Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Our verdict: Contract-wise, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus undercuts the Apple iPhone 15 Pro by £28.91 over the full term. With a 6.7" display, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus gives you more viewing area. Day-to-day comfort favours the Apple iPhone 15 Pro at 187g. Prefer to own outright? The Apple iPhone 15 Plus starts from just £352.00.

Screen
6.7" 6.1"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1290 x 2796 1179 x 2556
Pixels Per Inch
460 461
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Apple A17 Pro
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano 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/6e
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight
201 grams 187 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) £34.00/mo (£20.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£352.00 £409.00
Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Pro Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Screen 6.7" 6.1"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1290 x 2796 1179 x 2556
Pixels Per Inch 460 461
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Apple A17 Pro
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS Apple iOS Apple iOS
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano 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/6e
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm
Weight 201 grams 187 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
£34.00/mo
£20.00 upfront
SIM-free £352.00 £409.00
Deals Deals

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is cheaper on contract at £838.84 over the life of the deal from £67.33 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 15 Pro's 6.1", both screens are similarly sharp at around 460 pixels per inch, and the Apple iPhone 15 Plus uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro 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 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £352.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro use?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 15 Pro uses the Apple A17 Pro .

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the more portable of the two — it's 14g lighter at 187 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is slimmer at 7.8mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 15 Pro?

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 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.