What To Expect in Apple iPhone 15 And iPhone 15 Pro Models?
- Apple is expected to announce its new range of iPhones in September.
- The tech giants will finally be using a USB-C port in their new lineup of smartphones.
- If the rumors are to be believed, the smartphones are gonna feature solid-state buttons with haptic feedback, a titanium frame, and increased RAM.
The Design of Apple iPhone 15 models
The ‘Dynamic Island Notch’
After receiving a lot of positive feedback about the dynamic island notch featured in the iPhone 14 models, it would be a surprise if Apple didn’t continue this trend with the new iPhones.
The ‘Dynamic Island’ is very useful in displaying notifications for transactions, AirDrop transfers, low battery warnings, and privacy indicators.
Moreover, it also reveals background tasks including Maps directions, music played, phone calls, and screen recordings.
Titanium Frame and curved edges
The new iPhones will also feature a titanium chassis with curved rear edges that would replace the current design according to Twitter leaker ShrimpApplePro. The back edges of similar Macbook Pro models to the NUM0 series will be rounded off.
Solid-state volume and power buttons
The 15 Pro models are expected to have solid-state volume and power buttons that provide haptic feedback, similar to the Home button in iPhone 7.
Moreover, If it does happen, the models could feature two additional Taptic Engines at either side of the device that would join the existing engine.
USB-C Port
Since the iPhone 5, all iPhones—high-end or entry-level versions of any particular lineup have included a Lightning port. With the release of the iPhone 15, that will change since an EU rule that was recently passed will require Apple to switch the iPhone and all of its other devices to USB-C.
The new law will impact all iPhone series devices, including the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro.
However, all of the lineup’s models are anticipated to have USB-C ports, but only the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, which may be referred to as the “iPhone 15 Ultra,” will benefit from quicker data transfer rates.
The base versions of the range will only feature USB 2.0 speeds, similar to the current Lightning port, while the Pro models of the lineup will have a USB-C port with at least USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3.
Is there going to be a Touch ID on the iPhone 15?
Although there have been persistent speculations that Apple has explored reintroducing Touch ID to its flagship iPhones utilizing an under-display technology, it is anticipated that Touch ID will not be present in the iPhone 15 models.
Camera
iPhones are obviously known for their amazing camera quality. The development of “periscope” telephoto lenses by Apple has been the subject of numerous rumors; these lenses are expected to appear in the iPhone 15 Pro variants in 2023.
The periscope camera lens will only be available on the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max, according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, therefore it’s probable that it will only be available on the most expensive and high-end model.
The optical zoom capabilities of periscope lenses are greater than those attainable with normal telephoto lenses, enabling 5x or even 10x optical zoom.
A periscope lens would greatly improve the zoom capabilities of an iPhone’s current Pro models, allowing for more than the current 3x zoom.
Samsung has released smartphones with periscope lens technology, which allows for up to 100x digital zoom and 4x to 10x optical zoom. According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, when Apple adopts the periscope lens, it will incorporate 6x optical zoom capability.
For the iPhone 15 models, Apple is anticipated to use Sony’s most recent “state of the art” image sensors. Sony’s image sensor doubles the saturation signal in each pixel when compared to ordinary sensors, enabling it to capture more light and reduce underexposure and overexposure. Even when intense illumination is a problem, the sensor will enable improvements in portraits and other photographs.
Performance
For the 2023 iPhone 15 series, Apple will continue to use Qualcomm’s 5G modem processors, as it has since the launch of 5G iPhones. Apple was rumored to be using its own internal modem chips as early as 2023, but the technology is not yet ready for that.
The modem chips that Apple is developing are still experiencing heat-related problems, so they won’t be ready for use in iPhones until at least 2024.
The Qualcomm X70 chip, which has superior AI for quicker processing speeds, higher coverage range, improved signal, lower latency, and up to 60% increased battery economy, is anticipated to be included in the iPhone 15.
The iPhone 15 models may be the first to use an A-series processor manufactured using TSMC’s third-generation 3-nanometer node.
With a 10 to NUM0 percent increase in processing performance and up to NUM1 percent power savings, the use of 3nm chip technology is expected to deliver impressive results.
According to Taiwanese research company TrendForce, the iPhone 15 Pro versions may include 8GB RAM which is a 2 GB increase from the current variants.
When will Apple release the new iPhone 15?
Apple is likely to release the new lineup of iPhones in September like they always do.
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