Phone comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Short answer
The iPhone 18 Pro for most people.
The iPhone 18 Pro lasts longer, charges much faster and has a zoom camera the iPhone 15 Pro lacks. The iPhone 15 Pro is smaller and lighter, and it still handles everyday use well. Reviewers found the jump worth it for owners of older iPhones, though not for anyone on a 17 Pro.
Updated Oct 28, 2026
Get it if
you want longer battery life, faster charging and better cameras, especially zoom and low light, or you shoot a lot of video.
Skip it if
you already own an iPhone 17 Pro or 16 Pro, or the extra weight would bother you.
What reviewers found
Topic by topic
Each row is something review sites agreed on. Open a row for the details.
Battery life
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro lasts clearly longer. In GSMArena's battery test it ran 16 hours 43 minutes of active use, against 12 hours 58 minutes for the iPhone 15 Pro. Reviewers found it comfortably lasts a full day and often into a second.
4 sites agree: Irish Mirror, Amateur Photographer and 2 more
Charging
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro charges much faster by wire and over MagSafe. Reviewers measured about half a charge in 15 minutes with a 60W charger, and 77 to 82 percent in 30 minutes. A charger is not in the box.
4 sites agree: CNET, Tech Advisor and 2 more
Camera
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro has a 4x telephoto and a higher-resolution ultrawide. Its main camera has a variable aperture that helps in low light. Reviewers found photos and video a step up from older models, with the biggest gain for people coming from the iPhone 15 Pro.
5 sites agree: Amateur Photographer, Irish Mirror and 3 more
Display
iPhone 18 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 18 Pro has a larger, brighter screen and a smaller Dynamic Island. Reviewers found it bright and easy to read outdoors, though one noted brighter screens exist. Both are 120Hz.
4 sites agree: Irish Mirror, Tech Advisor and 2 more
Build
iPhone 15 Pro has the edge
The iPhone 15 Pro is lighter at 187g, against 211g for the iPhone 18 Pro. It is also smaller and slightly thinner. Reviewers found the 18 Pro comfortable and solid, though some felt its weight.
4 sites agree: CNET, Digital Trends and 2 more
Prices
Where to buy
The lowest prices we track today.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Certified refurbished 2 sellers from $792.59 See refurbishedApple iPhone 18 Pro
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New · Unlocked · 256GB
$1,749.99
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Already own one?
Is it worth switching?
iPhone 18 Pro
Own an iPhone 15 Pro or older: reviewers found the 18 Pro a noticeable step up, mainly in battery, charging and cameras.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 15 Pro means giving up most on: Camera zoom, Battery life
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,359
$1,749
OS
iOS
iOS
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
4×
Battery life
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
16h 43m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
—
60W
Wireless charging
15W
25W
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Software support
—
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
7/10
iFixit
Weight
187g (6.6 oz)
211g (7.4 oz)
Fingerprint
No
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper iPhone 15 Pro means giving up most on: Camera zoom, Battery life
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Price (MSRP)
$1,359
Price (MSRP)
$1,749
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
4×
Battery life
12h 58m
GSMArena Active Use
Battery life
16h 43m
GSMArena Active Use
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
60W
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
25W
Display
Color, 120Hz
2000 nits peak
Display
Color, 120Hz
3000 nits peak
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Repairability
7/10
iFixit
Weight
187g (6.6 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
No
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Released
Sep 2023
Sep 2026
Announced
Sep 2023
Sep 2026
Price tier
Premium
Flagship
Also Known As
—
Apple A3472, A3713
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
3780MHz
4900MHz
RAM
8GB
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
Price (CAD)
$1,359
$1,749
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
5G mmWave on US models only
—
Warranty
1 Year
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Manual, Data Cable
OS
iOS
iOS
OS at Launch
17
27
Current Version
27.2
27.2
OS Updates
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Color
Color
Technology
OLED
OLED
Size
6.1"
6.3"
Resolution
1179 × 2556
1206 × 2622
Pixel Density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240Hz
—
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
3000 nits
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
Not tested
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Color Type
—
—
Colors
—
—
Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
48MP f/1.5-4.0 (Wide)
Camera 2
12MP f/2.8 (Telephoto)
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
12MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
48MP f/2.8 (Ultrawide)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sony IMX 905
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
77mm
100mm
Optical Zoom
—
4
Digital Zoom
15
40
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
120fps
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Red-eye reduction, White balance
Additional Info
—
Dolby Vision HDR
Camera 4
—
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/1.9 (Wide)
18MP f/1.9 (Ultrawide)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
60fps
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
—
—
DxOMark Overall v5
154
—
DxOMark Photo
153
171
DxOMark Video
158
176
DxOMark Zoom
139
138
DxOMark Bokeh
80
175
DxOMark Selfie
149
—
DxOMark Rank
#28
#2
DxOMark Overall v6
—
172
Chip
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
2nm
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU
RAM
8GB
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
AnTuTu v11
1,503,813
3,402,829
Geekbench 6 Single
2,927
4,732
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,269
12,641
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
3,275 mAh
4,288 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging
—
60W
Wireless Charging
15W
25W
Comes with Charger
Talk Time
23h 00m
—
Video Playback
23h 00m
36h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
19h 05m
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
—
Standby
—
—
Mixed Usage
—
24h 00m
Charge Time 0–100%
93 min
62 min
Charged in 30 Min
57%
74%
GSMArena Score
12h 58m
16h 43m
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Life (Call)
18h 15m
23h 34m
Battery Life (Video)
18h 20m
24h 10m
Battery Life (Web)
11h 43m
14h 12m
Battery Life (Gaming)
8h 16m
11h 16m
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax — adds 6GHz)
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3
6
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
—
Expansion Capacity
—
—
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
None
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Titanium
Aluminum
Frame Material
Titanium
Aluminum
Rear Material
Glass — Other
Aluminum
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Dimensions
14.66 × 7.06 × 0.825 cm (5.77 × 2.78 × 0.32 in)
15.0 × 7.19 × 0.88 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.35 in)
Weight
187g
211g
IP Rating
IP68
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
No
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
7/10
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
OEM + third-party (best)
External Speakers
Stereo
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
—
-26.5 LUFS
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
1.10 W/kg
—
SAR Body
1.17 W/kg
—
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
—
—
Manual
—
—
Quick Start Guide
—
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Released
Sep 2023
Released
Sep 2026
Announced
Sep 2023
Announced
Sep 2026
Price tier
Premium
Price tier
Flagship
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
Apple A3472, A3713
Processor
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Processor
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
CPU Speed
3780MHz
CPU Speed
4900MHz
RAM
8GB
RAM
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Storage
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
Price (CAD)
$1,359
Price (CAD)
$1,749
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
5G mmWave on US models only
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
1 Year
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
OS
iOS
OS
iOS
OS at Launch
17
OS at Launch
27
Current Version
27.2
Current Version
27.2
OS Updates
Not confirmed
OS Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Security Updates
Not confirmed
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Type
Color
Type
Color
Technology
OLED
Technology
OLED
Size
6.1"
Size
6.3"
Resolution
1179 × 2556
Resolution
1206 × 2622
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Pixel Density
460 ppi
Colors
16.7 million
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Refresh Rate
120Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
Peak Brightness
3000 nits
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
DisplayMate Grade
Not tested
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Additional Features
Capacitive touchscreen, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
Color Type
—
Color Type
—
Colors
—
Colors
—
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Main Camera
48MP f/1.8 (Wide)
Main Camera
48MP f/1.5-4.0 (Wide)
Camera 2
12MP f/2.8 (Telephoto)
Camera 2
48MP f/2.8 (Periscope telephoto)
Camera 3
12MP f/2.2 (Ultrawide)
Camera 3
48MP f/2.8 (Ultrawide)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Flash
Yes (Dual LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Name
Sony IMX 905
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Sensor Size
1/1.28"
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Main)
24mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
13mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
77mm
Focal Length (Telephoto)
100mm
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
4
Digital Zoom
15
Digital Zoom
40
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
120fps
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, HDR, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, Brightness control, Image stabilization, ISO, Night mode, Red-eye reduction, White balance
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
Dolby Vision HDR
Camera 4
—
Camera 4
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
12MP f/1.9 (Wide)
Resolution
18MP f/1.9 (Ultrawide)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video Resolution
Ultra HD (3840 x 2160 pixels)
Video FPS
60fps
Video FPS
60fps
Zoom
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
—
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark Overall v5
154
DxOMark Overall v5
—
DxOMark Photo
153
DxOMark Photo
171
DxOMark Video
158
DxOMark Video
176
DxOMark Zoom
139
DxOMark Zoom
138
DxOMark Bokeh
80
DxOMark Bokeh
175
DxOMark Selfie
149
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
#28
DxOMark Rank
#2
DxOMark Overall v6
—
DxOMark Overall v6
172
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Chip
Apple A17 Pro Hexa-core
Chip
Apple A20 Pro Hexa-core
Process Node
3nm
Process Node
2nm
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
GPU
Apple GPU
RAM
8GB
RAM
12GB
Storage
128/256/ 512/1000 GB
Storage
256/512 GB, 1/2 TB
AnTuTu v11
1,503,813
AnTuTu v11
3,402,829
Geekbench 6 Single
2,927
Geekbench 6 Single
4,732
Geekbench 6 Multi
7,269
Geekbench 6 Multi
12,641
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Capacity
3,275 mAh
Capacity
4,288 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
—
Fast Charging
60W
Wireless Charging
15W
Wireless Charging
25W
Comes with Charger
Comes with Charger
Talk Time
23h 00m
Talk Time
—
Video Playback
23h 00m
Video Playback
36h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
19h 05m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
—
Standby
—
Standby
—
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
24h 00m
Charge Time 0–100%
93 min
Charge Time 0–100%
62 min
Charged in 30 Min
57%
Charged in 30 Min
74%
GSMArena Score
12h 58m
GSMArena Score
16h 43m
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Test Source
GSMArena v2.0 (current)
Battery Life (Call)
18h 15m
Battery Life (Call)
23h 34m
Battery Life (Video)
18h 20m
Battery Life (Video)
24h 10m
Battery Life (Web)
11h 43m
Battery Life (Web)
14h 12m
Battery Life (Gaming)
8h 16m
Battery Life (Gaming)
11h 16m
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/6e
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax — adds 6GHz)
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth
6
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, AAC
Bluetooth Codecs
AAC
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
USB Speed
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
Headset Jack
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS
GPS Type
A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
UWB
UWB
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Satellite
Two-way messaging
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
—
Expansion Capacity
—
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Networks
EDGE, HSPA+, LTE, 5G
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
Data
5G, 4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Physical SIM
None
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Titanium
Material
Aluminum
Frame Material
Titanium
Frame Material
Aluminum
Rear Material
Glass — Other
Rear Material
Aluminum
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Colors
Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Dimensions
14.66 × 7.06 × 0.825 cm (5.77 × 2.78 × 0.32 in)
Dimensions
15.0 × 7.19 × 0.88 cm (5.91 × 2.83 × 0.35 in)
Weight
187g
Weight
211g
IP Rating
IP68
IP Rating
IP68
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Water Resistance
Water Resistant
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Fingerprint Sensor
No
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
7/10
iFixit Score
7/10
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
Parts Availability
OEM + third-party (best)
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
External Speakers
Stereo
External Speakers
Stereo
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
GSMArena Loudness
Good (-28 to -30 LUFS)
Speaker Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
-26.5 LUFS
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
SAR Head
1.10 W/kg
SAR Head
—
SAR Body
1.17 W/kg
SAR Body
—
Hearing Aid Compatible
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
TTY/TDD
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
—
Additional Comments
—
Related Links
Manual
—
Manual
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark
154
photo 153 · video 158
172
photo 171 · video 176
AnTuTu v10
1.50M
3.40M
GSMArena endurance
12h 58m
Active Use
16h 43m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
7/10
7/10
Third-party data
Testing & benchmarks
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
DxOMark
154
photo 153 · video 158
DxOMark
172
photo 171 · video 176
AnTuTu v10
1.50M
AnTuTu v10
3.40M
GSMArena endurance
12h 58m
Active Use
GSMArena endurance
16h 43m
Active Use
iFixit repairability
7/10
iFixit repairability
7/10
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
iPhone 15 Pro
5.8" × 2.8"
iPhone 18 Pro
5.9" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 15 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 18 Pro
0.3"
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 18 Pro
Height
5.8" (146.6 mm)
5.9" (150 mm)
Width
2.8" (70.6 mm)
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
187g (6.6 oz)
211g (7.4 oz)
Screen
6.1"
6.3"
Height
5.8" (146.6 mm)
Height
5.9" (150 mm)
Width
2.8" (70.6 mm)
Width
2.8" (71.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.3 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.8 mm)
Weight
187g (6.6 oz)
Weight
211g (7.4 oz)
Screen
6.1"
Screen
6.3"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 18 Pro: FAQ
Should I upgrade from the iPhone 15 Pro to the iPhone 18 Pro?
For most iPhone 15 Pro owners, yes, if battery life, charging or cameras matter to you. Reviewers called the jump from an iPhone 15 Pro or 16 Pro noticeable. Some said a battery replacement could be enough if battery is your only complaint.
Does the iPhone 18 Pro have better battery life than the iPhone 15 Pro?
Yes. The iPhone 18 Pro ran nearly four hours longer in GSMArena's active use test. Reviewers found it easily lasts a full day of heavy use.
Is the iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro better for photos and video?
The iPhone 18 Pro. It adds a 4x zoom, a stronger ultrawide and a main camera that does better in low light. Reviewers named it a strong pick for video, and said the gain is largest for iPhone 15 Pro owners.
Which is better, the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 18 Pro earns a Cellphones.ca Score of 8.9 compared to 8.7 for the iPhone 15 Pro. That 0.2-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro?
The iPhone 15 Pro launches at $1,359, which is $390 less than the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,749. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
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