At ৳1,27,000 grey this sits ৳5,000 above a brand new iPhone 16 at official price. That comparison is the whole point of this page.
The iPhone 15 Pro costs ৳2,04,999 in Bangladesh through official channels for the 256GB model, with grey market units around ৳1,27,000. It has a 6.1-inch 120Hz ProMotion display, the A17 Pro chip, a 3x telephoto camera and a titanium frame — and it supports Apple Intelligence.
| Variant | Official | Unofficial |
|---|---|---|
| 256GB official | ৳2,04,999 | — |
| 256GB grey | — | ৳1,27,000 |
The 256GB is the configuration that circulates most in Bangladesh, which simplifies things. No memory card slot exists on any iPhone, so this is fixed for the phone’s life. For a Pro model with ProRes video capability, 256GB is a sensible floor — ProRes files are enormous and 128GB would disappear in weeks.
Forget the official price for a moment. At ৳1,27,000 grey, this phone sits almost exactly alongside a brand new iPhone 16 at ৳1,21,999 official. Five thousand taka apart. So which one?
What the 15 Pro has that the iPhone 16 does not:
What the iPhone 16 has that this does not: a newer A18 chip, a Camera Control button, roughly one extra year of software support, and — the one that really counts — an official warranty and a BTRC-registered IMEI.
Both run Apple Intelligence. The A17 Pro has the neural engine and memory to support it, which the non-Pro iPhone 15 does not.
My honest read: on hardware the 15 Pro wins, and not narrowly. On peace of mind the iPhone 16 wins. If you would be buying grey either way, the 15 Pro is the better phone. If the warranty matters to you, the iPhone 16 is the safer buy.
৳2,04,999 for a phone released in September 2023, when a newer model sells officially at ৳1,21,999, is not a price most buyers should engage with.
It exists because import duty is calculated on value and Apple pricing does not fall much through official channels. It is not a reflection of what this phone is worth today. If you want an iPhone 15 Pro, the grey market is where the sensible transaction happens — with all the caveats that carries.
Apple switched the Pro line from stainless steel to grade 5 titanium with this generation, dropping about 19 grams. On a phone you hold for hours a day that is noticeable, and the brushed finish resists fingerprints far better than the polished steel it replaced.
The frame is also easier to hold. Apple rounded the edges, which sounds trivial until you compare it against the sharp-edged iPhone 12 through 14 Pro models. Ceramic Shield on the front and IP68 sealing round it out.
Battery health. This phone is nearly three years old. Open Settings, then Battery, then Battery Health, and look at maximum capacity. Below 85% you should be negotiating or walking away. A replacement runs ৳8,000 to ৳12,000 in Dhaka.
Activation lock. Confirm the phone is not tied to a previous owner’s Apple account.
IMEI with BTRC. Unregistered handsets can be cut off from local networks.
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179, 120Hz ProMotion, 2000 nits peak |
|---|---|
| Chip | A17 Pro (3nm), 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB · no expandable storage |
| Rear camera | 48MP main with sensor-shift OIS + 12MP Ultra Wide + 12MP 3x telephoto (77mm) |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth · rear video 4K at 60fps, ProRes, Dolby Vision |
| Battery | Up to 23 hours video playback · USB-C · MagSafe wireless charging |
| Software | iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence · Apple typically supports iPhones 6–7 years |
| Build | Grade 5 titanium · Ceramic Shield · IP68 · 187g |
| Other | Action button · USB-C at USB 3 speeds · 5G · no Camera Control button |
Apple moved the entire iPhone line to USB-C in this generation, but only the Pro models got USB 3 speeds. The standard iPhone 15 and the standard iPhone 16 both run their USB-C ports at USB 2 — the same throughput as the old Lightning cable. On this phone, moving an hour of 4K footage to a laptop takes minutes rather than most of an afternoon. If you shoot video and edit on a computer, this is a bigger practical advantage over the iPhone 16 than the specification comparison suggests.
Official stock of a 2023 model is limited and comes through Apple’s authorised distributor and retailers like Apple Gadgets and Gadget & Gear. Call ahead rather than travelling on spec.
Grey units are plentiful at Bashundhara City and through online sellers, and both new and used stock circulates. Check battery health in Settings, confirm there is no activation lock, verify the IMEI with BTRC, and inspect the frame for drop damage.
৳2,04,999 official for the 256GB model. Grey market units of the same capacity sell around ৳1,27,000.
Yes. The A17 Pro chip meets the requirements, unlike the standard iPhone 15.
On hardware, largely yes — 120Hz ProMotion, a 3x telephoto, titanium and USB 3 transfer speeds. The iPhone 16 has a newer chip and, if bought officially, a warranty.
Yes, ProMotion at up to 120Hz. The standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 are both limited to 60Hz.
Battery health in Settings, activation lock status, and IMEI registration with BTRC. Below 85% battery capacity, factor in a replacement costing ৳8,000 to ৳12,000.
Prices last checked: . Bangladeshi market prices change often — confirm with the retailer before you buy.