Discover the expectations for the launch of the new iPhone 15. See more!
As expected, Apple is expected to launch a new line of iPhones next month. An official date has not yet been revealed, but it is speculated that the iPhone 15 will be announced during an event on September 12 or 13.
Official sales in the US are expected to begin around the 22nd, a week later. The new iPhone will come in four models, as usual. The iPhone 15 (simplified), the iPhone 15 Plus (large screen), the iPhone 15 Pro and the 15 ProMax. Read on to learn more about the launch.
Changes in iPhone
One of the expected changes is the modification of the edge of the fixed rectangular cutout at the top of the screen (where the selfie camera is), and rumors also suggest that the launch could come to market at a higher cost. phone body may be more rigid and the device should be lighter, with the screen having thin edges.
New customizable button
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to feature action buttons similar to the Apple Watch Ultra, replacing the touch buttons on the device. As detailed by specialist website MacRumors, test code for the iOS 17 beta shows that users can program 9 functions into this area, allowing quick access to different features, apps and settings without unlocking the device.
Screen and structure
It is also speculated that the four models of the iPhone 15 have the same screen sizes as the previous line, that is, 6.1 inches in the basic model and 6.7 inches for the Pro. The more advanced (and expensive) models should receive some design changes, with a titanium body, thinner construction and more curved edges on the device.
All four devices are expected to feature a dynamic island-like notch at the top of the screen that displays notifications and some app functions.
Camera game
Apple will likely retain the dual-camera setup on its two base models and the triple-camera setup on the Pro and Pro Max variants. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to ship to users with periscope lens technology, which is meant to enhance the zoom experience. However, there aren't many details about this rumor yet.
New processors
Rumors also suggest that Apple will “aggressively” update the hardware specifications of its ecosystem. The standard iPhone 15 models could be upgraded to the A16 Bionic processor found in the iPhone 14 Pro line. The 15 Pro model is expected to use the 3-nanometer A17 chip, which promises to be smarter and more efficient.
The device is expected to support the fastest and lowest latency feature of home networking. Qualcomm says a single device can reach maximum speeds of up to 5.8 Gbps.
Memory and new colors
It is also speculated that Apple will increase the storage space from 256GB to 2TB. Additionally, according to TechRadar, you will see options in red, navy blue, silver, gold, graphite, space gray, and space black. We can expect pink models as well.
How much does it cost?
The bad news is the price. Apple is rumored to be planning to increase the price of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models by US$1,200, which directly translates to around R$1,000.
The reasoning is that the company is trying to increase profits due to its low sales expectations. Because of this, Apple is considering producing around 85 million units of the new phone, down from 90 million of the old iPhone 14.
