One other iPhone launch, one other potential improve.
You probably have an iPhone 15, you could be questioning if it is value swapping for the brand new iPhone 16. And when you have an older or non-Apple system, it’s possible you’ll be debating whether or not to get final yr’s iPhone at a reduction or pay full value for this yr’s mannequin.
Beginning at $799, the iPhone 16 represents the largest improve Apple’s baseline telephone has acquired in years. It has a bigger battery, a brand new ultrawide digicam, two new {hardware} buttons for shortcuts and it’ll ultimately obtain Apple Intelligence.
However at $100 much less, final yr’s iPhone 15 nonetheless has loads to supply together with good cameras, a good battery life and the power to run iOS 18 — sadly, it will not get Apple Intelligence although.
Here is a comparability of the important thing specs on the baseline iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 to assist along with your determination making.
Costs and storage
The great factor about new iPhone releases is that older fashions get a value drop.
Fortunately, Apple did not elevate costs with the debut of its iPhone 16 lineup, and you may nonetheless get the baseline mannequin beginning at $800. When you’d fairly avoid wasting cash, now you can get final yr’s iPhone 15 for $700.
Extra particularly, with the iPhone 16, you may pay $800 for 128GB of storage, $900 for 256GB of storage and $1,100 for 512GB of storage.
On the iPhone 15, you may now pay $700 for 128GB of storage, $800 for 256GB of storage and $1,000 for 512GB of storage. So identical storage choices for $100 much less. Neither telephone comes with expandable reminiscence.
Apple iPhone 16 vs. Apple iPhone 15
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 15 | |
| Show measurement, tech, decision, refresh fee | 6.1-inch OLED; 2,556 x 1,179 pixel decision; 60Hz refresh fee; 2,000 nits | 6.1-inch OLED; 2,556×1,179 pixels, 60Hz refresh fee, 1,000 nits |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches | 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches |
| Dimensions (millimeters) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm | 71.6×147.6×7.8 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 170 g, 6 oz | 171g (6.02 oz) |
| Cellular software program | iOS 18 | iOS 17 |
| Digital camera | 48-megapixel (huge), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) | 48-megapixel (huge), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) |
| Entrance-facing digicam | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Video seize | 4K | 4K |
| Processor | A18 | A16 Bionic |
| RAM/storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None |
| Battery | As much as 22 hours video playback; as much as 18 hours video playback (streamed). MagSafe wi-fi charging as much as 25W with 30W adapter or larger; Qi2 as much as 15W | As much as 20 hours of video playback (16 hours streamed). 27W wired charging. MagSafe wi-fi charging as much as 15W; Qi2 as much as 15W |
| Fingerprint sensor | None (Face ID) | None (Face ID) |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | None | None |
| Particular options | Apple Intelligence; Motion Button; Digital camera Management button; Dynamic Island; 1 to 2000 nits show brightness vary; wi-fi charging; eSIM; satellite tv for pc connectivity; IP68 ranking | Dynamic Island; 5G (mmw/Sub6); MagSafe; wi-fi charging; eSIM; satellite tv for pc connectivity; IP68 ranking |
| US value begins at | $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB), $1,099 (512GB) | $799 (128GB), $899 (256GB), $1,099 (512GB) |
| UK value begins at | £799 (128GB), £899 (256GB), £1,099 (512GB) | £799 (128GB), £899 (256GB), £1,099 (512GB) |
| Australia value begins at | AU$1,399 (128GB), AU$1,599 (256GB), AU$1,949 (512GB) | AU$1,499 (128GB), AU$1,699 (256GB), AU$2,049 (512GB) |
Cameras: Seeing double
Probably the most apparent variations between the 2 telephone’s is the iPhone 16’s vertically stacked rear cameras. On the iPhone 15, the cameras have been mounted diagonally.
The iPhone 15 encompasses a 48-megapixel huge and 12-megapixel ultrawide digicam, whereas the iPhone 16 has a 48-megapixel huge digicam and a brand new 12-megapixel ultrawide digicam. Regardless of the same megapixel rely between the 2 telephones, the ultrawide digicam on the iPhone 16 can absorb extra gentle, has a wider aperture and options autofocus for macro pictures — nice for many who let the digicam “eat” first.
Each telephones have a 12-megapixel front-facing digicam and might shoot 4K video. The principle distinction is the iPhone 16 can shoot 1080p spatial video at 30 frames per second, (therefore the vertical stacking of the cameras on this yr’s iPhone 16 and 16 Plus).
Shows, measurement and weight
Each the iPhone 16 and 15 have an OLED display screen with a 60Hz refresh fee. Nonetheless, Apple up to date the Ceramic Defend protecting on the 16’s show, which it claims is even more durable.
Apple applied extra modest tweaks in relation to shows. The iPhone 15 and 16 each have 6.1-inch OLED shows with a 60Hz refresh fee, although the iPhone 16 doubles the 15’s peak brightness, reaching 2,000 nits. Each have a 460ppi pixel density.
The iPhone 15 and 16 are the identical measurement, with a top of 5.81 inches, width of two.82 inches and a 0.31-inch thickness. They weigh nearly the identical: the iPhone 16 is 170g (6 ounces), whereas the iPhone 15 is 171g (6.02 ounces).
The iPhone 16 is available in black, white, pink, teal and ultramarine. The iPhone 15 is available in black, inexperienced, yellow, pink and blue.
Each telephones characteristic Dynamic Island, and use Face ID or a passcode to unlock (no fingerprint scanner).
Battery, processors and software program
Each iPhones have a USB-C port with USB 2.0 information speeds.
Apple would not disclose its battery capability however says the iPhone 16 has as much as 22 hours of video playback (18 hours streamed). The iPhone 15, in the meantime, has as much as 20 hours of video playback (16 hours streamed). Each characteristic USB-C charging.
The iPhone 16 helps MagSafe wi-fi charging as much as 25 watts with a 30-watt adapter or larger, whereas the iPhone 15’s MagSafe charging reaches 15 watts. In addition they every assist Qi2 charging, as much as 15 watts.
The iPhone 16 sports activities the brand new A18 chip, whereas the iPhone 15 has the A16 Bionic chip. The iPhone 16 has iOS 18 out of the field, and although the iPhone 15 options final yr’s iOS 17, it is eligible for the brand new working system.
New options on the iPhone 16
The iPhone 16 and 16 Professional (pictured) will get Apple Intelligence, which incorporates new writing instruments that may proofread textual content and alter its tone.
Apple Intelligence has been the corporate’s key focus during the last a number of months, however you may want an iPhone 16, fairly than the baseline 15, if you wish to faucet into these upcoming AI options. (The iPhone 15 Professional fashions may also work with Apple Intelligence, however the firm has since discontinued these telephones.)
Apple has additionally added the Motion Button to the total iPhone 16 lineup, as effectively a Digital camera Management button.
Watch this: iPhone 16 Overview: All Concerning the Buttons
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