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Iphone 15 Plus Review

Iphone 15 Plus Review
1 year ago

iPhone 15 Plus is the latest smartphone from Apple, with a huge battery and an advanced camera. In this article, we will review the most important features, benefits, and drawbacks of this device and discuss whether it is worth buying or not.

Features of iPhone 15 Plus

Design and Screen

  • The phone is made of glass with a metal frame of aluminum.
  • The phone is water and dust resistant according to the IP68 certificate, and it can withstand underwater up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.
  • The phone weighs 201 grams and its dimensions are 160.9×77.8×7.8 mm.
  • The screen is a Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a size of 6.7 inches and a resolution of 1284×2778 pixels and a pixel density of 458 pixels per inch. The screen is protected by Ceramic Shield glass and supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. The refresh rate of the screen is 60 hertz and the brightness reaches 2000 nits.
  • The phone is available in black, green, yellow, blue, and pink colors.

Memory and Performance

The phone comes in several versions in terms of internal memory and RAM as follows:-

  • The first version has an internal memory of 128 GB and a RAM of 6 GB.
  • The second version has an internal memory of 256 GB and a RAM of 6 GB.
  • The third version has an internal memory of 512 GB and a RAM of 6 GB.
  • The phone does not support adding external memory by using a memory card.
  • The phone runs on the A16 Bionic processor from Apple with a 4 nano technology and a graphics processor Apple GPU 5-core. This processor is the same one that is used in the previous iPhone 14 Pro phones.
  • The phone runs on the iOS 17 operating system.

Cameras

  • The front camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels and an aperture of F/1.9 and supports autofocus. There is also another lens for face recognition and background separation.
  • The rear camera is dual, where the main camera has a resolution of 48 megapixels and an aperture of F/1.6 and supports the optical stabilizer OIS. The secondary camera has a resolution of 12 megapixels and an aperture of F/2.4 and is dedicated to wide-angle photography. There is also a single LED flash. The phone can record video in 4K quality at a speed of 24, 25, 30, and 60 frames per second. It can also record video in FHD quality with a resolution of 1080 pixels at a speed of 25, 30, 60, 120, and 240 frames per second.

Additional Features

  • The phone supports the NFC payment feature.
  • The phone supports a SIM card of the Nano Sim type and a SIM card of the eSim type or two SIM cards. The phone supports 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G networks.
  • The Wi-Fi supports frequencies a/b/g/n/ac/6e and supports dual-band connection and hotspot.
  • The Bluetooth has a version of 5.3 and supports features A2DP and LE.
  • The phone supports GPS location and supports other navigation systems such as A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, and QZSS.
  • Security and protection means: The phone supports face recognition and supports most other sensors such as motion sensor, proximity sensor, compass, gyroscope, and barometer.
  • The external speakers provide stereo sound for higher sound.
  • USB port of Type C 2.0 type.

Pros of Apple iPhone 15 Plus

  • The phone has a main rear camera with a resolution of 48 megapixels that captures high-quality photos and videos, and it is the same resolution as the camera of the iPhone 14 Pro phone.
  • The phone gives you a great sound experience thanks to its external stereo speakers that produce immersive and clear sound.
  • The phone enjoys Apple’s support for periodic updates to the iOS system, which ensures that you get the latest features, improvements, and security.
  • The phone withstands harsh conditions well, as it has an IP68 certificate for water and dust resistance, and it can stay underwater for a distance of 6 meters for 30 minutes.
  • The phone boasts a Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a size of 6.7 inches and a resolution of 1284×2778 pixels, and it displays colors in an amazing way, and supports the Dynamic Island design that increases the screen space, but unfortunately, the refresh rate does not exceed 60 hertz, which may affect the smoothness of graphics and games.
  • The phone performs well in various tasks, as it runs on the Apple A16 Bionic processor made with 4 nano technology, and it is the same processor that was in the iPhone 14 Pro phone, but it is still powerful and fast.
  • The phone uses a Type C charging port, which is a newer and faster port than the Lightning port that was in the previous versions.

Cons of Apple iPhone 15 Plus

  • The screen does not support a refresh rate higher than 60 hertz, which reduces the smoothness of graphics and games.
  • The phone does not come with a charger head or a case in the box, which forces the user to buy them separately.
  • Charging speeds have not improved much from the previous versions, and the wired charging is still limited to 20 watts and the wireless charging to 15 watts.
  • The eSim card is still not available in some countries and companies, which limits the user’s options in using two SIM cards.
  • The phone does not support a 3.5 mm port for earphones, which forces the user to use wireless earphones or an adapter.
  • The phone does not have high zoom capabilities, as it does not have a telephoto lens, and the iPhone 15 Pro phone might be a better option in this aspect, in addition to the processor and the screen.

Contents of the iPhone 15 Plus box

When you buy the iPhone 15 Plus, you will find the following items in the box:

iPhone 15 Plus, which is the flagship smartphone from Apple. Metal pin, which is a tool used to remove the SIM card tray from the phone. Instruction booklet, which is a guide that explains how to use the phone and its features and characteristics. USB cable of Type C, which is a cable used to charge the phone or transfer data to and from the computer.

Price of iPhone 15 Plus

The price of iPhone 15 Plus varies depending on the internal memory capacity and the country of sale. The following table shows the price of the phone in US dollars and some local currencies:

Memory capacity Price of the phone in dollars Price of the phone in local currency
128 GB 900 dollars 45 thousand Egyptian pounds or 4200 Saudi riyals or 3800 Emirati dirhams
256 GB 1000 dollars 50 thousand Egyptian pounds or 4700 Saudi riyals or 4200 Emirati dirhams
512 GB 1200 dollars 60 thousand Egyptian pounds or 5700 Saudi riyals or 5050 Emirati dirhams