| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Apple iPhone XS |
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| MSRP | $899 | $999 |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2018 |
| Availability | Available | Discontinued |
| Check price: | Apple, Amazon | Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 17 | iOS 12 |
| Latest OS update? | iOS 18.2.1 | iOS 18.2.1 |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | OLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.7″ | 5.8″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2796×1290 | 2436×1125 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 458 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | Dolby Vision, HDR10 | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A12 Bionic |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 5 cores | Apple GPU, 4 cores |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 3.46 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 128 | 256 | 512 | 64 | 256 | 512 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 12 MP |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | ❌ |
| Telephoto | ❌ | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2× | 2× |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | ❌ |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 24/30/60 fps |
| 1080p video? | 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60/120/240 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | 720p@30 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 7 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | SL 3D (depth/bio) |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face ID |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | ❌ |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 30/60 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano (USA: none) | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ❌ China only | ❌ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 2.0 | Lightning |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 4383 mAh | 2658 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ~27 W | 15 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | ❌ |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP68 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Stainless Steel |
| Back material | Glass | Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Island | Notch |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Special design features? | Ring/silent switch | Ring/silent switch |
| Color options: | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 16.09×7.78×0.78 | 14.36×7.09×0.77 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 6.33×3.06×0.31 | 5.65×2.79×0.30 |
| Weight (gram): | 201 | 177 |
| Weight (oz): | 7.09 | 6.24 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-A to Lightning |
| Charger? | ❌ | USB-A |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool (outside USA), Apple sticker | Earbuds, SIM tool, Apple stickers |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A3094, A2847, A3093, A3096, iPhone15,5 | A2097, A1920, A2100, A2098, iPhone11,2 |
| User guide / manual | User Guide | User Guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Apple.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Apple, Amazon | Amazon |
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