Apple iPhone 15
Apple
PKR 319,999
77/100 overall
Full specs & reviewHead to head
Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 17 Air
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 15 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air finish within three points of each other on our combined specification score, so neither is a clear winner. Apple iPhone 17 Air leads on performance. The Apple iPhone 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 319,999 against PKR 429,999.
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple
PKR 429,999
79/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedToo close to call. These two finish within three points of each other, so the right answer depends on which category matters most to you.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 15 costs PKR 110,000 less.
- Apple iPhone 15 packs a 200 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 17 Air offers 6 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 17 Air ships with 512 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
you care most about camera, battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the Apple iPhone 17 Air if…
you care most about performance and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 17 Air |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 319,999 Cheaper | PKR 429,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 22, 2023 | September 19, 2025 (official global availability) |
| Dimensions | 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm | 156.2 × 74.7 × 5.64 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 165 g Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68 — Dust tight and water resistant (up to 6 meters for 30 minutes, expected) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 pixels | 2736 × 1260 pixels (~460 ppi) Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 (front & back) |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) | Apple A19 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz | Hexa-core Apple CPU (A19 Pro) |
| GPU | Apple 5-Core GPU | Apple GPU (part of A19 Pro) |
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions | iOS 26 (Apple’s current OS for 2025 iPhones) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB RAM (LPDDR5) | 12 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256 GB (base), options up to 1 TB Better |
| Card slot | No microSD card support | No expandable storage |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support. | 48 MP wide (single camera) |
| Selfie camera | 12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support | 18 MP TrueDepth front camera Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode | 4K video recording support (standard-range) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh Better | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion (≈3149 mAh typical) |
| Wired charging | 20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging | MagSafe wireless + USB-C wired charging supported |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region) | eSIM only (no physical SIM tray) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support | Wi-Fi 7 (via Apple N1 chip) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 6 (via Apple N1 chip) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer. | Face ID (TrueDepth), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 17 Air?
Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 17 Air finish within a few points of each other, so neither is a clear winner on paper. Pick the one that leads in the category you care about most.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 17 Air in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and Apple iPhone 17 Air at PKR 429,999. That makes Apple iPhone 15 cheaper by PKR 110,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 17 Air?
Apple iPhone 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 17 Air?
Apple iPhone 15 leads on battery. Apple iPhone 15 carries a 3349 mAh cell and Apple iPhone 17 Air a 3149 mAh cell.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 17 Air?
Apple iPhone 17 Air is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while Apple iPhone 17 Air runs the Apple A19 Pro.
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