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iPhone 15 vs 15 Plus: size difference and which to buy

Short answer

No, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are not the same size. The 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen against 6.1 inches, and the phone is about 13 mm taller and 6 mm wider (160.9 × 77.8 mm vs 147.6 × 71.6 mm). Inside they're the same phone, with the same chip and cameras; the 15 Plus also gets about 6 more hours of battery on video. Most people choose on size: try holding a 6.7-inch phone before you decide.

With us, the iPhone 15 starts at $300 and the 15 Plus at $320.

iPhone 15from $300 · 132 in stock
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At a glance

iPhone 1515 Plus
Screen6.1 in6.7 in
Height147.6 mm160.9 mm
Width71.6 mm77.8 mm
Thickness7.80 mm7.80 mm
Battery (video)up to 20 hrsup to 26 hrs
Weight171 g201 g
ChipA16 BionicA16 Bionic
Main camera48MP, 2× zoom48MP, 2× zoom
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Our price from$300$320

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 · ExcellentiPhone 1515 Plus
You pay today$380$425
We buy it back after 1 year (estimate)− $175− $180
Net cost, 1 year$205 ≈ $17/mo$245 ≈ $20/mo

Sell it back after a year and the 15 Plus costs you $40 more than the iPhone 15.

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
58%
15 Plus
80%

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

Which grade should you get?

Price fromiPhone 1515 Plus
PremiumExcellent with battery health 90% or more$420$425
ExcellentLooks close to new$380—
GoodLight marks you only see in direct light$310$385
FairVisible wear, everything works$305$330
ValueOne named issue, shown on the listing (for example No Face ID)$300$360

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

Common questions

Are the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus the same size?

No. The iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch screen and measures 147.6 × 71.6 mm. The 15 Plus has a 6.7-inch screen and measures 160.9 × 77.8 mm. Both are 7.80 mm thick.

How much bigger is the iPhone 15 Plus than the iPhone 15?

The screen is 0.6 inches bigger (6.7 against 6.1). The phone is about 13 mm taller, 6 mm wider and 30 g heavier.

Is the iPhone 15 Plus better than the iPhone 15?

Only in size and battery. The 15 Plus lasts about 6 hours longer on video thanks to its bigger battery. The chip, cameras, USB-C port and features are the same.

Do iPhone 15 cases fit the 15 Plus?

No. The two phones are different sizes, so each needs its own case and screen protector.

How much is a used iPhone 15 vs 15 Plus?

With us, the iPhone 15 starts at $300 and the 15 Plus at $320. Prices update every night.

Do they have the same camera?

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

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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