iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
A16 · iOS · 256GB
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
A15 · iOS · 256GB
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Plus 256GB lands at 87 and iPhone 14 Plus 256GB at 84. That puts iPhone 15 Plus 256GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 15 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 14 Plus 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 15 Plus 256GBStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB leads on camera (86 vs 83).
Battery life
iPhone 15 Plus 256GBScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB leads on battery (81 vs 78).
Performance
iPhone 15 Plus 256GBChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB leads on cpu (87 vs 84).
Display
iPhone 15 Plus 256GBPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB leads on display (84 vs 81).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 Plus 256GB | iPhone 14 Plus 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A16 | A15 |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 16 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2022 |
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 15 Plus 256GB vs iPhone 14 Plus 256GB
Which is better, iPhone 15 Plus 256GB or iPhone 14 Plus 256GB? +
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 15 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 14 Plus 256GB worth the price? +
At $999, iPhone 14 Plus 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 15 Plus 256GB or iPhone 14 Plus 256GB 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 256GB or iPhone 14 Plus 256GB? +
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB — leads on camera (86 vs 83). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 Plus 256GB or iPhone 14 Plus 256GB? +
iPhone 15 Plus 256GB — leads on battery (81 vs 78). Screen-on time and charging.