Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17
Our Verdict: If you've got the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 17 is two years of updates on from it. The 15 Plus 5G packs the bigger battery, 4383mAh against 3692mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use, and the 15 Plus 5G has the bigger screen, 6.7" against 6.3". The 17 is the lighter phone at 177g against 201g. Coming from the 15 Plus 5G, the 17 is a genuine upgrade rather than a token one.
The 15 Plus 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £753 over a typical contract, £39 less than the 17.
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Apple iPhone 17
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| Release Date | 22 September 2023 | 19 September 2025 |
| Expert Rating |
4.2 15 reviews |
4.5 15 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.3" |
| Display | Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 1206 x 2622 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 458 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 48 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 18 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 |
| Battery | 4,383 mAh | 3,692 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 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 | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm |
| Weight | 201 grams | 177 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 |
£29.99/mo
£39.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £328.00 | £689.00 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Apple iPhone 17
£29.99 a month, £39 upfront.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 17 cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus is cheaper on contract at £753.00 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 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 17's 6.3", 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 17 has a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Apple iPhone 17 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 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £328.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, while the Apple iPhone 17 comes in 256GB, 512GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 17 use?
The Apple iPhone 15 Plus is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Apple iPhone 17 uses the Apple A19.
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 is the more portable of the two: it's 24g lighter at 177 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.6 x 71.5 x 7.95 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Apple iPhone 17?
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 17 run?
Both phones run Apple iOS.