The iPhone 15 series will feature upgraded camera systems, including a 48-megapixel main camera, periscope lens for the telephoto camera in the Pro Max model, and improved image quality and resolution for the ultra-wide and telephoto cameras.
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 and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to have a $100 price increase over the current models, according to analyst Dan Ives, but promotional activities and discounts from U.S. carriers are likely to drive sales and offset potential resistance.
The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have the same storage capacity options as the iPhone 14 Pro models, with increased RAM for improved performance and a potential price increase for the Pro Max model.
Apple has announced several new features for its upcoming iPhone 15, including a titanium case, the ability to call roadside assistance via satellite, a starting price of $799, the inclusion of USB-C connectivity, and the standardization of the A16 Bionic chip on the base model. Additionally, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch Ultra 2, which will be priced at $799, and showcased its commitment to environmental initiatives.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max introduces a new 5x optical zoom lens, providing improved zoom capabilities compared to previous iPhone models, although still lower than competing phones like Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Apple unveiled its new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, powered by the advanced A17 Pro chip, which uses AI to enhance features such as Siri and camera technology, highlighting Apple's commitment to building powerful hardware for AI applications.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max's A17 Pro chipset, built on TSMC's 3nm node, offers superior single-core performance and improved graphics capabilities compared to the A16 chipset in the iPhone 14 Pro Max, with higher clock speeds and enhanced ray-tracing and HDR calculation abilities.
Apple will begin accepting pre-orders for the new iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max this Friday, September 15, with the Pro models featuring new features such as a USB-C port, lightweight titanium frame, and customizable Action button.
Apple has launched the iPhone 15 Pro with a titanium frame, reminiscent of the short-lived Essential Phone from 2017 that had premium build quality and was ahead of its time.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max experiences substantial thermal throttling and overheating during intensive tasks like gaming, potentially indicating insufficient thermal headroom or similarities between the A17 Pro and A16 Bionic chips.
