iPhone 15

iPhone 15

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 12, 2023
United States: US$799, US$899, US$1099

Overview

It should be noted that this A2846 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, in addition to 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261 (which are exclusive to this model). It is designed for carriers in the United States and Puerto Rico but is technically functional with global carriers that support eSIM, as it lacks a hardware nano-SIM slot.


All iPhone 15 variants have a 6.1-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch capable "Super Retina XDR" display (2556x1179, 460 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, features an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and shoots 4K video. The rear is fitted with a 4K-capable "advanced dual-camera system" with 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 frame with a "contoured edge" and flat sides, 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 connector. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to a maximum depth of 6 meters for 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, 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 dual eSIM functionality (it does not support physical SIM cards at all).


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


In the US, this specific iPhone 15 was initially priced at US$799, US$899, and US$1099 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB storage models, respectively, when assigned to a carrier (with an additional US$30 charge if not). It was also offered on a two-year financed contract with monthly payments starting at US$33.29, US$37.45, and US$45.79.


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

Evaluation

The iPhone 15 A2846 revolutionized the US mainstream smartphone market as the first major iPhone to embrace complete eSIM-only connectivity combined with groundbreaking USB-C adoption, earning exceptional recognition from American technology publications for its bold technological advancement and comprehensive mmWave 5G implementation that transformed everyday mobile experiences. Technology reviewers from USA Today, Consumer Reports, and Wired consistently celebrated the device's industry-leading mmWave 5G support across all three major US carrier bands (n258, n260, n261) that delivered unprecedented mobile data speeds in metropolitan areas, while the revolutionary Dynamic Island interface combined with the advanced 48-megapixel camera system created an optimal platform for American consumers and content enthusiasts. The complete elimination of physical SIM card slots demonstrated Apple's confidence in eSIM technology adoption among mainstream US consumers, while the exceptional 80-hour audio playback and 20-hour video capabilities established new endurance benchmarks for premium smartphones in the competitive American market, creating new possibilities for everyday mobile computing workflows.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone15,4
Apple Model NoA2846* (EMC 8427*)
Apple Order NoMTLY3LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 15

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$799, US$899, US$1099
United StatesUS$799, US$899, US$1099

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$699, US$799, US$999

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?