Like every year, we all eagerly await the new iPhone range, which is due to appear in September 2023. Once again, many rumors surround the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Max, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All the data has not been confirmed to any extent by Apple, but it is very likely possible. What do we know and can we expect from Apple's new 15 series?
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Processor
In September we expect a new chipset from Apple for the new range of iPhones. Expectations are that they will release the Apple A17 Bionic, which will be based on 3 nm technology and will be even more efficient than its older counterparts. Most likely, the new processor will only be available for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, while the more budget ones will use the A16 chipset.
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Display
For the panel, we don't expect much improvement, but there are rumors that there will be a more optimized display driver, which will improve the more reasonable use of the battery and the consumption of all displays.
Another exciting piece of news is that we expect the new notch, which is in the shape of a pill, this time to be built into all models of the new series. But in the professional models, the advantage of Always On Display and ProMotion technology will remain to effectively change the refresh rate from 10 Hz to 120 Hz.
No changes are expected in terms of size, we should again see the same 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch displays as in previous iPhones.
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USB Type-C
Due to a European directive, which obliges all small and medium-sized electrical appliances intended for Europe to use the USB Type-C socket until the fall of 2024. We expect Apple to replace its legendary but outdated Lightning port with the standardized mirrored and faster USB-C port. The idea of the European Parliament is to use a common charger and limit e-waste. Also, users will be able to benefit from faster loads and even faster cable data transfer.
In addition to the rumors, we have data that the company will apply requirements for the cables. This is the MFi or Made for iPhone/iPod/iPad standard the company requires for its older models with the Lightning socket. If your cable supports it, you'll get faster speeds, if it doesn't, the phone will limit the speed for safety.
iPhone 15 Pro models with USB-C ports will support higher data transfer speeds, while standard iPhone 15 models will continue to feature USB 2.0 speeds, the same as Lightning, giving the Pro models an edge.
According to analysts, iPhone 15 Pro models will support “at least” USB 3.2 or Thunderbolt 3. With the upgrade, iPhone 15 Pro models will be able to transfer video and other file types at much faster speeds. USB 2.0 transfer speeds are limited to 480Mb/s, while USB 3.2 supports speeds up to 20Gb/s. If Apple builds Thunderbolt 3 support into the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, data transfer speeds could be up to 40Gb/s.
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Colors
With iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Max, we are expected to get two new colors: Dark Pink and Light Blue. A new dark red shade is expected on the higher-end 15 Pro and Max, which is rumored to be Deep Red.
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Fixed volume buttons
With the new series, it is also possible to get fixed and non-clicking volume buttons. The idea of these buttons is not new at all, even in 2016. Apple uses this type for the Home button and Touch ID (fingerprint sensor) on the front under the display in the iPhone 7 and its larger counterpart, the 7 Plus. These types of buttons include Haptic Feedback vibration that gives the feeling that the button has been pressed.
So far, all models have had clicky mechanical side buttons, but rumors indicate that the company is moving towards stationary Solid State Buttons, which give a concept for more durability. Current mechanical side buttons have a limit of several million presses and another downside is that they get dirty very easily on the inside and can sometimes be difficult to press. Solid State buttons eliminate this problem and allow for better dust and water resistance.
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Fingerprint sensor
There are no rumors about the return of the legendary Touch ID sensor for biometric unlocking with a fingerprint, as in the older models of the brand. Many of the competing smartphone manufacturers have built-in under-display fingerprint sensors, but sometimes this type of under-display sensor unlock has a delay and takes a few seconds to unlock the device.
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Partial removal of physical SIM cards
Another piece of news we found among the rumors was that Apple may remove physical SIM cards in Europe, as they did in their previous series with phones destined for America. It is possible that phones in Bulgaria, France, Germany, and other countries only have a virtual SIM card eSIM. This technology supports up to 8 virtual SIM cards, which is often enough for consumers and business enterprises.
Author Антоан Цветанов