Apple is facing significant production issues with the camera sensors and titanium chassis for the iPhone 15 models, which may impact availability, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is experiencing delays in manufacturing, potentially causing problems for early upgraders.
Apple's rumored iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max may feature an Action button, inherited from the Apple Watch Ultra, that could improve multitasking and customization options on the phone.
Apple's upcoming "Wonderlust" event is expected to introduce the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models with features including a titanium chassis, reduced bezels, improved battery life, increased memory, customizable Action button, enhanced cameras, and a new ultra-wideband chip.
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 with a USB-C port and updated wireless charging, as well as the Apple Watch Series 9, at its upcoming event.
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15, new smartwatches, and the latest AirPods at its upcoming event, with the iPhone 15 Pro line being the most significant new product, and the company is also expected to discuss upcoming software updates.
Apple is expected to reveal the iPhone 15 with a USB-C connector, potentially unlocking more hardware input and output capabilities and transforming the device into a pocketable thin client model of computing.
The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to feature a lighter titanium frame and a more curved design, addressing the design flaws and discomfort of the iPhone 14 Pro.
The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have 8GB RAM, providing a performance boost for simultaneous app usage and browsing with multiple tabs, while the base model iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will retain the 6GB RAM found in the previous models; and although there won't be a storage increase to 2TB as rumored, the Pro models will now start at 256GB and the iPhone 15 will support tethered shooting to a Mac and recording video directly to an external SSD, enhancing the capabilities for photographers and videographers.
Reports of the iPhone 15 Pro overheating may be due to design compromises made to achieve a lighter weight, according to a top Apple supply chain analyst.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max features improved camera capabilities, including additional framing options, enhanced video quality, better low-light performance, and the ability to add a portrait mode blur effect after taking a photo, making it Apple's best camera system to date.
The iPhone 15 has outdated and underwhelming specs, including a lack of an always-on display, low refresh rate, and the use of a previous generation chipset, making it difficult to recommend over other comparable Android flagship devices or even the iPhone 14 Pro.