This in-depth iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro comparison analysis will give you clarity on what exactly the differences are between the two phones. Don’t worry; We’ll also explore how the cameras are different, a popular request among potential iPhone 15 buyers.
The iPhone 15 costs $800, but the iPhone 15 Pro is more expensive: $1,000. That being said, I know what you’re wondering. Does the iPhone 15 Pro have features worth the extra $200?
No, I won’t tell you which phone to buy. Instead, I’ll tell you the differences between the two and let you decide which device is best for your lifestyle. Let’s dive into this iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro showdown, shall we?
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Price
The iPhone 15 starts at $800 via Apple’s official website and comes with the following specifications:
- 128GB storage
- 6GB RAM
- A16 Bionic Chipset
- 6.1-inch screen
Keep in mind that you can get more storage, but it will cost you. If you want 256GB of storage, the iPhone 15 will cost you $900. Speaking from experience, I would recommend getting the 256GB variant, especially if you love accumulating photos and videos. Otherwise, the 128GB model will haunt you with a “storage full” error, forcing you to delete your precious media within a year (or less) of use.
The base iPhone 15 model comes with 128GB of storage. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable
If you spend a lot, you can get the iPhone 15 with 512GB of storage, which costs $1,100. But if you have enough money to spend on it, you’d better upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro with 256GB of storage, which is the same price.
Speaking of the iPhone 15 Pro, it has a starting price of $1,000 via Apple’s official website and comes with the following specifications:
- 128GB storage
- 8GB RAM
- A17 Pro
- 6.1-inch screen
The most expensive iPhone 15 Pro, with 1TB of storage, will cost you $1,500. But then again, if you have that kind of money to spend, you can also upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max with 512GB of storage, which is $100 less at $1,400.
Again, I would recommend upgrading to at least 256GB of storage if you have a trove of media you’d like to store. However, if you don’t mind deleting a few things along the way, or if you have cloud storage, the 128GB variant should be fine.
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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Design
Cue Sia singing “Titanium” at the top of her lungs! The biggest selling point of the iPhone 15 Pro is that it consists of a titanium frame, making it lighter and more durable than the stainless steel chassis of its predecessor.
The iPhone 15, wrapped in an aluminum casing, doesn’t have even a hint of titanium. Whoa, whoa! However, it is slightly lighter than its Pro sibling (6.03 ounces vs. 6.6 ounces).
As far as colors go, I would say the iPhone 15 colors are more fun.
The iPhone 15 comes in five fun colors. Credit: apple
Comes in five colors:
The iPhone 15 Pro is a little more sophisticated: more mature and sophisticated.
The colors of the iPhone 15 Pro are much more neutral. Credit: apple
Its colors are more urban, subtle, and minimalist:
- Natural Titanium
- Blue titanium
- White Titanium
- black titanium
One subtle difference between the two phones is the iPhone 15 Pro’s action button feature located on the left side of the chassis. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, still has a very boring mute switch. What’s so good about the action button? You can customize it to launch any app or task you want.
For example, with my iPhone 15 Pro Max, I set the action button to launch the Notes app since I use it so frequently, but the possibilities are endless. You can set the action button to launch any app you want.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Display
In reality, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro share the same screen size: 6.1 inches. If you want something larger (e.g. 6.7 inches), consider getting the iPhone 15 Plus or iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The Dynamic Island is here to stay. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable
They also have the same resolution: 2,256 x 1,179 pixels
Although the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max share the same screen size, they do not have the same display technology. The iPhone 15 doesn’t have ProMotion technology or an always-on display, but the Pro model has both advantages.
What is ProMotion? It’s just a fancy term for “This phone has a variable refresh rate of up to 120Hz.” In other words, the iPhone 15 Pro has a faster display that adapts to your workflow. If you are simply skimming through an article, the refresh rate will slow down. However, if you start a fast-paced mobile game, the refresh rate will increase.
By contrast, the iPhone 15 has a 60Hz refresh rate, which will feel slower only if you’ve ever owned a phone with a 90Hz refresh rate or higher. And for the uninitiated, an always-on display lets you get information like the time, widgets, and more at a glance because, well, the display is always on. I can’t say the same about the iPhone 15.
Both have the stylish Dynamic Island at the top of the screen, and the duo can also reach a maximum brightness of 2,000, according to Apple.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Cameras
Cameras are one of the biggest selling points of smartphones and, as you might have guessed, the iPhone 15 Pro has an edge over the iPhone 15. Here’s a breakdown of the camera specs:
iPhone 15
- Wide camera: 48MP
- Ultra Wide Camera – 12MP
- Selfie camera – 12MP
- Without telephoto lens
iPhone 15 Pro
Unlike the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 doesn’t have a telephoto lens, meaning zoomed-in shots will have a drop in quality. It’s also worth noting that the iPhone 15 Pro’s ultra-wide lens has a slightly wider aperture, meaning low-light shots should be better.
If you’re a fan of telephoto lenses, you’ll want to go pro. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable
The iPhone 15, unlike the iPhone 15 Pro, does not support macro photography, Apple ProRAW, or night mode portraits. (This should not be confused with night mode, which the iPhone 15 does have.)
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Performance
The iPhone 15 Pro, without a doubt, is more agile and beastly than the iPhone 15, thanks to its new A17 Pro Bionic chip. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 carries the chipset included in the iPhone 14 Pro models: the A16 Bionic.
The iPhone 15 Pro is more powerful. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable
Truth be told, the A16 Bionic is still a stellar, dizzying chip that’s dominated by what’s needed for mobile tasks, so imagine the Herculean power behind the A17 Pro.
Without going into details, just know that the A17 Pro is capable of cutting-edge AI calculations and graphics. So much so that high-fidelity games like Resident Evil Village, Death Stranding, and Assassin’s Creed Mirage will soon arrive on the iPhone 15 Pro.
It’s also worth noting that the iPhone 15 has 6GB of RAM, while the iPhone 15 Pro has 8GB of RAM. This means that the latter will do a better job of multitasking simultaneously (for example, switching between a set of applications should be faster).
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Battery life
Apple ran a video playback test on the iPhone 15 and it lasted 20 hours on a single charge. Compare that to the iPhone 15 Pro, which lasted 23 hours in the same test.
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro: Which should you buy?
In short, the iPhone 15 Pro has an action button that I think is underrated – the iPhone 15 doesn’t have one. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro has a better camera system. If taking better photos with Zoom is important to you, it might be worth shelling out the extra $200.
If you’re into mobile gaming, since the iPhone 15 Pro gets a GPU boost thanks to its A17 Pro chipset, the top-tier model is a better option for you.
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