More like a tradition, Apple Inc. since the late founder Steve Jobs announced the release of the first iPhone in 2017, has each year continued to either release an improved version or a new brand of iPhone to meet the undaunting expectations of its over 1 billion customers.
The iPhone journey from 2007 to 2023 saw the release of iPhone model as its first edition in 2007 to the latest release of the iPhone 15 at their annual September 2023 event in Cupertino, California.
What Has Changed So Far With The Release Of iPhone 15?
The biggest change with the iPhone 15 is how the phones will be charged. In a bid to comply with European legislation, Apple Inc. has adopted the USB-C charging standard to replace the earlier Lightning port. This new cable should improve data transfer speeds and help consumers cut down on having to buy different chargers for different devices.
The version of iPhone 15 released includes:
• iPhone 15
• iPhone 15 Plus
• iPhone 15 Pro
• iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Specifications
Adding to the new change in the charging option in iPhone 15, here are the key tech specs of the new iPhone 15. Note particularly that the 15 and 15 Plus still maintain the processors A16 Bionic in the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. However, the Pro models getthe brand-new A17 Pro chip. The A17 Pro chip is the first Apple chip made using a 3nm process–Apple cites it as an industry first–which means far higher transistor density and greater power efficiency.
iPhone 15
• A16 Bionic processor (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
• 6.1-inch 2556×1179 460ppi Super Retina XDR display
• Dual-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.6 Main, 12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide; up to 2X optical zoom
• 12MP f/1.9 front camera
• Smart HDR 5
• 128/256/512GB storage
• Estimated battery life: Up to 20 hours video playback
• Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter
• Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G
• USB-C charging/data connection
• IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
• 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 inches (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm)
• 6.02 ounces (171 grams)
iPhone 15 Plus
• A16 Bionic processor (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
• 6.7-inch 2796×1290 460ppi Super Retina XDR display
• Dual-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.6 • Main, 12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide; up to • 2X optical zoom
• 12MP f/1.9 front camera
• Smart HDR 5
• 128/256/512GB storage
• Estimated battery life: Up to 26 hours video playback
• Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter
• Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G
• USB-C charging/data connection
• IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
• 6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 inches (160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8mm)
• 7.09 ounces (201 grams)
iPhone 15 Pro
• A17 Pro processor (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)
• 6.1-inch 2556×1179 460ppi Super Retina XDR always-on display with ProMotion
• Triple-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.78 Main, 12MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, 12MP f/2.8 Telephoto; up to 3X optical zoom
• 12MP f/1.9 front camera
• Smart HDR 5
• 128/256/512GB/1TB storage
• Estimated battery life: Up to 23 hours video playback
• Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with 20W adapter
• Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, 5G
• USB-C charging/data connection (supports USB 3)
• IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
• 5.77 x 2.78 x 0.32 inches (146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25mm)
• 6.60 ounces (187 grams)
iPhone 15 Pro Max
• A17 Pro processor (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)
• 6.7-inch 2796×1290 460ppi Super Retina XDR always-on display with ProMotion
• Triple-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.78 Main, 12MP f/2.2 Ultra Wide, 12MP f/2.8 Telephoto; up to 5X optical zoom
• 12MP f/1.9 front camera
• Smart HDR 5
• 256/512GB/1TB storage
• Estimated battery life: Up to 29 hours video playback
• Fast charge: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with 20W adapter
• Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, 5G
• USB-C charging/data connection (supports USB 3)
• IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth 6m up to 30 minutes)
• 6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25mm)
• 7.81 ounces (221 grams)
iPhone 15 Prices
Below are the full prices of the new iPhone 15 phones. You can check further details and (from September 15) pre-order on Apple’s website. Note: 15 Pro Max storage starts from 256GB, so it is quite inexpensive as earlier versions.
iPhone 15
128GB: $799 / £799 / AU$1,499
256GB: $899 / £899 / AU$1,699
512GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$2,049
iPhone 15 Plus
128GB: $899 / £899 / AU$1,649
256GB: $999 / £999 / AU$1,849
512GB: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199
iPhone 15 Pro
128GB: $999 / £999 / AU$1,849
256GB: $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$2,049
512GB: $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$2,399
1TB: $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,749
iPhone 15 Pro Max
256GB: $1,199 / £1,199 / AU$2,199
512GB: $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,549
1TB: $1,599 / £1,599 / AU$2,899
If you look closely, you will notice the iPhone 15 are better and cheaper than their 2022 equivalents in some cases. For instance, in 2022 the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus cost more than the Pro and Pro Max but remained the same in the U.S., however, it reduced in the U.K., but went up in Australia.
I hope you find this information useful in your quest to know about the new iPhone innovation. Keep a date with us as we keep you updated with the latest happenings in the tech space.