On September 12, Apple will reveal its new iPhones at the “Wanderlust” event. They’re expected to release four models: iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max (which might also be called iPhone 15 Ultra). We’ve talked about the fancy features of the Pro versions, but the regular ones are getting some cool upgrades too. This could make a lot of people think about upgrading.

iPhone 15

Design & display

In terms of design, there are some significant improvements in store. When it comes to the rear of the phones, both the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to adopt a design similar to that of the iPhone 14 models, featuring a dual camera setup. However, there’s a rumor that the back will have frosted glass. Typically, this frosted glass finish has been reserved for the Pro models, while the regular models had a glossy finish. The frame of the device is said to be made out of Aluminium, providing durability, and the silent toggle button will be present on the left side.

Looking at the front of the phones, it’s anticipated that the display sizes and resolutions will remain the same as last year’s models. This means the iPhone 15 is likely to sport a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a resolution of 2532 × 1170 pixels. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Plus might feature a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2778 x 1284 pixels. It’s worth noting that neither of them is expected to have the ProMotion feature, which offers a 120Hz refresh rate. Instead, they are set to feature 60Hz panels. On a different note, Apple is rumored to introduce the Dynamic Island feature on these devices.

iPhone 15
iPhone 15
iPhone 15

For those who might not be familiar, Apple’s “Dynamic Island” represents a fresh approach to the “notch” design, which was introduced with the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. Instead of the conventional blacked-out space at the top of the screen, Dynamic Island features a pill-shaped cutout that has the ability to change its shape and size. It’s an interactive element that can display various information like incoming calls, alerts, notifications, Face ID authentication, turn-by-turn navigation, music playback controls, and more. What’s intriguing is that you can tap or long-press on this area to access different functions or launch applications, essentially serving as a multitasking shortcut. Despite its versatility, Dynamic Island still conceals the iPhone’s TrueDepth front camera and the sensors responsible for Face ID.

Performance

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to be at least as powerful as last year’s Pro models since they are said to pack the Apple A16 Bionic chipset. Going by Apple’s own statements, the A16 Bionic chip has a 7% faster CPU than the A15 Bionic in the iPhone 14. It has a base clock speed of 3.46GHz compared to the 3.23GHz on the A15. To give you a better idea of how much improvement you can expect, the AnTuTu V9 score of the A15 is 805,699 points, whereas the A16 is usually around 947,554 points.

iPhone 15 dummy

With that said, the upcoming 15 and 15 Plus models are likely to maintain 6GB of RAM as a starting point and begin with 128GB of storage. Another noteworthy enhancement comes in the form of battery capacity. According to the report, the iPhone 15 is expected to be powered by a 3,877mAh battery, while the 15 Plus is slated to receive a 4,912mAh battery. This represents an 18% increase in battery size for the iPhone 15 and a 13.6% bump for the 15 Plus, compared to their predecessors.

As we know, Apple is finally making its transition to a USB-C charging port this year for the entire iPhone lineup. Rumor has it that the brand will supply a braided, color-matched USB-C to USB-C cable in the box. If you have an old 5W USB-A port charger, you will have to buy a new one this year.

Camera

Another major upgrade is coming in the camera department. As per reports, base iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models are expected to feature an Apple-exclusive 48-megapixel Sony image sensor with ƒ/1.6 aperture for the main camera, which is a substantial upgrade from the 12-megapixel main camera on the iPhone 14. The increase in megapixels will allow for higher-resolution images with improved detail. There will also be a 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor onboard with ƒ/2.4 aperture. The front camera inside the Dynamic Island is expected to have a 12-megapixel sensor with ƒ/1.9 aperture and auto-focus.

Pricing & color options

Unlike the Pro models, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to debut with similar price tags. This means that the iPhone 15 will start at $799, whereas the 15 Plus model will start at $899. As for color options, leaks suggest that we can expect these devices to be available in Cyan, light blue, black, starlight, yellow, and coral pink at launch.

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