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Processor Power
iPhone 16: A17 Bionic chip (3nm, faster AI/ML performance). iPhone 15: A16 Bionic chip (4nm).
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Camera Upgrade
iPhone 16: 48MP main sensor + improved low-light capture. iPhone 15: 48MP main sensor (no telephoto).
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Action Button
iPhone 16: New customizable Action Button (replaces mute switch).
iPhone 15: Traditional mute switch.
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Battery Life
iPhone 16: Up to 22 hours video playback (A17 efficiency boost). iPhone 15: Up to 20 hours video playback.
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Software
iPhone 16: Ships with iOS 18 (AI-powered photo tools, smarter Siri). iPhone 15: Compatible with iOS 18 but lacks hardware-specific features.
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Design
iPhone 16: Sleeker aluminum edges + new "Desert Gold" color option. iPhone 15: Matte aluminum finish, no titanium option (Pro models only).
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Display
iPhone 16: 6.1" Super Retina XDR (120Hz ProMotion on Pro models only). iPhone 15: Same display tech but no ProMotion in base model.
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Connectivity
iPhone 16: Wi-Fi 6E + faster 5G. iPhone 15: Wi-Fi 6 + standard 5G.
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Storage
iPhone 16: Starts at 128GB, up to 1TB (Pro models). iPhone 15: Same storage tiers, max 1TB (Pro).
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Price
iPhone 16: Starts at $799 (same as iPhone 15’s launch price). iPhone 15: Now discounted to ~$699 (varies by retailer).