Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16e
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 16e
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 16e
Faster chip
Apple iPhone 16e
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 16e
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 15
Lighter body
Apple iPhone 16e
Best value for money
Apple iPhone 16e
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.1 | 6.1 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2556 | 2532 |
| Resolution Width | 1179 | 1170 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | 1200 |
| PPI | 461 | 457 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Screen-to-body | 86.4 | 87.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A18 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 3 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 17 | 18.3.1 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone 16e +61%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPhone 16e +48%AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 16e +40%| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,050 | 3,300 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 5,400 | 8,000 |
| AnTuTu | 1,250,000 | 1,750,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama, 3D (spatial) audio |
| Count | 2 | 1 |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, HDR |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 3349 | 4005 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 5 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 147.6 | 146.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 171 | 167 |
| Width (mm) | 71.6 | 71.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 12 | 2025, February 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 22 | Available. Released 2025, February 28 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3090 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3212, A3408 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3090 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3212, A3408 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 16e are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Apple iPhone 16e packs a 4005 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 16e posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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