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iPhone 15 Plus 128GB — A16 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB

A16 · iOS · 128GB

87
/ 100
From $899
VS
iPhone 15 Plus 128GB wins by 3
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB — A15 · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

A15 · iOS · 128GB

84
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB lands at 87 and iPhone 14 Plus 128GB at 84. That puts iPhone 15 Plus 128GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 15 Plus 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 14 Plus 128GB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB leads on camera (86 vs 83).

Battery life

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB leads on battery (81 vs 78).

Performance

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB leads on cpu (87 vs 84).

Display

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB leads on display (84 vs 81).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB 87
vs
84 iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB
87
cpu 87
gpu 85
camera 86
battery 81
display 84
design 87
iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
84
cpu 84
gpu 82
camera 83
battery 78
display 81
design 84

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB versus iPhone 14 Plus 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 Plus 128GB iPhone 14 Plus 128GB
Chipset
A16
A15
Storage
128GB
128GB
OS
iOS 17
iOS 16
Release year
2023
2022

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone 15 Plus 128GB vs iPhone 14 Plus 128GB

Which is better, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 Plus 128GB worth the price? +

At $899, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 14 Plus 128GB worth the price? +

At $899, iPhone 14 Plus 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 15 Plus 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB — leads on camera (86 vs 83). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 Plus 128GB or iPhone 14 Plus 128GB? +

iPhone 15 Plus 128GB — leads on battery (81 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.