Apple iPhone 16 leads
by 7 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 16 leads overall versus iPhone 15. Battery: 55.4 vs 81.2.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 15
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 16
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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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Resolution
Refresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.1" | 6.1" |
Resolution Close match | 1179 x 2556 | 1179 x 2556 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 60Hz | 60Hz |
Peak Brightness Close match | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Pixel Density Close match | 461 ppi | 461 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 6GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5 | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 3.46GHz | 4.04GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x3.46GHz + 4x2.02GHz | 2x4.04GHz + 4x2.20GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1354651 | 1721149Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1354651 | 1721149Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 2600 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 6526 | 7929Better |
Storage Close match | 512GB | 512GB |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Phone B leads | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A18 (3 nm)Better |
GPU Close match | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Rear Camera
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Close match | 48MP + 12MP | 48MP + 12MP |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/1.56 | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.6 | f/1.6 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 2x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Sony IMX714 | Not available |
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 Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 16 generally outperforms iPhone 15 across key categories. RAM: 8GB vs 6GB This makes iPhone 16 the better choice for most users, though iPhone 15 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 16 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 83,720 – Rs 187,320 | ≈ Rs 135,083 |
| PTA | Rs 165,000 | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 16 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 16 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 16 is the better choice overall, winning in 3 key categories.
The top differences are: RAM (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), CPU Clock (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), Benchmark Score (Apple iPhone 16 advantage), AnTuTu Score (Apple iPhone 16 advantage).
Apple iPhone 16 delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 16 tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 15: non-PTA approximately Rs 83,720 – Rs 187,320; PTA Rs 165,000. Apple iPhone 16: non-PTA approximately Rs 135,083; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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