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iPhone 15 vs 15 Plus: which size should you buy used?

Short answer

They're the same phone in two sizes, with the same chip and cameras. The 15 Plus has a bigger 6.7-inch screen and about 6 more hours of battery on video. The iPhone 15 is smaller and lighter. Most people choose on size: try holding a 6.7-inch phone before you decide.

With us, the iPhone 15 starts at $280 and the 15 Plus at $315.

iPhone 15from $280 · 246 in stock
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At a glance

iPhone 15 15 Plus
Screen 6.1 in 6.7 in
Battery (video) up to 20 hrs up to 26 hrs
Weight 171 g 201 g
Chip A16 Bionic A16 Bionic
Main camera 48MP, 2× zoom 48MP, 2× zoom
Charging port USB-C USB-C
Our price from $280 $315

Which one is right for you?

Pick the iPhone 15 if…

  • you want a phone that fits one hand
  • you like a lighter phone
  • you charge every night

Pick the 15 Plus if…

  • you watch videos or read a lot on your phone
  • you want the battery to last a long day
  • you like bigger text

What it really costs you

It's yours

You own the phone outright. There's no contract and nothing to hand back.

Sell it back when you want

After 1 year, 2 years or never. We'll always make you an offer.

Unlike a lease

With a lease or upgrade plan you return the phone and never own it.

128 GB · Excellent iPhone 15 15 Plus
You pay today $375 $380
We buy it back after 1 year (estimate) − $165 − $180
Net cost, 1 year $210 ≈ $18/mo $200 ≈ $17/mo

Sell either back after a year and they cost you about the same: $210 for the iPhone 15, $200 for the 15 Plus.

Estimate based on what we pay today for the same phone one or two years older, in Good condition. Your actual offer depends on its condition when you send it in. Prices update every night.

Is the Plus worth it?

If you use your phone for hours a day, yes. The bigger battery is the real difference: about six more hours of video. Everything else is the same, so if you mostly use your phone in short bursts and like a smaller phone, the iPhone 15 does the job just as well.

Battery health on phones we have now

iPhone 15
52%
15 Plus
29%

Share of phones in stock with battery health of 90% or higher.

Which grade should you get?

Price from iPhone 15 15 Plus
ExcellentLooks close to new $375 $380
GoodLight marks you only see in direct light $310 $355
FairVisible wear, everything works $305 $315
ValueOne named issue, shown on the listing (for example No Face ID) $280 $335

Every phone is tested, unlocked and has its battery health listed before you buy. How we grade

Common questions

Do they have the same camera?

Yes. Both have a 48MP main camera with 2× zoom and an ultra wide camera.

Is the 15 Plus much heavier?

It's 201 g against 171 g for the iPhone 15, about 30 g more.

What battery health will I get?

It's shown on every listing before you buy, as a measured band like 90%+.

Can I sell it back to you later?

Yes. Whenever you want, we'll make you an offer. You can also trade in your current phone when you buy: you get an offer on the product page and we send a free shipping label.

Is it unlocked, and is there a warranty?

Every phone is unlocked, comes with a 12-month warranty and can be returned within 30 days.

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