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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 16
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RF Protection
Apple iPhone 15 SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 15 (FCC ID BCG-E8427A) are 1.121 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.088 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple iPhone 15 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.496 W/kg at the head, 1.444 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.487 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
iPhone 15 Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® QuantaCase iPhone 15 Anti-Radiation Phone Shield RFID Blocking Case
Original price was: $69.99.$45.47Current price is: $45.47.
Apple iPhone 16 SAR Level Summary:
The cellular transmission SAR values for the Apple iPhone 16 (FCC ID BCG-E8688A) are 1.082 W/kg (watts per kilogram) at the head and 1.167 W/kg when worn on the body. The simultaneous transmission SAR values for Apple iPhone 16 (cellular plus Wi-Fi) is 1.493 W/kg at the head, 1.537 W/kg when worn on the body, and 1.537 W/kg when used as a hotspot simultaneously with other transmitters active.
iPhone 16 Radiation Safety Accessories
RF Safe® iPhone 16 EMF Blocking Anti-Radiation Phone Case
Original price was: $69.99.$45.47Current price is: $45.47.
General
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Phone
Apple iPhone 15 Apple iPhone 16
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Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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Announced
12 September 2023 09 September 2024
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Status
Available Available
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Price
C$ 999.00 / $ 610.09 / £ 619.41 / € 709.00 About 950 EUR
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Model Names
A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4 A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288
Display
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Type
Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
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Size
6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) 6.1 inches, 91.7 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio)
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Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density) 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
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Protection
Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Ceramic Shield glass Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
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Features
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Display Test
Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Camera
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Main Camera
Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. Dual Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide) Dual Camera: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
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Main Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
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Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
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Selfie Camera
Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF
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Selfie Camera Features
HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
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Selfie Camera Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Type
Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. Li-Ion 3349 mAh, non-removable Li-Ion, non-removable
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Battery Test
Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.
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Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
15W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
4.5W reverse wired Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)
15W wireless (Qi2)
4.5W reverse wired
Hardware
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1, planned upgrade to iOS 18 iOS 18
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Chipset
Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Apple A18 (3 nm)
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CPU
CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) Hexa-core
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GPU
GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Apple GPU (5-core graphics) Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
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Performance
AnTuTu: 1354651 (v10)
GeekBench: 6526 (v6)
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Internal Storage
Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
NVMe 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM
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Card Slot
Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No No
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Sensors
Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Connectivity
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Wi-fi
Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band, hotspot
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Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3, A2DP, LE 5.3, A2DP, LE
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USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
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GPS
GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
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NFC
NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Yes Yes
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Radio
No No
Sound
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers Yes, with stereo speakers
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3.5mm Jack
No No
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Loudspeaker Test
-26.2 LUFS (Good)
Design
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Type
Design Type called form factor refers to a mobile phone's size, shape, and style as well as the layout and position of major components of phone. There are three major form factors seen in mobile phones => bar phones, folding phones and sliding phones. Bar Bar
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Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
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Weight
171 g (6.03 oz) 170 g (6.00 oz)
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Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine
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Build
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Network
- Apple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 16
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Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
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SIM
SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) Nano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
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2G Network
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
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3G Network
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
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4G Network
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3090
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A2846
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3089
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A3092 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3287
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3081
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3286
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3288 -
5G Network
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3090
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2846
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3089
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3092 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3287
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3081
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3286
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3288
FCC SAR Levels
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FCC Approval Date
This is the date the phone SAR test was completed before the phone's release to the public as required by law. 06 September 2023 06 September 2024
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FCC ID
The FCC ID is the code used to register a device for FCC compliance BCG-E8427A BCG-E8688A
- FCC Report Link A direct link to the FCC's website for confirming SAR levels that are listed on our website - We did the homework for you!
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US SAR Ratings
USA Legal Limit is 1.6 W/kg
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Head SAR Level
SAR test when held against your head when only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active 1.121 W/kg 1.082 W/kg
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Body SAR Level
SAR test when held against your body only using cellular service. Wifi and other transmitter are NOT active 1.088 W/kg 1.167 W/kg
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Product Specific Use
SAR test when held against your body only using the phone as a hotspot. Cellular and other transmitter are NOT active 1.136 W/kg 1.167 W/kg
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Simultaneous Transmission
The highest possible SAR recorded with ALL transmitters active, Cellular, WiFi, and Hotspot 1.496 W/kg 1.537 W/kg
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Simultaneous Head
The highest possible SAR test when held against your HEAD with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.496 W/kg 1.493 W/kg
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Simultaneous Body
The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.444 W/kg 1.537 W/kg
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Hotspot SAR
The highest possible SAR test when held against your BODY using the phone as a hotspot with cellular and WiFi transmitters active, 1.487 W/kg 1.537
EU SAR Level
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EU SAR Ratings
EU Legal Limit is 2.0 W/kg
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Head SAR Level
0.98 W/kg (head)
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Body SAR Level
0.98 W/kg (body)