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The iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro are both excellent, but they’re already a few months old, and rumors about the iPhone 15 are well underway.
Apple typically makes iPhone announcements in the fall, so it will be several months before the iPhone 15 models are released. In other words, there is still ample time for additional rumors to circulate, and circulate they will.
For your convenience, we’ve compiled all of the reports and rumors regarding the iPhone 15 in a single location, but please keep in mind that these are all still just speculation.
Nothing is definitive until Apple makes an official announcement confirming it. Still, many rumors give us an idea of what to anticipate each year, which is unfortunate for those who enjoy surprises. Here is everything we currently know about the iPhone 15!
iPhone 15: Release Date and Price
We should expect the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro to be unveiled in September 2023. Despite the fact that we’ve become accustomed to yearly price stability over the past few years, the iPhone 15 may shake things up a bit in terms of pricing.
A recent report from the Chinese publication Economic Daily News suggests that the price of the entire iPhone 15 lineup could increase by 10% to 20%.
This would mean that the standard iPhone 15 would start at $899 instead of $799, although considering the upgrades it may receive this year, this price increase wouldn’t be too bad. However, for the iPhone 15 Pro models, this means that the base storage model could start at $1,100 or $1,200 rather than $999.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max could begin at $1,300, with the 1TB storage option costing up to $1,800. The price increase may be the result of increased manufacturing costs and inflation.
According to past rumors, the iPhone 15 Ultra could begin at around $1,300 if Apple produces one.
Last year, there were credible-looking rumors that the iPhone 14 Pro’s price would increase by $100, but this turned out to be false. Take this rumor with a healthy dose of skepticism, but it is certainly possible that the iPhone 15 lineup, specifically the Pro models, will see an increase.
With the possibility of higher iPhone 15 prices across the board, you may wonder if you should purchase an iPhone 14 instead of an iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro. If so, you should review our guide that compares each existing iPhone 14 model to what we anticipate for each iPhone 15 model.
The iPhone 14 lineup is not terrible; it is still quite good! If you don’t mind having a device that is one generation behind, you can save money by purchasing an iPhone 14.
iPhone 15: Design and Sizes
According to rumors, the iPhone 15 models will resemble the iPhone 14 models, but the pill-and-hole cutout will be implemented across the entire product line. This means that none of the iPhone 15 models will feature a notch; instead, they will adopt the Dynamic Island introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Apple will continue to offer four iPhone models: the iPhone 15 (6.1 inches), the iPhone 15 Pro (6.1 inches), the iPhone 15 Max (6.7 inches), and the iPhone 15 Pro Max (6.7 inches). The “pro” models will have more advanced features and cost more, while the standard iPhone 15 models will be less expensive.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will feature a USB-C port as opposed to a Lightning port, and the notch will be replaced by the Dynamic Island. The USB-C port was revealed for the first time in a leaked image of an iPhone 15 Pro, which allegedly shows the port.
In addition to the Dynamic Island, all iPhone 15 models could be equipped with a more power-efficient OLED display driver chip that is manufactured using a 28nm process. This would allow for reduced power consumption, which could ultimately result in an increase in battery life.
Despite the switch to the Dynamic Island, the standard iPhone 15 models will not include ProMotion technology or always-on display technology. Apple will continue to limit access to these features to Pro devices.
It is anticipated that the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Dynamic Island will feature an updated design with an integrated proximity sensor, but this update will not result in any noticeable changes to the Dynamic Island’s appearance or functionality. It will affect component costs and may represent an effort by Apple to reduce device costs.
iPhone 15: Color Options and Exclusive Design
The iPhone 15 models could come in shades of dark pink and light blue. Apple typically offers standard iPhone models in a variety of vibrant hues, and this year is no different.
In addition to the standard black, white, and PRODUCT(RED) color options, the bright pink and blue hues may also be available. While all iPhone 15 models will adopt the USB-C port, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will feature unique design modifications.
According to rumors, the iPhone 15 Pro models will have thinner, more curved bezels than the iPhone 14 Pro models, as depicted in device renders based on circulating information.
These deeper curves will be exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models, while the iPhone 15 models will have flatter edges, an aluminum frame, and a glass front and back, similar to the iPhone 14 models.
Apple’s iPhone 15 Pro lineup is anticipated to feature more curved front glass that blends more seamlessly into the frame, and the chassis is anticipated to be made of titanium rather than stainless steel.
What’s New With iPhone 15?
As a refresher, the iPhone 15 lineup is expected to undergo a variety of changes this year. Here’s a quick summary:
- USB-C for charging is standard on all models.
- Slimmer bezels throughout the entire product line.
- The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will now support the Dynamic Island.
- iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature a new titanium finish.
- The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are anticipated to utilize a new 3nm-fabricated A17 Bionic chip. This will be the first time Apple uses 3-nanometer chip production, resulting in enhanced performance and efficiency.
- The rear-facing camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a periscope lens for enhanced optical zoom.
No Touch ID
Despite persistent rumors that Apple has considered bringing Touch ID back to its flagship iPhones via an under-display solution, the iPhone 15 is not expected to include Touch ID and will continue to use Face ID.
Apple is currently developing an under-display Face ID feature, but it will not be available until 2025. Instead, the iPhone 15 will continue to utilize the Dynamic Island in 2023, which Apple is expected to expand to all models, not just the Pro models.
iPhone 15: Processor and Specs
The iPhone 15 Pro and Max may use the A17 chip, while the standard iPhone 15 may use the A16 from the iPhone 14 Pro. Apple started this with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro lineup.
iPhone chip supplier TSMC is expected to use a 3nm process for the A17 chips. This would reduce heat and power consumption in the A17. The 3nm A17 chip will be 15% faster and 30% more power-efficient than 5nm chips.
Another report suggests the iPhone 15 Pro could get 8GB of RAM. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus may retain 6GB RAM, but it may be faster LPDDR5 RAM like the iPhone 14 Pro models.
The iPhone 15’s baseline storage may depend on its features. The iPhone 14 Pro has 1TB storage, but the iPhone 15 Pro may have 2TB.
Apple has yet to build its own modem chips, despite rumors. The iPhone 15 may use Qualcomm modem chips. Leaked iPhone 15 Wi-Fi chip diagrams confirm that Apple will upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E.
This will only apply to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, so the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will use Wi-Fi 6. Wi-Fi 6E has more bandwidth, which boosts data speeds, latency, and capacity. The iPhone 15 Pro models can get home gigabit coverage with a 6GHz spectrum of 1.2GHz.
The Elec reports that all iPhone 15 models will use M12 OLED display materials.
Macrumors reports that the A17 Bionic chip in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be manufactured differently. Apple’s first 3nm chip, the A17, would improve performance and efficiency over the 5nm A14, A15, and A16 chips. The A17 used TSMC’s N3B process, but Apple may switch to N3E next year. Cost-cutting measures like this reduce chip efficiency.
This may not affect the iPhone 15 but may affect the iPhone 16.