iPhone 15 Details: iPhone announcement time and an impending Apple event are rapidly approaching, and although the company is always tight-lipped about what to expect from its next phone, speculation has been rife for months. So what should we anticipate from the iPhone 15? What camera and performance enhancements can we anticipate this year?
Recent iPhone 15 updates, news, and reports
Several updates to our article for today. A purported iPhone 15 ‘FineWoven’ case (the name of Apple’s rumoured leather replacement) reveals a new ‘Action Button’ design, with a new button replacing the mute switch. Apple has also published the YouTube event listing, which includes a countdown to the big day.
Apple verified on August 30 that its September event will take place on September 13 at 3am AEST.
As reported by Notebook Check, rumours of a weight reduction for the Pro Max have begun to circulate as a result of the new models’ titanium chassis. The Pro Max model is anticipated to weigh 221 grammes, down from 240, and the Pro model is anticipated to weigh 191 grammes, down from 206 grammes. According to Mac Rumours, Apple’s leather-alternative phone cases are also anticipated to have a new texture.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro to reportedly have Titanium frame and thinner bezels
iPhone 15 Release Date in Australia
Apple has announced a mid-September event where it is expected to be unveiled. The unveiling will occur at 3am AEST on September 13 (2:30am ACST and 1am AWST). Mark Gurman, a respected Apple analyst, predicted on August 28 that September 12 (September 13 for Australians) would be the working date, and he was once again correct.
iPhone 15 models
The iPhone 14 lineup includes the 14, 14 Plus, 14 Pro, and 14 Pro Max, and the lineup is anticipated to be nearly identical, save for a possible nomenclature change.Mark Gurman predicted in September 2022 that the iPhone 15 would have a new nomenclature scheme, replacing ‘Pro Max’ with the more Samsung-like ‘Ultra’.
In February, however, he revised his speculation. The iPhone Ultra is likely to debut alongside the iPhone 16 in 2024. The iPhone 15 would consist of the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max (the same as the iPhone 14, which eliminated the mini).
It is unlikely that Apple will release only three phones, so the rumour that September will introduce updated versions of the same phones as last year seems plausible.
Perhaps the Ultra will supplant the SE, albeit at the top of the product line. It is regrettable that the iPhone SE is available to those who cannot afford the standard range.
Since the 2017 iPhone X, Apple has used stainless steel exclusively for its premium smartphones. However, Forbes reported in October 2022 that the iPhone Ultra’s chassis will be made of titanium. Titanium is significantly stronger and lighter than stainless steel, according to the report, but it is also astronomically expensive.
The three most significant enhancements to the iPhone 15
When the iPhone 15 is released, there will be three notable modifications. The first is the transition from the Lightning port to the USB-C port, which is faster and more widely adopted in Europe. The second is that the entire line of cameras will be updated, with the Pro Max’s new telescopic lens bringing it into closer competition with Samsung. Users can expect to see the Dynamic Island, the small bar with a hole-punch design at the top of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, make its way to the 15 Plus, which are anticipated to adopt it.
We can presume, unless otherwise specified, that specifications will be comparable to those of the iPhone 14, with a variety of upgrades in certain areas. Here is what we anticipate.
Cameras
As of May, according to leaker Jeff Pu (via Macrumors), it appears that the iPhone 15 lineup will receive camera enhancements across the board. According to the report, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be equipped with 48-megapixel rear lenses and a new three-stack sensor capable of capturing more light. These lenses were first introduced on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max last year, but it now appears that every model has one. Apple is experiencing yield issues with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, according to Pu, which may cause production delays.
In addition, according to leaker Unknownz21 (via Forbes), the iPhone 15 Pro Max will be equipped with a telescopic lens. This is anticipated to enhance the zoom quality of the camera without relying solely on digital zoom. As with previous models of the Pro and Pro Max, it is likely that the iPhone 15 Pro will include a telephoto lens. There is currently no information regarding whether the iPhone 15 Pro will also receive a camera upgrade.
Memory and capacity
TrendForce, a Taiwanese supply chain research firm, reported in February that Apple has increased its iPhone 15 Pro RAM order.
According to TrendForce, Apple will “increase the capacity and specifications of the DRAM solutions featured in the iPhone’s next generation, which is scheduled for release this year.” It followed a previous allegation from TrendForce in October 2022 that claimed Apple would add a “memory capacity upgrade” to the next iPhone, increasing the Pro model’s RAM from 6GB to 8GB. The iPhone’s storage capacity will presumably remain at 6GB. As of July, it is also rumoured that the base model Pros will feature 256GB of storage, up from 128GB.
Battery endurance
In July, GSMArena reported that every iPhone 15 model would receive a battery enhancement. The base iPhone 15 is anticipated to have a 3,877 mAh battery, the 15 Plus a 4,912 mAh battery, the 15 Pro a 3,650 mAh battery, and the 15 Pro Max (possibly Ultra) a 4,852 mAh battery. The base model had a 3,279 mAh battery, the Plus had a 4,323 mAh battery, and the 14 Pro Max and Plus both had a 4,323 mAh battery.
Charging is anticipated to transition from Lightning to USB-C, requiring users to switch to a different cable.In August, 9to5Mac reported that the iPhone 15 could support rapid charging speeds of up to 35W and that some iPhones could support Thunderbolt for faster data transfer via the charging port.
iPhone 15 layout: What to anticipate
The iPhone 15 is anticipated to have more curved edges, thinner bezels, and a larger camera bump, as well as a Dynamic Island on each model, a variety of new colours (with vibrant new USB-C cables), and, of course, a USB-C port.
iPhone 15 Details: Specifications
9to5Mac reported in February, based on renders of the forthcoming iPhone 15 Pro, that the design and features of Apple’s flagship smartphone will undergo significant changes. Expect curved edges, slimmer bezels, a much larger camera bump (perhaps attempting to match Samsung’s 200MP?) and a USB-C port on the bottom. If you intend to upgrade this year, you will be able to share cables with Android users, according to numerous reports.
The rear of the iPhone 15 will resemble the iPhone 14 series to a large extent. On the rear of the standard models, there are still two “stove-top” lenses, while the Pro models have three.
According to Forbes, the anonymous informant ShrimpApplePro, who has been a reliable source for the past eighteen months, has endorsed the 9to5Mac CAD leak after receiving a “yes” from their source. In addition, the leaker claims that the iPhone 15 standard variants will also feature this new, curvier design language.
Apple may also experiment with capacitive haptic controls as opposed to physical ones. These were absent from the CAD files, and it’s believed they’ll arrive on the Pro variants first — just like the iPhone 14 Pro’s Dynamic Island. A video circulating on Douyin, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok, is featured on ShrimpApplePro’s Twitter feed. The latter is well-known among Apple blogs as a leaker. It shows solid-state buttons on the side rather than physical ones, which are being referred to as “taptic,” as they’ll offer some haptic feedback when the finger touches the area.
Gurman claimed in July that Apple is using its low-injection pressure over-molding (LIPO) technique to reduce the iPhone 14’s bezels to 1.5mm and the iPhone 15’s bezels to 2.2mm. Gurman reports that the LIPO technique could be applied to the iPad in the future. On the Apple Watch Series 8, the screen-expanding features were utilised to stretch the bezels to their limits. This amounts to 0.7 mm of additional screen space, with the iPhone 15’s screen apparently extending to the device’s very edge.
This lent some credibility to the rumours that were supported by photos of a nearly bezel-less iPhone containing the Dynamic Island. Other leaker tweets mention the 1.5mm bezel thickness as well. Since the release of the iPhone X in 2017, the company has been attempting to maximise the quantity of screen space on its devices.
Netizens Expectations
Based on disclosures from @URedditor on Twitter, Forbes reported in August that the iPhone 15 Pro will feature the brand-new Apple A17 chip, which offers a performance upgrade over last year’s A16 chip, along with 6 or 8GB RAM, a 6-core GPU, 6-core CPU, and a 3nm manufacturing process. According to reports, Apple is already developing processors and beyond.
Apple A17 – t8130 – Coll
6 CPU Cores + 6 GPU Cores
3.70 GHz
6GB LPDDR5 DRAM – Micron/Samsung
TSMC 3nm ProcessLPDDR = Low Power Double Data Rate SDRAM
The A17 is used by both the D83 and D84, also likely planned for D47 and D48 (16 series), as the D9x will use t8140 (A18).
— Unknownz21 ???? (@URedditor) August 9, 2023
In addition, MacRumors reported in May 2022 that the iPhone 15 lineup will feature a ‘pill and hole’ recess for the camera and microphone instead of the notch seen on earlier devices. With the release of the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, we now know that this design is dubbed ‘Dynamic Island’, and it appears that it will no longer be exclusive to Pro devices. According to the 9to5Mac CAD documents, this is virtually confirmed.In addition, MacRumours anticipates that the side controls will transition to solid state, similar to the home button.
This is reasonable. The iPhone 14 and 14 Plus were indistinguishable from the iPhone 13 Pro and 13 Pro Max, with the exception that they were brand-new.
According to a case that was released on Twitter in September, it is also anticipated that a new ‘action button’ will replace the mute button. It is probable that this button will function as a hot key, but if necessary, it will also function as a mute button.
Colour choices
According to leaker @VNchocotaco on Twitter-now X (as of July), the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are slated to be available in Midnight, Starlight, Green, Yellow, Pink, and Product (RED) colours. Additionally, a July source suggested that the Pro and Pro Max models’ titanium chassis will have a more matte appearance than the smoothed aluminium we’re accustomed to, with more rounded edges.
In addition, as reported by Mac Rumours in August, the iPhone 15 lineup may include braided USB-C cables that match the colour of the model you purchase.
iPhone 15 accessories: Expectations
In addition to the colour-matching USB-C cables anticipated in the box of each iPhone, the iPhone 15 is rumoured to include a new leather-alternative case. Apple may disclose additional accessories, such as AirPods, at its upcoming event.
iPhone 15 Price
Forbes reported in January that Apple may price the iPhone 15 differently than the iPhone 14. yeux1122, an industry leaker, reported that Apple’s declining sales analysis for the iPhone 14 standard model was “well outside the predicted range.” According to the latest rumour, Apple will “aggressively price” the iPhone 15 in comparison to its competitors.
Forbes reported in August that the iPhone 15 range is anticipated to be “Apple’s most expensive iPhone range ever”, with a potential $200 price increase for the Pro Max model and a $100 price increase for the Pro model.
Plans are anticipated to be offered by Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone, and devices will be available for purchase in-store and online in September, but we’ll have more information once the device is officially unveiled.
