Is it finally time to retire the iPhone 15? In this video, I compare my trusty Blue iPhone 15 (running the latest iOS 26) against the brand new Lavender iPhone 17 to answer the big question: Is the upgrade worth it?
We dive deep into the real-world differences that matter in 2026. We talk about the jump from 60Hz to 120Hz ProMotion, the new “Liquid Glass” design language on iOS 26, the A19 chip performance, and whether missing out on native Apple Intelligence is actually a dealbreaker.
I also break down the camera upgrades—specifically that new 48MP Ultrawide with Macro capabilities and the 18MP selfie camera with Center Stage—and test the battery life to see if the new 3nm chip really makes a difference against a healthy iPhone 15.
In this video:
Intro: The 2026 Dilemma
Design & Display: 60Hz vs 120Hz ProMotion
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 17 Performance Test: A16 vs A19 Geekbench & Gaming
iPhone 15 vs iPhone 17 Battery Life: 99% Health vs New Tech
Camera Test: 48MP Ultrawide & 18MP Selfie
The Truth About Apple Intelligence
The Downsides (USB-C Speeds & Resale Value)
Conclusion: iPhone 15 vs iPhone 17 Should You Upgrade?
My Devices:
iPhone 15: Blue, 128GB, 99% Battery Health (A16 Bionic)
iPhone 17: Lavender, 256GB, 100% Battery Health (A19 Chip)
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120 hrtz is just a battery drainer tbh
Still i using 15 from launch 😅
Only issue battery bcoz when it goes under 25 its will little slow and lag in few times after close app and again i use it will good
And when we attend call network problem comes then we off the internet and attend call means u can speak without any issue
Edit : i will sure upgrade to 18 on first day itself ❤bcoz i upgrad every 3 years once iphone ❤
Went from a moto razr to the 15 and it’s worlds ahead, very happy
I will hold on to my iPhone 15
been thinking about getting the iphone 15 256gb this late feb or early march. Should I wait for the 17 to drop price?
for me, the best iphones are the odd numbers: 11, 13, 15, 17
Team upgrade!
The bezel difference is INSANE
I got my 17 from Apple 256 gb 879 Unlocked From an Se 3 I Love Both I spend More time on the Beach than the Phone …
Keeping my iPhone 15 until it is no longer supported
i want 17 but design is shit af..if only it had not these straight cameras..
The 17 is a no brainer.
If you’re on a budget decision between the 15 and 17
Trust me the 15 is still a very good choice in 2026
I just bought a 15 (in blue also!) on sale, brand new from Best Buy, for 499. I don't care at all about the screen Hz (I can't see any difference) or .2 of an inch bigger screen. The base 256GB storage IS awesome on the 17, but I have the 128 iPhone 15 and with all my apps, music, photos… it's not even quite half full. Paying 300 less than the 17 for this phone… I think I'M the one who has the deal of the year here. It's a great phone that will serve me brilliantly until the XX comes out in a year or two.
Yo I have an iPhone 11 rn and I’m thinking about upgrading but I don’t know which one to pick😭😭 the 16 plus or the 15 pro max?
Thanks for doing this with the 15 updated to 26. My 15 seems laggy when I go to messages since upgrading the iOS.
I just upgraded from an iphone xr to an iphone 15 and it already feels like a major ugrade
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Being hit with the Iphone 12's bad peformance due to thermal issues this question came up so many times. Hopefully getting an upgrade :0
Just upgraded from 11 to the 15 plus 2 days ago & it’s been good so far
1:43 COUNTRYBALLS MENTIONED (FINNALY COUNTRYBALLS ON TECH VIDEO I AM SO HAPPY)
I bought the 15 in black and it was such a great phone BUT I couldn’t resist the 17 in black. So glad I bought it and managed to sell the 15 at a good price. So the 17 didn’t cost much and now I have a phone that will easily last a few years. 😊
I think the iPhone 17 is gonna become the best selling iPhone ever. Like even more sold than iPhone 6/6S
just got the 15 as a secondary phone 😭
I almost regretted going from 11 to 16 and not waiting another year to take the 17
Till what year does the 15 get software upgrades?
I just ordered it. I’m really excited, and I think it was a good call since I’m planning to keep this for a few years. Just a bit sad about the 30 cases I had for the 15 though. 😀
How much should one set his battery charging limit for iphone 17 for good battery backup and long time battery health?
Man, I just can't hold my self to get the iPhone 17 😫😭
6:23 Listening to video at 1.5 playback speed to hear you say ‘Apple intelligence is not a deal breaker, I just use Gemini or ChatGPT.’ 😂
I have the 13 in pink, should I upgrade to the 15 in blue or 17 in lavender?(the phones from the video😅)