It will be iPhone 15: news, prices, latest rumors and more

Counting down the hours until the event starts thirst for miracles Apple event, which will take place today at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park in Cupertino, California. The big star of the day will be iPhone 15which debuts after a year full of rumors and leaks.

Four models of Apple’s new line of mobile phones will be equipped with new and exciting features. Although the main achievements will be visible in versions bonus; that is, Pro and Pro Max. The changes that will be implemented in these variants will affect both their design, performance and usability.

Of course, since we are talking based on leaked data, the specifications are still indicative. However, the abundance of information available seems to paint a pretty plausible picture of what we’ll see when the iPhone 15 hits the scene.

That’s why here we’ll look at the most important things you should know about the iPhone 15 ahead of Apple’s event, which starts at 10:00 a.m. PT. That is, 19:00 in Spain, 14:00 in Argentina and 11:00 in Mexico.. Still, Hypertext will give you the most comprehensive coverage of what’s happening in California.

iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

The most noticeable change that will appear in all versions of the iPhone 15 will be USB-C implementation, replacing the now outdated Lightning. This modification has been requested from Cupertino for many years, which will now implement it due to pressure from regulators. Let’s not forget that, for example, in Europe, the use of this port will be mandatory in many electronic devices, including smartphones.

But if we focus on the standard version of the iPhone 15 and the Plus version, they might be the ones that stand out the least in the presentation. Both models are expected to be powered by the A16 Bionic chip, which was released in 2022 alongside the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. Under the hood there will also be 6 GB of RAM, as well as the already known three storage options: 128, 256 or 512 GB.

Both models will retain the traditional screen sizes of 6.1 inches for the iPhone 15 and 6.7 inches for the iPhone 15 Plus with a 60Hz refresh rate. enabling Dynamic Islandfinally eliminating recess anterior chamber.

Cameras, batteries and colors

Talking about the cameras, both the models will have a rear camera with a 48-megapixel primary sensor and a wide-angle lens. Meanwhile, in front of the camera selfie It will be 12 megapixels.

Meanwhile, on the battery front, both models are expected to get an increase in capacity. iPhone 15 battery will be 3877 mAhwhile the Plus option will reach 4912 mAh. This would represent an increase of 18.24% and 13.57% respectively over last year’s models.

Finally, we turn to the aesthetic aspect, since this is certainly what is worth talking about the most. The standard version of the iPhone 15 and the Plus version are expected to use a pastel color palette. Mobile phones will be available in 5 shades: black, blue, yellow, pink and greenand will include braided USB-C cables that are color-matched to each phone. Additionally, both models are expected to feature curved edges instead of the straight lines we’ve seen in recent generations of devices.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

The real stars of the show will no doubt be the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Versions bonus Apple’s mobile phone will not only become more powerful, but will also bring several new features.

While the models will retain their respective screen sizes—6.1 inches for the Pro and 6.7 inches for the Pro Max, both with ProMotion support—they will have the thinnest edges ever seen on an iPhone. In fact, these will be the thinnest bezel smartphones on the market. In particular, they are expected to thickness is only 1.5 millimeters. If confirmed, this would represent a 30% reduction compared to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max.

As for colors, there will be 4 options: Space Black, Silver, Blue and Titanium Gray. The last two will replace the gold and dark purple versions. Another important element of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will be a titanium frame instead of stainless steel. One of the latest rumors suggests that they will have a more “matte” matte finish. But the changes will affect not only your appearance, but also your weight.

According to the latest information, new Apple phones They will be much lighter than their predecessors.. The iPhone 15 Pro is reported to weigh 188 grams versus 206 grams for the iPhone 14 Pro, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max will weigh 221 grams versus 240 grams for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Rounding out the design issues, another big new feature of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will be the introduction of an action button. This feature, inherited from the Apple Watch Ultra, will be implemented. instead of traditional slider silence the phone. According to data found in beta versions of iOS 17, this key will be able to configure various functions to speed up the use of the mobile phone, even when it is locked.

Lots of new things under the hood

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will also come with a lot of new features. The most noticeable will be the adoption of the chip A17 Bionic, the first Apple product to be manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process. It promises a significant performance improvement with the clock speed of its performance cores increasing from 3.46 GHz to 3.70 GHz, and an additional graphics core is expected to be installed compared to the A16 Bionic.

But it’s not all about power, since the chip will also arrive with the promise of being more energy efficient. This, and the fact that the batteries of both models will be larger, will help increase their autonomy. As for the batteries themselves, everything indicates that the iPhone 15 Pro will have a capacity of 3650 mAh versus 3200 mAh for the iPhone 14 Pro; and the iPhone 15 Pro Max will have 4852 mAh versus 4323 mAh for the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Continuing with the list of components, rumors suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max They will arrive with 8GB of RAM., instead of 6 GB. In terms of storage, there have been two very strong speculations in recent months: first, that the base version will start at 256GB; second, that a 2 TB variant will be launched. Both would be discarded. So the available options will be 128GB, 256GB and 512GB in addition to 1TB.

The camera configuration of higher-end models also raises a lot of expectations. Both are expected to include a rear camera with a 48-megapixel main sensor, along with a wide-angle and a telephoto lens. However, the biggest novelty will be introduction of the periscope lens, exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Rumor has it that it will offer 6x to 10x magnification compared to the 3x maximum zoom of its predecessors. In the meantime, the already known camera will continue to work in front. selfie 12 MP.

Thunderbolt support?

As we said at the beginning, four versions of the iPhone 15 will make the long-awaited transition to USB-C. However, there are still doubts about what data rates each version will support. Some rumors suggest that Standard and Plus models will still be locked to USB 2.0 equivalent performance.; that is, the same speed as using the Lightning connector. However, the Pro and Pro Max variants will benefit from more modern and faster technology.

Recently, there has been a lot of speculation that the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will be compatible with Thunderbolt 4 technology. If this comes to fruition, it will ensure data transfer speeds up to 40 Gbit/s. However, it is expected that to access this feature, users will have to purchase a cable, which will be sold separately.

Prepare your portfolio

One of the big debates surrounding the new iPhone 15 is the price. There are many rumors, but little certainty. Some analysts expect the Pro and Pro Max versions to become more expensive compared to the 2022 models, while others speculate that a price increase could only occur on the Pro Max, thanks in part to the inclusion of the aforementioned periscope lens.

A recent report from TrendForce indicates that the base price of the iPhone 15 Pro in the US will likely be $999. That is, it is sold at the same starting price as the iPhone 14 Pro, but warns that iPhone 15 Pro Max may see $100 price hikewhich will start at $1,199.

Experts speculate that Apple’s intention will be to widen the price gap between the Standard and Plus models and the Pro and Pro Max versions to increase differentiation between the devices. Of course, the situation is not the same all over the world. In Europe, for example, you need to add taxes and rounding; the latter is a recurring practice among Cupertino residents.

In the following table we will share indicative prices every version of iPhone 15 in Europe. We’ll have to wait for the event thirst for miracles today to see if they are confirmed: