IPhone 15
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The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are smartphones developed by Apple Inc.[6] They were announced on September 12, 2023.[7] They were began pre-order on September 15, 2023.[8][9] They were released on September 22, 2023.[10][11] Apple changed from Lightning connector to USB Type C to follow the rules of the European Union.[12] iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7 Inch 460ppi OLED screen, and iPhone 15 has a 6.1 Inch 460ppi OLED screen.[13] They have an Apple A16 Bionic chipset.[14]
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They have 60hz refresh rate screens.[15] Along with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. They were announced at an Apple event on September 12, 2023.[16][17][18] They were successors to the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus. They have bigger battery than iPhone 14.[19]
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are the last iPhones have a 6GB RAM and mute switch before iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus.
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History
European Commission and USB-C
In September 2021, European commission started looking into a plan to make all devices in the European Union such as iPhone to use USB-C chargers.[20][21][22] The proposal was passed into law in October 2022, becoming the Radio Equipment Directive. Apple said it would follow the rules later that month. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus became the first iPhone to use USB-C.[23]
Devices made in India
In September 12, 2023, Apple announced some devices made in India to be sold around the world on the launch day for the first time.[24][25]
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Sales
In 2024, the normal iPhone 15 reached 3% of 1.22 billion smartphone sold, which is 36.6 million units.[26][27][28] On January 7, 2025, renewed iPhone 15 models was launched for the first time in France, Germany, Italy and Spain.[29] In September 9, 2025, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus stopped selling after Apple announced iPhone 17 series.[30]
Problems
Temperature
Some people using iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus said the phones were getting hot during use.[31][32] It was reported that apps like Uber and Instagram could be making the phone get hot.[33][34] Apple said it would fix this during update to iOS 17.0.3.[35][36]
CarPlay
Some people using iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Plus said the phones not working with CarPlay.[37] It was reported that using USB-A to USB-C cables in the car can cause problems.[38]
Design
They have big design changes since the iPhone 12. They have Dynamic Island, which replaces the notch on older iPhones. They also have a ceramic shield that is hard to break if dropped. They come with five colors such as blue, pink, yellow, green and black.[39][40]
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Features
Hardware
iPhone 15 Plus
The iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7 Inch Super Retina XDR OLED 60hz refresh rate screen and a 4383mAh battery capacity.[41]
iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 has a 6.1 inch Super Retina XDR OLED 60hz refresh rate screen and a 3,349mAh battery capacity.[42]
Both
The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have a Dynamic Island; a True Tone flashlight;[43][44] 6GB of RAM, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage options;[45] 20W wired charger and 15W wireless charger;[46] an Apple A16 Bionic chipset, an Bluetooth 5.3, an Wi-Fi 6, an GPS, an Face ID and an USB-C.[47][48] Nano-SIM works only outside of the United States.[49] eSIM also works internationally.[50]
Camera and videos
They have a 12MP wide selfie camera, a 12MP ultra wide back camera and a 48MP wide back camera;[51] They also have many video recordings such as 4K at 24fps/25fps/30fps/60fps, 1080P HD at 25fps/30fps/60fps and 720P at 30fps. The digital photo zoom goes up to 10x, 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out, 4x optical zoom ranges and the digital photo zoom goes up to 6x.[52]
Software
They used iOS 17.0 for the first time. They can run other versions like iOS 18 or iOS 26 when they come out.[53][54][55] On October 2024, Both phones cannot use Apple Intelligence in iOS 18.1 because they have an Apple A16 Bionic chipset; Apple Intelligence works only on the Apple A17 Pro chipset or later and 8GB RAM or later for iPhones, which iPhone 15 Pro and later have it.[56] Apple will give at least 5 years of security updates to follow the rules of the UK’s Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure (PSTI) Act.[57]
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Reviews
Business Insider review
Business Insider reviewed the iPhone 15 Plus. It has good reviews for a bigger 6.7 Inch screen, longer battery life and several other features, like how it looks like an iPhone 15. It has bad reviews. It does not have a 120Hz refresh rate screen, and the USB Type C, which is slower than the Lightning connector.[58]
CNET review
CNET reviewed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. They have good reviews such as better USB Type C charging ports, colorful design, the camera has been changed to take the pet and people pictures by itself, and better Dynamic Island. They have bad reviews such as no always display, Find My Friends works only with other iPhone 15 phones, cheaper iPhone 14 Pro may better deal and Samsung Galaxy S23 has more zoom options than iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. The review rating is 8.9 out of 10.[59]
The Verge review
The Verge reviewed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. They have good reviews such as easier to hold, strong performance, very good battery life for iPhone 15 Plus, useful camera features, Dynamic Island enjoy and useful, and USB-C charger port. They have bad reviews such as display does not have new features like an Always-on screen and 120hz refresh rate, USB-C transfer data slowly, and ultrawide camera is the same, and no real telephoto.[60]
Wired review
Wired reviewed the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. They have good reviews such as USB-C charging port, very nice screen, Dynamic Island and SOS calling for help in emergencies. They have bad reviews such as camera feel small or slow, USB-C is useful sometimes, sometimes are harder to switch, the iPhone 14 Pro is the better phone and Apple has take it out of the product. The review rating is 7 out of 10.[61]
The Guardian review
The Guardian reviewed the iPhone 15. It has good reviews such as faster phone, good camera, good screen with dynamic island, great phone size, USB-C charging port, longer battery life, longer updates and Face ID. It has bad reviews such as no telephoto camera, slower than others and iPhone 15 Pro, does not have an Always-on screen, boring colors, and easier to fix but limited in software.[62]
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