iPhone 15 Vs. iPhone 15 Pro: What's Different, What's The Compromise

Apple Inc. AAPL finally unveiled its latest iPhone lineup, consisting of four models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. 

Naturally, the host of new improvements and upgrades makes it difficult to decide whether to buy an iPhone 15 Pro or save some money and get the basic iPhone 15. 

Don’t worry, Bezinga is here to answer your questions. 

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Design Distinction Plus Display: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED panel, providing users with vibrant and sharp displays. 

The iPhone 15 Pro boasts a titanium back with a textured matte finish and an action button for customizable functions. In contrast, the iPhone 15 features an aluminum frame with a color-infused glass back and retains the traditional ring/silent switch. 

Both models embrace the convenience of a USB-C port, accommodating charging, data transfer, audio and video needs. Notably, the iPhone 15 Pro offers USB 3 support, enabling significantly faster data transfers compared to the USB 2 support of the standard iPhone 15.

Performance Variations: The iPhone 15 Pro distinguishes itself with the formidable A17 Bionic chip, featuring a 6-core GPU for unparalleled performance. In contrast, the standard iPhone 15 relies on the A16 Bionic chip, which debuted in the iPhone 14 Pro models. 

What sets the A17 chip apart is its groundbreaking 3nm manufacturing process, an industry-first that results in remarkable gains in both performance and efficiency. 

With the A17 chip, the iPhone 15 Pro boasts the fastest mobile CPU, even rivaling the capabilities of high-end desktops and PCs, setting a new standard for mobile processing power.

Camera Upgrades: The iPhone 15 Pro boasts a “Pro” camera system comprising a 48MP main camera, an ultra-wide lens, and a telephoto lens. This configuration empowers users to capture super-high-resolution photos at 24MP and 48MP, ushering in a new era of photography with next-generation portraits, focus, and depth control.

On the flip side, the iPhone 15 features an advanced dual-camera system consisting of a 48MP main camera and an ultra-wide lens. This setup enables users to also take super-high-resolution photos at 24MP and 48MP. 

Notably, the difference lies in their optical zoom capabilities. The iPhone 15 Pro boasts an impressive optical zoom range of up to 10x, while the iPhone 15 offers a 4x optical zoom range.

Battery Life And Charging: When it comes to video playback endurance, the iPhone 15 Pro takes the lead with an impressive capacity of up to 29 hours. On the other hand, the standard iPhone 15 offers up to 26 hours of video playback. 

Price Difference: The iPhone 15 Pro maintains its starting price of $999 in the U.S. or $41.62 monthly, offering the base model with 128GB of storage. In contrast, the iPhone 15 expands its offerings to include multiple storage options, starting at $799 or $33.29 per month. 

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Photo: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro courtesy Apple