If you are waiting for Big Billion Days or Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale to buy a new iPhone, then iPhone 15 is a solid option. Yes, there are some things missing in it, but this phone can become an absolute top choice in the 2025 sale. Why? Let’s talk about its advantages, disadvantages, and sacrifices so that you are clear whether you should buy this phone or not.
Advantages of iPhone 15
1. Design – Extremely Premium
The design of iPhone 15 follows the same classic style of Apple – boxy look, matte aluminum frame, and glossy camera module. The case feels smooth and premium in hand. The weight distribution is so perfect that it is comfortable even for long use. With IP68 dust and water resistance and Ceramic Shield protection, this phone is safe even if it falls or gets drenched in water. The colors are Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink – the green one looks very different!
2. Dynamic Island – Cool Upgrade of Notch
The iPhone 15 has Dynamic Island, which removes the old notch design (like in iPhone 14 or 16E). The notch now feels totally outdated, and the Dynamic Island gives off a totally fresh vibe. Notifications, AirPods connection, music controls, or calls – everything is displayed neatly in it. It is also touch-sensitive, so it is quite handy for mini-controls. At this price, this feature is a totally game-changer.
3. Performance – No Hang, No Tension
It has the A16 Bionic chip, which was previously in the iPhone 14 Pro. This chip, Apple GPU, and iOS optimization together give a totally great performance. Daily tasks – opening apps, multitasking, or video editing – everything is absolutely smooth. 4K 60fps video editing is also done with ease. In gaming, 60fps is consistent, and there is no lag in games like BGMI or COD.
4. Camera – No Doubt
The camera of iPhone 15 is absolutely next-level. There is a 48MP wide and 12MP ultra-wide lens in the back, and a 12MP selfie camera in the front. Photos get sharp details, natural colors, and great HDR. 48MP high-resolution shots, 2x zoom, and ultra-wide photos also come out quite clean. Compare it with Vivo X200 FE or OnePlus 13s ultra-wide, this one is better! Videos support up to 4K 60fps, and Cinematic Mode (4K 24/30fps) gives professional-level output. This phone is absolutely perfect for content creators – like a camera in a pocket!
Missing Features: What did you not get?
- Camera Control Button: This button is in the iPhone 16 series, which can change the focal length or modes. To be honest, this button is not very useful. Photos can get blurred while taking, and there is a bit of hassle for video recording as well. I used the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and this button was useful only for opening the camera. You will miss it, but it’s not a big deal.
- Action Button: iPhone 15 Pro or 16 series has an Action Button, which is customizable. But most people use it only for silent switch. iPhone 15 has an old silent switch, which is very simple and fast – it works even without looking at the phone. The process with the Action Button is a bit complex, so this is also not a big miss.
- Apple Intelligence: iPhone 15 does not have Apple Intelligence support (15 Pro has it). But right now the optimization of Apple Intelligence is not that good – to use grammar check or writing tools on WhatsApp, one has to copy-paste in notes. Google Photos works very well for Object Eraser. You can use ChatGPT or Perplexity for writing tools. So this is not something to be missed.
- Visual Intelligence: This feature scans objects and gives information, but it is not in iPhone 15. Download Google Lens, the same work is done very easily. Nothing is lacking!
Sacrifices: What is the problem?
- 60Hz Display: iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display, but only 60Hz refresh rate. If you are coming from a 120Hz Android phone, then there can be a slight feeling of shock. iPhone 13, 14, or 16 also have 60Hz, so there is no new sacrifice in this. Hopefully iPhone 17 will get 120Hz, but for now you will have to adjust.
- Battery Life: There is a 3349mAh battery, which gives 5-6 hours of screen-on time in normal use – one day passes. But during gaming or heavy use, you may have to charge twice a day.
- No Telephoto Lens: There is no telephoto lens for zoom photos. 2x digital zoom is good, but proper optical zoom is not available. If you like zoom photography, then this will seem a little lacking.
Pricing: How is the deal?
The iPhone 15 (128GB) can be bought for ₹40,000-43,000 in the Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale. Getting such premium design, camera, and performance at this price is an absolute steal deal! The expected price of the iPhone 16 is ₹50,000-52,000, but it also has the same 60Hz display and battery issues.
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Processor | A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR, 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Wide + 12MP Ultra-wide, 12MP Selfie |
| Battery | 3349mAh, 20W Charging |
| Operating System | iOS 18 |
| Build | Aluminium Frame, Ceramic Shield, IP68, 171g |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 2.0 |
Conclusion
iPhone 15 is a very solid choice in 2025 sale. At ₹40,000-43,000 you get premium design, Dynamic Island, excellent camera, and smooth performance. Yes, there is a lack of 60Hz display, average battery, and telephoto lens, but there are alternatives to these, and the same sacrifices are made in iPhone 16 as well. This phone is absolutely great for content creation or daily use. Check the offers in the sale, and tell us in the comments – will you buy this or iPhone 16, and why?