Apple IPhone 15 Plus

Large 6.7-inch OLED display ; Exceptional camera performance ; Rounded edges make it nice to hold

Display capped at 60Hz ; No telephoto camera ; Slow charging, even with USB-C connectivity

The iPhone 15 Plus has carved out its niche with a discounted price in the UK along with several previously Pro-exclusive features like Dynamic Island tech, a new 48MP camera and impressively strong battery life that make it a tempting alternative to...

Ergonomic design Big, bright, colorful screen Inspiring camera Two-day battery life USB C and MagSafe for charging

60Hz refresh rate screen No always-on display Not the latest processor

“The Apple iPhone 15 Plus's new ergonomic design, upgraded camera, and two-day battery life let you make the most out of its big, colorful screen.”

Excellent build quality, IP68 certified.

Considerably more expensive than corresponding Android alternatives.

There is nothing inherently wrong with the iPhone 15 Plus; in isolation, we'd be happy to give it our full recommendation in an instant. But the market realities mean it will be a hard sell at its current price, regardless of whether you are comparing...

Bright and detailed display ; Strong musical performance ; Fantastic battery life

60Hz display ; Slow charging

The iPhone 15 Plus is a big-screened phone with a lot to love, for those who don’t need the bells and whistles of the Pro family

Excellent battery life ; Brisk performance ; Very good cameras ; USB-C port ; Dynamic Island

No always-on display ; No telephoto camera

Apple's iPhone 15 Plus offers an affordable balance of longevity, performance, and size, making it a good alternative to the top-dollar Pro Max.

Exceptional performance ; Superb battery life ; Clean software with long update roadmap

No Action button ; Still only 60Hz display ; Same data / charging speeds

The previous Plus was a bit like an unloved stepchild, in that it didn't sell in the same number as, for instance, last year's Pro Max. This year's model gets all the same benefits as the standard iPhone 15 – USB-C, the Dynamic Island, the A16 Bionic...

Refined design ; Huge camera upgrade ; Impressive A16 Bionic performance ; Stellar battery life ; Bright, vivid display…

…but still just 60Hz ; Slow USB-C port ; Large size not for everyone ; I miss the Action Button

The iPhone 15 Plus has been elevated from the big screen afterthought of last year to the best iPhone in this year’s lineup. A more comfortable design in the hand, an impressive camera, and a switch to USB-C combined with great battery life for an...

Epic battery life ; Smooth performance ; Crisp and bright screen ; High quality IP68 build

No telephoto lens ; Starts at 128GB storage ; 60Hz refresh rate ; No reverse wireless charging

The iPhone 15 Plus is one of the best big phones out there and hits a nice sweet spot in Apple’s 2024 range. It even undercuts some Android rivals on price but with less storage and lags behind in some other areas if you care about the latest and...