iPhone 16 is Apple’s newest and most capable non-pro smartphone. While the iPhone 15 is a fantastic device, iPhone 16 has gained pro features this year, separating itself from its predecessor more than usual. Read on for a detailed look at iPhone 16 vs 15 for everything new and advice on which to buy.
Table of contents
- iPhone 16 vs 15
- Screens
- Size, weight, design
- Performance – A18 vs A16
- Battery life
- Cameras
- iPhone 16 vs 15 I/O
- iPhone 16 colors
- Storage and pricing
- What’s in the box?
- iPhone 16 vs 15: Which should you buy?
For a detailed comparison of the standard and pro models, check out our full guide, otherwise read on below.
- iPhone 16 vs 16 Pro: Everything different and buyer’s guide
iPhone 16 vs 15
Screens
While the iPhone 16 Pro models feature larger 6.3 and 6.9-inch displays, the iPhone 16 and 16 Plus have 6.1 and 6.7-inch screens, just like the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus.
Screen brightness, resolution, PPI, and other display features all remain identical between iPhone 16/Plus and iPhone 15/Plus.
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Plus | |
| Size | 6.1-inches | 6.1-inches | 6.7-inches | 6.7-inches |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 pixels | 2556 x 1179 pixels | 2796 x 1290 pixels | 2796 x 1290 pixels |
| PPI | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Super Retina XDR OLED | ||||
| Dynamic Island | ||||
| ProMotion – adaptive refresh up to 120Hz | ||||
| Always-On display | ||||
| Typical max brightness | 1000 nits max | 1000 nits max | 1000 nits max | 1000 nits max |
| HDR max brightness | 1600 nits max | 1600 nits max | 1600 nits max | 1600 nits max |
| Outdoor max brightness | 2000 nits max | 2000 nits max | 2000 nits max | 2000 nits max |
| True Tone | ||||
| Haptic Touch | ||||
| Wide color (P3) |
Size, weight, design
The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus design remains almost identical to its predecessor(s), but Apple has included the new physical Camera Control button/sensor.
iPhone 16 also gets the physical Action button which was originally launched on iPhone 15 Pro. And the rear camera layout has been updated with the 16 and 16 Plus.
For size, weight, and materials, here’s iPhone 16 vs 15:
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Plus |
