After months of rumors and leaks, we lastly know every part there’s to know in regards to the Apple iPhone 15 sequence! These 2023 smartphones characterize the newest and best from Cupertino and can instantly compete with the perfect Android telephones of the 12 months.

As standard, Apple has tweaked the designs and upgraded inside parts to make the telephones higher than the iPhone 14 sequence. Not like in 2022, although, patrons might want to find out about just a few very vital alterations for all fashions.

This text has all the knowledge you want in regards to the new iPhone 15 fashions. Let’s dive in!

Much like 2022, there are 4 iPhone 15 fashions:

• iPhone 15 — The usual or “vanilla” mannequin
• iPhone 15 Plus — A bigger variant of the usual mannequin with principally the identical options and parts
• iPhone 15 Professional — A mannequin the identical measurement because the common iPhone 15 however with a sooner processor, higher show, higher digital camera, and different upgrades
• iPhone 15 Professional Max — A bigger and much more highly effective model of the iPhone 15 Professional

Despite the fact that there are 4 fashions, there are actually solely two iPhone 15 sizes. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Professional are the identical comparatively compact 6.1-inch measurement, whereas the iPhone 15 Plus and Professional Max are bigger and heavier at 6.7 inches. There isn’t a iPhone 15 Mini mannequin this 12 months.

So far as colours go, the 2 non-Professional fashions have a special number of colours than the 2 Professional fashions. Right here’s how the iPhone 15 colours break down:

• iPhone 15 and 15 Plus — Pink, black, inexperienced, blue, and yellow
• iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max — Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Pure Titanium

These references to titanium aren’t simply advertising and marketing. The Professional fashions use an precise titanium alloy for the outer casing, a primary within the iPhone sequence.

Often, Apple launches a brand new shade midway by way of the discharge cycle. Meaning it is best to count on a brand new colorway to launch within the spring of 2024. Till then, although, you might be restricted to the choices above.

When you simply glanced at them, you would possibly assume the iPhone 15 sequence has the very same design because the iPhone 14 sequence. Nevertheless, there are three vital variations this time round.

Essentially the most vital design distinction is the alternative of the Lightning port. Now, once you go to cost your iPhone 15, you’ll use a USB-C port — that means iPhones now have the identical port as Android telephones, lastly. Though there are nonetheless some Apple merchandise that use the Lightning connector (akin to AirPods), this very vital change to the iPhone heralds the dying knell of that commonplace. Any further, count on all new Apple merchandise to make use of USB-C ports or rely solely on wi-fi methods.

The second main alteration this 12 months is the introduction of the Motion Button on the 2 Professional fashions. This button replaces the mute swap, a staple of the iPhone sequence because the very first one launched in 2007. The Motion Button is a customizable button that may launch apps, toggle system settings, and extra. Word that the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus nonetheless have the standard mute swap.

The ultimate vital change is the introduction of Dynamic Island to the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus. Dynamic Island is the alternative for the show notch that the majority iPhones have had because the launch of the iPhone X in 2017. On the iPhone 14 sequence, solely the iPhone 14 Professional and 14 Professional Max had Dynamic Island, however now all iPhone 15 fashions have it. You may count on Dynamic Island to be the default show design going ahead — till Apple figures out a solution to transfer the front-facing sensors beneath the show.

Outdoors of those alterations, although, the iPhone 15 designs are similar to earlier years. The show is flat with rounded corners, and the edges are flat metallic. The again is frosted glass on all fashions (not simply the Professional fashions like in 2022), though there’s a slight curve to it this 12 months. The digital camera modules on the backs of the telephones are of the same design because the iPhone 14 sequence, too.

Do observe that the iPhone 15 sequence is totally different sufficient in design from the iPhone 14 sequence that circumstances won’t work between them. If you’re upgrading from an iPhone 14 to the iPhone 15 sequence, you’ll need a brand new case.

Apple introduced the iPhone 15 sequence at its “Wonderlust” occasion on September 12, 2023. You may watch a repeat of the occasion within the YouTube clip above. Throughout that occasion, it revealed the pricing of the telephones in addition to pre-order and basic availability dates. Right here’s the data you want on pricing:

Notably, US pricing is identical as in 2022 for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Professional. The iPhone 15 Professional Max, although, begins at a worth that’s $100 dearer than the iPhone 14 Professional Max. It does, nonetheless, include twice as a lot storage because the earlier technology. Regardless, this makes the iPhone 15 Professional Max the most costly iPhone ever.

Pre-orders for all iPhone 15 fashions open on Friday, September 15, 2023. You need to obtain your pre-ordered telephone on or earlier than September 22, which is when the telephones hit basic availability.

The iPhone 15 sequence will be capable to do every part the iPhone 14 sequence may do. As standard, although, Apple is introducing a bevy of options that we’ve by no means seen earlier than on an iPhone.

Motion Button

As talked about earlier, one of the crucial vital adjustments this 12 months is the brand new Motion Button, which is now within the spot that was occupied by the mute swap on the 2 Professional fashions (the non-Professional fashions nonetheless have the mute swap). This button is customizable, so it may carry out quite a lot of duties. It is extremely much like the Motion Button that debuted with the Apple Watch Extremely.

By default, the Motion Button does the identical factor because the mute swap. By urgent and holding the button, you’ll mute/unmute the telephone. A haptic suggestions response confirms this swap.

Here’s a record of different Motion Button controls we noticed leaked earlier than the telephones’ launch. These will possible be out there (or will develop into out there) for the iPhone 15 sequence:

• Accessibility: A doable possibility to permit customers to rapidly entry accessibility options like Assistive Contact.
• Shortcuts: This would possibly let customers run any shortcuts they create on the Shortcuts app.
• Silent Mode: That is fairly self-explanatory and may operate just like the mute swap on present iPhones.
• Digicam: A doable choice to rapidly launch the digital camera app.
• Flashlight: A simple solution to swap on the flashlight of the telephone.
• Focus: This operate may let customers swap Focus mode on or off.
• Magnifier: This would possibly launch the magnifier on the iPhone’s digital camera app.
• Translate: The choice may enable customers to fireside up the Translate app.
• Voice Memos: Customers would possibly be capable to begin recording voice memos rapidly utilizing this feature.

Miscellaneous different options

Listed below are just a few different neat methods you may count on from the iPhone 15 sequence:

• ProRes 4K60 video recording: This can solely be out there on the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max. All iPhone 15 fashions can file at 4K60 with out ProRes, nonetheless.
• Computerized portrait: Utilizing machine studying, the Digicam app will detect if an individual is in your viewfinder after which routinely swap to the Portrait setting.
• Wi-Fi 6E: This can assist you to get sooner and extra steady connections to supported Wi-Fi networks. Word that the Professional fashions have entry to Wi-Fi 6E, however the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus can solely use Wi-Fi 6 requirements.
• Extremely-wideband: There’s a model new ultra-wideband (UWB) chip in all 4 iPhone 15 fashions. This extra superior chip will enable extra correct monitoring by way of the Discover My community, together with a brand new function enabling you to trace associates who’ve shared their location. Nevertheless, Apple primarily upgraded the chip to higher combine the iPhones with the upcoming Imaginative and prescient Professional headset.
• Roadside Help: Now you can use the iPhone’s satellite tv for pc connectivity to get roadside help. This can be a paid additional function however ought to enable individuals to make use of the satellite tv for pc options with no need to be in a life-threatening emergency first.

The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Professional have an marketed show measurement of 6.1 inches. In the meantime, the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Professional Max have marketed show sizes of 6.7 inches.

Nevertheless, do observe that, regardless of their comparable sizes, the Professional fashions have extra of a viewable show space than the non-Professional fashions. This is because of Apple shrinking down the show bezels on the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max. As standard, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus additionally lack a 120Hz refresh fee. They’re locked to 60Hz whereas the 2 Professional fashions get 120Hz, which Apple advertises as Professional Movement.

So far as brightness goes, the height HDR brightness is now 1,600 nits, and the outside peak brightness is 2,000 nits.

For extra in-depth specs, try the tables under.

Yearly, the newest iPhone fashions are contenders for the perfect digital camera telephones you may get. That pattern ought to proceed this 12 months, because the iPhone 15 sequence has some notable {hardware} upgrades.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus digital camera {hardware}

As standard, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have three cameras: two on the again and one on the entrance. The first extensive sensor on the again acquired a pleasant improve this 12 months, however the different two lenses are the identical.

The first extensive rear lens is now a 48MP mannequin, a major step up over the 12MP mannequin seen in earlier entry-tier iPhones. Apparently, Apple says this lens additionally has telephoto capabilities, however that is achieved by way of digital means and won’t come even near what the Professional fashions can obtain with their devoted telephoto lenses.

Listed below are the digital camera specs for the 2 vanilla iPhone 15 gadgets:

• Rear:
  • 48MP extensive major (26mm, ƒ/1.6, 2µm, OIS)
  • 12MP ultrawide (13mm, ƒ/2.4, 120-degree FoV)
• Entrance:
  • 12 MP extensive (23mm, ƒ/1.9)

iPhone 15 Professional digital camera {hardware}

Apple features a third rear lens with its Professional-level iPhones for a complete of 4 lenses. The additional lens is a telephoto, which helps with zooming in on distant topics.

As an added bonus, the brand new USB-C port within the iPhone 15 sequence permits the Professional fashions to file video on to an exterior onerous drive. That is excellent for skilled photographers and videographers. Spatial Video recording might be doable, too, as soon as the function rolls out someday in 2023. This gained’t be tremendous helpful now, however it would assist with playback on Imaginative and prescient Professional, at any time when it launches.

Listed below are the iPhone 15 Professional’s digital camera specs:

• Rear:
  • 48MP extensive major (24mm, ƒ/1.78, 2.44µm, OIS)
  • 12MP ultrawide (13mm, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm)
  • 12MP telephoto (77mm, ƒ/2.8)
• Entrance:
  • 12 MP extensive (23mm, ƒ/1.9)

iPhone 15 Professional Max digital camera {hardware}

The iPhone 15 Professional Max has the same digital camera setup because the iPhone 15 Professional. Nevertheless, it has a tetraprism telephoto lens. This superior lens refracts gentle 4 instances earlier than it hits the sensor, making a lossless zoom of as much as 5x. That is unique to the iPhone 15 Professional Max and the primary time we’ve ever seen a system like this on an iPhone.

As one would count on, the iPhone 15 Professional Max digital camera additionally helps pushing recordsdata out to an exterior onerous drive and can assist Spatial Video when it lands later in 2023.

Listed below are the iPhone 15 Professional Max’s digital camera specs:

• Rear:
  • 48MP extensive major (24mm, ƒ/1.78, 2.44µm, OIS)
  • 12MP ultrawide (13mm, ƒ/2.2, 1.4µm)
  • 12MP tetraprism telephoto (120mm, ƒ/2.8, 1.12µm)
• Entrance:
  • 12 MP extensive (23mm, ƒ/1.9)

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus have the A16 Bionic processor. This chip debuted in 2022 with the iPhone 14 Professional and 14 Professional Max. This makes the entry-tier iPhone 15 fashions equal in energy to the Professional fashions from the earlier technology.

The A16 Bionic is extra power-efficient than the A15 Bionic we noticed within the iPhone 14 and 14 Plus. This could make for barely higher battery life, even discounting any improve in battery capability (Apple doesn’t promote battery capacities for smartphones, so we gained’t know the capacities of the telephones till they launch to the general public).

In the meantime, the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max have the brand new 2023 A17 Professional silicon. The A17 Professional is now the smartphone trade’s first 3nm chip and probably the most highly effective iPhone chip you may get. Not solely that, it has the quickest CPU of any smartphone chipset.

The A17 Professional additionally helps USB 3.0 information switch speeds, however you want a appropriate USB-C cable, offered individually. Because of the brand new GPU, ray tracing can also be supported on the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max.

The A17 Professional is so highly effective that it may even run present-gen console variations of video games. Full variations of Resident Evil Village, the 2023 Resident Evil 4 remake, and Demise Stranding might be out there to play on the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max later this 12 months.

As talked about just a few instances now, not one of the iPhone 15 fashions have Lightning ports. As a substitute is a USB-C port, the identical port you’ll discover on just about each Android telephone. This alteration will make lots of people’s lives simpler as they’ll now want one cable to cost just about each gadget they personal.

Along with this new ease of use, USB-C affords the iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max sooner information switch speeds. With a USB 3.0 cable (offered individually), iPhone 15 Professional and 15 Professional Max customers will see as much as 20x sooner information transfers. The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will solely get USB 2.0 speeds.

Wired charging speeds stay unchanged this 12 months for all fashions. Meaning 20W wired charging with a supported charging brick, which doesn’t come within the field.

As one would count on, MagSafe is again for the iPhone 15 sequence. This magnetic function permits you to each wirelessly cost the iPhone but in addition magnetically join equipment like pockets pouches. As with final 12 months, MagSafe helps wi-fi charging as much as 15W.