After the launch of the iPhone 16 series, it was reported that its previous generation, the iPhone 15 series, would see a price drop. The iPhone 15 series was launched in 2023 at a starting price of Rs 79,999. And now, Flipkart is selling it for Rs 69,900. However, with the Big Billion Days sale coming up, the e-commerce website is looking to reduce the price even further. On the app, giving a glimpse, Flipkart has shared that great deals will be available on all smartphones, including the iPhone 15 series, iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max. The website has not revealed the exact discounts on the phones. And for that you will have to wait till September 23, when Flipkart will reveal the discounted prices. Meanwhile, the question remains: should you buy the iPhone 15?

iPhone 15 price drop: Should you buy it?

It is true that the iPhone 15 series is a year old generation. And the recently launched iPhone 16 series has many more capabilities than the iPhone 15. That being said, we don’t think it’s a bad idea to buy the previous generation model, especially if you have the budget for the Pro model. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will get all the software updates like the iPhone 16. The most awaited Apple Intelligence will also be included in the 15 Pro model. Although the production of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max has already stopped, it is worth mentioning that some of the models left on the shelves will be available for you to buy.

Coming to the base models, both the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are eligible for iOS 18 and every customisation it offers. While the base model of the iPhone 16 has a new design, the Pro models resemble the 15 Pro.

iPhone 15 vs iPhone 16

The iPhone 15 series is powered by the A16 Bionic chipset and excels at multitasking, quick app loads and is smooth even while playing demanding games. Needless to say, iPhones are known for their excellent video recording capabilities. So, whether you are a creator or just a mobile gamer who wants to make the most of their phone, the processing power of the iPhone 15 will surely impress you. While the iPhone 16 series features the latest A18 chipset, the A16 chip and the A17 chip are also quite fast.

Both the iPhone 16 and iPhone 15 have the same display. In both iPhones, you get a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR screen. The panels support 2000nits of peak brightness and Full HD+ resolution.

Talking about the camera, there are very minor changes. The iPhone 16 has the same 48-megapixel main camera with an aperture of f/1.6 and 2x zoom via sensor crop. There is also a 12-megapixel camera but with a better f/2.2 aperture compared to the f/2.4 seen in the iPhone 15. You also get a new camera control button on the iPhone 16, which helps in capturing photos quickly and also makes the zooming in or out process easier.

Overall, the iPhone 15 series is still relevant even after the iPhone 16.