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.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are expected to be announced on September 12, with pre-orders starting on September 15 and the release date set for September 22, 2023.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will not receive the anticipated storage upgrades, offering only 128GB as the base storage option, while rivals offer 256GB, potentially leading to high prices of up to $1,600 and $1,700 respectively for the 1TB models, and potentially disappointing iPhone fans.
The iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be 10% lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro models, thanks to a lightweight titanium frame, potentially making it the lightest Pro model since the iPhone XS or iPhone 11 Pro.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro models are expected to be released in September 2024, with leaked information suggesting memory boosts and camera upgrades, including a larger display and solid-state buttons, as well as improved camera performance and upgraded specs like 8GB of RAM and support for Wi-Fi 7.
The iPhone 15 Pro with 128GB storage can only record ProRes video in 1080p at 30fps unless an external storage drive is connected, while the 256GB and higher models support ProRes video recording in 4K at 60fps to both internal and external storage.
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The iPhone 15 has outdated and underwhelming specs, including a lack of an always-on display, low refresh rate, and the use of a previous generation chipset, making it difficult to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.
The iPhone 15 is a worthy upgrade with its revamped camera, USB-C port, and Dynamic Island feature, although its overall design may feel stale and the display lacks a high-refresh rate.
