15 vs 15 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The 15 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: 15 67 · 15 Ultra 65 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The 15 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.73-inch 2k (1440×3200) ltpo amoled, 1–120hz, up to 3200 nits peak.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The 15 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
5,410mAh vs 5,240mAh — the 15 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | 15 | 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $750 | $1350 |
| Display | 6.36-inch CrystalRes AMOLED, 2670×1200 (460 ppi), 1–120Hz LTPO, up to 3200 nits peak, Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | 6.73-inch 2K (1440×3200) LTPO AMOLED, 1–120Hz, up to 3200 nits peak |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 5,240 mAh | 5,410 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 50W wireless | 90W wired, 80W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main (Light Fusion 900, f/1.62), 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto (Leica 60mm floating) | 50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto (70mm floating), 200MP periscope telephoto |
| Dimensions | 152.3 × 71.2 × 8.08 mm | 161.3 × 75.3 × 9.35 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 226 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Mar 2030 | Mar 2030 |
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