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iPhone 15 series.
Choose what matters.

A lower-cost route to USB-C, with a genuine choice between everyday essentials and Pro camera features. Compare all four models before choosing a listing.

Which model fits your routine?

iPhone 15: everyday value

A sensible shortlist for messaging, navigation, banking and casual photos when its total cost is meaningfully below a comparable iPhone 16.

The compromise: no ProMotion or dedicated telephoto. Do not pay close to Pro pricing just for an attractive colour.

iPhone 15 Plus: more room

Choose it for larger text, maps and video without paying for Pro cameras. Check that the wider body fits your pocket and grip.

The compromise: a larger screen does not add ProMotion or extra camera reach.

iPhone 15 Pro: smaller Pro

Shortlist it if you want smoother scrolling and a dedicated portrait-friendly zoom camera without moving to a large phone.

The compromise: a used example with weak battery health can be a worse purchase than a cleaner standard model.

iPhone 15 Pro Max: longer reach

Worth comparing if you regularly photograph distant details and also want a large display. Its telephoto differs from the smaller 15 Pro.

The compromise: size and weight. Buy for the features you will use, not the Max badge alone.

Compare unlocked iPhone 15 offers

Choose a model in the dropdown, then narrow by storage and condition. Price order applies to the fetched batch of matching listings; it is not a guarantee of the lowest price across eBay. Confirm the selected variation and delivered total on eBay.

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88 matching listings in USDLowest item price USD 279.00Average item price USD 451.00Lowest price + shipping USD 285.95 (76 with known shipping)Based on 100 unique eBay listings checked in this search; not the entire market. Search started 2026-09-17 03:29 UTC.

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Compare the specifications

Size, storage and display
ModelDisplay / weightChipStorage optionsProMotion
iPhone 156.1-inch · 171gA16 Bionic128 / 256 / 512GBNo ProMotion
iPhone 15 Plus6.7-inch · 201gA16 Bionic128 / 256 / 512GBNo ProMotion
iPhone 15 Pro6.1-inch · 187gA17 Pro128 / 256 / 512GB / 1TBUp to 120Hz
iPhone 15 Pro Max6.7-inch · 221gA17 Pro256 / 512GB / 1TBUp to 120Hz

Display sizes are nominal diagonals. Storage options describe the model range, not current stock. ProMotion can vary the refresh rate up to 120Hz; it does not mean every app runs at 120 frames per second.

Cameras and rated battery playback
ModelRear camerasZoom distinctionVideo playback, up to
iPhone 1548MP main + 12MP ultra wide2× main-sensor crop20h
iPhone 15 Plus48MP main + 12MP ultra wide2× main-sensor crop26h
iPhone 15 Pro48MP main + 12MP ultra wide + 12MP telephotoDedicated 3× telephoto23h
iPhone 15 Pro Max48MP main + 12MP ultra wide + 12MP telephotoDedicated 5× telephoto29h

Battery figures are Apple’s US video-playback ratings, not measured everyday screen time. Test conditions and regional variants can differ; used-battery condition, mobile signal and workload affect actual endurance. Sensor-crop zoom is not an additional lens.

Specification sources: iPhone 15 · iPhone 15 Plus · iPhone 15 Pro · iPhone 15 Pro Max.

What the differences mean in use

15 or 15 Pro?

Pay extra for the Pro if scrolling smoothness, a separate telephoto or a file-heavy creative workflow matters. For calls, social apps and ordinary snapshots, condition and storage may be the more useful place to spend your budget.

15 Plus or 15 Pro Max?

Both suit people who want a big screen. The Pro Max earns its premium through display and camera capabilities; the Plus is worth considering when those are not priorities. Compare equally healthy batteries rather than assuming the more expensive used phone lasts longer.

15 Pro or 16?

This is a features-versus-condition decision. Compare the older Pro’s display and camera options against the specific newer listing’s battery, warranty and price. A generation number alone does not decide the better purchase.

These are editorial buying implications of the published specifications, not claims that ElitePhoneHub has personally tested these phones.

Choose storage before choosing a deal

Mostly streaming and everyday apps

Check your current storage use before paying for more. Allow room for app growth, offline maps and downloaded media; a low starting price is less useful if the capacity is already too small.

Lots of photos, games or offline video

Compare the next capacity up against the cost of cloud storage and how often you are willing to remove files. Cloud storage does not add physical space for installed apps.

Large video projects

Check your workflow, backup routine and transfer needs first. More storage helps retain files; it does not improve the camera itself or guarantee that you will use professional recording modes.

Buy the listing, not just the model

On older listings, look carefully for replaced screens, worn batteries and missing camera functions. “No camera”, “Face ID not working” and “for parts” are not cosmetic grades.

  1. Confirm the actual phone. Match the model, storage, colour and selected variation to the price you will pay.
  2. Ask about battery and repairs. Request current battery information and the parts/service history where available. A cosmetic grade does not answer these questions.
  3. Check activation and carrier status. Require an activation-ready device and confirm compatibility with your carrier, including physical SIM or eSIM requirements.
  4. Read the exceptions. Missing cameras, failed Face ID, management restrictions and functional faults can be buried in the description.
  5. Compare the delivered cost. Include shipping, applicable taxes, import charges and the cost of returning a faulty device.

For a device-level inspection checklist, see Apple’s guide to buying a preowned iPhone.

Questions before you buy

Are every model and capacity always available?

No. Inventory depends on the marketplace, destination and sellers. An option in a filter is not proof of stock. If a search returns nothing, try fewer optional filters without compromising on condition or compatibility.

Does unlocked mean it will work in my country?

Unlocked describes carrier restrictions. You must still verify the exact regional model, supported network features and SIM format with your carrier.

Is refurbished automatically better than used?

No. Read the specific refurbishment standard, battery commitment, warranty and return terms. Different sellers can use different grading systems.

Should I upgrade from a working phone?

Identify a specific limitation first: insufficient storage, an unreliable battery, an uncomfortable size or a camera feature you need. Compare a repair quote with the net cost of replacement before treating a newer generation as necessary.

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