Apple iPhone 11 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone 15 is four years of updates on from it. The 15 5G leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 11 Pro's 12MP, and the 15 5G supports 5G while the 11 Pro tops out at 4G. The 15 5G has the bigger screen, 6.1" against 5.8", and the 15 5G is the lighter phone at 171g against 188g. Coming from the 11 Pro, the 15 5G is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 11 Pro is the cheaper buy at £139 SIM-free.
21 reviews 4.2
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Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 11 Pro
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Apple iPhone 15
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 21 reviews |
4.2 12 reviews |
| Screen | 5.8" | 6.1" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2436 x 1125 | 1179 x 2556 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 463 | 461 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| Battery | 3,046 mAh | 3,349 mAh |
| Storage | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 4G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams | 171 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
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| SIM-free | £139.00 | £334.99 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 15 has the bigger screen at 6.1" compared to the Apple iPhone 11 Pro's 5.8", both screens are similarly sharp at around 463 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 has a 48 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £139.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is available in 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 15 comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 use?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is powered by the Apple A13 Bionic (7 nm+), while the Apple iPhone 15 uses the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 15 is lighter but the Apple iPhone 11 Pro is more compact. It's 17g lighter at 171 grams, though the Apple iPhone 11 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 144 x 71.4 x 8.1 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 11 Pro or Apple iPhone 15?
The Apple iPhone 11 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Apple iPhone 15 is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 11 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.