How much does the iPhone 15 cost and where can I buy it for less?

Updated on 2 October 2023

Published on 2nd October, 2023 - All new and beautiful, the iPhone 15 is set to hit the high-end smartphone market again in 2023. Read on for our full guide on the price of the iPhone 15. Bonus: Back Market tells you where you can find it at a great price too.

How much does the iPhone 15 cost?

The price of the iPhone 15 varies according to its storage capacity:

Storage capacity	Price
128 GB	£799
256 GB	£899
512 GB	£1,099

As you will have noticed, the higher the storage capacity, the higher the price.

What was the iPhone 15 release date?

Californian giant Apple officially announced the launch of the iPhone 15 at its famous annual Apple Keynote event on 12 September 2023. The iPhone 15 went on sale to the general public on the 22nd of September 2023, which was after a one-week pre-order period.

iPhone 15 full specification sheet

Performance

Specification	Detail
Processor	A16 Bionic chip processor
CPU	6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 energy-efficient cores
Software upon release	iOS17
RAM	6 to 8 GB
Biometrics	Face ID

The great performance of the iPhone 15 is based on the power of the A16 Bionic chip developed by Apple itself. This chip not only ensures the smartphone's long battery life, but also the quality of calls (voice isolation), photos and graphics in video games.

As intuitive and fun to use as ever, the iOS17 interface offers new features to make your everyday life more extra than ordinary. For example, you can personalise the image that appears when you call your contacts, transcribe audio messages and create stickers. And you'll love the Dynamic Island which is now available to the base model of the 15 series (before it was only available to the iPhone 14 Pro series) - an information bubble that pops up on the screen so you never miss a thing you're doing.

As well as facial recognition, iPhone 15 has a dual ambient light sensor, a digital compass and a proximity sensor.

Battery life

Specification	Detail
Battery type	Lithium-ion
Battery capacity	3,877 mAh
Playback duration	Video playback: up to 20 hours Video streaming: up to 16 hours Audio playback: up to 80 hours
Wireless charging	Yes
Fast charging	Yes
Removable battery	No
Fast charge power	20W or more

As for the built-in battery, iPhone 15 promises to last you a whole day. You can also charge your iPhone 15 wirelessly using a MagSafe charger up to 15W, or simply use the USB-C cable supplied with the smartphone. Note that the power pack is not sold with the phone.

For those of you in a hurry, it's worth knowing that the fast charge capacity is 50% for around 30 minutes, using a 20W or more adapter. Note that this is sold separately. Think about buying a reconditioned 20W charger at a good price on Back Market ;)

iPhone 15 camera

Specification	Detail
Number of pixels (front and rear)	48MP main lens 12MP Ultra Wide Angle 12 MP camera
Number of rear sensors	2
Number of front sensors	1
Video recording	4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps
Optical stabiliser	Yes
Lens	ƒ/1.6 and ƒ/2.4
Optical zoom	2x front optical zoom 2x rear optical zoom Up to 10x digital zoom

The iPhone 15's camera is one of their true strengths. Enter the era of super-high resolution and capture your most beautiful shots with an incomparable level of detail in both portrait and landscape mode.

Three levels of optical-quality zoom let you frame your subject easily and perfectly without having to move. Not to mention an (almost) infinite number of features to enhance every shot: night mode, red-eye correction, portrait lighting and a 63MP panorama function, to name just a few of the great options.

Screen

Specification	Detail
Display	Super Retina XDR
Screen size	6.1 inches
Screen resolution	2,556 x 1,179 pixels
Pixel density	460 ppp
Display frequency	60 Hz

Bright even in direct sunlight and resistant to fingerprints, the iPhone 15 screen also features rounded corners that follow the elegant lines of the device. Expect to be blown away by its clarity and fluidity.

Size and weight

Specification	Detail
Weight	171 g
Size	Height: 146.6 mm Width: 71.6 mm Thickness: 7.8 mm

The dimensions of iPhone 15 make it easy to handle with just one hand, so you can slip it into your pocket in the blink of an eye. Its contoured shape makes it even more comfortable to hold.

Storage

Specification	Detail
Internal storage	128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB
microSD	No

You won't be able to expand the memory of an iPhone 15, but Apple are keen to sell their cloud storage service if you ever reach the limit of your internal storage.

Network and connectivity

Specification	Detail
SIM card	Nano-SIM
Double SIM	Yes (nano-SIM and eSIM)
4G	Yes
5G	Yes
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi	5.3 and 6E
NFC	Yes
USB version	2
Headphone jack	No
USB Type	USB-C

With iPhone 15, you can connect anywhere, anytime. Thanks to 5G, you'll enjoy rock-solid connection speeds. Whether you're making FaceTime calls, downloading files or playing games in real time, the speed is there for the taking. Wi-Fi 6 gives you enhanced quality when you're streaming films or making internet calls.

Looking for someone near you but can't find them? Simply share your location using the 2ᵉ generation Ultra Wideband chip, which is 3 times more accurate.

What's more, the iPhone 15's USB-C connector is compatible with MacBooks and iPads. Another iPhone 15 superpower: it can charge your Apple Watch and AirPods. Don't have any yet? Well, you're in luck, because they're available from Back Market, refurbished by our experts and available at attractive prices!

Colours available

The iPhone 15 comes in 5 colours, 4 of which are rather soft:

Blue
Pink
Yellow
Green
Black

The iPhone 15 features a 75% recycled aluminium design with a Ceramic Shield front panel and a tinted glass back. In other words, it's incredibly shock-resistant, and particularly resistant to splashes, water and dust. You can dive to depths of up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes to take beautiful underwater photos and videos.

👉 For more information about the latest iPhone 15 colours, read our in-depth article here - Introducing the new iPhone 15 colours.

Where can I buy the iPhone 15 cheaper?

As you can see, the price of a new iPhone 15 isn't for everyone. But we know how you can afford it without breaking the bank. To treat yourself and help the planet at the same time, don't hesitate to opt for a refurbished iPhone 15 sold on Back Market (you usually have to wait a few months before they appear on the platform). Our smartphones are refurbished by certified professionals who check them from every angle. You can be sure you're buying a smartphone in perfect working order and of very high quality.

And since Apple isn't known for coming up with a revolution every year (who could?), there's not much difference between an iPhone 15 and an iPhone 14. It's probably a good time to look at these older models (including the iPhone 13), which saw their prices drop after the iPhone 15 was announced.

For extra peace of mind, It's always good to know that all refurbished iPhone models on the Back Market platform come with a 12-month guarantee and a 30-day returns period.