Apple iPhones have been iconic symbols of innovation, design, and cutting-edge technology since 2007 when the first model launched. With the iPhone 16 release, Apple redefines the iPhone by adding more powerful hardware, updated software features, and design improvements. Apple’s newest flagship is the iPhone 16 is a successor of iPhone 15 launched last year.
Lets Check iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15, Whats the difference?
Since there are very few design changes, the users can be confused over which smartphone to buy in 2024. People have mixed reviews about the newly launched Apple iPhones 16 series. They say that the design of the new devices are identical to the previous and they do not offer any significant upgrades in the features or specifications,
With this belief, the question arises whether the new iPhone 16 lineup is worth-buying or not. This can be answered by checking specifications and comparing them with old models. We are comparing only the entry-models i.e. iPhone 16 and iPhone 15. We are not comparing the Plus or Pro models as of now as Apple discontinued its iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models as soon as it launched the new series.
So, technically it leaves us with iPhone 16 and 16 Plus and iPhone 15 and 15 Plus to compare. However, since most of you will be looking for the entry-level device, we bring here the comparison between the 15 and 16 models.
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15: Overview of Key Features
Design:
iPhone 16 comes with an aluminium frame with colour-infused glass back which gives it a unique look. During the Apple Glowtime event, the company focused on the Ultramarine or Blue coloured model which gives a fresh feeling to the whole series. It is also available in other colours as well including Teal, Black, White and Pink. Aesthetically, the smartphone is different from the iPhone 15 model which had slanted cameras on the rear. Action Button is finally introduced in the smartphone by the company in the iPhone 16 model. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 also comes with an aluminium frame with colour-infused glass and is available in Black, Blue, Yellow, Green and Pink.
Display of iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15
Both the smartphones – iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 come with 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display. It supports a maximum refresh rate of 60Hz and offers 1179×2556 pixel resolution. The model misses out on the “Always-On Display” which is available in iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max variants. It offers the same 2,000 nits of peak brightness.
Chipset:
A18 is the new chipset introduced in the latest iPhone 16 smartphone which offers significant performance boost than the iPhone 15’s A16 Bionic chip. Both have 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine. By comparing these devices, the A18 chipset records 17% higher performance than the A16 Bionic chipset and scored a higher AnTuTu score. The iPhone 15 AnTuTu score is around 1.3 million (13,00,000) while the iPhone 16’s A18 chipset scored around 1.5 million (15,30,000) benchmarks.
Camera setup of iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15
iPhone 16 gets a 48MP Fusion camera along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera, the same as iPhone 15. However, the successor brings new features like macro photography, spatial photos and videos, latest-gen photographic styles and more. The camera on the device lets the owners record up to 4K Dolby Vision videos at up to 60 fps and slow motion at 120 fps and 240 fps. Besides, it allows them to record spatial video recording in 1080p at 24 fps. The same recording and photography features are available in the predecessor iPhone 15; however it comes with a 48MP Main camera, not “Fusion” camera.
Battery life:
iPhone 16 comes with battery boost and offers more usage hours compared to the iPhone 15 model. The latest model has 3,561mAh battery compared to the 3,349mAh of the previous-gen model. Apple claims it offers 22 hours of video playback, 2 hours more than the claimed 20 hours in iPhone 15. Besides, the new model comes with MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W and 30W adapter or higher, which is absent in older models.
Price:
iPhone 16 is available in India at a starting price of Rs. 79,990 which is 10,000 lower than the iPhone 15’s price of Rs. 69,990 – both offering 128GB internal storage. The iPhone with 256GB is available at Rs. 89,900 and 512GB at Rs. 1,09,900. The iPhone 15 256GB and 512GB variants price starts at Rs. 79,900 and 99,900.
iPhone 16 pre-order started on September 13 and the official sale began on September 20, 2024. The devices are now available for purchase under the mentioned prices and Apple is giving cashbacks, instant cashbacks and No-Cost EMI options on its website.
To select the online e-commerce platforms for ordering the iPhone 16 or iPhone 15, you can visit the websites like Flipkart, Amazon or any other sites prevailing in your country.
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