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Apple A15 Bionic

Apple A15 Bionic
  • GPU: Apple A15 GPU
  • Cores: 6
  • Clock: 3230 MHz
Apple A15 Bionic – an 6-core chipset that was announced on September 14, 2021, and is manufactured using a 5-nanometer process technology. It has 2 cores Avalanche at 3230 MHz and 4 cores Blizzard at 2020 MHz.

Review

CPU Performance
72
Gaming Performance
48
Battery life
92
NanoReview Score
67
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Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Apple A15 Bionic
1413275
CPU 410975
GPU 370837
Memory 164151
UX 467312
Total score 1413275
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GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
2315
Multi-Core Score
5753
Asset compression 208.1 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 122.9 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 139.1 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 125.1 images/sec
HDR 179.4 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 22.3 images/sec
Photo processing 53.2 images/sec
Ray tracing 6.26 Mpixels/sec
Samples 37 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
20400
Background blur 35.4 images/sec
Face detection 44.8 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.62 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.82 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.84 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.3 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 71.1 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 2198.2 FPS
API Metal
Samples 19 tests

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Solar Bay
3765
Score 3765
Stability 71%
Graphics test 14 FPS
Section 1 19 FPS
Section 2 14 FPS
Section 3 9 FPS
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
2854
Score 2854
Stability 76%
Graphics test 17 FPS

Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-25 -> op1Geekbench 6 CPU2168 / 4988
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-23 -> HotPowerAnTuTu 111184759
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-19 -> HotPowerGeekbench 6 GPU21284
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-19 (Vova)AnTuTu 111297615
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-19 -> HotPowerGeekbench 6 CPU2423 / 5985
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-18 (charlesddd)AnTuTu 111461749
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-18 (Bionic)AnTuTu 111336740
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-12 (Simon)AnTuTu 111146332
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Smartphones

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Phones with A15 BionicAnTuTu v11
1. Apple iPhone 14 Plus1534654
2. Apple iPhone 141526761
3. Apple iPhone 13 mini1427851
4. Apple iPhone 131413275
5. Apple iPhone SE (2022)1346035
6. Apple iPhone 13 Pro1222533
7. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max1153673

Specifications

Detailed specifications of the A15 Bionic SoC with Apple A15 GPU graphics

CPU

Architecture 2x 3.23 GHz – Avalanche
4x 2.02 GHz – Blizzard
Cores 6
Frequency 3230 MHz
Instruction set ARMv8.5-A
L1 cache 256 KB
L2 cache 12 MB
Process 5 nanometers
Transistor count 15 billion
TDP (Sustained Power Limit) 6 W
Manufacturing TSMC

Graphics

GPU name Apple A15 GPU
Architecture Apple Bionic GPU
GPU frequency 1338 MHz
Pipelines 5
Shading units 128
Total shaders 640
FLOPS 1712.6 Gigaflops

AI Accelerator

Neural processor (NPU) Apple Neural Engine
NPU theoretical performance 15.8 TOPS

Memory

Memory type LPDDR4X
Memory frequency 2133 MHz
Bus 4x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 34.1 Gb/s
Max size 6 GB

Multimedia (ISP)

Storage type NVMe
Max display resolution 2732 x 2048
Video capture 4K at 60FPS
Video playback 4K at 60FPS
Video codecs - H.264
- H.265
- VP8
- VP9
- Motion JPEG
Audio codecs - AAC
- AAX
- AAX+
- AC-3
- AIFF
- CAF
- E-AC-3
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV

Connectivity

4G support LTE Cat. 24
5G support Yes
Download speed Up to 7500 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 3000 Mbps
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

Info

Announced September 2021
Class Flagship
Model number APL1W07
Successor - Apple A19 Pro

Comparison with competitors

1. Apple A15 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
2. Apple A15 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (40)
3. Apple A15 Bionic vs Apple A14 Bionic (37)
4. Apple A15 Bionic vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (109)
5. Apple A15 Bionic vs Apple A16 Bionic (26)
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Minh Thai July 15, 2026 at 01:21 PM
The maximum supported Bluetooth version is NOT Bluetooth 5.0, it's Bluetooth 5.3 because iPhone 14 and 14 Plus uses the same chip as the 13 series but upgraded the Bluetooth version
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Snapdragon for Galaxy March 30, 2026 at 07:10 AM
So y'all are telling me that A15 Bionic processor is faster than my S23+ Snapdragon 8 Gen 2?, this is crazy.
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son im crine May 10, 2026 at 08:37 PM
it really isnt, nanoreview only shows the half truth
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Fann April 6, 2023 at 02:37 AM
The Apple A15 Bionic chipset is excellent for daily use, offering improved battery life, efficient performance for work and easy file storage, high-quality photos, and a satisfying camera experience. There are no issues with lag or the like, and even for gaming, this chipset demonstrates high potential. The A15 Bionic deserves a top spot, just under the Apple A16 Bionic.
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Zhinazhu August 16, 2022 at 02:25 AM
I hope Apple can honestly say that their best chips are made in Taiwan, and their hearts are given by Taiwan, not China. For the sake of the Chinese market, Apple masks this fact as if one forgets who gave him life.
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Danno August 17, 2022 at 01:06 AM
God save Taiwan, at this point he’s the only one that can
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augie smith October 3, 2022 at 04:03 AM
Made in Taiwan with a $140 million ASML lithograph machine made in the Netherlands.
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NAC August 31, 2024 at 06:48 AM
People who know your name meanπŸ’€
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Victor February 9, 2022 at 03:24 AM
Why would you shoot 8k on the phone? A lot of memory … 4K it’s enough. I just switched from note 20 ultras to iPhone 13 pro. Gaming and battery are just uncomfortable to compare. Samsung overheating, lagging and battery drains like no tomorrow on Rising of Kingdom mobile. iPhone stays cool, smooth, and battery normal. You judge.
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Senal April 10, 2022 at 05:53 AM
same here never ever going to buy Samsung "THE HEATING IRON"
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bruh April 12, 2022 at 09:43 PM
that's because the a15 isn't that strong, it's just very optimized
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borg June 18, 2022 at 01:52 AM
Phones and devices running on Sprint towers had a nasty habit of superheating in my experience. Perhaps your Samsung devices fell victim to the Sprint towers as well.
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S22Ultra July 4, 2022 at 11:36 PM
"Samsung overheating" bro, maybe you got the EU/KR Exynos version of Note 20 Ultra?? I have the Galaxy S22 Ultra (ROW) Snapdragon version and it's not "overheating" as you've said lol. It's normal for a chipset to crank up becs you're using it and it depends on the ram size of the game like Genshin Impact swallow! Whether it be the most optimized phone you got, playing games like Genshin Impact is no excuse! it will heat up. stop with the nonsense lol.
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Robust October 27, 2023 at 02:34 AM
Just don't buy Samsung devices with Exynos processors.
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Smartphoner January 26, 2022 at 06:03 PM
Which battery lasts longer, when doing the same tasks like browsing and watching Youtube? iPhone 13 Pro - with A15 Bionic, which consumes 6W - and has a 3,000 mAh battery. Nokia C20 - with the Unisoc SC9863A, which only consumes 3W - and has also a 3,000 mAh battery
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Tom January 28, 2022 at 02:30 PM
lol, you are comparing the flagship and the entry-level smartphone, that it's a huge difference.
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Smartphone January 28, 2022 at 04:38 PM
Tom, It's a valid question. Which battery lasts longer? When not playing 3D games.
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anon February 6, 2022 at 08:51 PM
Smartphone, I’d say the iPhone lasts longer, if you are not using the full CPU it’s really power Efficient
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borg June 18, 2022 at 01:36 AM
The iPhone 13 will probably be best since the OLED pixels will turn off when needed for dark scenes such as scenes involving space. Also, the lack of LTE bands and the lack of internal tech make the iPhone SE a better deal than the Nokia since there is only 1GB of ram or possibly 2 at most and an outdated Android Go version VS 3 or 4GB on the SE and more on the 13 Pro.
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Kindle July 19, 2022 at 05:18 PM
Smartphone, A15 will last longer and probably several times so. 6W is maxed power consumption, A15 will consume a small fraction of that for lighter tasks while weak Unisoc will have to work at full speed and consume all max 3W for almost any task because it's so slow. That's not even considering all kinds of optimizations in A15 which will definitely be much more advanced than in Unisoc.
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kabina December 20, 2021 at 01:20 PM
where's the L1 memory?
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Harsh September 22, 2024 at 05:01 PM
It's right there. 256KB
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710high December 18, 2021 at 11:24 AM
is this phone made in china?
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Hfkgkf February 10, 2022 at 03:04 AM
Most of the Apple devices are made in china. But I am not sure if some of the parts or devices are made in other countries.
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Jk3 October 3, 2021 at 04:20 AM
Qualcomm is really falling behind more than ever. I say they stop this smaller chip size so they can hold more power and put many into it and work on it instead of decreasing the size every year. I say stick with 5nm and improve before you move to 4 and 3nm. Quit the race for smaller transistor size.
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AGuyThatNoName October 19, 2021 at 11:01 AM
i wonder if the others mobile cpu manufacturers get cooperate with desktop gpu manufacturers like nvidia and amd (no intel sh*t) how it would be yeea...
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Uvk October 21, 2021 at 05:39 AM
Yep, nobody cares about the size if you don't get the performance
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1+1=2 January 5, 2022 at 02:44 AM
Qualcomm uses Samsung's 4nm node for production which is significantly worse than TSMC 4nm. So, if Qualcomm used TSMC like apple and the other companies then it's very possible that Qualcomm would be faster in every aspect whilst being way more power-efficient.
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Andy September 19, 2021 at 04:30 PM
Apple at its best again, its amazing how far did mobile chipsets go
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Thomas September 24, 2021 at 08:48 AM
But exynos 2100 Support 8K 60fps video Playback
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Leon September 24, 2021 at 10:20 AM
Thomas, Why do you even need 8k on a around 6 inch display? while the s22 standard one will have a 1080p display
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Thomas September 24, 2021 at 02:03 PM
Leon, What's the point of display Resolution Samsung Already Make 2K+ Display Quality Phone (S9+).I think S21 Ultra 5G Is A Good Choice
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Dominic October 9, 2021 at 10:33 AM
Thomas, You're joking, right? Exynos is the worst processor in the world.
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Bert October 23, 2021 at 12:51 AM
Thomas, And what is the point to support the 8k, if the 8k video shoots looks like an overscaled 720p video? Did you checked any 8k video, how much details missing, and how crap they are looks?
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Samsung November 5, 2021 at 05:24 PM
Bert, For 8k video your Iphone is not capable that's why you did not seen thatπŸ˜†πŸ˜
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Janskitech December 30, 2021 at 04:24 PM
Samsung, No, actually it sees it so much that exposes the joke behind 8K πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚
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