Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

Our Verdict: For Apple iPhone 15 Plus versus Apple iPhone 16 Plus, the recommendation depends mostly on what you want from the hardware. The 15 Plus is ahead for simplicity, with a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 460 PPI, a 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front camera; the 16 Plus is the better match for a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 460 PPI, a 48MP rear camera, and a 12MP front camera. The 15 Plus is the better fit for simplicity, while the 16 Plus is the one to consider for camera hardware.

On price there's almost nothing between them: both work out around £750 over a full contract.

Expert Rating
4.2
12 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution
1290 x 2796 2796 x 1290
Pixels Per Inch
460 460
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Apple A18 (3 nm)
Battery
4,383 mAh 4,674 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB 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/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm
Weight
201 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts
£59.00/mo (£30.00 upfront) £31.79/mo (£9.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£364.99 £499.00
Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 16 Plus Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Expert Rating 4.2
12 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution 1290 x 2796 2796 x 1290
Pixels Per Inch 460 460
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Apple A18 (3 nm)
Battery 4,383 mAh 4,674 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB 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/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
Dimensions 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.80 mm
Weight 201 grams 199 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Contracts £59.00/mo
£30.00 upfront
£31.79/mo
£9.00 upfront
SIM-free £364.99 £499.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Apple iPhone 15 Plus

12 Months

128GB

Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£59 a month, £30 upfront.

Apple iPhone 16 Plus
Apple iPhone 16 Plus

24 Months

128GB

Black

Refurbished

10GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£31.79 a month, £9 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 16 Plus cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is cheaper on contract at £750.50 over the life of the deal from £59.00 per month with £30.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 460 pixels per inch, and both use Super Retina XDR OLED panels.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 16 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 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £364.99.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus comes in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 16 Plus use?

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 16 Plus uses the Apple A18 (3 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 16 Plus?

They weigh about the same (201 grams vs 199 grams), both are similar in overall footprint.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 16 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 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 16 Plus run?

Both phones run Apple iOS.