iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: technical sheet, price, reviews, everything you need to know

Two good quality screens

The screens of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus offer a very appreciable 2K definition and with good contrast thanks to theOLED. Brightness reaches up to two thousand nits; so you can use cell phones in direct sunlight without worry. The iPhone 15 offers a diagonal of6.1 inches, smaller than the6.7 inchesof the iPhone 15 Plus. Everything is protected by Gorilla Glass from Corning. This solution helps combat scratches and screen breakage, but no ProMotion refresh rate at one hundred and twenty frames per second or oleophobic coating unlike iPads. This is perhaps the only flaw of the iPhone 15, as far as the panels are concerned.

The performance of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are equipped with the processor that powersthe iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max. This is the A16 Bionic chip, in its most powerful version. The result on the ground is excellent and comparable to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which this time we find under the hood of the best Android smartphones on the market.

Also countsix gigabytes of RAM, for each model.

Design and materials

There are several colors. If you choose an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus, here is what awaits you in store, among all the shades presented in September 2023:

• rose
• jaune
• vert
• bleu
• noir

The design consists of glass front and back panels, with a glass surround.aluminiumfor the chassis. A speaker is installed at the bottom of the iPhone and a small one at the top, the latter being primarily reserved for calls. Finally, note that a small logo is installed on the back, and that the photo module is quite prominent. It is advisable to invest in a case so that it does not get scratched when the device is placed on a rough or dusty surface.

The measurements of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are average for the sector; not too long, not too wide, not too thick and with acceptable sized borders around the screen. We only regret here the absence of a camera under the screen.

iOS; a winning recipe

Instead of the camera under the screen, Apple brings to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus theDynamic Island also present on iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro. This is perhaps the main improvement in software and hardware, compared to the iPhone 14 andiPhone 14 Plus.

Moreover, we know that iOS is still considered a simple to use and very complete operating system. And if you need anything more, head to the App Store or its alternatives.

Battery life of iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are respectively sold with a battery life ofeight o'clockettwenty-six hoursin video playback. The parameters can vary greatly in real conditions, but just remember that you should be able to get through the day without worry with traditional use.

Audio

• technology supportAudio spatialwith dedicated accessories
• support for Dolby Atmos technology
• stereo video recording
• order support “Siri, …” to call the voice assistant
• integrated microphones and speakers on the edges and front

Wireless connectivity and networks

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are compatible5Gand are also equipped with Wi-Fi 6 technology. You can pair accessories with the Bluetooth 5.3 standard and NFC is also available for contactless payments or opening locked doors. A GPS is also on board, and allows apps like Apple Maps or Google Maps to provide you with a mapping service with geolocation almost to the meter.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are also connected to the networkLocate, which allows you to find them with Bluetooth in the event of loss.

Photo sensor data sheet

Back camera

• wide angleforty-eight megapixels, aperture ƒ / 1.6
• ultra grand-angletwelve megapixels, aperture ƒ / 2.4
• optical zoom 0.5x / 1x / 2x
• flash LED
• smart HDR 5
• Portrait mode
• Night mode
• native filters
• 4K video capture at up to sixty frames per second
• Capture 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second

• optical image stabilization by sensor shift

Front camera

• TrueDepth sensor for biometric unlocking with Face ID (face recognition)
• FaceTime cameratwelve megapixelswith aperture ƒ / 1.9
• no wide angle
• smart HDR 5
• Night mode
• 4K video capture at up to sixty frames per second
• Capture 1080p video at up to 60 frames per second

Producing stuff like this with an iPhone 15 is still crazy. Action mode with the ultra-wide-angle lens.#iPhone15 #iPhone15Plus

I'll tell you more in my test coming very soon on@pressecitron👀pic.twitter.com/7UFbQsjU6C

— Romain Vitt (@vitt_romain)September 28, 2023

Our opinion on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

You will have understood, the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus are therefore smartphoneshigh end. Despite everything, they do not compete with the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max either for photos (absence of telephoto lens) or for processor speed (no A17 Pro chip).

The design is neat, as is often the case with this range, and the arrival of theDynamic Islandclearly allows us to benefit from an unbeatable quality/price ratio on this generation. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will therefore suit everyone, for communicating or for entertainment but without being too demanding.

Prix

iPhone 15 prices

• 969 euros (128 Go)
• 1 099 euros (256 Go)
• 1 349 euros (512 Go)

Price of iPhone 15 Plus

• 1 119 euros (128 Go)
• 1 249 euros (256 Go)
• 1 499 euros (512 Go)

FAQ

Which model to choose between the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus?

There are two main differences between the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus. It's about the price and the screen. Just be aware that here, the display is perhaps too compact with the iPhone 15, while it is much more comfortable for watching a streaming series on the iPhone 15 Plus.

Are the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus powerful?

Yes ; the A16 Bionic chip does the job very well. The amount of RAM, however, is below the market average even if Apple recently made the effort to increase it for its high-end series.

Are these good Apple smartphones?

Yes, because the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are part of the seriespremiumof the latest generation of Apple mobiles.

Most tests carried out in real conditions concede that these areexcellentsmartphones. The same goes for the sales figures; iPhone 15s are very popular devices among the general public but also among professionals.

What are the photos captured by the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus worth?

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus take good photos. Unfortunately, the ultra wide angle and the telephoto lens areboundariesat twelve megapixels: this is much less than what the competition can do. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max do better in many areas when it comes to imaging.

Where to buy iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus?

Check out the comparison table below to find out. This table is updated twelve times a day and allows you to be kept informed of the best promotions to be found at the various French online retailers.