iPhone 15: Release date, specifications and price

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Apple has announced four new phones for 2023. We reveal its release date, price, technical specifications, design changes and its new cameras.

Every year, Apple introduces a new line of iPhones, and its introduction is the biggest event on Apple's calendar. Sales of this device are at the heart of the company's portfolio and They serve as the powerhouse for accessories like the Apple Watch and AirPods.

At its launch event called «Wonderlust" from yesterday, Apple announced the launch of four new phones: the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. In this article we reveal all the key details you need to know about the new phones: their release date, price, technical specifications and design changes.

What are the new iPhones called?

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There were rumors that Apple would create a new brand «Ultra» in line with the Apple Watch Ultra, but as we have seen, that rumor has been inaccurate. Apple stayed with the same system as last year and launched:

  • iPhone 15
  • 15 iPhone Plus
  • iPhone 15 Pro
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max

IPhone 15 release date

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The iPhone 15 phones were announced at Apple's Wonderlust event on September 12. You can reserve one of them from the Apple website starting at 14:00 pm (Spain time) this Friday, September 15, and they will appear in stores first thing on Friday, September 22.

IPhone 15 design

Dynamic Island

The four phones have received design changes from the previous generation, but none of these changes are especially radical. For example, now they have a slight curve to the back edges which should make them a little more comfortable to hold.

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus get “an industry-first color-infused rear glass with a stunning textured matte finish”, and now they have the Dynamic Island, which was previously exclusive to the Pro models.

This is what the iPhone 15 looks like from the back:

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As you can see, they come in black, blue, green, yellow and pink.

The Pro models, as usual, feature several additional physical upgrades. The most obvious thing is that the mute switch has been replaced by an action button which can be pressed that silences your phone by default, but can be customized to cover a wide range of functions such as open the Camera app, turn on voice memos, or turn on accessibility features. You get haptic feedback when you press the action button and the dynamic island will provide more visual cues.

The Pro versions are made of titanium, a novelty for these devices. This should provide a better strength-to-weight ratio compared to stainless steel, and of course, weights are lower on both Pro models compared to last year.

For example, the 15 Pro Max has reduced its weight by 8 percent, weighing 221 grams, compared to the 240 grams it weighed the previous year. The Pro model has reduced its weight by 9 percent.

And the color options for the Pro versions are not as interesting or striking, and using their new construction material, the four colors are called:

  • natural titanium
  • Blue titanium
  • White Titanium
  • black titanium

New features of the iPhone 15

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The new phones can do some things that their predecessors couldn't do. The inclusion of USB-C, For example, it makes it a little easier to use a single charger for multiple Apple devices. The Dynamic Island is now on all four models, last year it was only on Pro phones, and its features have been expanded.

However, perhaps the most interesting update is reverse charging- You can now charge an Apple Watch or a set of second-generation AirPods Pro by connecting them to your phone.

In addition to a bunch of design improvements and the new super fast A17 Pro chip, the Pro models come with some very interesting photography features.

All four iPhone 15 phones use more recycled materials than previous generations. Standard models have "100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery and 100 percent recycled copper in the main logic board, copper wire in the Taptic Engine and copper foil in the inductive charger in MagSafe", along with impressive claims related to aluminum, gold and rare earth materials, while the Pro models feature "100 percent recycled aluminum substructure and 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery, both firsts for Apple."

The company further claims numerous achievements related to energy efficiency and the elimination or reduction of harmful plastics and chemicals, and is committed to "no longer using leather in any new Apple products". You can read all about this on Apple's environment page.

Technical specifications of the iPhone 15

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Here are the key technical specifications of the new devices. Note in particular that the base models have last year's processors, while the Pro models have the new A17 Pro chip.

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  • A16 Bionic Processor (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
  • 6,1-inch, 2556 × 1179, 460 ppi Super Retina XDR display
  • Dual-lens rear camera: 48 MP f/1.6 main, 12 MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle; up to 2X optical zoom
  • 12MP f/1.9 front camera and Smart HDR 5
  • 128/256/512 GB of storage
  • Estimated battery life: Up to 20 hours of video playback
  • Fast charging: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with the 20W adapter
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G
  • USB-C data/charging connection
  • IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes)
  • 14,76 x 7,16 x 0,79 cm and a weight of 171 grams.

The new iPhone 15 Plus

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  • A16 Bionic Processor (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
  • 6,7-inch Super Retina XDR display 2796x1290 460 ppi
  • Dual-lens rear camera: 48 MP f/1.6 main, 12 MP f/2.4 ultra-wide angle; up to 2X optical zoom
  • 12MP f/1.9 front camera and Smart HDR 5
  • 128/256/512 GB of storage
  • Estimated battery life: Up to 26 hours of video playback
  • Fast charging: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with the 20W adapter
  • Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, 5G
  • USB-C data/charging connection
  • IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes)
  • 16,09 x 7,78 x 0,78 mm and a weight of 201 grams.

iPhone 15 Pro specifications

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  • A17 Pro Processor (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)
  • 6,1-inch 2556x1179 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 and Smart HDR 5
  • 128/256/512 GB/1 TB storage
  • Estimated battery life: Up to 23 hours of video playback
  • Fast charging: Up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with the 20W adapter
  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, 5G
  • USB-C charging/data connection (compatible with USB 3)
  • IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes)
  • Measurements of 14,66 x 7,06 x 0,83 centimeters and a weight of 187 grams

This is the iPhone 15 Pro Max

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  • A17 Pro Processor (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU)
  • Always-on display Super Retina XDR 6,7-inch 2796×1290 460ppi 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 and Smart HDR 5
  • 256/512 GB/1 TB storage
  • Estimated battery life: Up to 29 hours of video playback
  • Fast charging: Up to 50% charge in 35 minutes with the 20W adapter
  • Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, 5G
  • USB-C charging/data connection (compatible with USB 3)
  • IP68 dust and water resistance (maximum depth of 6 m up to 30 minutes)
  • With a size of 15,99 x 7,67 x 0,83 centimeters and a weight of 221 grams

iPhone 15 price

Here are the full prices for the new iPhone models.

  • iPhone 15 128GB: 959 euros, which is 50 euros less than the iPhone 14.
  • iPhone 15 256GB: 1089 euros, which is also 50 euros less than the same model from last year.
  • 15 GB iPhone 512: 1339 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Plus 128GB: 1109 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Plus 256GB: 1239 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Plus 512GB: 1489 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Pro 128GB: 1.219 euros, 100 euros less than an iPhone 14 Pro.
  • iPhone 15 Pro 256GB: 1.349 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Pro 512GB: 1.599 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Pro 1TB: 1.849 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB: 1.469 euros, maintains the same price but doubles its storage.
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB: 1.719 euros.
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB: 1.969 Euros

Finally there will not be 2TB of storage as has been rumored so much. In conclusion, almost all models drop in price or, like the case of the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which maintains it from the start but doubles its storage. If we take into account inflation and how much the standard of living rises each year, it could be said that we are proportionally ahead of the least expensive iPhone devices since their launch in 2007.

Conclusion

These are the new iPhone devices presented yesterday by Apple . As the days go by and we see the first reviews of these devices, we will update the blog with different articles about the new devices launched by the guys from Cupertino.

Also yesterday, we saw the renewals of the Apple Watch and the Apple Watch Ultra. Let me know in the comments if you will buy any of the new devices presented yesterday.


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