The iPhone 15 Plus. Bigger screen, longer battery, quieter upgrade
Veröffentlicht: 13.07.2026 um 10:14 Uhr, Redaktion AD HOC NEWS, Redaktionelle Verantwortung: Rafael Müller (Chefredaktion)
iPhone 15 Plus sits heavy and cool in the hand, the matte glass back catching fingerprints less than last year while the 6.7?inch screen fills your field of view on the train ride home. Apple hardware chief John Ternus talks about it as the “sweet spot” for users who want big battery and screen without paying Pro prices. You notice that immediately: this is the large iPhone for people who watch more than they tweak.
Big screen, brighter everyday use
The iPhone 15 Plus uses a 6.7?inch Super Retina XDR OLED panel with a resolution of 2796 by 1290 pixels at 460 ppi. It reaches up to 1000 nits of typical brightness and 2000 nits peak outdoors for HDR content, which makes maps and photos readable even under direct midday sun in front of a café.
Apple integrates the Dynamic Island from last year’s Pro models into the iPhone 15 Plus, replacing the static notch and allowing status animations for calls, music, and navigation. Reviewers from outlets like The Verge and GSMArena describe it as more useful than expected in daily use, because the small live indicators reduce the need to jump between apps.
Apple iPhone 15 Plus in the wider business mix
The iPhone 15 family still delivers most of Apple’s revenue; understanding the Plus variant helps investors gauge average selling prices and margins.
From Lightning to USB?C
The most tangible change is at the bottom edge: iPhone 15 Plus replaces the proprietary Lightning port with a USB?C connector compliant with the EU’s new charger rules. That means the same cable can charge a MacBook, iPad, and this iPhone, which simplifies life for commuters with multiple Apple devices.
On the standard iPhone 15 line, the USB?C port supports USB 2 data speeds, not the faster USB 3 of the Pro models, so large video transfers still take some time. For most users syncing photos to iCloud or AirDropping clips, though, analysts argue that the port change is mainly about accessory compatibility rather than raw throughput.
Camera: 48 megapixels, 24 by default
On the back, iPhone 15 Plus carries a dual?camera system: a 48?megapixel main wide lens with sensor?shift optical image stabilization and a 12?megapixel ultra?wide camera. Apple uses pixel binning to output 24?megapixel photos by default, a balance between detail and file size.
There is no dedicated telephoto lens; instead the device offers a 2× optical?quality zoom crop from the 48?megapixel sensor. In practice, according to tests by sites like Notebookcheck and DXOMARK, portraits at 2× look sharp enough for social media and printing small photos, but they cannot match the compression or low?light performance of the Pro telephoto.
A16 chip, cool and efficient
Inside, iPhone 15 Plus runs on the A16 Bionic chip first seen in the iPhone 14 Pro, with a 6?core CPU, 5?core GPU, and 16?core Neural Engine. This gives it a comfortable power reserve for several years of iOS updates, including on?device machine learning features such as Live Text and improved voice recognition.
Apple claims up to 26 hours of video playback for iPhone 15 Plus, thanks to the combination of a large battery and the efficient A16. Independent battery tests by GSMArena and other reviewers confirm that the Plus model typically lasts a full day and evening of heavy use, sometimes stretching into a second day for lighter users.
Design and materials
The device uses a color?infused glass back and an aluminum frame, with five colors at launch: black, blue, green, yellow, and pink. Apple says the color is infused throughout the back glass, giving a more subtle pastel look compared with the saturated finishes of earlier generations.
The display is protected by what Apple calls Ceramic Shield, a glass cover strengthened with ceramic crystals for better drop resistance. The overall design remains flat?edged with rounded corners, not the brushed titanium look of the iPhone 15 Pro, which also keeps the weight of the Plus model slightly lower than some rival large phones made entirely of steel.
Emergency features and connectivity
iPhone 15 Plus supports Emergency SOS via satellite in supported regions, allowing users to send text messages to emergency services when they have no cellular coverage. Apple has expanded this service to more European countries and parts of North America since its original launch with the iPhone 14.
The device also integrates Crash Detection, which uses motion sensors and microphones to detect serious car accidents and automatically contact emergency services if the user does not respond. On the connectivity side it supports 5G, Wi?Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and eSIM configurations, though physical SIM trays are still present in many markets outside the United States.
Pricing, storage, and availability
Apple offers iPhone 15 Plus with 128, 256, or 512 GB of storage, without a microSD card slot as usual. At launch in Germany, the 128 GB model for iPhone 15 Plus carried an MSRP of around 1149 euros, with higher prices for larger storage capacities.
The model is widely available through Apple’s own online store as well as carriers and electronics retailers in major markets across Europe, North America, and Asia. In Germany, Apple and partners like Telekom and Vodafone bundle the device with 5G contracts, while online retailers also offer it as a standalone purchase without subscription.
How it sits in Apple’s line?up
Within the current iPhone family, the 15 Plus targets buyers who prioritize battery life and screen size but do not need Pro features like a 120 Hz ProMotion display or a 3× or 5× telephoto camera. It shares the same A16 chip as the smaller iPhone 15 but delivers clearly longer endurance thanks to its larger battery, and it undercuts the price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max by a significant margin.
For Apple, the Plus variant is a way to lift the average selling price without pushing every user into the most expensive Pro Max tier, something analysts from houses like Morgan Stanley and UBS have highlighted in their coverage of Apple’s iPhone mix. The model also helps Apple defend its position among Android “big screen” competitors from Samsung and Xiaomi that offer large displays at mid?to?upper price points.
Context for investors and Apple stock
From an investor’s perspective, iPhone 15 Plus is one element in a broader portfolio strategy that stretches from the affordable iPhone SE to the high?margin Pro devices, aiming to cover as many price segments as possible without overcrowding the line?up. The device is particularly relevant for markets where larger displays have become standard and where consumers keep their phones longer, supporting Apple’s installed base and services revenue.
On Xetra, the Apple Inc. share (ISIN US0378331005) remains closely tied to iPhone unit sales and the overall iPhone average selling price; the iPhone 15 Plus forms part of that revenue and margin story without being positioned as the flagship.
Key facts: iPhone 15 Plus
- Product: iPhone 15 Plus
- Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
- Category: Flagship/Bestseller smartphone
- Market launch: September 2023
- MSRP / Price: From around 1149 EUR (Germany, 128 GB at launch)
- Availability: Widely available via Apple and carriers in major markets
- Target group: Users wanting a large display and long battery life without paying for Pro features
- Highlight / USP: 6.7?inch display, strong battery life, and USB?C in a non?Pro iPhone
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