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iPhone 15

Dynamic Island, USB-C convenience, a sharp 48MP camera, and color-infused matte glass make the iPhone 15 the smartest entry point to modern iOS.

Color

Black
From $799 Brand New
~$349 Amazon Renewed

What's inside

The fundamental upgrades that make the iPhone 15 our top recommendation for buyers.

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A20 Pro Chip

Built on a 2nm process. The most powerful chip ever in a smartphone.

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48MP Pro Camera System

Variable f/1.5-4.0 aperture and a 4x optical periscope lens.

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Multi-Day Battery

Massive 4056mAh battery. Easily lasts all day.

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12GB RAM

Built specifically for advanced, on-device Apple Intelligence tasks.

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Super Retina XDR

6.3" LTPO OLED display. Ridiculous 3000 nits peak brightness.

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USB-C 3.2

Ultra-fast data transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s.

Technical Specifications

Geekbench 7 (Multi-core) ~10,854
Geekbench 7 (Single-core) ~3,959
Geekbench GPU (Compute) ~61,194
RAM 12GB unified
Base Storage 256GB NVMe
Max Storage 2TB NVMe

Camera & Video

Camera 48MP Triple Camera System
Video Recording Up to 4K120 Dolby Vision

Build

Display Resolution 1206 x 2622 at 460 ppi
Peak Brightness 3000 nits (outdoor)
Weight 211g (7.44 oz)
Material Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield 2

What you'll notice on Day 1

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iMessage & FaceTime

No more compressed videos or green bubbles. High-quality media sharing with anyone else on an iPhone.

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AirDrop

Send photos, files, and contact info to another iPhone instantly just by bringing the phones close together.

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Unmatched Resale Value

When you're ready to upgrade in 3-4 years, this phone will retain significantly more value than its Android equivalent.

What's in the box

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iPhone

Included

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1m Woven USB-C Cable

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Is this the right iPhone for you?

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This is for you if...

  • â€ĸ You want the absolute best camera available.
  • â€ĸ You create content, vlog, or take professional photos.
  • â€ĸ You want a phone that will feel brand new for 5+ years.
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Skip this if...

  • â€ĸ You are on a tight budget (the base model does 90% of this for less).
  • â€ĸ You rarely take photos or videos.
  • â€ĸ You prefer a smaller, lighter device.

Which storage size?

Don't overpay for storage you won't use. Here's what each tier actually holds.

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The iCloud Reality

Apple gives you 5GB free. You will fill it up instantly.

50GB Plan

Covers 90% of normal users.

$0.99/mo

200GB Plan

Best if you use Family Sharing.

$2.99/mo

Pro Tip: Buy the 128GB iPhone 15 and pay $0.99/mo for 50GB iCloud. Apple charges $100 to upgrade to 256GB — you could pay for over 8 years of 50GB iCloud storage for that same $100!

The Checklist

Day-1 Essentials

Apple doesn't include everything in the box. Here is exactly what you need to protect and power your phone, tailored to your budget.

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High-Speed Charger

Required. Maximize fast charging speeds.

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10ft USB-C Cable

Heavy-duty braided cable for bed & desk.

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Screen Protector

Don't risk day-one scratches.

Who this is for: Anyone who places their phone face-up on rough surfaces, keeps keys in their pocket, or wants maximum resale value.

Why get it: iPhone camera lenses protrude further than most cases. A single scratch permanently ruins photo quality, and replacing the camera module costs over $150. Spigen's Glas.tR Optik is perfectly color-matched and protects the lenses without affecting image clarity.

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A note before you buy

Should you actually get this iPhone?

If your current phone works īŋŊ don't. If it turns on, runs your apps, and doesn't genuinely frustrate you day-to-day, you don't need this. Marketing is very good at making things feel urgent. It isn't.

If it's your own decision īŋŊ go for it. Battery dying before 3pm. Camera missing moments that matter. The phone noticeably slowing down. Those are real reasons. If any of those ring true, buy it confidently.

The only difference between a great purchase and a regretted one is whether the decision came from you or from someone else's highlight reel.

The Community

Real people. Real iPhone life.

We're building something for the people who actually live on their iPhones — not just the spec sheets. Join the list and you'll be the first to get:

  • →Hidden features & tips — the stuff Apple buries in the Settings app
  • →Stories from the community — how real people use their phones, creatively
  • →Apps worth your time — tried, tested, and actually useful
  • →Early access — to everything we build next, before anyone else