Is The Apple iPhone 15 Plus Worth Its Hefty Price Tag?
Apple usually gives everything good to the new iPhone Pro models, but this year things have been different in a good way. The iPhone 15 Plus or Plus version was added at the expense of the Mini model, which clearly did not bode well for Apple to last longer. This year’s iPhone 15 Plus is still a larger regular iPhone with a screen size comparable to the 15 Pro Max, but the features match the vanilla iPhone 15 model.
Many of you have said that the iPhone 15 is the ideal upgrade for many smartphone users, but we decided to see what the Plus version offers compared to last year’s iPhone 14 Plus and whether the Rs 89,900 price tag is justified by not one but several upgrades.
Functional design
The iPhone 15 Plus is going through small changes that may not be obvious until you use or even hold the device. The matte frosted glass frame is definitely a welcome move compared to a standard glass panel, which can be less durable and break easily. The curves on the edges make the iPhone 15 Plus easier and more comfortable to hold.
The form factor puts the 15 Plus in Android territory, which is easy for most people to adjust to, especially if they find the iPhone 15 relatively smaller. Speaking of pure numbers, the iPhone 14 Plus weighed 203 grams, while the latest model weighs 201 grams, making it slightly lighter. It still gets the IP68 rating and is the same thickness.
Show the ticks to most people
Apple isn’t experimenting much with the display, and even this year’s Plus model has an OLED Super Retina panel with a higher resolution and brighter display that makes reading easy in sunlight.
The screen generally offers excellent colors, sharp content for reading and definitely a solid device for watching your favorite shows. The screen bezels are no longer thick on your face, so the symmetry of the screen works better with the naked eye.
Another important point to mention is that you now get the Dynamic Island notch on the 15 and 15 Plus, which may not seem like a big deal, but all the premium options that come with these models are welcome.
Flagship-level chip for the Plus
Apple has offered the A16 chip for the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus this year. The same hardware powers the 2022 flagship iPhones, which means it’s no slouch and the results show when you use the new iPhones and compare them to the best in the Android world. We’ve seen benchmark tests done on the iPhone 15 Plus, and the scores clearly describe what it brings to the table.
The iPhone 15 Plus is a solid gaming device that doesn’t break a sweat in most cases and still handles daily tasks effortlessly. If the iOS version is tuned to work with the A16 chip, you get excellent reliability and efficiency, which means very little heating is noticed.
Cameras in the upgrade lane
Apple is finally entering the megapixel battle, and this year the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have switched the primary rear camera to a 48-megapixel sensor.
You still have the 12MP ultra-wide angle lens that clicks pictures with details, sharp colors and HDR quality has been improved. With OIS on the primary sensor, you can shoot videos and you’ll quickly notice that the quality is on par with any flagship Android phone. It’s great to see regular iPhones finally getting the updates they deserve.
Battery workhorse
The iPhone 15 Plus has a larger screen, which is also supported by a large-capacity battery. However, you just get the feeling that the combination of the A16 chipset and iOS optimization is doing heavy lifting with the battery, which can easily last more than a day and a half and even more. We kept the iPhone charged to 100% and got it to last over 24 hours with over 8 hours of screen on delivery without much trouble.
But the biggest change in the iPhone 15 series is the USB C charging port, which is such a great physical and mental relief for iPhone users. In fact, anyone using an Android phone can seamlessly switch platforms without the hassle of buying separate charging cables for new iPhones.
Last take
Yes, the iPhone 15 Plus is a worthwhile upgrade over the previous Plus models in the long run. Whether it justifies the Rs 89,900 we can’t say for sure, but given Apple’s usual long OS support and the longevity of its devices, you can probably get 5-6 years out of your investment, making it money well spent.
