Apple iPhone 15 vs Realme 12 Pro+
The Verdict
iPhone 15 delivers superior display quality with its 60Hz Super Retina XDR OLED panel achieving 2000 nits brightness, paired with the blazingly fast A16 Bionic chipset for demanding tasks. Camera performance favors Apple with its computational photography prowess, though Realme 12 Pro+ counters with a 64MP periscope telephoto and larger 6.7-inch 120Hz display. Battery life decisively favors Realme's 5000mAh cell with 67W charging versus iPhone's modest 3349mAh and 20W charging,a significant practical advantage. Software stability leans Apple's way with iOS 17, while Realme UI offers customization. At $799 vs $399, the iPhone 15 justifies premium pricing through processor performance and ecosystem integration, but budget-conscious users gain exceptional zoom capabilities and battery longevity with Realme. Choose iPhone 15 for sustained performance and seamless integration; select Realme 12 Pro+ for value and zoom versatility.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
- →Dynamic Island brought to base model
- →48 MP main camera upgrade
- →Switched to USB-C port
Buy the Realme 12 Pro+ if…
- →64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- →Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- →67W fast charging
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
Pros
- Dynamic Island brought to base model
- 48 MP main camera upgrade
- Switched to USB-C port
- Strong A16 Bionic performance
- Comfortable lightweight design
Cons
- Stuck at 60Hz refresh rate
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
Realme 12 Pro+
Pros
- 64 MP periscope 3x telephoto at sub-$400 pricing
- Sony IMX882 main sensor delivers excellent photos
- 67W fast charging
- IP65 water resistance
- Premium vegan leather back option
Cons
- Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is not a performance flagship chip
- No wireless charging
- 8 MP ultrawide is disappointing
- Realme UI has bloatware and ads
- Only Wi-Fi 6 (no 6E or 7)
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Realme 12 Pro+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14 (Realme UI 5.0) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 171 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, vegan leather or glass back |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP65 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 162.0 x 74.2 x 8.8 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS (Sony IMX882) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP, f/2.6, 3x periscope optical zoom |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3349 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 67W SuperVOOC wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2412 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 950 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Adreno 710 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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