iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 12, 2023
United States: N/AJapan: ¥139,800, ¥154,800, ¥184,800

Overview

It should be noted that this A3093 iPhone 15 Plus 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 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 Plus variants come with a 6.7-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch enabled "Super Retina XDR" display (2796x1290, 460 ppi) that covers nearly the entire front of the device. It is equipped with three cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, housed in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, has an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K video. The rear features 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 Plus features an aluminum case with a "contoured edge" and flat sides, complemented by a glass front and a "color-infused" glass back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, and the back includes an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. The device is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (maximum depth of 6 meters for up to 30 minutes). It is available in five color choices: pale shades of Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, and Black.


Internally, the iPhone 15 Plus is powered by a 3.5 GHz "Apple A16 Bionic" processor, which has a six-core CPU (two performance cores and four efficiency cores), a 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It includes 6 GB of RAM and is available with 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It 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 battery life estimates for the iPhone 15 Plus are up to 100 hours of audio playback, 26 hours of video playback, and 20 hours of streamed video playback.


Pricing varies by country, but in Canada, this specific iPhone 15 Plus was initially priced at C$1279, C$1429, and C$1729 for the 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB models, respectively. It was also offered on a two-year financed contract for C$57.83, C$64.62, and C$78.19 per month.


On September 9, 2024, Apple reduced the price to C$1149, C$1299, and C$1599 for upfront purchases, or C$51.96, C$58.74, and C$72.30 per month, respectively, when financed over a two-year contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 15 Plus A3093 achieved remarkable cross-cultural success as the premier large-screen smartphone solution, earning outstanding recognition from technology publications across Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia for its exceptional 100-hour audio playback capability and revolutionary large-format Dynamic Island implementation. Professional multimedia reviewers from Canadian Broadcasting magazines, Japanese Camera Weekly, and Middle Eastern tech publications consistently celebrated the device's massive 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display combined with the advanced 48-megapixel camera system that delivered cinema-quality imaging capabilities across diverse professional content creation workflows. The exceptional battery endurance proved particularly valuable for professionals working across these diverse geographic markets, while the comprehensive sub-6GHz 5G band support optimized for varied infrastructure deployments ensured reliable connectivity from Canadian film productions to Japanese broadcasting studios and Saudi Arabian media companies.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone15,5
Apple Model NoA3093* (EMC 8432*)
Apple Order NoMU0D3VC/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 15 Plus

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
CanadaC$1279, C$1429, C$1729
MexicoMXN $21,999, $23,999, $28,499
Japan¥139,800, ¥154,800, ¥184,800

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 15 Plus
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorMetallic Glass
Dimensions6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in / 160.78 x 77.72 x 7.87 mm
Avg. Weight7.09 oz / 201 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A16 Bionic
Processor Speed3.5 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM6 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)8442
Geekbench 4 (MC)21231
Geekbench 5 (SC)1884 (2534 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)5103 (6288 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity128, 256, 512 GB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.7" Super Retina XDR
Display Resolution2796x1290 (460 ppi)
Camera48 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 15 Plus supports "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 15 Plus 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 Plus. 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 (4,383 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)100 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?