All information about the iPhone 14 successor
If everything goes smoothly, the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone Ultra will appear in autumn 2023. Until then, we will collect all the information about the price, release and technology of the iPhone 14 successor here.
The iPhone 14 generation has been available since autumn 2022, but the successor in the form of the iPhone 15 has long been the talk of the town. It has been apparent for some time that the iPhone 15 will be the first Apple smartphone with a USB-C connection. A first “real” picture appeared at the end of March. But this detail change will not stop there.
Release: When will the iPhone 15 appear?
Apple fans can usually answer this question quickly themselves, because the manufacturer from Cupertino usually presents new iPhone generations in autumn. With the exception of the iPhone SE, this has always been the case in recent years. And so this year we expect the iPhone 15 around September 12th will appear.
What size will the iPhone 15 display be?
We assume that Apple will again not present a mini model and will settle on the two display sizes of 6.1 and 6.7 inches.
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What will the iPhone be called in 2023?
Similar to the currently available iPhone 14 generation, we expect that Apple will call the fall 2023 innovations iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. There are no rumors about an iPhone 15 Mini. Similar to the Apple Watch Ultra, an iPhone 15 Ultra is under discussion.
What is the difference between iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra?
It is quite possible that the iPhone 15 Ultra is in principle the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple could use this to differentiate the “big” iPhone model from the iPhone 15 Pro. There is talk of a better camera system, namely a periscope camera. It should also offer a titanium case and a display with up to 2,500 nits of light. Some analysts assume that Apple will introduce the iPhone Ultra in addition to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Renderings are also circulating that show an iPhone Ultra in the style of the Apple Watch Ultra.
Will the new iPhone finally have a USB-C port?
Yes, that is to be expected. Apple has already indicated the switch from Lightning to USB-C with a view to an EU decision. The manufacturer will probably make differences between the normal iPhone 15 variants and the two Pro models. The transfer rates of the two Pro variants are said to be significantly higher than those of the cheaper iPhone 15 models.
What is known about the camera of the iPhone 15?
There have been rumors for some time that Apple is working on a camera with periscope lens technology. That would promise higher optical zoom. A 10x optical zoom is under discussion for the iPhone 15 Pro models.
There are many indications that Apple is once again working closely with Sony on camera development. Apple CEO Tim Cook was on a flying visit to a Sony Japanese manufacturing facility in December 2022 and tweeted this telling image from there. The accompanying text that Cook wrote can be found here. Not only the expensive Pro models should get new camera technology. Significant improvements in resolution are also being discussed for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
How will the design of the iPhone 15?
We assume that at least the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (Ultra) will have the dynamic notch (Dynamic Island). But there are also voices that assume that all models will receive the Dynamic Island. There is also talk that Apple will put its hands on the physical buttons, which could result in a different case design.
It is also not unreasonable to think that Apple will give the iPhone 15 Ultra – like the Apple Watch Ultra – a digital crown in addition to a titanium frame. The designer Jimmy Huynh visualized such a concept.
iPhone 15 Ultra (concept by Jimmy Huynh)
Other designers, such as the graphic artist known as Volodymyr, have already visualized the iPhone 15 Pro Max and responded to the current rumors. Because the Pro models should have significantly thinner screen edges than their predecessors. The US medium 9to5Mac claims to have learned from insider sources that the iPhone 15 Pro will be available in a new color, a very “devilish” shade of red.
The well-known leaker Ice universe apparently got hold of the CAD files of the iPhone 15 Pro Max in March. Based on this, he created 3D images of the iPhone 15, which, in addition to all the design changes, also reveal the dimensions of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The dimensions differ from those of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
How much memory (RAM) will the iPhone 15 have?
Apple is usually reserved when it comes to RAM, even for models that have been available for a long time. Six gigabytes of RAM are currently being discussed for the iPhone 15 (Plus). The iPhone 15 Pro (Max) will get eight gigabytes of RAM. That would be a jump of two gigabytes each in direct comparison to the iPhone 14 series.
Which Wi-Fi standard will the iPhone 15 support?
Analysts assume that the iPhone 15 will become the first Apple phone with support for the Wi-Fi 6E standard. However, this compatibility was also said to exist for the iPhone 14. This is supported by the fact that Apple already supports the fast 6E radio in the current iPad Pro and the new MacBook Pro models. Wi-Fi 6E enables faster transfer rates and stable connections. The rumor is supported from several sides.
Price: How much will the iPhone 15 cost?
So far, we can only speculate about the price of the iPhone 15. Since there was a price increase in the course of the iPhone 14 launch for the German market, we assume that Apple will not raise prices significantly in 2023. Speaking for Germany, the following recommended prices could apply, analogous to the iPhone 14 series: iPhone 15: from 999 dollars. iPhone 15 Plus: from 1,149 dollars. iPhone 15 Pro: from 1,299 dollars. iPhone 15 Pro Max: from 1,449 dollars. However, analysts also see the danger of a significant price increase. Sums of up to 1,600 dollars for the cheapest version of the iPhone 15 Pro Max are under discussion.
According to a leaker, Apple is said to be based on the iPhone 5C when designing the housing, but using a titanium frame. If this is the case, a price increase can be expected, since the material is very expensive. The well-known insider LeaksApplePro claims to have learned that there is a largest price increase in the history of the iPhone expected as Apple struggles with lower margins and inflation. You can see his forecast – which goes beyond the 1,600 euro mark – here.
Outlook for the iPhone 16
After the iPhone 15 comes the iPhone 16 – that’s to be expected. The first details are already leaking out. Apple is said to be working to make Face ID technology disappear. Further details can be found here and here.
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Note: This constantly updated article is based on leaks, analyst statements, editorial assessments and rumors, the veracity of which is difficult for us to verify from a distance. Until the formal presentation of the iPhone 15 series, you should therefore view the information with a certain skepticism.
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