You might have your heart set on a snazzy new iPhone for your next smartphone upgrade, but with so many models available at varying price points, it can be hard to find the one that’s best for your needs.
What can also make it harder to choose is that iPhones not only have a wide range of technical specifications, but they also come in different sizes and even different materials, which unsurprisingly makes choosing that bit trickier.
Then there’s the added complication of Apple Intelligence, due for release later this year, but only on select models of iPhone. In fact, not even the entire iPhone 15 collection will get the functionality, so you’ll have to think hard about whether Apple’s GenAI features are important to you.
There’s a lot to consider, then, but that’s where we at Trusted Reviews come in. At Trusted Reviews, we have tried and tested every iPhone since its inception way back in 2007, so we know the features that make an iPhone genuinely great to use and worth purchasing.
Not only do we transfer our data and insert our SIM into every iPhone we review for at least a week to get insight into daily use, but we also put them through extensive benchmark tests, evaluating key areas like the cameras, battery life, performance and build quality to ensure each specification meets our high standards.
Below is the culmination of all our testing and hard work; a list of the best iPhones currently available to buy based on how well they scored during our rigorous testing process. We have included the newest iPhone 15 models, including iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, but we’ve also included iPhones that launched a little further back and are still worth picking up in 2024.
Also, if you are keen to see what other smartphones are available on the market, we’ve published a definitive and overall list of the best mobile phones available right now, if your heart isn’t quite set on an Apple.
Best iPhone at a glance
- Best iPhone: iPhone 15 Pro – check price
- Best for camera: iPhone 15 Pro Max – check price
- Best for most people: iPhone 15 – check price
- Best for battery life – iPhone 15 Plus – check price
- Best small iPhone: iPhone 13 mini – check price
- Best affordable option: iPhone SE (2022) – check price
How we test
Learn more about how we test mobile phones
Every iPhone we review, whether it’s the cheapest model or the most expensive, gets put through more than 15 tests. These include synthetic benchmark tests that give a good idea of general performance and in-depth camera comparisons between competing devices.
Like every phone we review, the expert tasked with putting the specific iPhone through its paces will use it as their main phone for the review period, transferring across apps, chats and accounts. We feel this gives us a proper view of the device and helps ensure we’re not just repeating headline features from marketing releases.
Best iPhone
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
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- Lightweight and more comfortable to hold
- Great camera performance in most conditions
- Incredible A17 Pro power
- Handy Action Button
- Same 3x telephoto as its predecessor
- Sluggish charging
Best for photography
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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- It has USB-C (finally)
- 5x zoom is welcome
- Much comfier to hold and use; so much lighter
- The Action Button is welcome – but it could do more
- No 128GB option means higher price
Best for most people
Apple iPhone 15
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- Welcome switch to USB-C
- Really good camera
- Far more ergonomic than iPhone 14
- Dyanmic Island is much better than the notch
- No true telephoto camera
- Still no 120Hz display
- USB-C doesn’t improve charging or data speeds
Best for battery life
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
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- Large 6.7-inch OLED display
- Exceptional camera performance
- Rounded edges make it nice to hold
- Display capped at 60Hz
- No telephoto camera
- Slow charging, even with USB-C connectivity
Best small iPhone
iPhone 13 Mini
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- Great camera
- Better battery life than the previous Mini
- The most powerful small phone around
- No ProMotion
- No optical zoom
- Still can’t compete with the other iPhone 13 models for battery life
Best affordable option
iPhone SE 2022
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- The fastest phone at this price (by some distance)
- Takes great daylight pictures
- IP rating and wireless charging
- iOS and all the benefits that come with it
- Small screen is cramped and restrictive
- Tired design
- No night mode in the camera
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
The best iPhone
Pros
- Lightweight and more comfortable to hold
- Great camera performance in most conditions
- Incredible A17 Pro power
- Handy Action Button
Cons
- Same 3x telephoto as its predecessor
- Sluggish charging
Our top iPhone pick of this year, the iPhone 15 Pro is a great handset for anyone due a smartphone upgrade. With features including a three-camera system, solid battery life and a powerful processor, the iOS experience doesn’t get any better than this (unless you opt for the iPhone 15 Pro Max).
Measuring 6.1 inches, it’s smaller than the 15 Pro Max but sports similarly rounded edges and a new aerospace-grade titanium band. We found that the iPhone 15 Pro handset sits comfortably in your hands, which isn’t something to be overlooked in a market flooded with large phones.
Its new titanium band doesn’t just make it easier and more comfortable to hold but Apple claims it’s the toughest back glass in a smartphone. This is combined with Ceramic Shield glass protection, which Apple also states is tougher than any smartphone glass.
Despite its upgraded durability, the iPhone 15 Pro weighs 20g less than the iPhone 14 Pro, so it’s even lighter than before too.
The iPhone 15 Pro runs on the A17 Pro chipset which is the most up-to-date offering from Apple. We found this to be an impressively fast and powerful processor, with benchmark tests reporting multi-core scores that are around 2000 points higher than previously top-performing Android smartphones.It’s also more than powerful enough to handle Apple Intelligence, rolling out as part of iOS 18 later this year.
The iPhone 15 Pro features a three-lens rear camera system which includes a 48MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens and a 12MP 3x telephoto lens, so images are crisp and detailed in both well-lit and even low-light conditions. The 15 Pro Max may offer a 5x telephoto lens but we still found the 15 Pro to be perfectly capable.
Other notable changes from its predecessors include the shift from Lightning charging to USB-C, and the Action Button which replaces the silent switch, allowing you to trigger features such as the torch or camera.
If you want a truly powerful smartphone that offers speedy performance, high-end camera quality and impressive durability then the iPhone 15 Pro is a near-perfect choice.
Reviewer: Lewis Painter
Full review: Apple iPhone 15 Pro review
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
The best for photography
Pros
- It has USB-C (finally)
- 5x zoom is welcome
- Much comfier to hold and use; so much lighter
Cons
- The Action Button is welcome – but it could do more
- No 128GB option means higher price
You might be looking for an iPhone that can deliver all the very best that Apple has to offer, along with the biggest screen you can fit your hands around as well. No problem: that’s what the iPhone 15 Pro Max is for.
With an enormous 6.7-inch OLED 120Hz screen, you will feel truly immersed in games and films when you’re using this behemoth of a handset, in a way that smaller-screened devices simply can’t compete with. It also allows Apple to fit a larger battery within, meaning battery life is a little better than the iPhone 15 Pro too.
The real benefit here compared to its predecessor is the upgraded titanium chassis, making it much lighter to hold, and the rounded edges help it sit nicely in the hand too.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max truly shines in the camera department, however, with a camera setup that bests even the iPhone 15 Pro. While the two share the same 48MP main and 12MP ultrawide lenses, the iPhone 15 Pro Max sports a better 5x zoom that allows you to get much closer to the subject than the 3x alternative on the iPhone 15 Pro.
In all other ways, it’s identical to the iPhone 15 Pro, with the same A17 Bionic chipset with support for Apple Intelligence later this year, USB-C connectivity and Action button support. It’s just a bigger, more expensive variant.
Reviewer: Max Parker
Full review: iPhone 15 Pro Max review
Apple iPhone 15
The best iPhone for most people
Pros
- Welcome switch to USB-C
- Really good camera
- Far more ergonomic than iPhone 14
- Dyanmic Island is much better than the notch
Cons
- No true telephoto camera
- Still no 120Hz display
- USB-C doesn’t improve charging or data speeds
The iPhone 15 Pro might be the best iPhone but, for many people, the Pro model simply isn’t necessary. After all, the iPhone 15 is just as capable as the Pro and Pro Max in many areas and comes at a much lower price.
The base model received a significant upgrade with the iPhone 15. Not only did the phone get the Dynamic Island interactive notch previously reserved for the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, but it was also upgraded to a large 48-megapixel main camera, giving the rear camera a significant boost.
The iPhone 15 received the same USB-C charging port that arrived on the Pro models this year, while the A16 Bionic chipset remains perfectly capable of taking on any Android flagship despite being a year old.
The phone packs an all-day battery and a bright display, though the 15 Pro has kept its exclusive hold on the 120Hz refresh rate and telephoto camera.
If you want the smoothest screen and most advanced camera on an iPhone, it’s worth spending extra on the iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max. However, if you’re happy with these sacrifices, the iPhone 15 remains a fantastic smartphone.
Finally, it’s worth noting that Apple recently announced Apple Intelligence, the company’s take on AI that will be rolling out on iPhones alongside iOS 18 later this year.
While the iPhone 15 will support iOS 18, we were disappointed to discover that the 2023 release will not support Apple Intelligence. This means that if you want to experience the Writing Tools proofreading feature, the Genmoji and Images Playground AI image generators, or ChatGPT-assisted Siri, you’ll need to opt for the iPhone 15 Pro, 15 Pro Max, or – presumably – the upcoming iPhone 16 series over last year’s base model.
Reviewer: Max Parker
Full review: iPhone 15 review
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Best for battery life
Pros
- Large 6.7-inch OLED display
- Exceptional camera performance
- Rounded edges make it nice to hold
Cons
- Display capped at 60Hz
- No telephoto camera
- Slow charging, even with USB-C connectivity
The iPhone 15 Plus makes a lot more sense than its predecessor did, with a price closer to the regular iPhone 15 than the Pro models that make it a tempting alternative to the top-end iPhone 15 Pro Max. The crucial element that helps the 15 Plus stand out? Battery life.
There’s a larger cell in the iPhone 15 Plus than the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, and with its 6.7-inch OLED panel locked at a stable 60Hz, it can even beat the iPhone 15 Pro Max in terms of longevity. It’s a phone that’ll keep on going, as we found out during the review period.
We also prefer the 6.7-inch screen to the 6.1-inch iPhone 15. It’s a little roomier for games and movies, and less cramped for typing emails and browsing the web. Importantly, it’s a much lighter phone than the 15 Pro Max and more comfortable to hold as a result – something also aided by slightly rounded corners, a new touch compared to its predecessor.
The iPhone 15 Plus also enjoys other upgrades present on the regular iPhone 15, like a jump to a 48MP primary camera, the introduction of Dynamic Island tech and the use of the A16 Bionic chipset, all of which culminate in a great big-screen iPhone without the Pro Max price – it’s just a shame the display remains locked at 60Hz, and that it won’t be able to offer Apple Intelligence at launch later this year.
Reviewer: Lewis Painter
Full review: iPhone 15 Plus review
iPhone 13 Mini
The best small iPhone
Pros
- Great camera
- Better battery life than the previous Mini
- The most powerful small phone around
Cons
- No ProMotion
- No optical zoom
- Still can’t compete with the other iPhone 13 models for battery life
With the release of the iPhone 15, the iPhone 13 mini is starting to show its age, but its small dimensions mean it’s still the most compact iPhone available – and it’s now available for as little as £599.
The iPhone 13 Mini takes everything you’ll find in the iPhone 13 and then shrinks it down to an even smaller size. It has the same duo of 12MP rear cameras, the same Super Retina XDR screen quality and the same overall design as its larger sibling – and it also runs on the same A15 Bionic chipset, so it boasts 5G and excellent general performance.
We’d recommend this as easily the best small phone on the market, but that said, its diminutive size does introduce a couple of issues. These aren’t necessarily downsides, depending on your point of view, but they’re still factors that might influence your buying decision.
The 5.4-inch display is a lot smaller than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15. That means the Mini isn’t as suitable for gaming or media binges as the regular-sized iPhone, and it also means that the battery size had to be reduced, so it’s the iPhone with the worst battery life – at least in our tests. If you’re a heavy user, you might be reaching for the charger even before the end of the day based on our experience with the Mini.
Still, there isn’t really anything else like this on the market, and if you prize pocketability above all else, then it is a great choice.
Reviewer: Max Parker
Full review: iPhone 13 Mini review
iPhone SE 2022
The best affordable new iPhone
Pros
- The fastest phone at this price (by some distance)
- Takes great daylight pictures
- IP rating and wireless charging
- iOS and all the benefits that come with it
Cons
- Small screen is cramped and restrictive
- Tired design
- No night mode in the camera
Apple’s cheapest iPhone is also the most confusing. While we like a lot of stuff about the iPhone SE 2022 and it scored well in our overall review, the tired design and slightly dated screen make it a harder proposition than the other phones on this list.
However, on the inside, there’s no doubt that the iPhone SE 2022 is a winner. The A15 Bionic chipset is the same as you’ll find in the iPhone 13 mini, and in benchmark tests, it outstripped the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra for sheer performance. Considering the price, that’s an impressive feat and it should support software updates for years and years to come, making it a good investment.
We were impressed with the camera here too. The single 12MP unit takes snaps with lovely colour reproduction and accurate skin tones that aren’t too far off what you’d get on the iPhone 13, although that gap has widened with the subsequent release of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15.
Battery life is on par with the iPhone 13 Mini and, like all the phones here, it has an IP rating for dust and water resistance along with 5G and wireless charging. You rarely get this collection of premium features on other phones at this price point.
This phone really isn’t for those who want a phone with a great screen. The 4.7-inch panel is dinky, not nearly as bright or sharp as the 13 series, and comes with chunky black bars on either side to boot. It feels rather old-fashioned, although the home button is nice for navigation and quick unlocking.
Reviewer: Max Parker
Full review: iPhone SE 2022 review
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FAQs
Which iPhones have 5G?
All the iPhones in this list come with some form of 5G. However, the supported bands can vary so it’s best to check with your carrier or network to see which bands and forms of 5G they support.
Do any of these iPhones come with a charger?
No – Apple has removed the charger from the box of all its iPhones. You’ll need to buy it separately or else use an old one.
Which is the smallest iPhone?
While the iPhone SE’s 4.7-inch screen is the smallest, the iPhone 13 Mini is the smallest overall device.
What is the most recent iPhone?
The most recent iPhone is the iPhone 15 series, which was first available to order in September 2023.
All the best iPhone specs
Compare all the most important specs from all the iPhones in our list.
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UK RRP
USA RRP
EU RRP
CA RRP
AUD RRP
Manufacturer
Screen Size
Storage Capacity
Rear Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
IP rating
Battery
Wireless charging
Fast Charging
Size (Dimensions)
Weight
ASIN
Operating System
Release Date
First Reviewed Date
Resolution
HDR
Refresh Rate
Ports
Chipset
RAM
Colours
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
£999
$999
€1229
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Apple
6.1 inches
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
48MP + 12MP + 12MP
12MP
Yes
IP68
3274 mAh
Yes
Yes
70.6 x 8.3 x 146.6 MM
187 G
B0CHX53QY9
iOS 17
2023
09/10/2023
1179 x 2556
Yes
120 Hz
USB-C
Apple A17 Pro
8GB
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
£1199
$1199
€1489
CA$1749
AU$2199
Apple
6.7 inches
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
48 + 12 + 12MP
12MP
Yes
IP68
–
Yes
Yes
76.7 x 8.25 x 159.9 MM
221 G
B0CHX96JDY
iOS 17
2023
05/10/2023
2796 x 1290
Yes
120 Hz
USB-C
A17 Pro
8GB
Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium and Natural Titanium
Apple iPhone 15
£799
$799
€979
CA$1129
AU$1499
Apple
6.1 inches
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
48MP + 12MP
12MP
Yes
IP68
–
Yes
Yes
71.6 x 7.8 x 147.6 MM
201 G
B0CHX95F2H
iOS 17
2023
06/10/2023
2556 x 1179
Yes
60 Hz
USB-C
A16 Bionic
6GB
Black, Blue, Pink, Green, Yellow
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
£849
$899
€969
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Apple
6.7 mm
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
48MP + 12MP
12MP
Yes
IP68
4383 mAh
Yes
Yes
77.8 x 7.8 x 160.9 MM
201 G
B0CHX3ZTJQ
iOS 17
2023
06/11/2023
2796 x 1290
Yes
60 Hz
USB-C
Apple A16 Bionic
6GB
White, Black, Green, Pink, Blue
iPhone 13 Mini
£679
$699
€809
CA$949
AU$1199
Apple
5.4 inches
128GB, 256GB, 512GB
12MP + 12MP
12MP
Yes
IP68
–
Yes
Yes
64.2 x 7.65 x 131.5 MM
140 G
B09G99YW4K
iOS 15
2021
–
2340 x 1080
Yes
60 Hz
Lightning
A15 Bionic
–
Red, Starlight, Blue, Back. Pink
iPhone SE 2022
£419
$429
€529
CA$579
AU$719
Apple
4.7 inches
256GB, 512GB
12MP
7MP
Yes
IP67
–
Yes
Yes
67.3 x 7.3 x 138.4 INCHES
144 G
B09V51F5MX
iOS 15
2021
17/03/2022
1334 x 750
–
60 Hz
Lightning
Apple A15 Bionic
4GB
Red, Midnight, Starlight
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Trusted Reviews test data
Apple does a great job at keeping performance the same across all phones, so you’re getting strong speeds whether you go for the cheapest iPhone or the priciest.
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Geekbench 5 single core
Geekbench 5 multi core
Geekbench 6 single core
Geekbench 6 multi core
sRGB
Adobe RGB
DCI-P3
Max brightness
1 hour video playback (Netflix, HDR)
Battery drain 60-min (music streaming online)
Battery drain 60-min (music streaming offline)
30 minute gaming (intensive)
30 minute gaming (light)
1 hour music streaming (online)
1 hour music streaming (offline)
Time from 0-100% charge
Time from 0-100% charge – wireless
Time from 0-50% charge
30-min recharge (included charger)
15-min recharge (included charger)
30-min recharge (no charger included)
15-min recharge (no charger included)
3D Mark – Wild Life
GFXBench – Aztec Ruins
GFXBench – Car Chase
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
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2855
7149
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2000 nits
7 %
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8 %
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92 min
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25 Min
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58 %
29 %
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60 fps
60 fps
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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2900
7131
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–
–
–
8 %
1 %
1 %
11 %
9 %
2 %
2 %
91 min
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30 Min
50 %
37 %
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–
–
60 fps
60 fps
Apple iPhone 15
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2646
6599
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–
–
–
8 %
2 %
2 %
11 %
8 %
2 %
0 %
92 min
180 min
31 Min
50 %
40 %
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–
–
60 fps
60 fps
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
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2490
6433
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–
–
–
6 %
–
–
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7 %
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–
93 min
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27 Min
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55 %
26 %
2630
49 fps
52 fps
iPhone 13 Mini
1765
4399
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–
92 %
67 %
67 %
524 nits
10 %
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8 %
7 %
0 %
1 %
-4 min
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27 Min
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iPhone SE 2022
1733
4633
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–
95.4 %
67.5 %
70 %
529 nits
5 %
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8 %
7 %
1 %
1 %
63 min
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