iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 12, 2023
United States: US$899, US$999, US$1199

Overview

It should be noted that this A2847 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, as well as 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 does not have a hardware nano-SIM slot.


All iPhone 15 Plus models are equipped with a 6.7-inch (diagonal) haptic-touch capable "Super Retina XDR" display (2796x1290, 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" that 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 Plus 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. The device 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 Plus is driven 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 Plus are up to 100 hours of audio playback, 26 hours of video playback, and 20 hours of streamed video playback.


In the US, this specific iPhone 15 Plus was initially priced at US$899, US$999, and US$1199 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 starting at US$37.45, US$41.62, and US$49.95 per month.


On September 9, 2024, Apple lowered the price to as little as US$799, US$899, and US$1099 for upfront payment, or US$33.29, US$37.45, and US$45.79 per month, respectively, when financed over a two-year contract.

Evaluation

The iPhone 15 Plus A2847 revolutionized the US large-screen 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. Technology reviewers from The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Technology, and CNET 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 massive 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display created an optimal platform for American content creators and multimedia professionals. The complete elimination of physical SIM card slots demonstrated Apple's confidence in eSIM technology adoption among US consumers, while the exceptional 100-hour audio playback and 26-hour video capabilities established new endurance benchmarks for premium large-format smartphones in the competitive American market.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone15,5
Apple Model NoA2847* (EMC 8431*)
Apple Order NoMTXV3LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 15 Plus

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$899, US$999, US$1199
United StatesUS$899, US$999, US$1199

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
Est. Current RetailUS$799, US$899, US$1099

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?