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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 17e

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (51/100). Apple iPhone 15 costs less refurbished ($379 vs $501).

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: level (64 and 66).
  • Smart: Apple iPhone 17e (59 vs 48).
  • Premium: Apple iPhone 17e (51), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Apple iPhone 15 (87), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 17e (44 vs 35).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Apple iPhone 15 (63 vs 51).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: level (33 and 33).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple iPhone 15Apple iPhone 17e
Overall score51/10051/100
Performance63/10051/100
Camera87/100not measured
Display49/100not measured
Battery35/10044/100
Working memory (RAM)25/10050/100
Storage33/10033/100
Fast charging< 5/100< 5/100
Brightness31/10013/100
Updates75/10075/100
New price checkednot measurednot measured
Refurbished price checked$379
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$501
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How these scores are calculated

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