Apple Unveils iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: These Phones Will Have No Rival

As expected, Apple on Tuesday unveiled a completely new family of mobile phones, consisting of four different models. Of these, the most avant-garde are the new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Maxwhich combine the best that the Cupertino company can do in the field of mobile telephony.

These new phones They come with a lot of new features at their fingertips.. New materials, design changes, a more powerful processor, faster loading speeds and, of course, an improved camera in many ways.

All this with a clear goal: continue to be the benchmark among high-end mobile phones. The mirror in which all the big brands look at themselves, as well as one of smartphones bestsellers on the market.

Design: Titanium and new side button

Both iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max variant They salute the Titan. This is the first time this material, used by Apple in some Apple Watch models, has made its way onto the company’s mobile phone. This is a very durable material bonus of course it’s easier. It replaces the stainless steel that Apple began using on the iPhone X in 2017 and has remained a hallmark of all Pro models since then.

Another interesting new product. disappearance switch silence that has remained on all iPhones since 2007. It has been replaced with a new action button, reminiscent of the Apple Watch Ultra, which allows you to activate various processes. By default, it only switches between silent and audio mode. However, it can be configured to activate Do Not Disturb mode, start voice recording, take photos, launch a flashlight, or activate any Siri shortcut you have in your library.

California brand also reduced the thickness of the edges around the screen, as well as partially rounded sides. They remain flat over most of their surface, but have a more pronounced curvature just before merging with the glass sheets located behind and in front.

Processor: A17 Pro era begins

Like every year, Apple introduced a new processor for its new iPhone line. This time the iPhone 15 Pro (and Pro Max variant) welcome the A17 Pro chipfirst of the range mobile who takes this surname. And despite the lack of detailed testing, this new processor is set to be the most advanced processor currently available in a mobile phone.

First of all, Apple has assembled a new processor consisting of 6 cores: 4 high efficiency and 2 high performance. The system alternates them depending on the task currently being performed. According to the brand, all of them have been improved. And, in the case of high-performance ones, the power jump is 10%.

In the case of the GPU, Apple has also made significant strides forward. It has 6 cores, promises 20% more power, and what’s more, they claim it has significantly improved efficiency, allowing it to maintain peak performance over time—without heat being a hindrance, as is often the case with electronic components. This GPU also welcomes technology Ray tracing accelerated Hardwarewhich would be welcome in the world of video games.

The chip as a whole is made in 3nm process, which helps to increase, among other things, overall operational efficiency. It is also relevant to include Neural engine twice as powerful (although it supports 16 cores) and the presence of elements such as AV1 decoder, He Professional display engine or USB 3 controller for speeds up to 10 Gbps.

Connectivity: USB-C at last!

Both iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max finally welcome USB-C. This connector has been used in other company products for years, but has not made it to the iPhone.

This connector opens the door to two very important improvements: much faster data transfer (up to 10 Gbit/s) and, above all, greater versatility. No longer do you need to use a cable exclusively for your iPhone. The same cable can be used for an iPad, MacBook, iPhone, or another company’s product.

Apple also implemented second generation ultra-wideband chip, a technology that, among other things, allows AirTags to be accurately located. This new version will allow you to find your closest friends or accurately detect objects at an even greater distance than before.

Another interesting new feature is that satellite communications will now cover more countries, among them Spain. Therefore, anyone who buys an iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max will be able to take advantage of this feature if they find themselves in an extreme situation. Also welcome is the inclusion of Wi-Fi 6E, a new wireless standard that will allow you to connect to the Internet at faster speeds for browsing, downloading, or sending large files.

iPhone 15 Pro cameras: 5x telephoto lens and most comprehensive photography module yet

One of the sections in which The Pro versions of the iPhone have always stood out in photography.. And this generation is no exception. The new models feature various enhancements, especially the Pro Max, that are designed to captivate anyone who wants to make their iPhone a powerful creative tool.

First of all, the main camera supports 48 megapixel resolutionbut it brings with it various improvements.

• One of these is the ability to shoot at 24 megapixels, which strikes a good balance between sharpness and storage weight.
• Additionally, you can now choose between three new focal lengths (24mm, 28mm and 35mm) in addition to those available so far.
• Those interested can now take 48-megapixel photos directly in HEIF. Previously, ProRAW could only shoot at 48 megapixels.

Another big advancement in photography comes in the form of long-range lenses. The iPhone 15 Pro has a triple telephoto lens, but The iPhone 15 Pro Max welcomes the periscope type that allows you to do to scale magnification up to 5x without loss of quality. This opens up endless possibilities when it comes to creativity. New perspectives, capturing more distant objects, etc. This camera also introduces a new, even more advanced stabilization system.

In the field of software Apple has also made some interesting changes. All photos taken on iPhone can now be converted to “portrait mode”, even if they were not taken in portrait mode. This is possible because the iPhone 15 Pro now continuously records depth information even when Portrait mode is not in use. It is only necessary that a person, dog or cat appear in the image.

Users also They can later change the focus point of the photos., as is the case with video recorded in Cinema mode. Adjustment added to bokehavailable on previous models.

Night mode is now better, with sharper details and more vibrant colors thanks to the Photonic Engine and LiDAR scanner found on Pro models. The new Smart HDR system also promises images with more realistic skin tones, richer midtones and deeper shadows.

In the field of video, Apple highlights ability to record ProRes video directly to external storage device maximum 4K and 60 FPS. Also interesting is compatibility with ACES, the Academy of Motion Pictures’ color standard.

All this is in addition to other features present in previous models such as Photonic Engine (which has been improved), Action Mode, Cinema Mode, etc. The result? An extremely advanced camera in every way.

Battery and charging: Qi2 has arrived

iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max support wired charging, as well as MagSafe technology for connecting external accessories such as cases, wallets or batteries. However, it is important to note that these models are compatible with Qi2 standard.

Until now, the only way to wirelessly charge a 15W iPhone was using a MagSafe charger. However, with this new standard, you can use any third-party Qi2 charger and get the same level of power.

Qi2 chargers also feature a ring of magnets, similar to the MagSafe system, which ensures the phone is positioned correctly on the charger, improving charging efficiency and avoiding possible interruptions.

Prices and availability: iPhone 15 Pro drops in price in Europe

The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max can be reserved starting this Friday in major markets, but they won’t go on sale until Friday, September 22. Prices for these models in Europe fell due to the favorable evolution of the dollar/euro exchange rate. in recent months. Thus, the range looks like this:

• iPhone 15 Pro from 1219 euros.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max from 1469 euros.