Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

152,000DACheaper

Apple

Apple iPhone 16

164,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 16

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 16

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 16

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Size (inches)	6.1	6.1
Panel Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution Height	2556	2556
Resolution Width	1179	1179
Refresh Rate	120	—
Peak Brightness	2000	2000
PPI	461	460
Glass Type	Ceramic Shield glass	Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Screen-to-body	88.2	86.8

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)	Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Chipset Name	Apple A17 Pro	Apple A18
Process (nm)	3	3
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	17	18

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 16 +12%

Apple iPhone 15 Pro2,950

Apple iPhone 163,300

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 16 +10%

Apple iPhone 15 Pro7,300

Apple iPhone 168,000

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 +6%

Apple iPhone 15 Pro1,650,000

Apple iPhone 161,750,000

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Geekbench (Single-Core)	2,950	3,300
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	7,300	8,000
AnTuTu	1,650,000	1,750,000

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Count	3	2
Telephoto	12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm, (telephoto)	—
ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)	12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide	48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)	48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Count	1	1
Lens	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Capacity (mAh)	3274	3561
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)	15	25

Body

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Build	Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Height (mm)	146.6	147.6
Thickness (mm)	8.3	7.8
Weight (g)	187	170
Width (mm)	70.6	71.6

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Announced	2023, September 12	2024, September 09
Status	Available. Released 2023, September 22	Available. Released 2024, September 20

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3102	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3287
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3102	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3287
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Radio	No	No
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	3.2	2.0
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro	Apple iPhone 16
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 15 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro is 7% cheaper at 152,000 DZD versus 164,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 16, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 16 packs a 3561 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 16 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.