iPhone 15

IPhone 15 brings a 48MP camera, Dynamic Island, and USB-C to the base model, but keeps a 60Hz screen and no Always-On display.

Best For

Older iPhone upgraders

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

48MP main camera upgrade

Biggest Weakness

No always-on display

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

48MP Main camera and Dynamic Island now includes on the non-Pro iPhone.

USB-C replaces Lightning; same cable can charge Mac, iPad, and iPhone.

A16 Bionic keeps apps and games smooth for everyday use.

Display stays at 60Hz with no Always-On, unlike Pro siblings.

AU clearance around $1,097 to $1,297 AUD for 128GB to 256GB at major retailers.

Quick Facts

Brand

Apple

Release Date

Sep 22, 2023

Price Range

$1,097 to $1,297 AUD

Pros & Cons

Pros

48MP main camera upgrade

USB-C charging port

Dynamic Island on base model

Solid A16 everyday performance

Brighter outdoor display

Pocketable size and weight

Cons

No always-on display

Locked to 60Hz refresh

No dedicated telephoto lens

Shorter battery than Plus

What Owners Say

The Good

Owners praise the 48MP camera and night mode for everyday photos

USB-C called convenient for sharing chargers with other devices

Many say battery and bright screen cover a full workday well

The Bad

Some owners report heating while charging or after setup updates

60Hz screen and missing adapter draw value complaints vs Androids

Buyers with iPhone 13 or 14 often call the upgrades incremental

Detailed Summary

Panel	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution	2556 x 1179 at 460 ppi
Refresh rate	60Hz
Brightness	1000 nits typical; 1600 HDR; 2000 outdoor peak
SoC	A16 Bionic
CPU	6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
GPU	5-core
Neural Engine	16-core
Rear system	Dual: 48MP Main and 12MP Ultra Wide
Main	48MP, 26 mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS
Ultra Wide	12MP, 13 mm, f/2.4, 120° FOV
2x Telephoto	12MP optical-quality crop from Main, 52 mm, f/1.6
Front	12MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus
Video	4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps; Cinematic and Action modes
Video playback	Up to 20 hours
Wired fast charge	Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter
Wireless charge	MagSafe / Qi2 up to 15W; Qi up to 7.5W
Design	Aluminium enclosure; Ceramic Shield front; colour-infused glass back
Weight	171 grams
Water resistance	IP68 (6 metres up to 30 minutes)
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Port	USB-C with USB 2 up to 480 Mbps; DisplayPort
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G (sub-6 GHz), second-generation Ultra Wideband
OS at launch	iOS 17
AU retail clearance (128GB)	1097 AUD
AU retail clearance (256GB)	1297 AUD
Apple AU launch RRP (128GB)	1499 AUD