Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 14

Overall winner
Apple iPhone 15

Apple iPhone 15

Apple · Phone

6.8/ 10 — Average

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Apple iPhone 14

Apple iPhone 14

Apple · Phone

6.4/ 10 — Average

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Which is better?

  • Apple iPhone 15 wins narrowly over Apple iPhone 14 — 6.8 overall against 6.4.
  • Apple iPhone 15 takes 4 of the 8 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Apple iPhone 15 has the bigger battery — 3,349 mAh against 3,279 mAh.
  • On paper, Apple iPhone 15 has the higher-resolution main camera — 48 MP against 12 MP.
  • Apple iPhone 15 is the lighter phone — 171 g against 172 g.

Category scores

CategoryApple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 14
Performance6.3Better5.8
Camera6.1Better4.9
Display8.1Better7.6
Battery5.1Tie5.1Tie
Design & Build7.2Tie7.2Tie
Software8.8Better8.5
Audio6.9Tie6.9Tie
Call Quality7.8Tie7.8Tie

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SpecificationApple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 14
Launch
Launch statusAvailableAvailable
Release date22 Sep 202316 Sep 2022
Platform
OSiOSiOS
OS versioniOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27.2iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 27.2
ChipsetApple A16 BionicApple A15 Bionic
Chipset (as published)Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz Avalanche + 4x1.82 GHz Blizzard)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 6 GB RAM + 512 GB6 GB RAM + 128 GB · 6 GB RAM + 256 GB · 6 GB RAM + 512 GB
Card slotNoneNone
Display
Display size6.1″6.1″
Resolution1,179 × 2,556 pixels1,170 × 2,532 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Brightness (peak)2,000 nits1,200 nits
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield glass
Battery
Battery capacity3,349 mAh3,279 mAh
Wired charging15W15W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Body & build
Dimensions147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm
Weight171 g172 g
MaterialsGlass, AluminiumGlass, Aluminium
ColoursBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkMidnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red, Yellow
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPortLightning, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
LoudspeakerStereoStereo
3.5mm jackNoNo
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Face unlockYesYes
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Camera
Rear cameras48 MP wide (f/1.6, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4)12 MP wide (f/1.5, OIS) · 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4)
Front cameras12 MP depth (f/1.9)12 MP depth (f/1.9)
Video (max)4K@24/25/30/60fps4K@24/25/30/60fps
Additional specifications
Network · Bands 2gGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network · Bands 3gHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Network · Bands 4g1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A30901, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A2882, A2884
Network · Bands 5g1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A30901, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2882, A2884
Network · SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Main Camera · FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Main Camera · Video4K@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.
Selfie Camera · Single12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera · FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDRHDR
Selfie Camera · Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Connectivity · RadioNoNo
Misc · ModelsA3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4A2882, A2649, A2881, A2884, A2883, iphone14,7
Misc · Sar1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
Misc · Sar Eu0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Misc · Price$ 358.44 / £ 355.00 / € 411.00 / ₹ 63,990$ 299.18 / £ 260.00 / € 300.03

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