The iPhone 15 Pro Max was clearly the star of the Apple show. Similarly, even the entry-level iPhone 15 has been upgraded from the inside out with a Type-C charging port, A16 Bionic chip, Dynamic Island, and much more. With a price difference of just Rs 10,000, it is a real challenge to pick one, and that is where we come in to help you choose the perfect iPhone that suits your needs. Here is a comprehensive comparison between the latest iPhone 15 and the iPhone 14: Subtle design changes The iPhone 15 looks a lot like the iPhone 14 (review) from afar. However, the differences are more prominent when you get closer to the latest entrant. These iPhones have almost identical dimensions, and the new iPhone 15 is lighter by one gram; hence, there won't be much of a difference in how these iPhones feel in hand. However, due to the slightly curved side rails on the iPhone 15, the phone will definitely be slightly more comfortable to handle, especially without a case. The newer colour options on the iPhone 15 series look slightly muted against the more pronounced colour options on the iPhone 14, and both have IP68 ratings for water and dust resistance. New Dynamic Island display The iPhone 15 comes with a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 1080p resolution and a 60Hz refresh rate. It does sound identical to the iPhone 14, right? Yes, but the iPhone 15 has one trick up its sleeve, and it's the Dynamic Island, which not only gives the iPhone 15 a new look but also further enhances the multitasking capability with a higher brightness level of up to 2000 nits. While it is quite disappointing to see Apple using a 60Hz panel on a high-end iPhone, if the company's track record is anything to go by, the iPhone 15 should feel smooth and fluid despite the lower refresh rate during normal day-to-day use cases. New USB Type-C charging port The iPhone 15 with its Type-C charging port is definitely ahead of the iPhone 14, but it is mostly on paper. The fast charging support is still limited to 20W, and it only offers USB2 data transfer speeds, just like the iPhone 14. However, with USB Type-C, you can now borrow your friend's Android phone charger to charge your iPhone, which is definitely a win for many. New 48 MP camera system The iPhone 15, despite featuring a similar-looking diagonally stacked dual-camera system, the phone gets an upgraded 48 MP primary shooter, with support for 2x optical picture quality achieved using in-sensor zoom. The selfie camera hasn't seen much of an upgrade and remains identical to the iPhone 14. Both iPhones can shoot up to 4K 60fps on all three cameras along with support for HDR Dolby Atmos format recording. A16 Bionic chip The iPhone 15 borrows the A16 Bionic from last year's flagship iPhone 14 Pro Max (review), which is up to 20 per cent faster than the A15 Bionic on the iPhone 14. This should help the new iPhone with gaming, multitasking, and other computational tasks. However, if you want the best gaming iPhone, you have to go for the iPhone 15 Pro, featuring the A17 Bionic Pro, which will soon gain console-quality AAA titles. Which one to pick? Considering the price difference of just Rs 10,000, the iPhone 15 is clearly leaps and bounds ahead of the iPhone 14 in almost every scenario. This applies to smartphone camera enthusiasts, gamers, and those who want an iPhone that looks as good as the latest Pro models that cost over a lakh. However, with festive sales just around the corner, the iPhone 14 is likely to get additional price cuts, and it is expected to go as low as around Rs 50,000, which makes it a compelling choice for users who want an almost latest iPhone for under a lakh.
