The most significant event on the Apple calendar is the launch of a new iPhone series, which happens every year. The company’s core product, the iPhone, drives sales of other accessories like the Apple Watch and AirPods.
The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max were among the four new iPhone models that Apple unveiled during its ‘Wonderlust’ launch event on September 12. We cover all the essential information about the new phones in this post, including their release date, pricing, technical specifications, new design elements, and much more.
What are the new iPhones called?
There were false claims that Apple would introduce a new ‘Ultra’ label at the upper end. Apple adopted the same strategy as last year and chose:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 release date
There were false claims that Apple would introduce a new ‘Ultra’ label at the upper end. Apple adopted the same strategy as last year and chose:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
The iPhone 15-series phones were unveiled on September 12 during Apple’s Wonderlust event. On Friday, September 15, you may pre-order them on Apple’s website starting at 5 a.m. PDT, 8 a.m. EDT, and 1 p.m. in the UK. They will be available in stores on September 22.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 release date
The design of the four iPhone 15 devices has changed from the model’s predecessor, but none of the modifications are very significant. For instance, they now feature a tiny curvature on the back corners that should improve their grip slightly.
The Dynamic Island, which was previously available only on the Pro, is now included on the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus and is described as “an industry-first color-infused back glass with a stunning, textured matte finish.”
As usual, the Pro models have a number of additional physical improvements. The mute switch has most visibly been replaced by a pressable Action button that, by default, silences your phone but can be customized to perform a variety of tasks like launching the Camera app, starting Voice Memos, or turning on Accessibility features. When you hit the Action button, you’ll get haptic feedback, and the Dynamic Island will provide you additional visual indications.
Fundamentally, the 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are the first iPhone models to be composed of titanium. When compared to stainless steel, this should offer a better strength-to-weight ratio, and sure enough, weights are lower on both Pro models. (The 15 Pro Max, for instance, weighs 221 grams as opposed to the 240 grams of the 14 Pro Max. That is a decrease of just about 8%. The weight of the 15 Pro has decreased by 9%.)
And now for the color options for the iPhone 15 Pro. On Apple’s website, they are referred to as Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium, and Blue Titanium. Why don’t the Pro models come in any intriguing colors?
The United States versions all enable dual eSIM and lack a physical SIM slot, just with the iPhone 14 range from 2022. Customers in the United Kingdom do receive physical nano-SIM slots; however, if a SIM card is already inserted, only one eSIM can be used.
iPhone 15 new features
The new phones can perform a few tasks that their forerunners were unable to. For example, the addition of USB-C makes it slightly simpler to utilize a single charger for several Apple products. The Dynamic Island’s features have been increased, and it is now available on all four models (instead of just the Pro handsets last year). The reverse charging feature, though, is arguably the most intriguing change. With it, you can now use your phone to charge an Apple Watch or a pair of 2nd-generation AirPods Pro.
The Pro models include a ton of design improvements in addition to the brand-new, lightning-fast A17 Pro chip. They also have some really unique photography features. Our favorites are included in the article Top features of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max.
The corporation also boasts of various energy efficiency successes, as well as the elimination or reduction of plastic and dangerous chemicals, and it has vowed to “no longer use leather in any new Apple products.” On Apple’s environment page, you may read in detail about this.
iPhone 15 tech specs
These are the new iPhones’ main technical specifications. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the A16 Bionic from the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max is used in the 15 and 15 Plus, whilst the A17 Pro chip is used in the Pro versions. This is the first Apple chip built utilizing a 3nm process, which results in a far better transistor density and superior power efficiency. Apple even claims it to be an industry first.
iPhone 15
These are the new iPhones’ main technical specifications. Particularly noteworthy is the fact that the A16 Bionic from the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max is used in the 15 and 15 Plus, whilst the A17 Pro chip is used in the Pro versions. This is the first Apple chip built utilizing a 3nm process, which results in a far better transistor density and superior power efficiency. Apple even claims it to be an industry first.
- A16 Bionic processor (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
- 6.1-inch 2556×1179 460ppi Super Retina XDR display
- Dual-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.6 Main, 12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide; up to 2X optical zoom
- 12MP f/1.9 front camera
- Smart HDR 5
- 128/256/512GB storage
- Estimated battery life: Up to 20 hours video playback
- Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter
- Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G
- USB-C charging/data connection
- IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
- 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm)
- 6.02 ounces (171 grams)
iPhone 15 Plus
- A16 Bionic processor (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
- 6.7-inch 2796×1290 460ppi Super Retina XDR display
- Dual-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.6 Main, 12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide; up to 2X optical zoom
- 12MP f/1.9 front camera
- Smart HDR 5
- 128/256/512GB storage
- Estimated battery life: Up to 26 hours video playback
- Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter
- Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G
- USB-C charging/data connection
- IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
- 6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches (160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8mm)
- 7.09 ounces (201 grams)
iPhone 15 Pro
- A17 Pro processor (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)
- 6.1-inch 2556×1179 460ppi Super Retina XDR always-on display with ProMotion
- Triple-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.78 Main, 12MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, 12MP f/2.8 Telephoto; up to 3X optical zoom
- 12MP f/1.9 front camera
- Smart HDR 5
- 128/256/512GB/1TB storage
- Estimated battery life: Up to 23 hours video playback
- Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter
- Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, 5G
- USB-C charging/data connection (supports USB 3)
- IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
- 5.77 x 2.78 x 0.32 inches (146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25mm)
- 6.60 ounces (187 grams)
iPhone 15 Pro Max
- A17 Pro processor (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)
- 6.7-inch 2796×1290 460ppi Super Retina XDR always-on display with ProMotion
- Triple-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.78 Main, 12MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, 12MP f/2.8 Telephoto; up to 5X optical zoom
- 12MP f/1.9 front camera
- Smart HDR 5
- 256/512GB/1TB storage
- Estimated battery life: Up to 29 hours video playback
- Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter
- Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, 5G
- USB-C charging/data connection (supports USB 3)
- IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
- 6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25mm)
- 7.81 ounces (221 grams)
Across all four generations, the change from Lightning to USB-C as the charging and data-transfer connector is quite important. (Apple touted this as a positive move, which it is in many ways, but the corporation was compelled to make the adjustment due to impending regulation.) Due to their support for the USB 3 standard, Pro models will enable quicker data transfers.
iPhone 15 price
The complete cost of the new iPhones is listed below. On Apple’s website, you may check out additional information and pre-order (starting on September 15). The 15 Pro Max doesn’t cost as much as it seems because it starts at 256GB of storage.
In the market for a new iPhone 15? Pay no more than is necessary! Additionally, we have compiled in separate articles the greatest offers for the iPhone 15-series in both the United Kingdom and the United States.
iPhone 15
- 128GB: $799 / £799 / AU$1,499
- 256GB: $899 / £899 / AU$1,699
- 512GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$2,049
iPhone 15 Plus
- 128GB: $899 / £899 / AU$1,649
- 256GB: $999 / £999 / AU$1,849
- 512GB: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199
iPhone 15 Pro
- 128GB: $999 / £999 / AU$1,849
- 256GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$2,049
- 512GB: $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,399
- 1TB: $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,749
iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 256GB: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199
- 512GB: $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,549
- 1TB: $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,899
Sometimes, these costs are less expensive than their 2022 equivalents. The price of the Pro and Pro Max climbed in Australia but reduced in the United Kingdom while the price of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus increased in 2022.
iPhone 14 was
- 128GB: $829 / £849 / AUD$1,399
- 256GB: $929 / £959 / AUD$1,579
- 512GB: $1,129 / £1,179 / AUD$1,899
iPhone 14 Plus was
- 128GB: $929 / £949 / AUD$1,579
- 256GB: $1,029 / £1,059 / AUD$1,749
- 512GB: $1,229 / £1,279 / AUD$2,099
iPhone 14 Pro was
- 128GB: $999 / £1,099 / AUD$1,699
- 256GB: $1,099 / £1,209 / AUD$1,869
- 512GB: $1,299 / £1,429 / AUD$2,219
- 1TB: $1,499 / £1,649 / AUD$2,569
iPhone 14 Pro Max was
- 128GB: $1,099 / £1,199 / AUD$1,899
- 256GB: $1,199 / £1,309 / AUD$2,099
- 512GB: $1,399 / £1,529 / AUD$2,419
- 1TB: $1,599 / £1,749 / AUD$2,769
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