The Anticipation:
The iPhone 15 models for 2023 are anticipated to have USB-C in place of Lightning, as well as faster modem processors, improved camera technology, and more
Rumored Features:
- 6.1 and 6.7-inch sizes
- Dynamic Island for all models
- Periscope zoom lens for Pro models
- USB-C port
- Qualcomm modem chip
The 2023 iPhone 15:
Apple debuted the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro models in September 2022, but the iPhone 15 has been the subject of rumors since far before the newest iPhones went on sale. Rumors are increasing as the debut draws closer, and we already know a lot about what to anticipate this year.
A total of four iPhone 15 variants, including two 6.1-inch models and two 6.7-inch models, will be made available by Apple in the same sizes as the iPhone 14 models. A 6.1-inch iPhone will be the ordinary iPhone 15, while a 6.7-inch iPhone will be the iPhone 15 "Plus." The other two iPhones, measuring 6.1 and 6.7 inches, will be more expensive "Pro" models with higher specifications, and this year they may cost even more.
The best features will be saved for the iPhone 15 Pro models to justify the higher price, similar to the iPhone 14/14 Pro series.
According to rumors, all iPhone 15 models will have a USB-C port rather than a Lightning port, and the Dynamic Island will be compatible with the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in addition to the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. This indicates that Apple will abandon the notch it has been using since the iPhone X for its top iPhone lineup in favor of a more streamlined, less obtrusive design.
Apple intends to use Qualcomm modem chips for the new devices as its own, in-progress modem chips aren't quite ready, and we anticipate new UWB chips for the Vision Pro headset's integration. While the iPhone 15 Pro models will feature quicker and more effective 3-nanometer A17 CPUs, the ordinary iPhone 15 models will receive an upgrade to the A16 chip that was in the iPhone 14 Pro models. Additionally, titanium frames, smaller bezels, modest design tweaks, and more curved device edges are anticipated for pro models. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is also anticipated to include periscope lens technology for improved magnification capabilities.
The beginning prices for the two iPhone 15 model variants are anticipated to remain the same, with the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 starting at $799 and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus starting at $899.
The iPhone 15 is fully covered in this roundup, while our separate roundups for the higher-end iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max provide a comprehensive overview of both models.
