The iPhone 15 will be Apple’s next flagship. There are still a few months left until its release, but the flow of information we’ve seen in recent weeks has been constant, and that’s meant we’ve got more and more interesting information. This information is generally very interesting.

However, not all of the information that has emerged fits equally well or makes the same sense, so we wanted to edit this article, We’ve compiled the most interesting and credible leaks and rumors for youwhich we saw on the iPhone 15.

It’s important that you keep in mind that nothing is confirmed yet, so some of the things we’ll tell you about below may change in whole or in part, or which are not met.

However, I am convinced that practically everything I will tell you will eventually come true “as it is”, that is, without major changes. I only have doubts about removing the physical volume up and down buttonsa topic that seems too radical a change for the average user, although that doesn’t mean it will be “impossible”.

With that being said, let’s get to the point. make yourself comfortablethat we can tell you a lot of interesting things about the expected iPhone 15.

iPhone 15 models, design and build quality: Dynamic Island for everyone

All indications are that Apple it will maintain the current division into four different modelsand that the changes that the apple company will introduce in the iPhone 15 will be more marked than we originally imagined. Series filtering mockups that normally go to cover manufacturers and which therefore have high credibility, points in this direction.

The four leaked mockups represent the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Max, as well as the Pro and Pro Max versions. At the design level the flat bezel and front of the entire screen will remain, as well as a square island with rounded corners, but this time Apple will use the Dynamic Island on all models, reducing the edges of the screen a bit more and using a slightly curved finish on the sides, both on the front and on the front. rear. These mockups also reflect the change to the camera island, which will be slightly larger.

As you might imagine, the iPhone 15 models that were recently leaked are making these changes they won’t fit into equivalent iPhone 14 cases, though surprisingly the iPhone 15 Plus is the exception to the rule. It is still rumored that Apple will remove the physical volume up and down buttons, we cannot confirm the information as these mockups come with a clear label dedicated to the position of the side buttons.

iPhone 14 on the left, iPhone 15 on the right.

In terms of build quality, we don’t expect any changes from the current generation, which means the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will be built in aluminum and glassand that the Pro and Pro Max models will use a steel frame and classic double layer of glass. Both ends can be considered “premium”.

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will keep the screen size 6.1 and 6.7 inchessa iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max will also have 6.1 and 6.7-inch screens. The first two models will be different from the second for things as important as SoC and camera configurationbut as we said before, everyone will use the Dynamic Island, so we will finally say goodbye to the trapezoidal notch.

Possible specifications of all versions

This is without a doubt one of the trickiest sections because that’s where the information is most scarce. However, we have a few loose ends to tie up to make a fairly complete estimate and interesting and also reliable. Note that Apple differentiates the standard models from the Pro with the SoC, and that allowed the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus to reuse the Apple A16 SoC that was exclusive to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max.

All versions will use it USB Type-C connector comply with European Union regulations, which means we’re facing the end of the Lightning connector. That’s good news, but it’s caused a lot of fuss because Apple is rumored to be able to use a specific PCB on USB Type-C cables to limit functions if we use compatible cables. If confirmed, we will be forced to use original cables or accept important restrictions.

iPhone 15

• 6.1-inch display with a resolution of 2,532 x 1,170 pixels and Dynamic Island.
• Apple A16 SoC with 6-core CPU (two high-performance and four high-efficiency).
• Apple GPU with five cores.
• Snapdragon X70 5G modem.
• 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM.
• 128 GB of storage capacity in the basic version.
• Dual rear camera with 48 MP lens and 12 MP rear.
• iOS 17 as an operating system.

iPhone 15 Plus

• 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels.
• Apple A16 SoC with 6-core CPU (two high-performance and four high-efficiency).
• Apple GPU with five cores.
• Snapdragon X70 5G modem.
• 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM.
• 128 GB of storage capacity in the basic version.
• Dual rear camera with 48 MP lens and 12 MP lens.
• iOS 17 as an operating system.

iPhone 15 Pro

• 6.1-inch display with ProMotion technology, 120 Hz refresh rate and Dynamic Island.
• Apple A17 SoC with 6-core CPU (two high-performance and four high-efficiency).
• Apple GPU with six cores.
• Snapdragon X70 5G modem.
• 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM.
• 128 GB of storage capacity in the basic version.
• Triple rear camera with 48 MP main lens, wide angle and telephoto lens.
• iOS 17 as an operating system

iPhone 15 Pro Max

• 6.7-inch display with ProMotion technology, 120 Hz refresh rate and Dynamic Island.
• Apple A17 SoC with 6-core CPU (two high-performance and four high-efficiency).
• Apple GPU with six cores.
• Snapdragon X70 5G modem.
• 8 GB LPDDR5 RAM.
• 128 GB of storage capacity in the basic version.
• Triple rear camera with 48MP main lens, wide-angle and periscope telephoto lens.
• iOS 17 as an operating system

What attracts our attention the most difference in SoC level that it will be between the standard models and the Pro and Pro Max versions, although it shouldn’t surprise us because, as we mentioned, it’s something we’ve already seen with the previous generation.

The Apple A17 SoC will be the chip more powerful on both the CPU and GPU levelsand it will be More efficient. It will be built on TSMC’s 3nm node, while the Apple A16 SoC is built on TSMC’s 4nm node. I don’t expect a big jump in terms of performance, but in global terms of performance per watt consumed, I think the development will be quite significant.

Another important change would be the usage LPDDR5 memory in iPhone 15 and 15 Plus, and increasing from 6 GB to 8 GB of RAM for Pro and Pro Max models. We also expect camera upgrades on all models and a periscope-type telephoto lens on the Pro Max.

We do not yet have specific information about the possible novelties that Apple could include in the screens of these new terminals, apart from the curved design and the inclusion of Dynamic Island in the standard and Plus models, although I am convinced that, barring surprises, The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will once again offer a refresh rate of 60 Hz. Information about the battery has also not yet appeared, but in this sense we expect little change from the current generation.

Release date and possible price

Apple will introduce the new iPhone 15 sometime in September this year. We do not have an exact date, but most likely the said presentation will take place in the first half of the said month, i.e. between September 1 and 15. The iPhone 14 was presented on September 7, so this date serves as a reference to get an idea of ​​the strategy that Apple could follow with its other terminals.

It is important for you to keep in mind that the presentation date and the release date are not the same when talking about the iPhone. Going back to the previous example, the iPhone 14 was introduced on September 7, but was not available until September 16. I think it’s very likely that this will happen again with the iPhone 15, and that even if it will be introduced in the first or second week of September, it will not be realistically available until a week after the introduction, at least.

As for the price, the truth is that I have many doubts. Apple didn’t raise the price of the iPhone 14 in the United States, but it did in Spain In the end, we saw a remarkable increase in prices, which in theory was a direct result of the parity (at the time) between the dollar and the euro, as well as the increase in costs that the apple company had to face.

Over time, the euro restored positions against the dollar, And it’s only a matter of time before the waters return to normal, but the prices of the iPhone 14 are still very high in all its versions. This, along with the fact that Apple is playing elsewhere because it believes there is room in the market for increasingly expensive smartphones, makes me think that the iPhone 15 will see another price increase.

This price may only apply to some specific markets, but it is very likely to happen and Spain is one of the affected countries. In case of confirmation, I would bet on an approximate increase of between 50 and 100 euros. This is how the prices could be of new apple company terminals after this price increase:

• 128 GB iPhone 15: 1,059 euros.
• iPhone 15 Plus with 128 GB: 1,209 euros.
• iPhone 15 Pro with 128 GB: 1,419 euros.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max 128 GB: 1,569 euros.

apple too could keep iPhone 14 pricessomething that would undoubtedly be the most beneficial for consumers, although considering the changes that it is going to introduce in its new generation of smartphones, it is true that I have not seen it and I am more inclined to think about increasing the price.

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