The rumored colors for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are muted and lack saturation, but the phones are expected to come with exciting new features such as Dynamic Island, USB-C port, and a 48-megapixel main camera.
Apple is facing significant production issues with the camera sensors and titanium chassis for the iPhone 15 models, which may impact availability, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is experiencing delays in manufacturing, potentially causing problems for early upgraders.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to have a $100 price increase over the current models, according to analyst Dan Ives, but promotional activities and discounts from U.S. carriers are likely to drive sales and offset potential resistance.
Apple's upcoming "Wonderlust" event is expected to introduce the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models with features including a titanium chassis, reduced bezels, improved battery life, increased memory, customizable Action button, enhanced cameras, and a new ultra-wideband chip.
The iPhone 15 Pro is rumored to feature a titanium frame, with a brushed finish and reduced weight, as well as improved fingerprint resistance and a new color option called Titanium Gray.
Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15, but there are concerns about potential price hikes for the Pro-level models, while new features may include a shift to USB-C, camera upgrades, color differentiation, and a refresh to the Apple Watch lineup.
Apple unveils the iPhone 15 featuring a brighter display, 48-megapixel camera, 100% recycled cobalt battery, and satellite connectivity for roadside assistance, amidst a global smartphone slump and challenges with sales in China.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is more expensive than the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in India, with the former costing INR 159,990 and the latter costing INR 154,990.
The first Geekbench scores for the iPhone 15 Pro have confirmed Apple's claims of improved performance with its new A17 Pro chip, including faster CPU and GPU performance and increased RAM compared to last year's models.
The Chinese regulatory database reveals that the iPhone 15 has a 3,349mAh battery, while the iPhone 15 Pro has a 3,274mAh battery, and Apple's official battery life estimates for the iPhone 15 models are the same as the iPhone 14 models.
UBS analyst David Vogt's data suggests that initial demand for Apple's iPhone 15 Pro models is softer compared to last year's models, contradicting reports of strong sales, which caused Apple stock to fall.
The iPhone 15 Pro's rounded titanium edges do not provide better drop test durability compared to the iPhone 14 Pro's flat stainless band, as impact is spread into the front and back glass, causing spiderwebbing cracks.
The titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max may temporarily change color due to fingerprints, but Apple assures customers that this can be easily remedied by wiping the device with a cloth.
