Apple’s newest smartphone, the iPhone 15, is finally here, and as expected, it has created a lot of buzz in the market. While the device shares many similarities with its predecessors, it also has new features that make it a worthy investment. The iPhone 15 series comprises three models: the iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Plus, the iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Here are a few distinguishing features of these phones.
1. A16 and A17 Pro chipsets
The base iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have the A16 Bionic chip, which is among the most powerful smartphone processors. While the A15 and A16 are both excellent, the latter entails one billion more transistors, ensuring increased efficiency and faster data processing. It also includes enhanced Image Signal Processing (ISP), resulting in better-quality photos and videos. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are a step ahead with the A17 Pro chip, which is 10% faster and the industry’s first 3-nanometer chip.
2. Aluminum and titanium body
Like many predecessors, the base iPhone 15 and 15 Plus feature an aluminum body. However, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have titanium bodies, making them lighter yet durable. All models have well-rounded or contoured edges, facilitating a softer appearance and enhanced esthetics. This is unlike many earlier variants that feature squared-off edges. However, like the other iPhones, the iPhone 15 series still has a flat display.
3. Smart HDR 5
The iPhone 14 series incorporates Smart HDR 4, ensuring stunning camera quality. However, the latest iPhone 15 series leverages Smart HDR 5. This technology facilitates even brighter and more authentic photographs, with extensive attention to skin tones, shadow contrasts, and mild tones when viewed through the Photos app.
4. Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip
While the iPhone 14 entails the first-generation Ultra Wideband chip, the iPhone 15 incorporates the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, offering users several benefits. This chip provides up to three times more range than its predecessors. Moreover, the Precision Finding feature now allows users to leverage the Find My app and use Apple AirTags to track their belongings when they are within range. Such features make the phone incredibly user-friendly and enhance its performance.
5. Qi2 wireless charging
The Qi2 wireless charging feature, unlike the Qi1 used in the iPhone 14, ensures faster charging, better power transfer, and enhanced energy efficiency. It functions on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
6. USB-C port
The USB-C port utilized in the iPhone 15 series offers increased power delivery and faster charging under the same voltage compared to the Lightning port in its predecessors. The transfer speed of the USB-C port can reach up to 40Gbps (was 480Mbps in the Lightning port). Moreover, the USB-C port supports USB4, the fastest and most recent USB specification.
7. Enhanced rear and front camera quality
The iPhone 15 series has better technologies, ensuring a more enhanced and authentic camera quality than its predecessors. The device has a 48MP main and 12MP ultrawide rear camera, much better than the 12MP each in the iPhone 14 series. Moreover, it entails a 48MP front camera, compared to a 12MP front camera in iPhone 14.
8. Dynamic island
The iPhone 15 smartphones entail a “dynamic island.” This cutout at the top of the screen features the front camera and displays important iPhone alerts. This feature was only available on select higher variants of the iPhone 14. However, Apple introduced it on every iPhone 15 model, which is a significant advantage.
Besides sporting the unique features mentioned above, the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max retain a few desirable features of their predecessors. For instance, both base variants (iPhone 14 and iPhone 15) have a 6.1-inch stunning AMOLED display and 128/256/512 GB of storage. Similarly, the Pro Max variants of both iPhone 14 and 15 feature the ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz and HDR video recording in 4K at 60 fps.
The iPhone 14 series stole the show last Black Friday, with several websites offering unresistible deals. The device had just been launched back then. Considering this, shoppers can expect lucrative deals on the all-new iPhone 15 series when the sale begins this year. Of course, predecessors like the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 may also be up for grabs!