Apple iPhone 15vsPOCO C75
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Apple iPhone 15 wins
Verdict
Apple iPhone 15 wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Apple iPhone 15 is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 699 — USD 560 more than the POCO C75. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Apple iPhone 15 takes Performance — led by performance score (1,300,000 pts).
- POCO C75 takes Display — led by refresh rate (120 Hz).
- Apple iPhone 15 takes Camera — led by camera score (141 pts).
- Apple iPhone 15 takes Battery — led by wireless charging (Yes).
- POCO C75 takes Price — led by price (139 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,300,000 pts vs 320,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 264 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 600 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want better video quality — 93 pts vs 84 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want a better camera — 141 pts vs 105 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want faster charging — 20 W vs 18 W.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 if you want the convenience of wireless charging — Yes vs No.
Choose POCO C75 if you want…
- Choose POCO C75 if you want a bigger screen — 6.88 in vs 6.1 in.
- Choose POCO C75 if you want smoother scrolling — 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- Choose POCO C75 if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose POCO C75 if you want longer battery life — 5,160 mAh vs 3,349 mAh.
- Choose POCO C75 if you want a lower price — 139 USD vs 699 USD.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 15
- POCO C75
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 15
Choose Apple iPhone 15 if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 699.
POCO C75
Choose POCO C75 if price matters most. It costs USD 139, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 15
- Cheapest modern iPhone
- Dynamic Island + USB-C
- Solid 48 MP camera
- 60 Hz display
- A16 chip is aging
- Slow 20 W charging
POCO C75
- Very affordable
- 5,160 mAh battery
- Big display
- Slow chipset
- HD+ resolution
- 18 W charging