| Feature | iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $899 | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | 256GB | 256GB |
| Display size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display resolution | 2556×1179 pixels | 2796×1290 pixels | 2556×1179 pixels | 2796×1290 pixels |
| Display refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | Up to 120Hz with ProMotion | Up to 120Hz with ProMotion |
| Main camera resolution | 48MP | 48MP | 48MP | 48MP |
| Ultra-wide camera resolution | 12MP with 120-degree field of view | 12MP with 120-degree field of view | 12MP with 120-degree field of view | 12MP with 120-degree field of view |
| Telephoto camera resolution | None | None | Two cameras: one with 12MP and 3x optical zoom, and another with quad-pixel sensor and 6x optical zoom. | Two cameras: one with 12MP and 3x optical zoom, and another with quad-pixel sensor and 6x optical zoom. |
| Front-facing camera resolution | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chipset | A16 Bionic with Neural Engine and compatible with 5G networks. | A16 Bionic with Neural Engine and compatible with 5G networks. | A17 Bionic with Neural Engine and compatible with 5G networks. More powerful and advanced than the A16 Bionic. | A17 Bionic with Neural Engine and compatible with 5G networks. More powerful and advanced than the A16 Bionic. |
DETAILS
IPHONE 15
The iPhone 15 comes in four models: the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Each model offers different features and specifications to suit different needs and preferences. In this blog post, we will give you a brief overview of the iPhone 15, its price, design, display, cameras, performance, battery, and software. Let’s get started!
Price
The iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus are expected to cost the same as their predecessors. That means a starting price of $799 for the iPhone 15 and $899 for the iPhone 15 Plus. These base models come with 128GB of storage.
The iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max are likely to see a price hike of around $100 compared to the previous generation. The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to start at $1,099 while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to start at $1,199. These base models come with 256GB of storage.
Design
The iPhone 15 series features a new design with a color-infused back glass and a contoured edge on the aluminum enclosure. The back glass has a textured matte finish that is durable and resistant to fingerprints. The colors available for the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus are black, pink, yellow, blue, and green. The colors available for the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max are gray, white, black, and blue.
The iPhone 15 series also introduces the Dynamic Island, an innovative way to interact with important alerts and Live Activities on the screen. The Dynamic Island fluidly expands and adapts to show you relevant information such as directions, music controls, sports scores, and more.
Another notable change in the design is the transition from the Lightning port to the USB-C port. This allows for faster charging and data transfer, as well as compatibility with other devices that use USB-C.
Display
The display sizes of the iPhone 15 models are the same as the previous generation. The iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro have a 6.1-inch display while the iPhone 15 Plus and the iPhone 15 Pro Max have a 6.7-inch display. However, there are some differences in the display quality and technology.
The iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus have a Super Retina XDR display with a resolution of 2556×1179 pixels and 2796×1290 pixels, respectively. They have a refresh rate of 60Hz, which means that the screen updates 60 times per second.
The iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max have a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology. This means that they have an adaptive refresh rate that can go up to 120Hz, depending on what you are doing on your phone. A higher refresh rate makes everything look smoother and more responsive.
All models have an HDR display that supports wide color gamut and True Tone technology. They also have a peak brightness of up to 1600 nits for HDR content and up to 2000 nits for outdoor viewing.
Cameras
The camera system is one of the main highlights of the iPhone 15 series. All models have a powerful 48MP main camera that supports super-high-resolution photos in both 24MP and 48MP modes. The main camera also has a second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization that reduces blur and improves low-light performance.
The other cameras vary depending on the model. The iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus have a 12MP ultra-wide camera that has a 120-degree field of view and can capture more of your surroundings.
The iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max have a triple camera system that includes a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 12MP telephoto camera, and another 12MP telephoto camera that is enabled by a quad-pixel sensor. The first telephoto camera has a 3x optical zoom while the second telephoto camera has a 6x optical zoom. This gives you more flexibility and versatility when taking photos at different distances.
All models also have a new feature called next-generation portraits that makes it easier to capture portraits with great detail and low-light performance.
The front-facing camera on all models is a 12MP camera that supports Face ID, Animoji, Memoji, Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR, Portrait mode, Portrait Lighting, Cinematic mode, Slo-mo video recording, Time-lapse video recording with stabilization, and more.
Performance
The iPhone 15 series is powered by two different chips: the A16 Bionic and the A17 Bionic. The A16 Bionic is the chip that runs the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus. It has a 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The A16 Bionic is a fast and efficient chip that can handle multitasking, gaming, and machine learning tasks.
The A17 Bionic is the chip that runs the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It has a 6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores, a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The A17 Bionic is a more powerful and advanced chip that can handle more demanding tasks such as video editing, augmented reality, and computational photography.
Both chips are compatible with 5G networks, which offer faster download and upload speeds, lower latency, and better connectivity.
Battery
The battery sizes of the iPhone 15 models are slightly larger than the previous generation. The iPhone 15 has a 3,877 mAh battery, the iPhone 15 Plus has a 4,912 mAh battery, the iPhone 15 Pro has a 3,650 mAh battery, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 4,852 mAh battery.
All models support wireless charging and MagSafe accessories, which attach magnetically to the back of your phone. They also support fast charging with a USB-C power adapter (sold separately). You can get up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus, and up to 60% charge in 30 minutes with the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Software
The iPhone 15 series runs on iOS 17, the latest version of Apple’s operating system. iOS 17 introduces new features and improvements such as:
- StandBy option: This feature allows you to put your phone in a low-power mode that preserves your battery life while still receiving calls, messages, and notifications.
- Interactive widgets: This feature allows you to access more information and functionality from your widgets on the Home Screen or the Today View. You can swipe, tap, scroll, or play with your widgets without opening the app.
- Roadside Assistance via satellite: This feature allows you to connect to AAA if you have car trouble while off the grid. You can use your phone’s satellite connection to send your location and request help.
- Focus mode: This feature allows you to customize your notifications and Home Screen based on what you are doing or where you are. You can create different Focus modes for work, personal, sleep, gaming, driving, etc.
- Live Text: This feature allows you to copy, paste, translate, or search for text from any image on your phone or online. You can also use Live Text to identify objects, animals, plants, landmarks, etc.
- Visual Look Up: This feature allows you to get more information about what you see on your camera or photos. You can use Visual Look Up to learn about art, books, movies, music, etc.
- Safari redesign: This feature gives Safari a new look and feel that makes browsing easier and more enjoyable. You can access all your tabs, bookmarks, history, etc. from a single bottom bar that moves as you scroll.
- FaceTime enhancements: This feature adds new options and effects to FaceTime calls such as spatial audio, voice isolation, portrait mode, SharePlay, FaceTime links, etc.
Conclusion
The iPhone 15 is an impressive smartphone that offers a lot of features and improvements over its predecessor. Whether you are looking for a large or small screen size, a high or low refresh rate, a single or triple camera system, or a fast or faster chip, there is an iPhone 15 model for you. The iPhone 15 series is available for pre-order starting from September 15 and will be released on September 22.