iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2023
iPhone 15 Plus
The large, long-lasting standard iPhone: Dynamic Island, 48 MP camera and USB-C, for buyers who want size over telephoto zoom.
Big-screen non-Pro iPhone with USB-C and Dynamic Island.
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iPhone 15 Plus: key facts
When was the iPhone 15 Plus released?
The iPhone 15 Plus arrived on September 22, 2023.
How much did the iPhone 15 Plus cost?
The iPhone 15 Plus launched at $899 in 2023, about $926 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A16 Bionic at 3.46 GHz, 6 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796×1290 display.
Why does the iPhone 15 Plus matter?
Big-screen non-Pro iPhone with USB-C and Dynamic Island.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A16 Bionic · 3.46 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796×1290 |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 201 g |
| Dimensions | 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 17 |
| Released | September 22, 2023 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $899 |
How the iPhone 15 Plus compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.7× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.46 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.9× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 32,800 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $899 in 2023, about $926 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Its battery routinely outlasted the Pro models in tests.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11