Head to head
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 16 is the newer phone (2024 vs 2023).
- iPhone 16 carries the bigger battery (3,561 mAh vs 3,349 mAh).
- iPhone 16 is lighter (170 g vs 171 g).
- iPhone 15 is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $179 vs $199 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 16 | iPhone 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-09-20 | 2023-09-22 |
| Display | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR | 6.1" OLED Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2556x1179 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Chip | A18 | A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide | 48MP wide (2x optical-quality) + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W | USB-C, 20W wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 |
| Weight | 170 g | 171 g |
| Colors at launch | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB |
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | 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 16 | iPhone 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Black |
| Most-chosen storage | 128GB | 128GB |
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.
FAQ
iPhone 16 vs iPhone 15, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 or the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 16 is newer — it launched in 2024, while the iPhone 15 launched in 2023.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 16: 3,561 mAh vs 3,349 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $179 for the iPhone 15 and $199 for the iPhone 16 at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 15?
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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