Apple iPhone 15 Plus

The Apple iPhone 15 Plus, announced on September 12, 2023, and released on September 22, 2023, is Apple’s large-screen mainstream flagship from the 2023 lineup. It combines the core upgrades of the iPhone 15 (USB-C port, 48MP main camera, Dynamic Island, brighter display, A16 Bionic chip) with a significantly bigger 6.7-inch display and one of the best battery lives in Apple’s history, making it the ideal choice for users who prioritize screen size for media consumption, gaming, productivity, multitasking, and extended all-day (or multi-day) usage without needing pro-level telephoto zoom or advanced video features.

Key Highlights

• Display: A massive 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with 1290 x 2796 resolution (~460 ppi), HDR10, Dolby Vision, True Tone, wide color (P3), and exceptional brightness (1000 nits HBM, up to 2000 nits peak; measured ~1642 nits). It delivers sharp, vibrant visuals, deep blacks, excellent outdoor visibility, and an immersive ~88% screen-to-body ratio—protected by Ceramic Shield glass for superior drop and scratch resistance.
• Design & Build: Glass front and back with an aerospace-grade aluminum frame featuring contoured edges for improved ergonomics, available in attractive colors: Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink. Larger dimensions of 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm and 201 g weight provide a substantial yet comfortable feel. Rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 minutes) with Apple Pay support.
• Performance: Powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) chipset with a hexa-core CPU (2x Everest at 3.46 GHz + 4x Sawtooth at 2.02 GHz) and 5-core GPU. With 6GB RAM and NVMe storage (128GB, 256GB, or 512GB; no card slot), it offers flagship-level speed and efficiency in 2026—smooth multitasking, high-frame-rate gaming, video editing, AR apps, and demanding software. Benchmarks like AnTuTu ~1.39M (v10) confirm its strong, future-proof performance.
• Camera System: Dual rear cameras: 48 MP wide (f/1.6, 26mm, large 1/1.56″ sensor, 1.0µm pixels, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS) for exceptional detail, 2x optical-quality zoom (via sensor crop), and outstanding low-light performance, plus 12 MP ultrawide (f/2.4, 120° FOV). Features Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR, Photographic Styles, Dual-LED flash, and pro video like Dolby Vision HDR up to 60fps and 4K at 60fps with stereo sound. The front 12 MP TrueDepth camera (f/1.9 with PDAF) supports 4K selfies/video with Dolby Vision HDR, Portrait mode with advanced bokeh/Depth Control, Animoji/Memoji, and secure Face ID.
• Battery & Charging: Large 4383 mAh Li-Ion battery delivers outstanding endurance (active use score ~16:33h, endurance rating ~111h in tests—often 1.5–2+ days of moderate to heavy use). Supports fast wired charging (PD 2.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W MagSafe wireless charging (with alignment), Qi wireless (up to 7.5W standard, or Qi2 15W with iOS 17.2+ update), and 4.5W reverse wired charging.
• Other Features: Stereo speakers (very good audio quality, -27.7 LUFS), no 3.5mm jack, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB gen2 chip) for precise tracking (e.g., AirTags), full sensors including Face ID, USB-C 2.0 port (with DisplayPort output). 5G support (sub-6 GHz and mmWave in select models), Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My via satellite. No FM radio.
• Status in February 2026: Fully supported and running the latest iOS 26.3 (with ongoing security patches and features). Apple provides long-term software support for the iPhone 15 series (typically 6–7+ years of major iOS updates from launch, with security patches often extending to 7–8+ years), so expect major updates through at least 2029–2030 and security support beyond. Discontinued by Apple, it’s widely available refurbished or used at very attractive prices (typically $350–$550 USD / €400–€550 / £350–£450 / ₹50,000–₹75,000 depending on storage, condition, battery health, and region—e.g., 128GB/256GB often $400–$500 on sites like BackMarket, Swappa, eBay, or certified refurbished programs), making it outstanding value for a big-screen iPhone with modern USB-C convenience, excellent cameras, exceptional battery life, and reliable longevity.