Apple iPhone 15 (US/A2846) 128, 256, 512 GB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone 15 - MTLY3LL/A* - iPhone15,4 - A2846* - 8427*
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Please note that this A2846 iPhone 15 is compatible with 5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, and n79 as well as 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261 (which only are supported by this model). It is intended for carriers in the United States as well as the US possession of Puerto Rico but is technically compatible with carriers around the world as long as they support eSIM (it does not support hardware nano-SIM).
All iPhone 15 models have a haptic-touch capable 6.1" (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display (2556x1179, 460 ppi) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has three cameras. On the front -- tucked in the "Dynamic Island" -- is a "TrueDepth" camera that in addition to supporting Face ID, has a f/1.9 aperture, takes 12 megapixel photos, and shoots 4K video. The rear is equipped with a 4K capable "advanced dual-camera system" with a 48 megapixel "Main" camera (f/1.6 aperture) and a 12 megapixel "Ultra Wide" camera (f/2.4 aperture, 120-degree field of view) camera.
The iPhone 15 uses an aluminum case with a "contoured edge" and flat sides and has a glass front and "color-infused" glass back. The front has a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is splash, water, and dust-resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). It has five color options -- pale shades of Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Green as well as Black.
Internally, the iPhone 15 is powered by a 3.5 GHz "Apple A16 Bionic" processor with six cores -- two performance cores and four efficiency cores -- as well as a 5-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB, 256 GB, or 512 GB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, "second generation" Ultra Wideband, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port, and support for dual eSIMs (it does not support hardware SIM cards at all).
Apple estimates that the iPhone 15 provides "up to" 80 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback, and 16 hours of streamed video playback.
In the US, this specific iPhone 15 originally cost US$799, US$899 and US$1099 with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively, if assigned to a carrier (if not assigned to a carrier, there is an additional US$30 charge). It also originally was available financed over a two-year contract for as little as US$33.29, US$37.45, and US$45.79 a month, respectively.
On September 9, 2024, Apple cut the price to as little as US$699, US$799, and US$999 if paid upfront or financed over a two-year contract for as little as US$29.12, US$33.29, and US$41.62 a month, respectively.
Also see:
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| Introduction Date: |
September 12, 2023* |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
*This model was announced on September 12, 2023, became available for pre-order on September 15, 2023, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 22, 2023.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2023. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the Geekbench 2 benchmark. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPhone15,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 32-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone15,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 64-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone15,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 3 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
8407 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
21212 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone15,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 4 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
1885 (2488 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
5110 (6044 GB 6) |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone15,4 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
3.5 GHz* |
Processor Type: |
Apple A16 Bionic* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPhone 15 uses a 5 nm "A16 Bionic chip" with a 64-bit architecture as well as a "16-core Neural Engine." The processor has six cores -- two "performance" cores and four "efficiency" cores. Third-party software reports a clockspeed around 3.5 GHz. It has a 5-core GPU, as well. |
| Onboard RAM: |
6 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
128, 256, 512 GB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone 15, but third-party software analysis reports that it has 6 GB of RAM.
Also see: Is it possible to add external storage to the iPhone? How? |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone 15 models are capable of charging and syncing via its USB-C port (USB 2). They also support Qi2 wireless charging. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C (USB 2) |
Ports: |
USB-C (USB 2) |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone 15 |
| Housing Color: |
Metallic Glass* |
Controller: |
Haptic Touch |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 15 models are available in five colors -- pale shades of Blue, Pink, Yellow, and Green as well as Black.
Both the front and back are glass surfaces; the front uses a "Ceramic shield" for durability and the back is "color-infused" and has a matte finish. The case is made of aluminum and the device is splash, water, and dust resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of six meters up to 30 minutes).
This model supports Haptic Touch. |
| Built-in Display: |
6.1" Super Retina XDR |
Display Resolution: |
2556x1179 (460 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPhone 15 has a 6.1" (diagonal) widescreen "Super Retina" XDR OLED screen. It specifically has a 2556x1179 native resolution at 460 ppi, a 2,000,000:1 typical contrast ratio, and 1000 nits typical max brightness (1600 nits peak brightness HDR; 2000 nits peak brightness). It supports True Tone capability, Wide color (P3), and "Haptic Touch." as well. It has a "Ceramic Shield" front for durability, too.
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| Standard Wireless: |
802.11ax (2x2 MIMO)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that the iPhone 15 supports 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 with 2x2 MIMO as well as 5G, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, Bluetooth 5.3, a "second generation" Ultra Wideband chip, NFC with reader mode, and Express Cards with power reserve (for transit systems).
This specific iPhone 15 -- the A2846 sold in the US -- supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79); 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/5G* |
Camera: |
48 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
*This A2846 iPhone 15 supports "5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79); 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71); TD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53); UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)."
**The iPhone 15 models have dual rear cameras and a single front camera. The rear has an "advanced dual-camera system" with a 48 megapixel "Main" camera (26 mm, f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, seven-element lens, 100% focus pixels) and a 12 megapixel "Ultra Wide" camera (13 mm, f/2.4 aperture 120-degree field of view. It also has 12 megapixel 2x Telephoto capability (enabled by quad-pixel sensor): 52 mm, f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels). It provides a simulated 2x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 4x optical zoom range; digital zoom up to 10x.
The rear camera system also supports 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps as well as 1080p HD video at 25, 30, or 60 fps and 720p HD video at 30 fps.
The front "TrueDepth" camera is 12 megapixels, has a f/1.9 aperture, and supports 4K video recording at 24, 25, 30, or 60 fps and 1080p HD video recording at 25, 30, or 60 fps. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion (3,349 mAh) |
Battery Life (Music): |
80 Hours |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A* |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone 15 provides "up to" 80 hours of audio playback, 20 hours of video playback, and 16 hours of streamed video playback.
The iPhone 15 also is "fast-charge capable" up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter (sold separately). It supports wireless charging (Qi2) up to 7.5W and MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W, as well.
Also see: Why does my iPhone run out of power so quickly? How can I conserve battery life?
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| Apple Order No: |
MTLY3LL/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone 15 |
| Details: |
*MTLY3LL/A is the order number for this iPhone 15 model in (Pale) Blue with 128 GB of storage apparently on any carrier in the US -- AT&T, T-Mobile, or Verizon -- or unlocked and contract-free.
In (Pale) Blue, in the US and with 256 GB or 512 GB of storage, order numbers are MTM73LL/A and MTMF3LL/A, respectively.
In the US, in (Pale) Pink, the order numbers are MTLW3LL/A, MTM53LL/A, and MTMA3LL/A; in (Pale) Yellow, the order numbers are MTLX3LL/A, MTM63LL/A, and MTMC3LL/A; in (Pale) Green, the order numbers are MTM23LL/A, MTM83LL/A, and MTMG3LL/A; and in Black, the order numbers are MTLV3LL/A, MTM43LL/A, and MTM93LL/A.
If you have this iPhone, please get in touch if your device has a different Order Number (specified as "Model" in the iOS). Thank you. |
| Apple Model No: |
A2846* (EMC 8427*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone15,4 |
| Details: |
*The Model Number and EMC Number are unique to this model. The Model Identifier is shared by other iPhone 15 devices.
Also see: All iPhones with the A2846* Model Number, the 8427* EMC Number, and the iPhone15,4 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 17.0.2 (21A350) |
Maximum OS: |
Current* |
| Details: |
This model fully supports iOS 17. It supports the current version of the iOS -- iOS 18 -- with the exception of Apple Intelligence (AI).
Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31* |
Avg. Weight: |
6.02 oz. (171 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.80 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
macOS 10.13* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10+* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this iPhone 15 model, if syncing with a Mac is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) using iTunes 12.9 or later or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later using the Finder. To sync with a Windows PC requires Windows 10 or later and iTunes 12.12.10 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 15 supports "AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos." |
| Photo Support: |
Apple does not formally specify photo formats for the iPhone 15. However, it can sync photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 15 supports "HEVC, H.264, and ProRes".
It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or an USB-C Digital AV Adapter. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.
In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases and other accessories for this iPhone.
Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone? |
| Original Price: |
US$799, US$899, US$1099* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$699, US$799, US$999* |
| Details: |
*In the US, this specific iPhone 15 originally cost "as little as" US$799, US$899, and US$1099 with 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB of storage, respectively if assigned to a carrier. If not assigned to a carrier, there was an additional US$30 charge. It also originally was available financed over a two-year contract for as little as US$33.29, US$37.45, and US$45.79 a month, respectively.
On September 9, 2024, Apple cut the price to as little as US$699, US$799, and US$999 if paid upfront or financed over a two-year contract for as little as US$29.12, US$33.29, and US$41.62 a month, respectively. Discounts are available for trade-ins, as well.
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Global original prices for the iPhone 15 (US/A2846) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
US$799, US$899, US$1099* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
N/A |
Belgium: |
N/A |
| Denmark: |
N/A |
Finland: |
N/A |
| Luxembourg: |
N/A |
Netherlands: |
N/A |
| Norway: |
N/A |
Portugal: |
N/A |
| Switzerland: |
N/A |
United Kingdom: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
N/A |
Indonesia: |
N/A |
| Malaysia: |
N/A |
The Philippines: |
N/A |
| Singapore: |
N/A |
Taiwan: |
N/A |
| Thailand: |
N/A |
Vietnam: |
N/A |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
N/A |
New Zealand: |
N/A |
If you have additional original prices for this model, please get in touch. Thank you.
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