iQOO Z3 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 (256GB)
Here you can compare iQOO Z3 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Apple iPhone 15 (256GB). Comparing iQOO Z3 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO Z3 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) stands against Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO Z3 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is ₹20,999 and for Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) is ₹67,490. The details of both of these products were last updated on Dec 07, 2025.
| Specification | iQOO Z3 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Apple iPhone 15 (256GB) |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| OS | Android v11 | iOS v17 |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.58 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Price | ₹20,999 | ₹67,490 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 82 / 100 | 82 / 100 |
| Display Size | 6.58 in Bigger Display | 6.1 in |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2408 pixels | 1179 x 2556 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 90.61% Less Bezels | |
| RAM | 8 GB More RAM | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB More Storage |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 3.46 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | Hexa Core |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Front Camera | 16 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP |
| Weight | 185.5 g | 171 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.8 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 4400 mAh Bigger Battery | 3349 mAh |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor 3.5mm Audio Jack No No Memory Card Support No | No No Water Resistant NFC No Wireless Charging |
General
| Model | Z3 | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | June 8, 2021 | September 12, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 75.3 x 164 x 8.5 mm | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 185.5 g | 171 g |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Display
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.58 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.61% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass bac | |
| Features | HDR | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical), HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Ambient Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes, NVMe Storage |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Night Mode, Portrait, Pro Mode,Time-Lapse, AR Stickers, | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF Autofocus, Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v11 | iOS v17 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 768G | Apple Bionic A16 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.8 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | WAV,AAC,MP3, MP2, MIDI, Vorbis, APE，FLAC | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4400 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 55W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours |
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