iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2023
iPhone 15
The mainstream iPhone finally got the Dynamic Island, a 48 MP camera and, thanks to EU law, USB-C, ending the Lightning era for the base model.
Brought Dynamic Island, a 48 MP camera and USB-C to the standard iPhone.
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iPhone 15: key facts
When was the iPhone 15 released?
The iPhone 15 arrived on September 22, 2023.
How much did the iPhone 15 cost?
The iPhone 15 launched at $799 in 2023, about $823 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, 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179 display.
Why does the iPhone 15 matter?
Brought Dynamic Island, a 48 MP camera and USB-C to the standard iPhone.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A16 Bionic · 3.46 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179 |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU |
| Ports | USB-C |
| Weight | 171 g |
| Dimensions | 147.6×71.6×7.8 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 17 |
| Released | September 22, 2023 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $799 |
How the iPhone 15 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 $799 in 2023, about $823 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?
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Last updated: 2026-08-11