After the usual flurry of rumors, we now know exactly what Apple is packing into the new iPhone 15. We also know models start at $799 and are up for pre-order starting this Friday with availability on September 22. The headline feature is the charging port: now all iPhone 15 models have USB-C instead of the old Lightning port (thanks, European Union). Other changes include the introduction of the Dynamic Island, previously reserved for Apple's Pro-level handsets only. Around back, the dual cameras incorporate a 48MP lens and a 12MP telephoto cam with a 2x optical zoom. And now Portrait Mode is enabled automatically, letting you apply the effect later, or not at all. It's all powered by the A16 Bionic chip, previously found in the iPhone 14 Pro models of the previous generation.
If you're intrigued by that USB-C port and are in the market for a new iPhone, you may want to compare Apple's newest handset to the latest, most similar models: Samsung's Galaxy S23 and Google's Pixel 7. Here's a side-by-side comparison of all three of the major flagship phones:
Apple iPhone 15 vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Google Pixel 7
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Apple iPhone 15 |
Samsung Galaxy S23 |
Google Pixel 7 |
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Pricing |
Starts at $799 |
Starts at $700 |
Starts at $599 |
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Release date |
September 22, 2023 |
Feb 17, 2023 |
October 13, 2022 |
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Dimensions |
5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm) |
5.76 x 2.79 x 0.30 in (146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm) |
6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in (155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm) |
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Weight |
6.02 oz (171 g) |
5.93 oz (168 g) |
6.95 oz (197 g) |
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Operating system |
iOS |
Android |
Android |
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Screen size |
6.1 in |
6.1 in |
6.3 in |
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Screen resolution |
2556 x 1179 at 460ppi |
2340 x 1080 at 425ppi |
2400 x 1080 at 416ppi |
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Screen type (refresh rate) |
Super Retina XDR display |
Dynamic AMOLED 2X (120Hz) |
OLED (90Hz) |
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Processor |
A16 Bionic chip |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
Tensor G2 |
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Water and dust resistance |
IP68 |
IP68 |
IP68 |
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Battery |
not listed |
3900mAh |
4355mAh |
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RAM |
not listed |
8GB |
8GB |
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Internal storage |
128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
128GB / 256GB |
128GB / 256GB |
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Rear camera(s) |
Two cameras: Main: 48MP, ƒ/1.6 aperture Wide, 2x optical zoom: 12MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture |
Three cameras: Wide: 50MP, ƒ/1.8 aperture Ultrawide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture Telephoto: 10MP, ƒ/2.4 aperture |
Two cameras: Wide: 50MP, ƒ/1.85 aperture Ultrawide: 12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture |
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Video capture |
4K x 60 fps |
8K at 30 fps |
4K at 60 fps |
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Front camera |
12MP, ƒ/1.9 aperture |
12MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture |
10.8MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture |
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Wi-Fi |
Wi-Fi 6 |
Wi-Fi 6E |
Wi-Fi 6E |
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Charging |
20W fast charging, 15W wireless |
25W fast charging, 12W wireless |
20W fast charging, 20W wireless |
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Connector |
USB-C 2 |
UCB-C |
USB-C |
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