Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 15 line and an Apple Watch refresh on September 12, 2023, 1. CNET will be covering the event live and providing an analysis of what we expect in this live blog 1. The event is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT 1.
Features of iPhone 15
Apple is expected to unveil the iPhone 15 series on September 12, 2023. The iPhone 15 is expected to have a 48MP main camera 4 and a Dynamic Island cutout instead of a notch. The iPhone 15 series is expected to come in four variants: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are expected to run on an A16 Bionic chip while the new A17 Bionic will power the iPhone 15 Pro models. All four iPhone 15 models are tipped to switch from Lightning to USB-C connectivity. The iPhone 15 Pro will see more substantial changes such as a titanium frame and, in the case of the Pro Max, a periscope-style telephoto lens. The iPhone 15 colors are tipped to be Black, White, Yellow, and Blue, and there could be an Orange/Coral Pink option 4.
Please note that these are just predictions based on rumors and leaks. We will have to wait for the official announcement from Apple for more details.
Expected Price of iPhone 15
According to a recent article by Forbes, the iPhone 15 lineup could be priced as follows:
- iPhone 15: starting from $799 (unchanged)
- iPhone 15 Plus: starting from $899 (unchanged)
- iPhone 15 Pro: starting from $1,099 ($100 increase)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: starting from $1,299 ($200 increase)
Final Thoughts
The iPhone 15 is the latest flagship smartphone from Apple, and it comes with some impressive features and improvements over the previous models. Here are some of the highlights of the iPhone 15:
- It has a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port, which means you can use the same cable to charge your iPhone, MacBook, iPad, and other devices.
- It has a periscope telephoto camera lens that can zoom up to 6x optically, which is much better than the 2x or 3x zoom of the previous models. This allows you to capture more details and clarity in distant objects and scenes.
- It has a 48MP main camera sensor that can take stunning photos and videos in any lighting condition. It also has a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 12MP selfie camera that can create amazing portraits and panoramas.
- It has a powerful A16 Bionic chip that can handle any task or app with ease. It also has a variable refresh rate display that can go from 1Hz to 120Hz depending on what you’re doing, which saves battery life and enhances performance.
These are just some of the reasons why the iPhone 15 is a great smartphone to own. Of course, it also has other features that make it stand out, such as Face ID, wireless charging, water resistance, MagSafe accessories, and more. If you’re looking for a new phone that can do it all, the iPhone 15 might be the one for you.
