Apple is preparing to launch the iPhone 15 series of phones next September, and perhaps what comes to your mind is just another phone similar to its predecessor without significant changes. We live in an era of boring technical maturity anyway; But in fact, the “iPhone 15” series will be a turning point for Apple phones. This is because, for the first time in history, the new generation of iPhones will come with a Type-C port in implementation of the demands of the European Union, along with a number of other interesting changes, and as we are accustomed to every year; The leaks satisfy our curiosity without having to wait for the official event, knowing that they spread before the iPhone 14 series was even revealed.
In this article, we have collected for you all the leaks that have reached us about the iPhone 14 series, and it is subject to update until the official reveal date.
But; Before everything ..
When is the Apple 2023 conference – Wonderlust?
The Apple conference, whose name has already been announced, which is Wonderlust, will be held on the twelfth of next September. As for the date according to each city, it is as follows:
- 10 AM PT
- 1:00 PM EST
The most important changes introduced by the iPhone 15 series
We will see four versions of the iPhone 15 family in the same sizes as last year, 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches. The first size will be in the regular version and the Plus version, as well as the Pro and Pro Max versions, respectively. These are the same volumes as last year without change. As for the differences offered by this year’s series, they are summarized as follows:
- Adding the dynamic island in all versions after it was limited to the “Pro” category only.
- Supporting new phones with a “Type C” port and dispensing with the hated “Lightning” port.
- Added a customizable button instead of the famous silent button in the Pro version.
- Added a dedicated optical zoom camera in the Pro versions.
- Using a modem from Qualcomm for 5G networks.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: Welcome to Dynamic Island
Unlike last year’s releases, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come with important changes. We can finally say goodbye to the design of the screen space (the notch) that we have become accustomed to seeing in American Apple phones for about six years. All versions of the “iPhone 15” come supported by the dynamic island that Apple introduced for the first time in the iPhone 14 Pro last year. It is also expected that the two new phones will come in two new colors; Blue and coral next to yellow, white and black.
In fact, the dynamic island will not be the only touch that the regular version and the Plus version of the Pro series will get. Apple is also expected to add a frosted glass back, which was limited only to the Pro versions. We are used to seeing the less expensive versions come with frosted glass.
Regarding hardware, we expect the iPhone 15 to come with the A16 chip used in the iPhone 14 Pro, which is a similar trend to what we saw last year when the American company announced the use of the A15 chip in the regular version – and the Plus version – of the iPhone 14 series. Therefore, we are talking about an upgrade. Clear here, compared to last year’s releases. We will also see the Type-C port replaced with a Lightning port for the first time in history.
As for photography, the leaks indicate the use of a 48-megapixel main sensor, which Apple introduced for the first time in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. The American company is working on designing a new sensor that helps capture more light.
Unlike last year’s releases, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus offer some reasons that make them worth owning.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: the thinnest in the world
Apple is preparing to introduce noticeable changes in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, starting with the design, as rumors predict that we will see a superior screen-to-body ratio with more curved edges than last year’s version. Based on the leaked images, it appears that the iPhone 15 Pro will be the thinnest phone in the world in terms of screen edges. The “Pro” version is also expected to come with a titanium body.
In addition, Apple is preparing to sacrifice the famous mute button, and replace it with a new customizable button, similar to the one on the Apple Watch Ultra, known as the Digital Crown, which can be used to activate a number of limited shortcuts (including the silent mode itself). This gives iPhone users more customization options and is expected to be rolled out to all iPhone 16 versions next year.
In terms of hardware, as expected, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max phones come with the new A17 chip, which is manufactured with a precision of 3 nanometers (instead of 4 nanometers in last year’s chip). This means better processing performance by between 10 and 15% with consumption. About 35% less energy. These versions are also expected to support 35W fast charging.
Super telephoto lens for iPhone 15 Pro Max version only
One of the upgrades that we see for the first time in the iPhone 15 series as well is support for the “Pro Max” version with a super-zoom lens (Periscope), which allows optical zoom from 5X to 10X, which was not possible in previous iPhones, which are limited to zooming up to 3x. Only in the Pro and Pro Max versions, which include a dedicated zoom lens, will we see super optical zoom on the iPhone 15 Pro Max only so far.
Type-C port won’t stop Apple from being “Apple”
There is no doubt that supporting iPhone phones with a Type-C port came against the will of the American company. However, Apple was able to maintain its method of imposing unjustified restrictions. A number of rumors were published confirming that you will not be able to use any external accessory with iPhone phones. Next 15, the accessory must be certified with an MFi “Made for iPhone” certification in order to work.
In addition, the American Apple plans to limit transfer speeds through the new port depending on the type of version. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come with USB 2.0 transfer speeds of up to 480 MB per second, which is the same speed that you get from the “Lightning” port, by the way. As for For the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, they will come with USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3 speeds. Here we are talking a huge difference in speeds that may reach 40 gigabytes per second!
Despite the huge difference between the two versions, all versions of the iPhone 15 will come with a unified cable limited to USB 2.0 speed, and therefore expect that iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users will need to purchase an expensive dedicated cable from Apple in order to be able to obtain the full file transfer speed. It is worth noting that the cable included with these phones may be the same color as the chosen phone, instead of the same white color.
The price of the iPhone 15 series phones
According to several reliable sources, there is good and bad regarding the prices of the iPhone 15 series. For the regular version and the Plus version, the American company is maintaining the same price category that we saw in last year’s phones, which means that it will start at $800, just like the iPhone 14. If this news is true, we believe that the iPhone 15 will be one of the company’s best-selling phones because it offers clear upgrades without an increase in price.
As for the bad news, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max phones will receive a clear increase in price. The iPhone 15 Pro phone starts at $1,099, which represents $100 more than last year’s version, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max version may increase by about $200 in full. Compared to last year’s version.
How to watch the Apple Conference 2023?
The conference will be held live at the Steve Jobs Theater in Apple Park in California. However, the whole world will be able to follow the conference and watch its live broadcast via the following:
- Apple website
- Apple TV app
- Apple channels on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter
In the end
We are not many days away from when we will know the truth. Apple announced the official date of its conference on the twelfth of September, and as we are accustomed to every year, all the leaks that we mentioned will often be true. In any case, we do not deny that we are excited about what is new from Apple, which is preparing to amaze us in… Two years in a row, as it announced the dynamic island last year, and now it is preparing to introduce new changes such as the new button in the Pro series, in addition to of course the long-awaited Type-C input.
