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iPhone 15 vs iPhone 17
The differences that matter, in plain English. Same specs are hidden.
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The short answer
- Pick the iPhone 17 for AI features and speed and gaming.
| Spec | iPhone 15 | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Price now | $799 | $799 |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
| Camera | 7 | 8 |
| Battery | 6 | 7 |
| Speed | 7 | 9 |
| Screen | 7 | 9 |
| Software & updates | 7 | 9 |
| AI features | 2 | 7 |
| Value | 6 | 8 |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A19 |
| Screen | 6.1in OLED, 60Hz | 6.3in OLED, 120Hz |
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Charging | — | — |
| Cameras | 48MP main · 12MP ultra-wide | 48MP main · 48MP ultra-wide |
| Weight | 171g | 177g |
| Update promise | Not stated | Not stated |
| Released | 2023-09 | 2025-09 |
Scores are out of 10 and reflect the consensus of trusted reviews. Specs come from official pages. Prices are US prices and can change.
