Water resistanceIP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 minutes)
Development statusReleased
Hearing aid compatibilityM3, T4
Websiteapple.com/iphone-15/specs/
References[12][13][14]

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are smartphones developed and made by Apple Inc.[15][16][17] They were announced on September 12, 2023.[18] They were began pre-order on September 15, 2023.[19][20] They were released on September 22, 2023.[21][22] Apple changed Lighting connector to USB Type C to follow the rules of the European Union.[23] iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7 Inch bigger 460ppi OLED screen, and iPhone 15 has a 6.1 Inch 460ppi OLED screen.[24] They have a Apple A16 Bionic chipset.[25]

They have 60hz refresh rate screens.[26] Along with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, they were announced at an Apple event on September 12, 2023.[27][28][29] They were successors to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. They have bigger battery than iPhone 14.[30]

History

In September 2023, European commission started looking into a plan to make all devices in the European Union such as iPhone to use USB-C chargers.[31][32] They are the first iPhone to use USB-C.[33]

In September 24 2023, they were announced some devices in India for the first time be sold around the world on the launch day.[34][35]

Sales

In the third quarter of 2024, the iPhone 15 reached 3% of 1.22 billion smartphone sold, making it one of best-selling smartphone in the world.[36][37][38]

Problems

Temperature

Some people using iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus said they were getting hot during use.[39][40] It was reported that apps like Uber and Instagram could be making the phone get hot. Apple said they would fix this during update to iOS 17.[41][42]

Design

They have big design changes since the iPhone 12. They have Dynamic Island, which replaces the notch on older iPhones. They also have a ceramic shield that is hard to break if dropped. They comes with five colors such as blue, pink, yellow, green and black.[43][44]

Colors Name
Blue
Pink
Yellow
Green
Black

Features

Hardware

The iPhone 15 Plus has 6.7 Inch Super Retina XDR OLED 60hz refresh rate screen and iPhone 15 has a 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED 60hz refresh rate screen, Dynamic Island, True Tone flashlight,[45][46] They have 6GB of RAM, they also has 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options.[47] iPhone 15 Plus has a 4383mAh battery capacity, while iPhone 15 has a 3,349mAh battery capacity,[48] they has 12MP wide selfie camera, 12MP ultra wide back camera and 48MP wide back camera,[49] 20W wired charger and 15W wireless charger,[50] they has Apple A16 Bonic chipset, 4K video recording at 24fps/25fps/30fps/60fps, 1080P HD at 25fps/30fps/60fps and 720P at 30fps, the digital zoom of photo camera up to 10x, 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 4x optical zoom and digital zoom of video recording camera up to 6x,[51] they has Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6, GPS, Face ID, USB-C.[52][53][54][55] Nano-SIM works only for outside of United States.[56] eSIM also works internationally.[57]

Software

Main articles: iOS, iOS 17, and iOS 18

They run iOS 17.0 for the first time, they can runs other version like iOS 18 or iOS 26 when came out.[58][59][60]

Reviews

Business Insider review

Business Insider reviewed the iPhone 15 Plus. It was praised for a bigger 6.7 Inch screen, longer battery life and several other features, like how it looks like a iPhone 15. It was criticized for a lack of a 120hz refresh rate screen, and the USB Type C, which is not faster than the Lightning Connector.[61]

CNET review

CNET reviewed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. They has a good reviews such as better USB Type C charging ports, colorful design, changes camera that take a pet and people pictures by itself, and better dynamic island, they has a bad reviews such as no always display, Find My Friends only works with other iPhone 15 phones, cheaper iPhone 14 Pro may better deal and Samsung Galaxy S23 has a more zoom options than iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, The reviews ratings 8.9 of 10.[62]

The Verge review

The Verge reviewed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. They has a good reviews such as easier to hold, strong performance, very good battery life for iPhone 15 Plus, useful camera features, Dynamic Island enjoy and useful, and USB-C charger port, they has a bad reviews such as display does not have a new features like an always on screen and 120hz refresh rate, USB-C transfer data slowly, and ultrawide camera is the same, and no real telephoto.[63]

Wired review

Wired reviewed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. They has a good reviews such as USB-C charging port, very nice display, Dynamic Island and SOS calling for help in emergencies, they has a bad reviews such as camera feel small or slow, USB-C is useful sometimes, sometimes are harder to switch, the iPhone 14 Pro is the better phone and Apple has take it out of the product, The review ratings is 7 of 10.[64]

The Guardian review

The Guardian reviewed the iPhone 15. It has a good reviews such as faster phone, good camera, good screen with dynamic island, great phone size, USB-C charging port, longer battery life, longer updates and Face ID, it has a bad reviews such as no telephoto camera, slower than others and iPhone 15 Pro. no always on screen, boring colors, easier to fix but limited in software.[65]

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