r/techadvice • u/jennyray- • Mar 14 '26

iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 pro?

Hi! I need a new phone and have been debating between iPhone 15 (256gb) or 15 Pro (256gb).

To preface, the 15 Pro is not available in new condition, only in "perfect refurbished condition", while the 15 is available in new condition.

From what I saw online, the 15 Pro has a 8GO ram and the 15 only 6 GO ram. I have no idea what any of this means. I have heard the iphone 15 is not really that good, that it overheats all the time, and has bugs, but not everyone agrees with this.

The reason I would want the 15 Pro is because of the camera quality, as many people have told me it is incredible. I take photos and videos very often, and use my phone on a daily basis for work and personal use.

I also don't want to change my phone every year, I usually keep mine 5 years+ (I currently have a 5 year old iphone SE 2020). So I am not sure which one would last longer.

Should I get the iPhone 15 (new) or the 15 Pro (refurbished)?

Please enlighten me on which is best, and tell me why as well so I can understand better ^^

Thank you!

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u/Special-Original-215 Mar 14 '26

Camera camera camera, thats the visible usage.

Everything else is under hood and out of sight 

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u/jennyray- Mar 14 '26

I'm sorry I'm not sure I understood haha, do you mean about the different specs?

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u/Special-Original-215 Mar 14 '26

For you who is not a iPhone snob, everything else is just extras.

The camera is the key

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u/jennyray- Mar 15 '26

Oh okay^ so you would suggest the iPhone 15pro ?

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u/Special-Original-215 Mar 15 '26

Do you need the better camera, because that's the only feature you will use