iPhone 15 vs 14 Pro 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Apple iPhone 15

Lifespan decides this one: the iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 at $8.40 per month of safe use, while the 14 Pro 5G runs out in Jan 2029 ($8.65/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 15 62 · 14 Pro 5G 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 15 $430

Safe to buy$8.40/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20282030

Realme 14 Pro 5G $270

Buy with care$8.65/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display

iPhone 15 5014 Pro 5G 80

The 14 Pro 5G's screen is the better one — 6.77-inch curved amoled, fhd+, 120hz, 4500 nits peak.

Performance

iPhone 15 8014 Pro 5G 58

The iPhone 15's Apple A16 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 15 6214 Pro 5G 55

The iPhone 15 has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone 15 4714 Pro 5G 100

6,000mAh vs 3,349mAh — the 14 Pro 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 15 6114 Pro 5G 37

The iPhone 15 is supported until Sep 2030 — 20 months longer than the 14 Pro 5G.

Value

iPhone 15 6214 Pro 5G 71

Overall value goes to the 14 Pro 5G at $8.65 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 15	14 Pro 5G
Price (street)	$430	$270
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, Dynamic Island, up to 2000 nits peak	6.77-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, 4500 nits peak
Chipset	Apple A16 Bionic	MediaTek Dimensity 7300-Energy (4nm)
RAM	6GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	3,349 mAh	6,000 mAh
Charging	Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless	45W wired SuperVOOC
Rear cameras	48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide	50MP main, 2MP depth
Dimensions	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm	162.8 × 74.9 × 7.6 mm
Weight	171 g	179 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP66/IP68/IP69
Supported until	Sep 2030	Jan 2029

iPhone 15 full verdict →14 Pro 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.