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Apple iPhone

$449.00

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The Apple iPhone 15 offers a blend of performance, design, and advanced features, making it a compelling choice for users seeking a reliable and versatile smartphone. Equipped with the A16 Bionic chip, a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, and an advanced dual-camera system.

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  • “For $500 or less (if renewed) you can get iPhone 16e. That's new enough to keep it working for 5+ years.”
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  • “The cheapest will also be the oldest, which will just mean you’ll have the same problem next year. Generally seven years is the support timeframe for smartphones, so software…”
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  • “I just got a free iphone 16e with 2 year contract.”
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Product details
Battery Life
Up to 26 hours of video playback
Battery Charging Technology
Wireless charging
Battery Capacity
4005 mAh
Battery Talk Time
Shorter call time (attributed to the new modem)
Removable Battery
No
Display Size
6.1 in
Touch Screen
Yes
Display Resolution
2532x1170
Display Pixel Density
457 ppi
Display Technology
OLED
Display Type
OLED
Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Display Brightness
1200 nits (peak)
Display Refresh Rate
60Hz
Display Highlights
Touch screen
Supported OS
iOS
OS Version
iOS 18
Security Highlights
Face ID
Ports and Interfaces
USB-C, USB Type-C
SIM Support
eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Wireless Interface
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
Broadband Generation
5G
Data Transmission
5G
GPS Type
GPS, Galileo, Glonass
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
Cell Band
UMTS
NFC
Yes
Connectivity Highlights
Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection
Satellite Link
Yes
LTE Band
Band 53, Band 1, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14
Camera Resolution
12 MP (front camera)
Camera Zoom
10x digital zoom
Camera Video Resolution
4K at 60 frames per second
Camera Aperture
f/1.9 (front camera), f/1.6 (main camera)
Camera Highlights
Night mode
Digital Zoom
Up to 10x
Camera Lens Count
1 (Main Camera)
Focus Adjustment
Hybrid Focus Pixels
Camera Light Source
Flash Light
Optical Sensor Type
High-resolution sensor, 48MP sensor
Minimum Focal Length
26mm equivalent
SIM Card Type
eSIM
Product Type
Smartphone
Buttons
Action Button
Hardware Sensors
Face ID, Accelerometer
Stylus Support
No
Keyboard Support
No
Dimensions
5.78 in (height)
Form Factor
Bar
Durability
Water Resistance
Weight
5.89 oz
Body Material
Ceramic Shield (front), Glass back
Design Highlights
Action Button
Keyboard
No
Headphone Jack
No
Hearing Aid Compatibility
Yes
Speaker
Stereo speakers
Microphone
Microphone
Supported Media
Netflix
Expandable Storage
No
Removable Storage
No
Supported Flash Memory Cards
Built-In Memory
Storage Type
NVMe
Included Accessories
All accessories
Supported Accessories
MagSafe accessories (not supported), MagSafe (not compatible)
GPU
4-core GPU
Number of CPU Cores
Hexa Core
Processor
A18 chip
CPU Clock Speed
4.04 GHz
EPEAT Rating
Gold
Top Use Cases
Gaming
Typical Users
Mobile photographers (serious)

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