Apple
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB
A18 · iOS · 512GB
88
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB wins by 1
Apple
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
A16 · iOS · 512GB
87
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Plus 512GB lands at 88 and iPhone 15 Plus 512GB at 87. That puts iPhone 16 Plus 512GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 16 Plus 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 15 Plus 512GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB 88
vs 87 iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB
88 cpu 88
gpu 86
camera 87
battery 82
display 85
design 88
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
87 cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Plus 512GB | iPhone 15 Plus 512GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A18 | A16 |
| Storage | 512GB | 512GB |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 16 Plus 512GB vs iPhone 15 Plus 512GB
Which is better, iPhone 16 Plus 512GB or iPhone 15 Plus 512GB? +
iPhone 16 Plus 512GB scores 88 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 16 Plus 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 16 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Plus 512GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 15 Plus 512GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 16 Plus 512GB or iPhone 15 Plus 512GB 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.