To give you an idea of what the iPhone 15 will look like, here are some of the biggest iPhone 15 reliable rumors we’ve heard so far.
USB-C charging
The European Union mandates that all iPhones sold in the EU have a USB-C port by 2024, so the most common design rumors are about iPhone 15 is charging ports. Apple is considering switching all iPhone models to USB-C, or only models sold in the EU. As the iPhone 14 shows, Apple has already made regional adjustments to iPhone models. The US version has an electronic SIM, while other variants still have a SIM slot.
Apple has good reasons to switch to USB-C in all upcoming iPhone models. As power/data ports impact more critical ecosystems, security and accessories, Apple transitions all iPhones (worldwide) to USB-C to comply with European standards ahead of iPhone 16 launch is more likely to meet the requirements for standard.
More RAM for pro models
The Pro variant of the iPhone 15 series will see an increase in RAM from 6GB to 8GB, along with the expected A17 Bionic chipset, according to Taiwanese research firm TrendForce. The base model will still come with 6GB of RAM, according to TrendForce.
Dynamic Island
According to rumours, all versions will have a largely similar look, with the exception that the Dynamic Island cutout from the iPhone 14 Pro is expected to appear on all of them.
As per speculation stated in a September tweet that the supply chain prevents base iPhone 15 models from having a greater refresh rate than Apple’s Pro iPhones.
Solid-state buttons
In the next few years, Apple may further differentiate between base and Pro models. The iPhone 15 Pro models, as expected, feature solid-state volume and power buttons instead of the traditional buttons found on modern phones.
The iPhone SE and iPhone 7 home buttons use haptic feedback. An example of a solid-state button that simulates the feel of pressing the button with a button. An obvious advantage of this style of button is that it also prevents water ingress.
Camera
Analysts predict that a periscope-style telephoto lens will be included in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Higher optical zoom levels are possible with this type of telephoto lens, and there are even predictions that the iPhone 15 Pro Max could include a 6x optical zoom.
Its 3x optical zoom on the iPhone 14 Pro Max lags behind his 10x optical zoom models on competitors such as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra.
Pricing
Prices have skyrocketed since the first iPhone was launched in 2007. It could happen again with the iPhone 15 in 2023, but not in the way you’d expect. The cost of the standard iPhone 15 is currently expected to remain unchanged, according to analysts.
However, speculation about a luxurious iPhone 15 Ultra could push the price point higher, as next year the iPhone 15 Pro Max could be replaced by a speculated Ultra variant. Apple further distinguishes between iPhone Pro and iPhone Pro Max models.
Launch and release timeline
Apple usually holds its annual iPhone event in September, so we’re assuming the iPhone 15 will have the same duration. Apple sometimes delays the release of certain models, especially when introducing new designs and sizes. Therefore, multiple release dates for the iPhone 15 line-up are possible.
