Apple
iPhone 15 Plus 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
87
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB wins by 1
Apple
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB
A18 · iOS · 128GB
88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB lands at 87 and iPhone 16 Plus 128GB at 88. That puts iPhone 16 Plus 128GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 15 Plus 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 16 Plus 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 15 Plus 128GB 87
vs 88 iPhone 16 Plus 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 15 Plus 128GB
87 cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 Plus 128GB | iPhone 16 Plus 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A16 | A18 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
iPhone 15 Plus 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 15 Plus 128GB vs iPhone 16 Plus 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB or iPhone 16 Plus 128GB? +
iPhone 16 Plus 128GB scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 Plus 128GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Plus 128GB worth the price? +
At $899, iPhone 16 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 15 Plus 128GB or iPhone 16 Plus 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.