The latest iPhone models at the moment are the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. As a consumer it is quite difficult to choose between these models. Not only are prices skyrocketing, this year’s iPhones look more similar again. Yet the hardware and capabilities differ considerably.
The iPhone 15 Pro is available from € 1,229, the iPhone 15 Pro Max from € 1,479. The iPhone 15, on the other hand, is available from € 969 and the 15 Plus from € 1,119. Given the price differences, it is interesting to compare the facts and options side by side. to explain, is the more expensive iPhone 15 Pro worth it?
Joint features iPhone 15 series
The following list shows the options and hardware that both the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 have in common. This means that the options and possibilities are present on all iPhone 15s. This concerns new, updated or significant options compared to the previous generation.
- Dynamic Island for all models
- Super Retina XDR display with 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoors)
- USB-C connection
- Smart HDR 5 for photos
- Latest generation portraits with focus and depth control
- U2 chip for ultra wideband with accurate people search
- Roadside assistance with SOS emergency notification via satellite (US only)
- Charging limitation to 80%
- Check battery charging cycles
Features only for the iPhone 15 Pro (Max)
The list below shows the options and hardware that are new, updated or noteworthy on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- Renewed titanium design
- Textured frosted glass back
- Multifunctional action button instead of sound switch
- ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rate up to 120 Hz
- Always-on display with thinner screen edges
- A17 Pro chip with 6-core GPU and 3nm
- iPhone 15 Pro: Advanced camera system with LiDAR scanner (48MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide angle and 12MP telephoto lens) with optical zoom up to 3x
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Pro camera system with LiDAR scanner (48MP main camera, 12MP ultra-wide angle and 12MP 120mm telephoto lens) with optical zoom up to 5x
- Second-generation optical image stabilization with sensor shift
- Adaptive True Tone Flash
- Portraits in Night Mode, Macro Photography and Apple ProRAW
- Record up to 4K ProRes video at 60 fps with external storage
- Record spatial video
- Record log video
- Academy Color Encoding System
- Record macro video, including slo-mo and timelapse
- USB-C with USB 3 support (up to 10 Gb/s)
- Thread network technology
- WiFi 6E support
- Available in titanium colors natural, black, blue and white
- Standard 128 GB storage space for the iPhone 15 Pro
- Standard 256 GB storage space for the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Price: iPhone 15 Pro from € 1229 | iPhone 15 Pro Max from €1479
- Extensive information about the iPhone 15 Pro
Features only for the iPhone 15
In the overview below you will find the options and hardware that can only be found on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. This concerns new, updated or noteworthy options. Please note that the options below can be found in an improved version on the iPhone 15 Pro. It is good to know that most of the innovations in the iPhone 15 were already present in the iPhone 14 Pro (Max.
- Back of colored glass
- A16 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU
- Advanced dual camera system (48MP main and 12MP ultra-wide angle)
- Optical image stabilization with sensor shift
- 2x optical zoom thanks to 48 MP camera and the new sensor
- USB-C with USB 2 support (up to 480 Mb/s)
- Available in the colors pink, yellow, green, blue and black
- Standard 128 GB storage space
- Price: iPhone 15 from € 969 | iPhone 15 Plus from €1119
- Pre-order iPhone 15 September 15, 2:00 PM, delivered from September 22
- Extensive information about the iPhone 15
Differences between iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro camera
The camera system on all four models has been updated and equipped with new lenses that can capture more light. The iPhone 15 Pro Max in particular is equipped with a new camera system thanks to the addition of a 120mm telephoto camera.
Camera iPhone 15 (Plus)
- 48MP main camera: 26mm, aperture ƒ/1.6, sensor shift optical image stabilization, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super high-resolution photos (24 MP and 48 MP)
- 12MP ultra-wide angle: 13mm, aperture ƒ/2.4 and 120° angle of view
- 12-MP 2x telephoto lens (possible thanks to the quad-pixel sensor): 52 mm, aperture ƒ/1.6, optical image stabilization with sensor shift, 100% Focus Pixels
- 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom
- Up to 10x digital zoom for photos
- Up to 6x digital zoom for video
Camera iPhone 15 Pro
- 48MP main camera: 24mm, aperture ƒ/1.78, 2nd generation optical image stabilization with sensor shift, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super high-resolution photos (24 MP and 48 MP)
- 12MP ultra-wide angle: 13mm, aperture ƒ/2.2 and 120° angle of view, 100% Focus Pixels
- 12-MP 2x telephoto lens (possible thanks to the quad-pixel sensor): 48 mm, aperture ƒ/1.78, second-generation optical image stabilization with sensor shift, 100% Focus Pixels
- 12‑MP 3x telephoto lens: 77mm, aperture ƒ/2.8, optical image stabilization
- 3x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 6x optical zoom
- Up to 15x digital zoom for photos
- Up to 9x digital zoom for video
Camera iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 48MP main camera: 24mm, aperture ƒ/1.78, 2nd generation optical image stabilization with sensor shift, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super high resolution photos (24 MP and 48 MP)
- 12MP ultra-wide angle: 13mm, aperture ƒ/2.2 and 120° angle of view, 100% Focus Pixels
- 12-MP 2x telephoto lens (possible thanks to the quad-pixel sensor): 48 mm, aperture ƒ/1.78, second-generation optical image stabilization with sensor shift, 100% Focus Pixels
- 12‑MP 5x telephoto lens: 120mm, aperture ƒ/2.8, optical 3D image stabilization with sensor shift and autofocus, tetraprism
- 5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 10x optical zoom
- Up to 25x digital zoom for photos
- Up to 15x digital zoom for video