iPhone 15

iPhone 15

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 12, 2023
United States: N/A

Overview

Please be advised that this A3090 iPhone 15 model is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n76, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is intended for carriers almost everywhere, sold in at least 192 countries and territories, but not in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, China, and a few other nations. It is, however, technically compatible with carriers globally.


All iPhone 15 variants have a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch capable "Super Retina XDR" display (2556x1179, 460 ppi) that takes up almost the entire front face of the device. It includes three cameras. The front "TrueDepth" camera, housed in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, features an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and shoots 4K video. The rear is outfitted with a 4K-capable "advanced dual-camera system," which includes 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 has an aluminum case with a "contoured edge" and flat sides, along with a glass front and a "color-infused" glass back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, and the back features an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance (maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). It is available in five color options: pale shades of Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Green, as well as Black.


Internally, the iPhone 15 is powered by a 3.5 GHz "Apple A16 Bionic" processor, which has a six-core CPU (two performance, four efficiency), a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It comes with 6 GB of RAM and options of 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. Additionally, it 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 functionality for both dual eSIMs and a single physical nano-SIM.


Apple estimates that the iPhone 15 offers up to 80 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback, and 16 hours of streamed video playback.


Pricing differs by country, but in the UK, this iPhone 15 was initially priced at £799, £899, and £1099 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage models, respectively. It was also available on a two-year financed contract for £33.29, £37.45, and £45.79 per month.


On September 9, 2024, Apple lowered the price to £699, £799, and £999 for upfront payment, or £29.12, £33.29, and £41.62 per month, respectively, when financed over a two-year contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 15 A3090 established itself as the definitive global smartphone standard, earning universal acclaim from international technology publications for its unprecedented worldwide compatibility across 192+ countries and territories combined with revolutionary USB-C adoption that redefined mobile connectivity standards. European technology reviewers from publications like TechRadar, GSMArena, and What Hi-Fi consistently praised the device's comprehensive 5G band support that prioritized global sub-6GHz networks, ensuring seamless connectivity from European capitals to African cities, Asian megacities to Latin American markets. The advanced 48-megapixel camera system with Dynamic Island interface proved exceptionally versatile across diverse global lighting conditions, while the innovative contoured edge aluminum design with color-infused glass back created an optimal balance of durability and aesthetics that appealed to international consumers across varied cultural preferences and usage patterns.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone15,4
Apple Model NoA3090* (EMC 8429*)
Apple Order NoMTP43ZD/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 15

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
AustraliaA$1499, A$1699, A$2049
Austria€949, €1079, €1329
Belgium€969, €1099, €1349
BrazilR$7.299, R$8.099, R$9.599
DenmarkDKK 7.799, 8.799, 10.799
Finland€989, €1119, €1369
France€969, €1099, €1349
Germany€949, €1079, €1329
IndiaRs 79,000, 89,900, 109,900
IndonesiaPending
Ireland€979, €1109, €1359
Italy€979, €1109, €1359
KoreaKRW 1,250,000, 1,400,000, 1,700,000
Luxembourg€928,96, €1053,58, €1293,26
MalaysiaRM 4399, 4899, 5899
Netherlands€969, €1099, €1349
New ZealandNZ$1649, NZ$1849, NZ$2249
NorwayNOK 11.990, 13.390, 16.390
Portugal€989, €1119, €1369
SingaporeS$1299, S$1459, S$1779
Spain€959, €1089, €1339
SwedenSEK 11.995, 13.495, 16.495
SwitzerlandCHF 849, 959, 1'179
TaiwanNT$29,900, NT$33,400, NT$40,400
ThailandTHB 32,900, 36,900, 45,900
The PhilippinesPHP 56,990, 63,990, 75,990
United Kingdom£799, £899, £1099
VietnamVND 22,999,000, 25,999,000, 31,999,000

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?