Used iPhone 15: specs, price and whether it is still worth buying in 2026

The iPhone 15 runs Apple's A16 Bionic. It handles every current app and game comfortably, but it is not one of the chips Apple supports for Apple Intelligence.

6 GB. Apple does not publish RAM figures; this is the widely reported number from teardowns and developer tools.

Yes. Every iPhone from the iPhone 12 onward supports 5G, including the iPhone 15. Our phones are carrier-unlocked, so 5G works on any US carrier that supports the phone.

Apple rates the iPhone 15 at up to 20 hours of video playback on a new battery. On a used phone the real figure depends on battery health, which is why every QDN listing shows the battery health percentage and no QDN Certified iPhone ships below 80%.

171 grams, about 6.0 ounces.

Yes. The iPhone 15 charges and syncs over USB-C. A USB-C cable is included in the box.

2 rear cameras: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide. There is no telephoto lens, so zoom beyond 2× is a digital crop. Plus a front camera with Face ID.

No. Apple Intelligence requires an iPhone 15 Pro or any iPhone 16 or later. The iPhone 15 runs the current iOS but without those features.

It is water-resistant, not waterproof: rated IP68 for up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 metres when new. Water damage is not covered by any manufacturer's warranty, and ours is no exception, so treat the rating as protection against accidents rather than an invitation to swim.

Yes. Emergency SOS via satellite and Roadside Assistance via satellite are supported on the iPhone 15 in the US.

Yes. The iPhone 15 runs the current version of iOS. Apple has historically supported each iPhone with major updates for six or more years, so a 2023 phone should keep receiving them until around 2029, with security updates for longer.

No. Apple stopped selling the iPhone 15 new in 2025. The way to get one now is pre-owned, which is why a QDN Certified 15 comes with the things a new phone would: a 15-month warranty, 30-day returns, and a case, screen protector and cable in the box.

We are out of stock on the iPhone 15 at the moment. When it is in, a QDN Certified 15 is priced well below Apple's $799 launch price, and each listing shows storage, colour and battery health for that exact phone.