Key Takeaways

  • The iPhone 15 lineup is expected to be revealed on September 12, 2023, with four models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
  • There are rumors of a potential price increase for the iPhone 15 Pro models, while the standard models may have the same price as the previous lineup.
  • The iPhone 15 is expected to feature a switch from Lightning to USB-C, as well as a Dynamic Island cutout. The Pro models may have rounded edges, a titanium body, and a customizable Action button.

A new year, a new iPhone. That's how it always has been, right? With Apple's "Wonderlust" event scheduled for September 12, 2023, fans are eagerly awaiting the launch of the iPhone 15 lineup.

As usual, there are certain rumors much more promising than others. We've gathered all potential leaks and information about the iPhone 15 that we know so far.

Release Date and Lineup

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Apple hasn't officially confirmed anything about the iPhone 15 so far, but if things go according to plan, we'll see the iPhone 15 lineup on September 12, 2023, at Apple's "Wonderlust" event that you can watch live. The sale is expected to begin a week or so later.

Speaking of the iPhone 15 lineup, industry experts expect Apple to release four models, just like in 2022, namely the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Price

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Rumors of a price hike are running rampant, which is bad news for iPhone users. Since the US didn't see a price hike with the iPhone 14 while other countries did, some expert analysts, like Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, argue that a price increase is inevitable, at least in the US.

There's a high chance that Apple will increase the prices for the iPhone 15 Pro models while the standard iPhone 15 models will launch with the same price points as the iPhone 14 lineup. The exact increase—if there is one at all—is still under speculation, with some suggesting a $200 climb and others sticking to a $100 increase.

Design: Will the iPhone 15 Feature USB-C?

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Apple is expected to finally ditch the Lightning port and replace it with USB-C to comply with EU regulations. While USB-C has several advantages over Lightning, Apple could possibly use different types of USB-C—varying in transfer speed—to set the iPhone 15 Pro models apart.

According to industry experts, all iPhone 15 models are expected to feature the Dynamic Island cutout we first saw in the iPhone 14 Pro models in 2022. Besides these two changes, there's not much to discuss for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. It's an entirely different story for the iPhone 15 Pro models, however.

The iPhone 15 Pro models may have more rounded edges, thinner bezels, a more protruding camera bump at the back, and a lightweight titanium body instead of the usual stainless steel material. Apple is also likely to ditch the Silent switch for a highly customizable Action button—similar to the Apple Watch Ultra.

As for color options, the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are expected to be available in Midnight (black), Starlight (white), Yellow, Blue, and Coral Pink, according to MacRumors. The iPhone 15 Pro Models could be available in Space Black, Titanium, Silver, and Dark Blue. What's more interesting is that these iPhones may even come with colored-matched USB-C cables!

Camera

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Apple has never failed to improve its camera features with every new iPhone lineup, and we're hoping this time will be no different. There's a general consensus that the standard iPhone 15 models will stick to a dual camera setup on the back, whereas the iPhone 15 Pro models will have a triple-camera system, just like in recent years.

The third camera for the iPhone 15 Pro will likely be the standard 3x zoom lens, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max is rumored to have a new periscope lens, offering up to 10x zoom capabilities like never before. Leading Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo expects the standard iPhone 15 models to sport the same 48MP primary camera as the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Processor and eSIM

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Apple stopped including the latest chips in its standard iPhone models in 2022. You can expect this trend to continue, where the A17 Bionic chips remain exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro models. The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models could very well settle for the A16 Bionic chips that power the iPhone 14 Pro models.

Moving on to eSIMs, you might be wondering if the iPhone 15 lineup will be eSIM only like the iPhone 14 models. While we have no official information, it's safe to assume that the iPhone 15 models sold in the United States will continue to be eSIM only. However, the UK, France, and some other European countries might also be added to that list this year.

The iPhone 15 Pro Sounds Promising Already

A new periscope lens, the A17 Bionic processor, a USB-C port, an Action button, and a new titanium body? You've got to admit that the rumors about the iPhone 15 Pro models sound pretty exciting.

However, please take everything we said with a grain of salt because everything's still uncertain, and much remains to be seen. Regardless, a glimpse of what might come ahead certainly sounds promising.