The iPhone 15’s display did not surpass the performance of its Android competitors or Apple’s own recent flagships when put to laboratory testing. The results come from DxOMark’s analysis, which examined a range of viewing scenarios and display characteristics.
Experts noted that the iPhone 15 offers solid image quality, strong contrast, and good readability across varying lighting conditions. Colors appear more saturated than those on the iPhone 14, yet certain scenes exhibited a subtle orange tint that could skew color accuracy for some users.
However, a key drawback identified was the display refresh rate of 60Hz, which lags behind modern standards and can make animations feel less fluid and responsive. While acceptable for everyday use, this limitation is noticeable in fast-paced content and gaming scenarios where motion appears less smooth than on high-refresh displays.
Overall, the iPhone 15’s screen placed 13th in DxOMark’s global smartphone ranking, ahead of several Android flagships such as Google’s Pixel 7 Pro, the full Galaxy S23 lineup, and the Galaxy Z Flip5, as well as the iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Pro models in earlier generations. This positioning reflects a balance between price and performance rather than a top-tier display experience across the board [DxOMark analysis].
In its premium segment assessment, experts indicated that the iPhone 15’s screen aligns with its price point, delivering credible performance without claiming the top spot in class. The best scores in the premium tier went to Google Pixel 8 and Samsung Galaxy S23, illustrating how competing high-end devices emphasize different display strengths and user preferences [DxOMark premium segment results].
Earlier market observations noted price variations for the newer lineup, with reports that some Chinese retailers were listing the iPhone 15 Pro at figures lower than Apple’s own official pricing, highlighting how regional markets and promotions can influence perceived value and access to the latest technology [market coverage].