NETWORK
Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
LAUNCH
Announced: 2023, September 12
Status: Available. Released 2023, September 22
BODY
Dimensions: 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
Weight: 187 g (6.60 oz)
Build: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5)
SIM: Nano-SIM and eSIM - International
Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China
Additional Features: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min), Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
DISPLAY
Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Size: 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm² (~88.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
Protection: Ceramic Shield glass
Additional Features: Always-On display
PLATFORM
OS: iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1, planned upgrade to iOS 18
Chipset: Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPU: Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
GPU: Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
MEMORY
Card slot: No
Internal: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
Type: NVMe
MAIN CAMERA
Triple:
- 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide): 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
- 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto): 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide): 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
- TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound recording
SELFIE CAMERA
Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features: HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps)
Video: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
SOUND
Loudspeaker: Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack: No
COMMS
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning: GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC: Yes
Radio: No
USB: USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
FEATURES
Sensors: Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Additional Features: Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
BATTERY
Type: Li-Ion 3274 mAh, non-removable
Charging:
- Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
- 15W wireless (MagSafe)
- 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
- 4.5W reverse wired
MISC
Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Models: A2848, A3101, A3102, A3104, iPhone16,1
Price: $ 799.23 / € 918.74 / £ 780.00 / ₹ 128,200
SAR: 1.14 W/kg (head) / 1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.98 W/kg (head) / 0.98 W/kg (body)
TESTS
Display: Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Camera: Excellent photo and video performance
Loudspeaker: -26.4 LUFS (Good)
Battery (new): Active use score 12:58h
Battery (old): Endurance rating 86h
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The iPhone 15, launched in late September 2023, offers a refined balance between performance and portability. With the advanced Apple A17 Pro chipset, it supports a range of high-end features, including an impressive 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with high brightness and refresh rate.
The camera system is versatile, featuring a 48 MP wide lens, a 12 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens, complemented by a TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for enhanced depth perception. The device also supports a range of video recording features such as Dolby Vision HDR and ProRes.
The iPhone 15 is constructed with durable materials including a titanium frame and Corning-made glass, and offers comprehensive connectivity options including 5G, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6e. Its battery life is solid, supporting both wired and wireless charging, with additional features like Emergency SOS via satellite and UWB support.