Design and Build

The iPhone 15 Plus brings about an entirely different look with the use of colored matte glass in the back. The aerospace-grade aluminum frame is still there, and the front is Ceramic Shiel,d which is claimed to be more resistant to scratches and breaks than any other smart glass. The gadget has dimensions of 6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches (160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm), and it weighs 7.09 ounces (201g). Hence, it is not only larger than the iPhone 15 but also a tad heavier, which may be liked by users who go for a premium-looking phone with contours fit for a good and secure grip. It comes in five soft-toned pastel colors, namely Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink, which prevent the device from becoming dirty with only a matte finish. The handset's new USB-C and old mute switch are the only connections with the "Pro" models that have abandoned the well-known Action Button.

• Aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure
• Ceramic Shield front (tougher than any smartphone glass)
• Color-infused matte glass back for fingerprint resistance
• IP68 rating (water and dust resistance up to 6 meters for 30 minutes)
• Mute switch (no Action Button)
• USB-C port for charging and data transfer
• No physical SIM card slot (uses dual eSIM technology)

iPhone 15 Plus Display

The display gives an instance of the Dynamic Island, a feature that is responsible for displaying ongoing notifications and actions on the phone. The phone also has 1000 nits typical brightness, 1600 nits in HDR, and 2000 nits peak in sunlight. With this, you can be sure of clear viewing. The new iPhone's display is yet to beat opponents who offer a refresh rate of 90Hz or 120Hz, and what's more, it has no Always-On feature which is an exclusive feature for the Pro.

• 6.7-inch OLED (Super Retina XDR)
• 2796 x 1290 resolution, 460 PPI
• HDR10 and Dolby Vision support
• 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (HDR), 2000 nits (peak)
• Ceramic Shield protection
• 60Hz refresh rate (no ProMotion)
• Dynamic Island for interactive notifications

Performance and Software

The iPhone 17 Air comes with iOS 17 pre-installed, with the option to upgrade to iOS 18 for an even more enhanced experience. iOS 17 introduces useful features such as Contact Posters, Live Voicemail, and satellite-based Emergency SOS, all designed to improve communication and safety. Apple guarantees five years of regular software updates, ensuring long-term reliability and support. However, it is important to note that while the device offers a solid set of tools and features, it does not provide access to some of the advanced smart functionalities found in newer flagship models, which remain exclusive to the higher-end lineup.

• A16 Bionic chip with 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
• 6GB RAM for smooth multitasking
• Storage: 128GB ($799), 256GB ($899), 512GB ($1099)
• iOS 17 (upgradable to iOS 18)
• Optimized thermal design for sustained performance

Camera System

The iPhone 15 Plus has a dual-camera system which includes a Main 48MP camera (f/1.6, 26mm, sensor-shift OIS) and an Ultra Wide 12MP camera (f/2.4, 13mm, 120° field of view). The Main camera has 24MP and 48MP sensors and a 2x in-sensor zoom (52mm, f/1.6). The 12MP TrueDepth front camera (f/1.9) has autofocus and Face ID features. The device supports video recording in 4K at 60 fps, and it benefits from Cinematic and Action modes, plus it is now capable of better performance in low-light. With features like auto-Portrait mode and Smart HDR, the user experience becomes more dynamic.

• Rear: 48MP Main (26mm, f/1.6, OIS, 100% Focus Pixels)
• Rear: 12MP Ultra Wide (13mm, f/2.4, 120° FOV)
• 2x Telephoto (52mm, in-sensor zoom)
• Front: 12MP TrueDepth (f/1.9, autofocus)
• Video: 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 240 fps slo-mo
• Modes: Night mode, Portrait, Cinematic, Action, Smart HDR