Apple iPhone 15 Buyer's Guide

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Apple launched the iPhone 15 in September 2023 and it serves as the 17th generation in the overall iPhone lineup. The full 17th generation lineup includes the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

The iPhone 15 features include a 6.1” Super Retina XDR display, an Apple A16 Bionic chip, up to 512GB of storage, and 5G cellular connectivity. Some of the new features that were introduced with the iPhone 15 include USB-C, Dynamic Island, and a 48MP wide (main) rear camera.

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iPhone 15 Specs

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Key specs for the iPhone 15 include a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, an Apple A16 Bionic chip, up to 512GB of storage, USB-C (supports USB 2), and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.

The iPhone 15 also features WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, a 2nd gen Ultra Wideband chip, 5G cellular connectivity, dual eSIM support, Face ID, a 12MP TrueDepth front camera, and a dual rear camera system with a 48MP wide angle and 12MP ultra-wide lens.

Size and Weight

The iPhone 15 measures 5.81” (H) x 2.82” (W) x 0.31” (D), weighs 6.02 ounces and features a 6.1” display size.

Screen and Display

The iPhone 15 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 at 460 pixels per inch, a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1, a 1000 nits typical max brightness, a 1600 nits HDR max brightness, and a 2000 nits peak (outdoor) max brightness. Additional display features include the Dynamic Island, HDR, wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, True Tone, and a fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating.

Cameras

The iPhone 15 is equipped with a 12MP TrueDepth front camera and a dual rear camera setup that includes a 48MP (main) wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens.

Key features available on the front and rear camera setups include Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5 for photos, Photographic Styles, 4k video recording, HDR video recording with Dolby Vision, Night Mode, and a Cinematic Mode for recording videos with shallow depth of field.

Battery and Charging

The iPhone 15 battery is able to provide up to 20 hours of video playback time or up to 80 hours of audio playback time. The iPhone 15 supports MagSafe and Qi wireless charging and wired charging over USB-C. The iPhone 15 is fast-charge capable when using a USB-C cable and 20W wall power adapter. The fast charging will provide up to 50% charge in 30 minutes.

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iPhone 15 Storage

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The iPhone 15 is available with 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of storage.

Storage Popularity

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iPhone 15 Colors

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The iPhone 15 is available in Pink, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Black.

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Created with Highcharts 4.1.5Chart context menuiPhone 15 Color SalesUpdated Jul 2025Black • 50%Blue • 23%Pink • 18%Green • 6%Yellow • 3%Source: Swappa

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Black

Black is the most popular iPhone 15 color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 14.

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Blue

Blue is a popular iPhone 15 color preference, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPhone 14.

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Green

Green is a unique iPhone 15 color choice, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 14.

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Pink

Pink is a popular iPhone 15 color preference, new to this generation of iPhone devices, and not found on the previous iPhone 14.

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Yellow

Yellow is a unique iPhone 15 color choice, an old favorite, also found on the previous generation iPhone 14.

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