The iPhone 15 will feature a USB-C charging port, replacing the Lightning cord, in response to pressure from the EU, making borrowing chargers from older iPhone models more difficult.
The upcoming iPhone 15 series is rumored to feature a switch from Lightning to USB-C ports, a design with skinnier bezels and a Dynamic Island cutout, easier repairability, upgraded ultra wideband for integration with Apple's AR headset, 15-watt wireless charging, a periscope-style telephoto lens, solid-state buttons for the Pro models, increased RAM for the Pro models, and potential price increases, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max possibly receiving a $100 to $200 price hike.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to have a smaller battery capacity than previously rumored, but the use of a 3nm fabrication process and stacked battery technology could still improve battery life by up to 20%.
The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a lighter titanium chassis, larger displays, improved battery life, faster wireless charging, and upgraded cameras.
Apple's newly launched iPhone 15 series does not come with improved battery life compared to the previous iPhone 14 series, suggesting that the battery capacities may have remained the same or potentially even decreased.
Popular third-party Apple accessory companies have introduced new accessories for the upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, including discounts on cases, charging accessories, and more.
Apple has announced new features for the iPhone 15, including USB-C charging ports, a Roadside Assistance feature for car emergencies, and Precision Finding to locate friends in crowded spaces.
The iPhone 15 series includes four models - iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max - with varying colors, design, camera features, and processors, while all models now use USB-C for charging.
The Chinese regulatory database reveals that the iPhone 15 has a 3,349mAh battery, while the iPhone 15 Pro has a 3,274mAh battery, and Apple's official battery life estimates for the iPhone 15 models are the same as the iPhone 14 models.
The iPhone 15 will introduce new features and replace the Lightning charging cord with the universal standard USB-C, complying with European regulations and reducing the need for multiple charging cables.
The iPhone 15 Plus has surpassed the Pro Max in battery life, lasting over 13 hours of screen on time and setting a new record for the longest iPhone battery life, according to a battery test conducted by Mrwhosetheboss.
The iPhone 15 lineup includes new colors and features such as a pink option, USB-C port, all-day battery life, two sizes, water- and dust-resistance, Dynamic Island, improved camera, Action button on the Pro model, StandBy Mode, thinner borders, titanium option, and various camera options; prices start at $999.
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 is praised for its impressive camera, sleek design, and the transition to a USB-C charger, making it one of the best smartphones available and an appealing choice for Android users wanting to switch to iOS.