Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Apple iPhone 15 Pro was released on September 22, 2023.

8GB + 128GB — Rs. 322,000

Key highlights: Apple A17 Pro (3nm) chip, 8GB RAM, up to 1TB storage, 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz display, 48MP triple camera with 3x optical zoom and LiDAR, 12MP selfie camera with Face ID, 3274mAh battery, titanium frame, USB-C, 5G support. Ships with iOS 17, upgradeable to iOS 26.6. Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium.

Display

6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz adaptive refresh rate 1179 x 2556 pixels HDR10 and Dolby Vision support Ceramic Shield glass for better drop resistance Same excellent display quality as the 14 Pro, with no major visible upgrade this generation

Platform

Apple A17 Pro chipset, 3nm — Apple's first 3nm chip Hexa-core CPU 2 x 3.78GHz performance cores 4 x 2.11GHz efficiency cores 6-core Apple GPU, a real jump from the 14 Pro's 5-core GPU Shipped with iOS 17, upgradeable all the way to iOS 26.6 120FPS gaming support with proper hardware-accelerated ray tracing, a first for iPhone 8GB RAM, up from 6GB on the previous generation — noticeably better multitasking and camera processing

Memory & Storage

8GB RAM with 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage NVMe storage for fast read/write speeds No microSD card slot 1TB option remains ideal for creators shooting ProRes video

Main Camera

Same core triple camera hardware as the iPhone 14 Pro, but with new computational features layered on top.

48MP primary wide camera f/1.8 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, dual pixel PDAF 12MP telephoto camera f/2.8 aperture, 3x optical zoom, OIS, PDAF 12MP ultrawide camera f/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner for faster autofocus and depth accuracy Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR photo and panorama support 4K video with 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision, ProRes, and 3D spatial video recording up to 60fps Spatial video recording is the standout new feature here, built for viewing on Apple Vision Pro

Selfie Camera

12MP selfie camera f/1.9 aperture, 23mm wide lens, autofocus and OIS SL 3D depth sensor for Face ID and portrait selfies 4K video recording up to 60fps

Battery

3274mAh battery Li-Ion, non-removable Wired charging with PD2.0 — 50% in 30 minutes, charger not included in the box 15W wireless charging via MagSafe 15W wireless charging via Qi2 with iOS 17.2 or later 4.5W reverse wired charging, useful for topping up accessories Battery life is solid day-to-day, similar to the 14 Pro despite the more powerful chip

Connectivity

Nano-SIM only, relies on eSIM for a second line 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G support Wi-Fi 6e, tri-band Bluetooth 5.3 GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BDS, QZSS, NavIC NFC for mobile payments USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DisplayPort output — the first iPhone with USB-C, finally matching most Android phones UWB support with the newer gen 2 chip No FM radio, no headphone jack

Design & Build

Dimensions: 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm Weight: 187g — noticeably lighter than the 14 Pro thanks to the titanium frame Glass front and back with a grade 5 titanium frame, replacing stainless steel IP68 rated (6m water for 30 min) Face ID instead of a fingerprint scanner Stereo speakers

Bottom Line for Pakistani Buyers

The iPhone 15 Pro's biggest upgrades are the titanium frame, USB-C port, and A17 Pro chip — the switch to USB-C alone makes daily use noticeably more convenient.

At Rs. 322,000, it's priced close to the iPhone 16 and below the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and well above the Google Pixel 11.

It's a strong pick if you want a lighter, more premium iPhone with USB-C and top-tier gaming performance. If you're open to Android, the Pixel 11 offers significant savings with a comparable flagship experience.

Alternatives in the Same Budget

Apple iPhone 16 (Rs. 323,999) — Nearly the same price with a newer chip and Action Button. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 (Rs. 325,999) — A foldable alternative for buyers who want a bigger screen experience. Google Pixel 11 (Rs. 285,000) — Worth considering for buyers who want to save money while staying on a flagship-tier phone.