Head to head
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 15 carries the bigger battery (3,349 mAh vs 3,274 mAh).
- iPhone 15 Pro has the faster display (120Hz vs 60Hz).
- iPhone 15 is lighter (171 g vs 187 g).
- iPhone 15 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $179 vs $229 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2023-09-22 | 2023-09-22 |
| Display | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR | 6.1" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2556x1179 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide | 48MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 12MP 3x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 3274 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 |
| Weight | 171 g | 187 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, Thread |
| OS at launch | iOS 17 | iOS 17 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | eSIM only (US) |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Black |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $179 | $229 |
| Battery replacement | $89 | $99 |
FAQ
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 15 or the iPhone 15 Pro?
Both launched in 2023.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 15: 3,349 mAh vs 3,274 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $179 for the iPhone 15 and $229 for the iPhone 15 Pro at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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