Why is iPhone15Pro more popular than the top 15 version, with the same price of 8999 yuan?

As one of the top smartphone brands in the world, Apple's iPhone 15 series has attracted the attention of many consumers. This series of phones brings four models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15Plus, iPhone 15Pro, and iPhone 15ProMax. Both the 15 and 15Pro have 6.1 inch screens. If our budget is 8999 yuan, it is not a problem to purchase the top 512GB version of iPhone 15 or the 256GB version of iPhone 15Pro, The two may seem evenly matched, but the reality is that with the same budget of 8999 yuan, the iPhone 15 Pro is more popular than the top of the line version.

In fact, from Apple's pricing perspective, the higher the storage specification, the lower the cost-effectiveness (Apple earns more), which has also been a major gap for Apple smartphones in recent years.

Based on a budget of 8999 yuan, you can purchase the top 512GB version of iPhone 15 or the 256GB version of iPhone 15 Pro. The comparison between these two phones is roughly as follows:

• The top of the line for iPhone 15 is 512GB, with the main highlight being its storage capacity of 512GB.

• The main highlight of the iPhone 15 Pro, which comes with 256GB of storage, is that it outperforms the iPhone 15 in almost all other aspects.

If the focus is on cost-effectiveness, then the top of the line iPhone 15 is obviously not suitable. The biggest flaw in this version is the lack of cost-effectiveness, as 512G is 2000 yuan higher than 256G, resulting in a higher premium.

Reference: The price difference between Huawei Mate60 and storage is 500 yuan.

If the focus is on user experience, then the iPhone 15 Pro will be more suitable, with almost all machine configurations higher than the standard version. If you have concerns about large storage, you can also make a comprehensive plan in conjunction with iCloud cloud storage.

It is worth noting that the price difference between the four models of the iPhone 15 series from 256G to 512G is 2000 yuan, which is why the higher the iPhone storage, the less cost-effective it is. Apple's pricing is somewhat outrageous (earning too much).

As a reference, the comprehensive configuration comparison between iPhone 15 and iPhone 15Pro is as follows:

The iPhone 15 is equipped with an A16 biomimetic chip and a 6.1 inch XDR Smart Island direct facing screen, with a resolution of 2556x1179, supporting 460PPI+2000nit outdoor peak brightness, and a 60Hz refresh rate; Front 1200W lens+3D depth lens, rear 4800W main camera+1200W ultra wide angle lens, supporting 2x optical zoom, equipped with USB-C interface, supporting 20W fast charging, supporting USB2 transmission, supporting IP68, using a paddle mute key, body thickness of 7.80mm, weight of about 171g, providing three storage specifications of 128GB/256GB/512GB, and selling price of 5999 yuan/6999 yuan/8999 yuan.

The iPhone 15Pro is equipped with an A17Pro biomimetic chip and features a 6.1 inch XDR Smart Island direct facing screen with a resolution of 2556x1179. It supports 460PPI+2000nit outdoor peak brightness and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate; Front 1200W lens+3D depth lens, rear 4800W main camera+1200W ultra wide angle lens+1200W telephoto lens, equipped with USB-C interface, supporting 20W fast charging, USB3 transmission, IP68 support, using new operation buttons, body thickness of 8.25mm, weight of approximately 187g, providing 128GB/256GB/512GB/1TB storage specifications, priced at 7999 yuan/8999 yuan/10999 yuan/12999 yuan.

Overall, when selecting the iPhone 15 series model with a budget of 8999 yuan, if our core requirement is "512GB" and there are no other configurations required, then the lowest priced 512GB model in the iPhone 15 series is the iPhone 15, priced at 8999 yuan. However, the cost performance of the top of the line iPhone 15 is clearly insufficient. Without the requirement of 512GB, purchasing the iPhone 15 Pro 256GB with a budget of 8999 yuan would clearly provide a comprehensive and superior user experience.