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 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to feature a titanium frame, a 48MP camera with enhanced zoom capabilities, a faster A17 Bionic chipset, and a potential price hike of $100 to $200 compared to its predecessor.
Apple is set to announce new iPhone models, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, during its upcoming keynote, with rumors suggesting the use of titanium frames for the "Pro" models and the adoption of a USB-C port to comply with EU regulations. Additionally, there may be a new Apple Watch and a mention of the Vision Pro VR headset. Livestreams of the event will be available on YouTube, Apple TV, and the Apple Events section of the website.
Apple has tested multiple storage and RAM configurations for the iPhone 15 Pro, including options from different vendors and two RAM configurations, but it is unclear which ones will be used in the final production units. The iPhone 15 Pro will also feature an upgraded A17 SoC, a titanium frame, USB-C, and a periscope zoom lens.
The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus are expected to have 8GB of memory and an A17 Bionic chip with TSMC's N3E process, which will be a significant upgrade compared to the current iPhone models.
Apple is expected to achieve year-over-year growth in Q4 thanks to better than expected iPhone revenue and profit, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Plus performing well, while the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro may face order cuts if their prices are not reduced, according to Ming-Chi Kuo's analysis based on supply chain sources.
The iPhone 16 Ultra is rumored to have three smaller cameras on the back, and the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Ultra may be powered by the A18 Pro chipset.
All four models of the iPhone 16 are expected to be equipped with A18-branded chips, marking a significant jump from the A16 chip used in the current iPhone 15 models, according to analyst Jeff Pu, who covers companies within Apple's supply chain.
Apple's upcoming iPhone 16 Pro models may feature a tetraprism lens design, allowing for improved optical zoom, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who also clarified that the recent heatgate controversy surrounding the iPhone 15 Pro was caused by a bug in iOS 17 and has since been resolved in the latest update.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max features an advanced camera system with an updated 48-megapixel lens, improved Ultra Wide lens, and a new 5x Telephoto lens, offering the most optical zoom ever in an iPhone.
Apple is rumored to be working on the iPhone 16 Ultra, a super-premium version of its smartphone with a larger display, solid state buttons, camera upgrades, and a higher price tag, potentially launching in 2024.
The key upgrade of the upcoming iPhone 16 Pro is expected to be the addition of the tetraprism camera, which is currently only available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to come with a faster 5G modem, Wi-Fi 7, and a new ultra-wide lens, while the regular iPhone 16 will have a less powerful chip, 8GB of RAM, and Wi-Fi 6e.
The potential release of the iPhone SE 4, Apple's next budget iPhone, remains uncertain, but if rumors and leaks are accurate, it could feature a larger screen, OLED display, USB-C, an Action button, a 48-megapixel single camera, and potentially an Apple-made 5G modem.
