The much-awaited iPhone 15 Series was finally launched by Apple during the Wonderlust Apple Event on 12th September 2023. The launch might have left some loyal Apple customers thinking, whether to opt for an upgrade or not? To answer this question, you need to take a deeper look into the specs, price and the newly added features of the recently launched iPhone 15 series models.
Let’s Take a Quick Look at the Specs of all the phones in the iPhone 15 Series:
- iPhone 15 comes with a 6.5 inches display, 3 cameras, Super retina XDR technology, True Tone, P3 color and 2 million to 1 contrast.
- iPhone 15 Plus comes with a 6.7 inches display, a much bigger battery, Super retina XDR technology, True Tone, P3 color and 2 million to 1 contrast.
- iPhone 15 Pro comes with 6.1 inches display, 4 cameras and new A17 Processor for a powerful performance.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a 6.7 inches display, a much bigger battery, improved cameras, and some similar specifications like the iPhone 15 Pro.
What’s new in iPhone 15 Series?
Design Changes
- Dynamic Island Technology
iPhone 15 series comes with the most noticeable change in the form of Dynamic Island technology which refers to the replacement of the notch found in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro phones. The cut out in this new technology is surrounded by active display pixels, which will be used by the iOS to display Live Activity Information. According to Apple, Dynamic Island Technology will provide the users with a more intuitive way to interact with their iPhone 15.
- USB Type-C Technology for Charging
iPhone 15 Series comes with a USB Type-C for charging, and this marks the shift in technology from the proprietary lightning connector found on iPhone 14 phones. Now, the users will need only one cable to charge all their devices.
- Action Button on the two Pro Models
The two new iPhone Pro Phones come with an action button which will launch apps, toggle system settings and much more. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will not have this new feature and will carry the traditional iPhone feature.
- Colors
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in muted colors like blue, pink, green, silver and black. iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be available in Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium and Natural Titanium.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Specs
Refresh Rate
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come with a Display refresh rate of 60HZ.
Display
iPhone 15 has 6.1 inches OLED Display, and iPhone 15 Plus has a 6.7 inches OLED Display.
Processor
A 16 Bionic (iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus).
Storage
iPhone 15 - 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB; iPhone 15 Plus- 256 GB and 512 GB.
Charging
20W wired charging and 15W wireless charging with MagSafe. (iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus).
Cameras
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have two rear cameras; 48MP wide primary camera with an aperture of f/1.6 and a 12MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.4. The Front camera is 12 MP wide with an aperture of f/2.4.
Ports
USB-C (There is no 3.5mm headphone Jack).
Software
iOS 17 (iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 plus)
Security and Durability
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come with Face ID and IP68 rating.
Dimensions
The dimensions of iPhone 15 are 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, and the dimensions of iPhone 15 plus are 160.9 x 77.8 x7.8 mm.
Colors
Muted colors like blue, pink, green, silver and black
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Specs
Refresh Rate
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a new improved Pro Motion Display refresh rate of 120Hz.
Display
The display size of iPhone 15 Pro is 6.1inch OLED and the Display size of iPhone 15 Pro is 6.7inch OLED.
Processor
A17 Pro
Storage
iPhone 15 Pro- 128 GB, 256 GB, and 512 GB, iPhone 15 Pro Max- 256 GB and 512 GB.
Charging
20W wired charging and 15W wireless charging with MagSafe. (iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Cameras
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have three rear cameras: 48MP wide primary camera with an aperture of f/1.78 ,12MP ultrawide camera with an aperture of f/2.2, and a 12 MP telephoto camera with f/2.8 aperture. The Front camera is 12 MP wide with an aperture of f/1.9.
Ports
USB-C (No 3.5mm headphone jack)
Software
iOS 17 (iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Security and Durability
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come with Face ID and IP68 rating.
Dimensions
The dimensions of iPhone 15 Pro are 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm and the dimensions of iPhone 15 Pro Max are 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium and Natural Titanium
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Price and Availability in India
The pre-orders for the iPhone 15 series phones will begin on September 15 and the phones will go on sale from September 22nd. iPhone 15 will start at a price of Rs. 79,900 for the 128Gb model while iPhone 15 Plus will be available at a starting price of Rs. 89,900 for the 128 GB model.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Price in India
The starting price for iPhone 15 Pro in India is Rs. 1,34, 900 and for the iPhone 15 Pro Max is Rs. 1,59,900.
Final Word on iPhone 15 Series
Apple usually does not come out with too many changes in its upgraded models, but iPhone 15 series phones have come with some significant upgrades in terms of design, camera and other specs. The new Dynamic Island technology and the introduction of USB-C port are some of the most remarkable improvements over the older versions. Dynamic Island technology is definitely expected to be the default display design for the iPhones that will be launched after iPhone 15 series. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus cameras' wide rear lens is a 48 MP model which is a significant improvement over the 12 MP model of the older iPhones. However, the Pro models come with an extra Telephoto lens which help in zooming in on objects at a distance. The iPhone 15 Pro models have A17 Pro which is the most powerful iPhone chip till now because of its unbeatable, fast CPU. On the other hand, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come with A 16 Bionic chip which will make your phone more power efficient.
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