Apple will almost certainly hold its annual iPhone launch in September this year iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro And iPhone 15 Pro Max (which might end up being called that iPhone 15 Ultra) is set to succeed the company’s iPhone 14 lineup.
Apple could also unveil an iPhone 15 Plus in September, continuing last year’s legacy iPhone 14Plusalthough this phone will likely offer the same performance, display and camera specs as its standard sibling.
We have detailed what is expected iPhone 15 release date, iPhone 15 specifications And iPhone 15 screen sizes elsewhere on TechRadar, but in this guide we’ll break down the alleged design upgrades for each new iPhone model.
iPhone 15 theme
- Could get iPhone 11 style curved edges
- There are rumors of a new camera bump
- Can take over the back glass panel of iPhone 14 Pro
- USB-C pretty much confirmed
Leaks surrounding the design of the standard iPhone 15 point to some notable differences between Apple’s next vanilla iPhone and the base model iPhone 14.
Most important among the design rumors is the suggestion that All four iPhone 15 models will get slightly curved edgeswhich means the iPhone 15 could look more like it iPhone 11 than the iPhone 14, which sports a no-nonsense aesthetic resembling that iphone 12 And iPhone 13.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus apparently get a new camera humpwhich is a rumor confirmed by further unofficial iPhone rendersbased on chassis specs (see 9to5Mac render above).
The standard iPhone 15 also appears to be inheriting a key design cue from the iPhone 14 Pro. After the same Weibo userswhich previously correctly confirmed the existence of the yellow iphone 14The The iPhone 15 comes with a textured matte glass back panel in the iPhone 14 Pro styleinstead of the predecessor’s traditional glossy back panel.
Apple is arguably making this change to give its next standard model a more premium look, although the move could also indicate different changes to the back of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
On the connector front, the iPhone 15 is expected to get a USB-C charging port instead of the iPhone 14’s Lightning connector (which has been a staple of every iPhone since). iPhone 5). The The EU has told Apple it must add USB-C charging ports to iPhones by 2024But All signs point to it The company will introduce the new charging standard in 2023.
Leaked iPhone 15 models from MacRumors (below) confirm this suspicion, as do the rumors pointing to the phone’s curved edges.
It looks like the dimensions of the standard iPhone 15 phones will be more or less the same as their iPhone 14 equivalents – although, as mentioned, there will reportedly be some slight deviations in the size of the camera bumps. For reference, the iPhone 14 measures 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.8mm and weighs 172g, while the iPhone 14 Plus measures 78.1 x 160.8 x 7.8mm and weighs 203g.
It’s also worth noting that Apple may be preparing to switch to eSIM in countries outside the US for the iPhone 15 eSIMs are reportedly coming to the next generation of Apple’s best iPhones in France.
This is big news for all potential iPhone 15 buyers outside of the US. Apple usually sells the same iPhone models in most parts of Europe, which means iPhone 15 without a SIM card could also be available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal and many other countries.
iPhone 15 Pro theme
- Rounded edges, supposedly titanium frames
- Might have a thinner frame than the iPhone 14 Pro
- There have been rumors of solid-state keys, but now it’s unlikely
As with the standard iPhone 15, we expect the iPhone 15 Pro to be similar in size and weight to its predecessor – that’s 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85mm and 206g – but it could still feel like a very different device look.
For example, we’ve heard from multiple sources that both iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max could get titanium sideswhich would make them stronger and lighter than currently available stainless steel frame iPhones.
Both devices are expected to have rounded back edges as well, in contrast to the sharp-edged sides of the iPhone 14 Pro. Apple was reportedly unsure about implementing this design change for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, however Leaked iPhone 15 Pro renders (below) flaunting those curving sides have since surfaced, lending credence to the rumor.
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We also heard that the The iPhone 15 Pro will have a thinner bezel than the iPhone 14 Pro – which would be an impressive feat from Apple considering its bezels are already remarkably thin.
The The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra are rumored to have solid-state volume and power buttonsalso but Apple analysts subsequently contradicted these claims. Leaks had pointed out that these buttons would use haptic vibrations to simulate the feel of a touch, although they don’t actually move. However, this technology is now expected to be introduced on the iPhone 16 range.
Finally, like the standard iPhone 15, the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to feature a USB-C charging port instead of Apple’s Lightning connector.
iPhone 15 Pro Max theme
- Will share design features with the iPhone 15 Pro
- … will be bigger though, and its superior camera might influence the design
- Rumor has it that it only comes in one color
The iPhone 15 Pro Max – or iPhone 15 Ultra as it might be called – will likely benefit from the same design upgrades as its smaller brother. That means we can expect curved edges, a titanium frame, super-thin frames and a USB-C port.
We expect the phone will also have the same dimensions as its predecessor, meaning the iPhone 15 Pro Max will likely measure around 77.6 x 160.7 x 7.85mm. So the only design differences between the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max will surely lie in the latter’s supposedly superior camera capabilities.
For example, we heard that The iPhone 15 Pro Max could get a telephoto camera with a vari-zoom lens — of the kind rumored to be featured on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – as well as the largest main sensor ever used in an iPhone.
None of these features appear to be intended for the iPhone 15 Pro, meaning the camera array on the iPhone 15 Pro Max will probably be arranged slightly differently. This superior photo technology will surely also make the phone heavier than its predecessor which weighs 240g.
We also heard that the The iPhone 15 Pro Max may have a dual-lens front camerawith the same source stating the phone may only come in one shade – the same silver color as that Apple Watch Ultra – if it is actually called iPhone 15 Ultra.
