iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16: Edged's AI analysis across 6 categories scores iPhone 15 at 45 and iPhone 16 at 48, making iPhone 15 the winner. Based on 1 real user votes, 100% of people chose iPhone 16.
| Category | iPhone 15 | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Camera | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery Life | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Features | 6/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Total | 45 | 48 |
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16
The £100 question: Is Apple Intelligence worth the upgrade?
iPhone 15
£699
0
iPhone 16
£799
0
£699
Price
£799
4.5/5 (Macworld)
rating
4.6/5 (CNN Underscored)
A16 Bionic chip with 48MP camera
Standout
A18 chip with Apple Intelligence support
A16 Bionic
Processor
A18▲
6GB
RAM
8GB▲
6.1" OLED
Display Size
6.1" OLED
60Hz
Refresh Rate
60Hz
48MP f/1.6
Main Camera
48MP f/1.6
12MP f/2.4
Ultrawide Camera
12MP f/2.4
The iPhone 16's A18 chip outperforms the iPhone 15's A16 Bionic and enables Apple Intelligence features
Both phones feature identical 6.1-inch 60Hz OLED displays with 2556x1179 resolution - no improvements in refresh rate despite competition offering 120Hz
Both have the same dual 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide setup, but iPhone 16 adds the new Camera Control button for easier operation
iPhone 16 offers increased battery life across the board with better power efficiency from the A18 chip
iPhone 16 gains the Action Button from Pro models, new Camera Control, and exclusive Apple Intelligence AI features
iPhone 15 now costs £100 less at £699 making it excellent value, while iPhone 16 at £799 feels less compelling for the incremental improvements
The iPhone 15 wins on value at £699 versus £799 for the iPhone 16, offering nearly identical core features including the same cameras and display. While the iPhone 16 brings Apple Intelligence and slightly better battery life, the £100 price difference makes the iPhone 15 the smarter buy for most users.
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