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Apple introduced the new iPhone 15: USB-C, new processor, dynamic island and more
What's new? We can immediately say that all iPhone 15 models have received #141 USB-C connector, which the new European legislation forced them to do. iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will use the older generation of USB 2.0, but the Pro versions will still get the third generation of the USB-C standard.
Wireless MagSafe charging remains at 15 W, while wired charging via the new USB-C port is limited to just 20 W. For comparison, Android phones can reach up to 240 W, and the average is around 60 W. .
Comparison of specifications between iPhone 15 models
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
| Dimensions | 147.6mm x 71.6mm x 7.80mm (171g) | 160.9mm x 77.8mm x 7.80mm (201g) | 146.6mm x 70.6mm x 8.25mm (187g) | 159.9 x 76.7mm x 8.25mm (221g) |
| Screen | 6.1 inch OLED | 6.7 inch OLED | 6.1 inch OLED | 6.7 inch OLED |
| Solubility | 2556x1179 | 2796x1290 | 2556x1179 | 2796x1290 |
| Refreshment | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 1-120 Hz | 1-120 Hz |
| ÄŒip | A16 Bionic (6GB RAM) | A16 Bionic (6GB RAM) | A17 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Cameras | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 48MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto | 48MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 12MP telephoto |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
What will be the price of the new iPhone 15?
| iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
| 128 GB | 799 $ | 899 $ | 999 $ | / |
| 256 GB | 899 $ | 999 $ | 1099 $ | 1199 $ |
| 512 GB | 1099 $ | 1199 $ | 1299 $ | 1399 $ |
| 1 TB | / | / | 1499 $ | 1599 $ |
When Slovenian and European prices are known, we will update the table. But we can expect (as usual) slightly higher prices than the American ones.
When will the new iPhone 15 be available for sale?
The pre-sale starts on September 15, and the official sale on September 22. The dates also apply to Slovenia, which is confirmed on the website of the Slovenian distributor of Apple products www.istyle.si.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: design changes
This year's big change is the inclusion of a dynamic island (Dynamic Island) on all models. The software notch was limited to Pro versions last year, but this year Apple is clearly in a festive mood. The number of applications that support the dynamic island is still limited. Now that the island is available on all four phones, that might be enough motivation for developers to take advantage of Apple's feature.
ÄŒ although the design is not verifiedÄ changed, there are some subtle changes. The sides are still flat, but the edges are slightly curved, which should make it easier to hold and use the device. Design is a very subjective area. Some people love flatness, while others can't live without some more curvy curves.
The biggest difference between the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Plus is the screen size. The classic iPhone 15 belongs more to the class of compact phones (like, for example, Asus Zenfone phones), while the iPhone 15 Plus belongs to the class of giants (6.7 inches). Apple was very thoughtful here. They made two very similar phones and at the same time caught the attention of two large groups of users.
The phones will be available in pink, yellow, green, blue and black.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: titanium and action button
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max naturally got even more premium materials and a sense of elegance. The case is made of titanium and the first impressions are very impressive. Of course, we will have to wait and see how the two phones fit in our hands.
Because they chose titanium as the core material, the new iPhone 15 Pro phones are lighter than steel handsets. They will be available in black, gold, blue and raw titanium. As I said at the beginning, the Pro versions will stand out again with premium materials, colors and feel.
Another important change is the action button (Action Button), which will serve as a button for activating shortcuts, for example for taking pictures, starting the stopwatch, and the like.
All iPhone 15 phones have an IP68 water resistance rating.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: A16 Bionic and other hardware
The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are powered by the A16 Bionic, which debuted in the Pro series last year. The A16 Bionic provides a decent improvement over the A15, but the bigger difference is in the performance boost. Both models also have satellite connectivity and an SOS function.
A new feature that debuted across the entire iPhone 15 portfolio this year is the help on the road via satellite. The feature is similar to SOS and uses the same satellite technology to provide assistance when your car breaks down on the side of the road. Initially, the feature will only be available in the US, but it is expected to expand to other regions at the beginning of the year.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: New A17 Pro processor
As expected, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max received the new A17 Pro chip, built on a completely new 3nm architecture, an achievement that puts Apple ahead of the biggest names in the processor market (Qualcomm, MediaTek).
The 16-core neural drive is 2x faster and this time a dedicated AV1 decoder is also available. The A17 Pro chip has 19 billion transistors and includes six cores, with a 10% increase in performance compared to the A16 Bionic.
The graphics core is also undergoing major changes this year with a new 6-core chip built on a new architecture that provides a 20% increase. But what stands out most is that the graphics cores now use machine-accelerated ray tracing, similar to computer graphics cards, but of course not at the same level. Also, the number of mobile games that support this technology is currently very limited.
Fans of Android phones can rest easy. Ray tracing technology is also available in the latest Snapdragon processors.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus: improved photo quality
Standard iPhone models have received a major camera upgrade and now come standard with a 48 MP main camera. There's also a 12MP wide-angle lens that's largely unchanged from last year, but the move to a 48MP lens should lead to significant improvements in photos and videos.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: new cameras
The iPhone 15 Pro doesn't deviate too much from the (objectively excellent) three-sensor photographic system of its predecessor. The phone has: 48MP wide-angle (24mm, f/1.78), 12MP ultra-wide (13mm, f/2.2) and 12MP telephoto (77mm f/2.8) with 3x magnification.
The key upgrade here is the addition of longer focal lengths. According to Apple, it's like having "seven professional lenses in your pocket". The resolution of the main camera has remained the same, but the sensor has been updated anyway. Now it allows you to capture photos in super high resolution with a steady increase; details and colors.
Portrait mode has also been revamped on the iPhone 15 Pro. Manually switching to Portrait Mode is no longer necessary. If your subject is a person or an animal, the phone automatically captures depth information, so you can choose to view your photo immediately as a portrait (with a blur effect), or later in Gallery.
As with the iPhone 15 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro Max also received upgrades to the entire camera system. The 48MP main camera now defaults to 24MP photos instead of 12MP, and improvements to the Photonic Engine mean better low-light photography (also applies to ultra-wide camera).
But the biggest camera upgrade exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in the form of a new 12MP telephoto camera that features a periscope lens arrangement. for 5x optical zoom and 120 mm focal length.
Apple says this camera should provide better close-up shots and also work well for wildlife and sporting events. Improvements in Smart HDR processing promise more authentic skin tones and colors, while a LiDAR scanner combined with the main and ultra-wide cameras can capture 'spatial' footage for use with the Apple Vision Pro mixed reality headset. . Of course, you also have a deep enough wallet for just under 4 thousand euros.
