Apple iPhone 18 Pro leads
by 5 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 18 Pro leads overall versus iPhone 15 Pro. Battery: 73 vs 83.9.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Best for users who prioritize build.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.3"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1179 x 2556 | 1206 x 2622Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 3000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 461 ppiBetter | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 | Anti-reflective coating |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceStorage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 3.78GHz | 4.93GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x3.78GHz + 4x2.11GHz | 2x4.93GHzBetter |
Storage Phone B leads | 1024GB | 2048GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Phone B leads | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Sensor Size
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.28 | 1/1.28 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.8 | f/1.5Better |
Optical Zoom Phone B leads | 3x | 4xBetter |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 18MPBetter |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 18 Pro generally outperforms iPhone 15 Pro across key categories. Display Size: 6.3" vs 6.1" This makes iPhone 18 Pro the better choice for most users, though iPhone 15 Pro may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize build. iPhone 15 Pro offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 18 Pro excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 124,443 | ≈ Rs 335,720 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 18 Pro can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 15 Pro advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 18 Pro advantage).
Apple iPhone 18 Pro delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 124,443; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 18 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 335,720; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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