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Apple · Released Sep 2023

iPhone 15 128GB Review

A16 · iOS · 128GB

Specdex verdict Apple's iPhone 15 128GB lands at 86/100 — a solid premium pick that trades on the small details, even if it doesn't unseat the category leaders.

The iPhone 15 (128GB) — Apple's 2023 flagship generation with the A16 chipset.

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iPhone 15 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Specdex Score
86
/ 100
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Limited customization
  • Lightning/USB-C split across generations

Who's the iPhone 15 128GB for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Consider

Performance is comfortably above mainstream but not bleeding-edge — suitable for moderate creative work, not the pick if you live in DaVinci Resolve.

Battery-life shoppers Consider

Battery sub-score of 80 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.

Photography enthusiasts Consider

Camera scores 85 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $799 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the iPhone 15 128GB.

  • Device
  • USB-C cable
  • SIM ejector tool
  • Quick-start guide
  • Brand sticker

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score
cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →

Specifications

Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable
Performance
iPhone 15 128GB performance specs
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Chipset A16
Storage
iPhone 15 128GB storage specs
Specification Value
Storage 128GB
Software & support
iPhone 15 128GB software & support specs
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OS iOS 17
Other
iPhone 15 128GB other specs
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Release year 2023

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