iPhone 15 All the rumors about the iPhone 15, are expected in 2023.
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Rumored Features
The 2023 iPhone 15
Apple released the?iPhone 14?and?iPhone 14 and 14 Pro?models in September 2022, but we've been hearing rumors about the iPhone 15 since well before the latest iPhones came out.
The iPhone 15 is several months away, but it's hard for Apple to keep secrets about the iPhone lineup just because of how many suppliers are involved. There will be four iPhone 15 models in the same sizes as the iPhone 14 models, including two 6.1-inch iPhones and two 6.7-inch iPhones. One of each size will be standard iPhone 15 model, while the other two will be more expensive higher-end "Pro" models. As with the iPhone 14, the best features will be reserved for the iPhone 15 Pro models.
Rumors so far suggest we can expect USB-C for all models, and the Dynamic Island is going to expand to the standard iPhone 15. Apple will use Qualcomm modem chips for the new devices as its own modem chips aren't quite ready. The standard iPhone 15 models will get an upgrade to the A16 chip, while the iPhone 15 Pro models could use improved 3-nanometer A17 chips. Pro models could see an upgrade to titanium frames, along with periscope lens camera technology for improvements to zoom.
Pricing on the iPhone 15 models is expected to remain the same, with the standard entry-level 6.1-inch device starting at $799 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus starting at $899.
This roundup covers everything that we've heard about the iPhone 15, and details on the higher-end iPhone 15 Pro models can be found in our?separate iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max roundup.
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Design
Rumors suggest the iPhone 15 models?will look similar?to the iPhone 14 models, but the pill-and-hole cutout will expand to the entire lineup. That means that all iPhone 15 models will lack a notch, instead relying on the Dynamic Island first seen in iPhone 14 Pro models.
As there are no major design changes in store, Apple will continue to offer four models: the 6.1-inch iPhone 15, the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Max, and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max. The "pro" models will have higher-end features and will be more expensive, while the standard iPhone 15 models will be cheaper.
For the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, design differences will include the USB-C port instead of a Lightning port and the transition from the notch to the Dynamic Island. We got our first look at the USB-C port?in a leaked image?said to be of an iPhone 15 Pro.
iPhone 15 Pro Exclusive Design
While all iPhone 15 models are going to adopt the USB-C port, there are some design changes that are exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
Rumors suggest the iPhone 15 Pro models will feature thinner, more curved bezels than the iPhone 14 Pro models, which can be seen in renders of the device created based on circulating details. These deeper curves will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models, and the iPhone 15 models will look like the iPhone 14 models with flatter edges, an aluminum frame, and a glass front and back.
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro lineup is expected to feature more curved front glass that better disappears into the frame, and Apple is expected to use titanium instead of stainless steel for the chassis.
Button design will be tweaked in the Pro models, with Apple adopting?solid-state volume?and power buttons that would be similar to the Home button in the iPhone 7 and the Force Touch trackpad on MacBooks. As of now, the iPhones use a mechanical button that physically depresses, but the solid-state button would use haptic feedback to instead mimic the feel of a button press.
If Apple does add solid-state buttons, the iPhone 15 Pro models could have two additional Taptic Engines at the left and right sides of the device. The two new Taptic Engines would join the existing Taptic Engine.
No Touch ID
Though there have been ongoing rumors suggesting Apple has considered bringing Touch ID back to its flagship iPhones using an under-display solution, the iPhone 15 models are?not expected?to include Touch ID and will continue to use Face ID.
Apple is working on an?under-display Face ID feature, but it won't be ready until 2025. Instead, in 2023, the iPhone 15 will continue to use Dynamic Island, which Apple is expected to expand to all models instead of just the Pro models.
USB-C
Apple is swapping the Lightning port on the iPhone 15 devices for a USB-C port, which will allow it to comply with new regulations implemented in Europe. These regulations require Apple to produce iPhones with USB-C ports in Europe, so Apple either needs to make a worldwide design swap or develop special iPhones for sale in Europe.
Reliable sources, including?Bloomberg's Mark Gurman,?Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, and others, have said that Apple is going to make the change, adopting a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port for charging purposes.
With this transition, the Mac, iPhone, and iPad will all charge using USB-C, allowing Apple customers to charge their devices with one charging standard.
USB-C Data Transfer Speeds
The iPhone 15 Pro models with USB-C ports will?support higher-speed data transfers, while the standard iPhone 15 models will continue to feature USB 2.0 speeds, the same as Lightning, giving the Pro models an edge.
According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the iPhone 15 Pro models will support "at least" USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3. With the upgrade, iPhone 15 Pro models would be able to transfer video and other file types at much quicker speeds. USB 2.0 transfer speeds are limited to 480 MB/s, while USB 3.2 supports speeds up to 20 GB/s. If Apple offers Thunderbolt 3 support for the iPhone 15 Pro models, data transfer speeds could be up to 40 GB/s.
Camera Updates
Apple is expected to adopt Sony's latest "state of the art"?image sensors?for the iPhone 15 models. Compared to standard sensors, Sony's image sensor doubles the saturation signal in each pixel, allowing it to capture more light to cut down on underexposure and overexposure. The sensor will allow for improvements in portraits and other images even when strong backlighting is an issue.
Sony is using a semiconductor architecture that puts photodiodes and transistors in separate layers, allowing for more photodiodes. It is not clear if all of the iPhone 15 models will use the new sensor technology, or if Apple will limit it to the higher-end "Pro" iPhone 15 models.
Periscope Zoom Lens Technology for iPhone 15 Pro Max
You've probably heard rumors about Apple's plan to adopt a?periscope zoom lens?for the iPhone 15, but it will be limited to the?larger-sized iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro will get a standard zoom lens, and the iPhone 15 models will be limited to the Wide and Ultra Wide lenses.
Periscope lens technology offers optical zoom capabilities that exceed those possible with a standard telephoto lens, allowing for 5x or?even 10x optical zoom. With a periscope lens, the iPhone's zoom capabilities would be significantly enhanced as the current Pro models are limited to 3x zoom.
With a periscope lens, light is reflected by an angled mirror toward the image sensor in the camera. The directional shift allows for a "folded" telephoto lens system for improved optical zoom capabilities without the blurriness that comes with digital zoom.
Apple competitor Samsung has come out with smartphones that use periscope lens technology that enables 4x to 10x optical zoom and up to 100x digital zoom. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that Apple will implement?6x optical zoom technology?when it adopts the periscope lens.
Qualcomm Modem Chips
Apple will use Qualcomm's 5G modem chips for the 2023 iPhone 15 lineup, as it has done since 5G iPhones were introduced. There were rumors suggesting that Apple could use its own in-house modem chips as soon as 2023, but the technology?won't be ready?until 2024?at the earliest.
All iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models will use the same Qualcomm modem chip,?likely the X70. Qualcomm's X70 chip offers improved AI for faster processing speeds, a better coverage range, an improved signal, lower latency, and up to 60 percent improved power efficiency.
Wi-Fi 6E
Leaked?iPhone 15 Wi-Fi chip diagrams?confirm that Apple is upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E, but it is a feature that will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature Wi-Fi 6E, but the standard iPhone 15 models will continue to use Wi-Fi 6.
Compared to Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E offers more bandwidth, providing faster connectivity speeds, lower latency, and increased capacity. Wi-Fi 6E provides 1.2GHz more spectrum in the 6 GHz bands, and it can support whole home gigabit coverage, and multi-gigabit connectivity for venues, and it has the bandwidth for higher data streams like those used for AR and VR experiences.
A-Series Chips
The iPhone 15 Pro models are expected to be the first to feature an A-series chip built on Apple supplier TSMC's next-generation 3-nanometer node. 3nm chip technology is expected to increase processing performance by 10 to 15 percent, while also reducing power consumption by?up to 35 percent.
The faster chips will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will adopt the 4-nanometer A16 chip that was first used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
RAM
The iPhone 15 Pro models?could feature?an increased 8GB RAM, according to Taiwanese research firm?TrendForce. Current iPhone 14 Pro models offer 6GB RAM.
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Rumors suggest that the iPhone 15 Pro models will use the same?LPDDR5 memory?that is in the current iPhone 14 Pro models, with no notable updates coming until the iPhone 16, with Apple set to upgrade to LPDDR5X memory in 2024.
Release Date
The iPhone 15 models will likely be released in September 2023 if Apple follows its traditional September launch timeline.
Beyond the iPhone 15
Apple is planning to implement?under-display Face ID?technology in the 2024 iPhone 16 models, according to?The Elec. The shift will provide more usable display area, and when not in use, the TrueDepth Camera for Face ID will not be visible as it will be under the display.
Dynamic Island is not likely to be eliminated because the iPhone will still need a front-facing camera. Periscope lens technology is expected to continue to be limited to the higher-end iPhone 16 Pro Max, and Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says it will not come to the?standard iPhone 16 Pro.
iPhone 15?Timeline
February 2023
Feb 10
Apple Reportedly Planning to Limit iPhone 15's USB-C Port in the Same Way as Lightning
Feb 7
'iPhone Ultra' Concept Envisions Apple's Rumored Future Top-Tier Smartphone
January 2023
Jan 31
Kuo: Periscope Camera Lens Will Remain Limited to iPhone 16 Pro Max Model in 2024
Jan 27
Internal Apple Document From Leaker 'Unknownz21' Confirms Wi-Fi 6E Will Be Limited to iPhone 15 Pro Models
Jan 26
Kuo: iPhone 15 Models to Adopt Wi-Fi 6E
Jan 25
iPhone 15 Expected to Feature Wi-Fi 6E Like Latest Macs and iPad Pro
Jan 21
iPhone 15 Pro Rumored to Feature Ultra-Thin Curved Bezels
Jan 17
iPhone 15 Pro Max Periscope Lens Coming to Both iPhone 16 Pro Models in 2024
Jan 11
iPhone 15 Pro Again Rumored to Feature Non-Moving Volume and Power Buttons, iPad Pro Could Follow
Jan 10
iPhone 15 Pro Models Rumored to Be More Expensive
Jan 10
iPhone 16 Pro Rumored to Feature Under-Display Face ID Next Year
Jan 9
iPhone 15 Reportedly Enters Early Trial Production Stage
Jan 8
Gurman: Dynamic Island Expanding to All iPhone 15 Models, Pro Models to Feature Titanium Frame
Jan 4
Kuo: Apple Picks BOE for Initial Order of iPhone 15 Displays, Could Potentially Overtake Samsung as Leading Supplier
Jan 3
5 Features You Can Expect on Both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro
Jan 3
Apple Reportedly Skipping Faster RAM for iPhone 15, LPDDR5X Coming to iPhone 16 Instead
Jan 2
iPhone 15 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Titanium Frame, Taptic Buttons, Increased RAM, and More
December 2022
Dec 30
What to Expect From Apple in 2023: AR/VR Headset, iPhone 15 Pro, MacBook Pro, Mac Pro, and More
Dec 30
iPhone 15 Pro's A17 Bionic Chip Could Be 35% More Energy Efficient, Enabling Longer Battery Life
Dec 28
Apple Reportedly 'Seriously' Concerned About iPhone 14 Plus Sales, Looking to Reevaluate iPhone 15 Lineup