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 upcoming iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be slightly thicker but lighter than their predecessors, thanks to the use of Grade 5 Titanium instead of stainless steel, offering improved pocket feel.
The iPhone 15 Pro is rumored to feature a titanium frame, with a brushed finish and reduced weight, as well as improved fingerprint resistance and a new color option called Titanium Gray.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a more repairable internal design, featuring a removable back glass panel, which may result in lower repair fees for cracked back glass.
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.
The titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max may temporarily change color due to fingerprints, but Apple assures customers that this can be easily remedied by wiping the device with a cloth.
The FineWoven case for the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been criticized for its susceptibility to stains and scuffs, as well as its high price, raising concerns about its long-term durability.
Some iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices are being shipped with defects such as color issues, display misalignment, and scratches, prompting users to contact Apple for replacements.
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.
Phone drop tests conducted by video channel PhoneBluff reveal that both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra suffered damage, including shattered screens and cracked rear panels, emphasizing the importance of using phone cases for protection.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max's titanium build did not offer significant real-world benefits in a drop test comparison with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, despite Apple's implementation of the material.
The iPhone 15 Pro introduces significant upgrades and improvements compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, including a titanium design, always-on Retina display with ProMotion, Action button, USB-C port, 48-megapixel main camera, A17 Pro chip, and longer battery life.
Luxury firm GRAY has announced the Alter Ego line of cases for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, made with aerospace-grade titanium and priced up to $1,899, matching the cost of the phones themselves.
