iPhone 15

iPhone 15

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 12, 2023
United States: N/AJapan: ¥124,800, ¥139,800, ¥169,800

Overview

Be aware that this A3089 iPhone 15 model supports 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with the 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is primarily for carriers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia, as well as the US territories of Guam and the USVI, but it is functionally compatible with carriers worldwide.


All iPhone 15 variants feature a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch capable "Super Retina XDR" display (2556x1179, 460 ppi) which takes up almost the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, has an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear is equipped with a 4K-capable "advanced dual-camera system" featuring a 48-megapixel Main camera (f/1.6 aperture) and a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view).


The iPhone 15 features an aluminum case with a "contoured edge" design and flat sides, along with a glass front and a "color-infused" glass back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for enhanced durability, while the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. The device is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance, withstanding depths of up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. It comes in five color choices: pale shades of Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, and Black.


Internally, the iPhone 15 is powered by a 3.5 GHz "Apple A16 Bionic" processor with a six-core CPU (two performance and four efficiency cores), a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It is equipped with 6 GB of RAM and is available with 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. The device also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, "second generation" Ultra Wideband, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port, and both dual eSIMs and a single physical nano-SIM.


Apple's estimates for the iPhone 15's battery life are up to 80 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback, and 16 hours of streamed video playback.


While the price differs by country, in Canada, this particular iPhone 15 was initially priced at C$1129, C$1279, and C$1579 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB models, respectively. It was also available on a two-year financed contract for C$51.05, C$57.83, and C$71.40 per month.


On September 9, 2024, Apple lowered the price to C$999, C$1149, and C$1449 for upfront purchases, or C$45.17, C$51.96, and C$65.52 per month, respectively, on a two-year financed contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 15 A3089 achieved exceptional cross-continental success as Apple's definitive mainstream smartphone evolution, earning widespread acclaim from technology publications across Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia for its revolutionary Dynamic Island interface and groundbreaking USB-C adoption. Technology reviewers from Canadian tech publications, Japanese mobile magazines, and Middle Eastern technology media consistently praised the device's advanced 48-megapixel main camera system with f/1.6 aperture that delivered professional-grade computational photography capabilities across diverse lighting conditions found in these varied geographic regions. The powerful A16 Bionic processor combined with the innovative contoured edge aluminum design created an optimal balance of performance and aesthetics, while the comprehensive sub-6GHz 5G band support optimized for varied infrastructure deployments ensured reliable connectivity from Canadian wilderness to Japanese urban centers and Saudi Arabian business districts.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone15,4
Apple Model NoA3089* (EMC 8428*)
Apple Order NoMTML3VC/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 15

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
CanadaC$1129, C$1279, C$1579
MexicoMXN $19,499, $21,499, $25,999
Japan¥124,800, ¥139,800, ¥169,800

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 15
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in / 147.57 x 71.63 x 7.87 mm
Avg. Weight6.02 oz / 171 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A16 Bionic
Processor Speed3.5 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM6 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)8407
Geekbench 4 (MC)21212
Geekbench 5 (SC)1885 (2488 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)5110 (6044 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.1" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2556x1179 (460 ppi)
Camera48 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 15 supports "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 15 supports "HEVC, H.264, and ProRes".It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or an USB-C Digital AV Adapter.
Photo SupportApple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 15. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C (USB 2)
PortsUSB-C (USB 2)
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/5G
Standard Wireless802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (3,349 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)80 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 17.0.2 (21A350)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportmacOS 10.13
Windows SupportWindows 10+

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?