iPhone 15
- All four iPhone 15 models are tipped to switch from Lightning to USB-C connectivity.
- The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to run on an A16 Bionic chip, while the new A17 Bionic will power the iPhone 15 Pro models.
- The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus should join the iPhone 15 Pro models in featuring a Dynamic Island cutout instead of a notch.
- The iPhone 15 is expected to adopt the 48MP main camera Apple added to last year's iPhone 14 Pro models.
- The iPhone 15 Pro will see more substantial changes such as a titanium frame and, in the case of the Pro Max, a periscope-style telephoto lens.
- The iPhone 15 colors are tipped to be Black, White, Yellow, and Blue, and there could be an Orange/Coral Pink option.
The iPhone 15 launches in just a few days at the Apple event on September 12. So it's time to break down the rumors and leaks you need to know before the iPhone 15 release date is here.
The Phone 15 Pro figures to get the most substantial changes, from a new A17 Bionic processor to a stronger and lighter titanium frame. And the iPhone 15 Pro Max could get an exclusive periscope zoom lens. iPhone 15 specs for each model, but here's a chart summarizing what we've heard so far.
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Price
$799
$899
$1.099
$1,199
Display size
6.1 inches
6.7 inches
6.1 inches
6.7 inches
Refresh rate
60Hz
1-120Hz
CPU
A16 Bionic
A17 Bionic
Base storage
128GB
256GB
Rear cameras
48MP main, 12MP ultrawide
48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto (3x optical zoom)
Front camera
12MP
Battery size
3,877 mAh
4,912 mAh
3,650 mAh
4,852 mAh
Rumors so far suggest we can expect a USB-C port instead of a lightning port on all the iPhone 15 models, and the Dynamic Island is going to be available for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in addition to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. That means Apple will be doing away with the notch that it has used since the iPhone X for the flagship iPhone lineup for a sleeker, less intrusive design.
Apple plans to use Qualcomm modem chips for the new devices as its modem chips that are in development aren't quite ready, we are expecting new USB chips for integration with the Vision Pro headset. The standard iPhone 15 models will get an upgrade to the A16 chip that was in the iPhone 14 Pro models, while the iPhone 15 Pro models will use faster and more efficient 3-nanometer A17 chips. Pro models are also expected to see an upgrade to titanium frames, slimmer bezels, and some minor design changes with more curved device edges, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max is also expected to get periscope lens technology for enhanced zoom capabilities.
Pricing on the iPhone 15 models is expected to remain the same, with the standard entry-level 6.1-inch device starting at $799 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus starting at $899.
This roundup covers everything that we've heard about the iPhone 15, and a full overview of the higher-end iPhone 15 Pro models can be found in our Design
The iPhone 15 models are expected to look similar to the iPhone 14 models, but the pill-and-hole cutout will expand to the entire lineup. That means all iPhone 15 models will have no notch, instead adopting the Dynamic Island introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
As there are no major design changes in store, Apple will continue to offer four models: The 6.1-inch iPhone 15, the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Max, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max. The "pro" models will have higher-end features and will be more expensive, while the standard iPhone 15 models will be cheaper.
Along with the Dynamic Island, all iPhone 15 models could be equipped with a more power-efficient OLED display driver chip that's manufactured on a 28nm process, allowing for reduced power consumption that could ultimately lead to improved battery life across the board.
The standard iPhone 15 models will not include Promotion technology or always-on-display technology, despite the swap to the Dynamic Island. Apple will continue to reserve these features for the Pro devices.
Color Options
Current rumors suggest the iPhone 15 models will be available in blue, a coral shade that's a cross between pink and orange, white, black, and green/yellow. Blue and coral will be the new shades for this year, with yellow/green, black, and white returning as standard colors in the lineup.
There has been some confusion over the colors of the colors of the devices because of the muted tone. A recent dummy model leak said to feature the exact colors that will be used suggests the information about green and yellow has been because Apple is using a light greenish yellow shade, and the same goes for pink.
Color-matched USB-C cables are expected to be available with the iPhone 15 models.
iPhone 15 Pro Exclusive Design
While all iPhone 15 models are going to adopt the USB-C port, some design changes are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 15 Pro models will feature thinner, more curved bezels than the iPhone 14 Pro models, which can be seen in renders of the device created based on circulating details. These deeper curves will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models, and the iPhone 15 models will continue to look like the iPhone 14 models with flatter edges, an aluminum frame, and a glass front and back. We are not expecting the same slimmer bezels for the standard iPhone 15 models.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro lineup is expected to feature more curved front glass that better disappears into the frame, and Apple is expected to use titanium instead of stainless steel for the chassis. The iPhone 15 Pro models will also feature an "Action" button that will replace the mute switch, and that will be able to do different things like activate Shortcuts, turn on the camera, turn on the flashlight, enable silent mode, and more.
Frosted Glass?
An unconfirmed rumor from Weibo has suggested that the iPhone 15 models could feature a frosted glass back, which has previously been a design detail that Apple has limited to the Pro models. Standard models typically have a glossy black, while the frosted glass is reserved for the more expensive models.
If accurate, both the standard iPhone 15 models and the iPhone 15 Pro models will use frosted glass for the back of the device.
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