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iPhone 15 Pro Models to Get Titanium Frame for Improved Scratch Resistance and Lighter Weight

  • iPhone 15 Pro models expected to feature Grade 5 titanium chassis, offering improved scratch resistance and lighter weight.

  • Brushed titanium finish instead of polished look on previous Pro models, further reducing visibility of scratches.

  • Four color options planned Blue, Space Black/Gray, Titanium Gray, Silver. No gold option.

  • Titanium Gray similar to natural titanium color - darker than Silver, lighter than Space Black.

  • Titanium frame to reduce weight by about 10% (18g lighter). Lighter but potentially more prone to dents.

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The rumored colors for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are muted and lack saturation, but the phones are expected to come with exciting new features such as Dynamic Island, USB-C port, and a 48-megapixel main camera.
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 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 will be announcing the iPhone 15 series at an event on September 12, with features including a USB-C port, a titanium frame for the Pro models, and upgraded camera specifications.
The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be lighter than its predecessor, with a new midframe made from Grade 5 Titanium, resulting in a weight reduction of up to 10%.
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The iPhone 15 Pro's rounded titanium edges do not provide better drop test durability compared to the iPhone 14 Pro's flat stainless band, as impact is spread into the front and back glass, causing spiderwebbing cracks.
Apple has advised users that holding the new iPhone 15 Pro without a case may temporarily alter the color of the titanium frame due to the oil from their skin, but the condition can be easily resolved by wiping it with a soft cloth.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max feature titanium sides, which theoretically should make the phones more durable, although early reports suggest otherwise.
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 is experiencing overheating issues believed to be caused by design compromises such as using a titanium frame, which affects thermal efficiency, according to prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.