Apple iPhone 13 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 13 Pro, the iPhone 15 Plus is two years of updates on from it. The 15 Plus 5G leads on camera hardware with a 48MP main sensor to the 13 Pro's 12MP, and the 15 Plus 5G packs the bigger battery, 4383mAh against 3095mAh, which usually means longer between charges. Storage goes higher on the 13 Pro, up to 1TB against 512GB, and the 15 Plus 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.1". The 15 Plus 5G is the better phone; upgrade from the 13 Pro if you want the newer hardware, or hold on if yours still does the job.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 13 Pro is the cheaper buy at £270 SIM-free.
11 reviews 4.2
12 reviews
Prices updated 19 July 2026
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
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Apple iPhone 15 Plus
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 11 reviews |
4.2 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 1290 x 2796 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 457 | 460 |
| Rear Camera | 12 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| Battery | 3,095 mAh | 4,383 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Apple iOS |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e- SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 with A2DP, LE | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 204 grams | 201 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Contracts | - |
£67.33/mo
£30.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £269.99 | £349.00 |
| Prices updated 19 July 2026 | ||
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 13 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 457 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro features a 12 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 Plus 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 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £269.99.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Apple iPhone 15 Plus comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Plus use?
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro is powered by the Apple A15 Bionic, while the Apple iPhone 15 Plus uses the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
It's a trade-off: the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is lighter but the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is more compact. It's 3g lighter at 201 grams, though the Apple iPhone 13 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.7 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 13 Pro or Apple iPhone 15 Plus?
Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins).
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Apple iPhone 15 Plus run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.