Recently, Apple have launched their new lineup of iPhones worldwide. In total they launched four variants which include Apple iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and finally the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Every year Apple unveils a new series of iPhones which are technologically advanced from last year’s iPhones. Specially the social media creators and video creator community loves iPhones as they feature the best phone cameras in the world. Also these cameras improve every year with every new launch of iPhone.
iPhone 15 Variants now come equipped with USB-C
Another big highlight of this year’s iPhone launch is the standard USB-C port instead of lightning port. Apple was forced to launch with the USB-C port instead of old Apple’s own standard due to a law passed by European Union (EU). The law requires all the phones, tablets and cameras etc sold in Europe to come equipped with USB-C by the end to 2024.This will standardize the things, people will be able to use general purpose charging adapters with many devices.
Similarly, people will be able to use same cable with many devices for charging and data transfer. This will also help reduce the e-waste to great extent. In turn it is great for the planet and its environment.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 plus are launched with USB 2 standard, so data transfer rate of these devices will be limited to 480 Megabits per second (Mbps). However, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are launched with superior USB 3.0 standard, where speeds will go to up to 10 Gigabits per second (Gbps).
Specifications of iPhone 15 variants
As mentioned above, in new iPhone launch of year 2023, apple have launched four different variants which have their own set of capabilities. Let’s look in the specifications, price and other details of all different recently launched iPhone models.
iPhone 15 Specifications and Price
In this year’s launch, iPhone 15 is the least capable device by features. However, it is still a very capable device. Let’s have a look on some of its features.
Available in Colors
iPhone 15 is available in following colors,
– Black
– Blue
– Green
– Yellow
– Pink
Screen Specs
Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightness
Screen Size: 6.1 Inches
Resolution: 1179 x 2556 Pixels
Aspect Ratio: 19.5 : 9
Screen to body Ratio: ~86.4%
Protection: Ceramic Shield Glass
Main Cameras Specs
Main Camera: 48 Megapixels (MP), f1.6 aperture, 26mm wide field of view, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)
Second Camera: 12 MP, f2.4 aperture, 13mm, 120 Degrees Ultrawide
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30 & 60 Frames Per Second (FPS), 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120, 240 FPS, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60FPS), Cinematic mode (4K at 30FPS), stereo sound recording
Selfie Camera
Specs: 12 MP, f1.9 aperture, 23mm wide lens
Features: Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), Gyro Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), HDR, Cinematic Mode
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30, 60 FPS, 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120 FPS
Memory
Storage Type: NVMe
Different Capacities:-
128GB Storage with 6GB RAM,
256GB Storage with 6GB RAM,
512GB Storage with 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage: No
Battery
Charge Holding Capacity: 3349 mAh
Type: Li-Ion, non removable
Supported Charging Types:-
– Wired (50% in just 30 minutes)
– Wireless: 15W (MagSafe), 7.5W(Qi)
– Phone to phone and Phone to Accessories Reverse Charging
Hardware/Software
Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic 4 Nanometer (nm)
CPU: Hexa-core, 2×3.46 GHz Everest + 4×2.02 GHz Sawtooth
GPU: Apple GPU 5-Core Graphics
Operating System: iOS 17
Communications
WiFi: 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,6 (Dual Band, Hotspot)
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS, GALILEO
Other: NFC, Bluetooth (5.3, A2DP, LE), USB-C, DisplayPort
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Price
In different currencies iPhone 15 itself launched on following prices,
– 829 US Dollars
– 949 Canadian Dollars
– 799 Pound Sterling
– 79,900 Indian Rupees
iPhone 15 Plus Specifications and Price
In the iPhones recently launched in Sep 2023 after iPhone 15 comes the iPhone 15 Plus. This is marginally more capable then the simple iPhone fifteen. Its details are as follows.
Available in Colors
iPhone 15 Plus is available in following colors,
– Black
– Blue
– Green
– Yellow
– Pink
Screen Specs
Type: Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits peak brightness
Screen Size: 6.7 Inches
Resolution: 1290 x 2796 Pixels
Aspect Ratio: 19.5 : 9
Screen to body Ratio: ~88%
Protection: Ceramic Shield Glass
Main Cameras Specs
Main Camera: 48 Megapixels (MP), f1.6 aperture, 26mm wide field of view, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)
Second Camera: 12 MP, f2.4 aperture, 13mm, 120 Degrees Ultrawide
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30 & 60 Frames Per Second (FPS), 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120, 240 FPS, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60FPS), Cinematic mode (4K at 30FPS), stereo sound recording
Selfie Camera
Specs: 12 MP, f1.9 aperture, 23mm wide lens
Features: Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), Gyro Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS), HDR, Cinematic Mode
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30, 60 FPS, 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120 FPS
Memory
Storage Type: NVMe
Different Capacities:-
128GB Storage with 6GB RAM,
256GB Storage with 6GB RAM,
512GB Storage with 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage: No
Battery
Charge Holding Capacity: 4383 mAh
Type: Li-Ion, non removable
Supported Charging Types:-
– Wired (50% in just 30 minutes)
– Wireless: 15W (MagSafe), 7.5W(Qi)
– Phone to phone and Phone to Accessories Reverse Charging
Hardware/Software
Chipset: Apple A16 Bionic 4 Nanometer (nm)
CPU: Hexa-core, 2×3.46 GHz Everest + 4×2.02 GHz Sawtooth
GPU: Apple GPU 5-Core Graphics
Operating System: iOS 17
Communications
WiFi: 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,6 (Dual Band, Hotspot)
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS, GALILEO
Other: NFC, Bluetooth (5.3, A2DP, LE), USB-C, DisplayPort
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Price
In different currencies iPhone 15 itself launched on following prices,
– 929 US Dollars
– 1099 Canadian Dollars
– 899 Pound Sterling
– 89,900 Indian Rupees
iPhone 15 Pro Specifications and Price
Third phone in the iPhone 15 series is the iPhone 15 Pro. It is more capable than the both iPhone 15 and the iPhone Plus. Let’s have a look details of different specifications, features and prices of iPhone 15 Pro.
Available in Colors
iPhone 15 Pro is available in following colors,
– Black Titanium
– Blue Titanium
– White Titanium
– Natural Titanium
Screen Specs
Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits brightness, Always On Display
Screen Size: 6.1 Inches
Resolution: 1179 x 2556 Pixels
Aspect Ratio: 19.5 : 9
Screen to body Ratio: ~88.2%
Protection: Ceramic Shield Glass
Main Cameras Specs
Main Camera: 48 Megapixels (MP), f1.8 aperture, 24mm wide field of view, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)
Second Camera: 12 MP, f2.8 aperture, 77mm Telephoto, 3X Optical Zoom, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Third Camera: 12 MP, f2.2 aperture, 13mm, 120 Degrees Ultrawide
Features: TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30 & 60 Frames Per Second (FPS), 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120, 240 FPS, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60FPS), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K at 24 & 30 FPS), 3D Spatial Video, Stereo sound recording
Selfie Camera
Specs: 12 MP, f1.9 aperture, 23mm wide lens
Features: Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), HDR, Cinematic Mode, SL 3D, Depth/Biometric Sensors, Gyro-EIS
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30, 60 FPS, 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120 FPS
Memory
Storage Type: NVMe
Different Capacities:-
128GB Storage with 8GB RAM,
256GB Storage with 8GB RAM,
512GB Storage with 8GB RAM,
1TB Storage with 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage: No
Battery
Charge Holding Capacity: 3274 mAh
Type: Li-Ion, non removable
Supported Charging Types:-
– Wired (50% in just 30 minutes)
– Wireless: 15W (MagSafe), 7.5W(Qi)
– Phone to phone and Phone to Accessories Reverse Charging
Hardware/Software
Chipset: Apple A17 Pro 3 Nanometer (nm)
CPU: Hexa-core (2×3.78 GHz + 4)
GPU: Apple GPU (6 Core Graphics)
Operating System: iOS 17
Communications
WiFi: 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,6e (Dual Band, Hotspot)
Positioning: GPS(L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS, GALILEO
Other: NFC, Bluetooth (5.3, A2DP, LE), USB Type-C 3.0, DisplayPort
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Feature
Speakers: Stereo
Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support
Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS send/receive)
Price
In different currencies iPhone 15 itself launched on following prices,
– 999.99 US Dollars
– 1199 Canadian Dollars
– 949 Pound Sterling
– 134,900 Indian Rupees
iPhone 15 Pro Max Specifications and Price
The final variant in the iPhone 15 series, which is launched recently, is the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is the most capable and most expensive iPhone of year 2023. Let’s have a look on its specifications, price and other details.
Available in Colors
iPhone 15 Pro Max is available in following colors,
– Black Titanium
– Blue Titanium
– White Titanium
– Natural Titanium
Screen Specs
Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits brightness, Always On Display
Screen Size: 6.7 Inches
Resolution: 1290 x 2796 Pixels
Aspect Ratio: 19.5 : 9
Screen to body Ratio: ~89.8%
Protection: Ceramic Shield Glass
Main Cameras Specs
Main Camera: 48 Megapixels (MP), f1.8 aperture, 24mm wide field of view, Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF)
Second Camera: 12 MP, f2.8 aperture, 120mm Periscope Telephoto, 5X Optical Zoom, 3D Sensor Shift Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Third Camera: 12 MP, f2.2 aperture, 13mm, 120 Degrees Ultrawide
Features: TOF 3D LiDAR scanner
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30 & 60 Frames Per Second (FPS), 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120, 240 FPS, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60FPS), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K at 24 & 30 FPS), 3D Spatial Video, Stereo sound recording
Selfie Camera
Specs: 12 MP, f1.9 aperture, 23mm wide lens
Features: Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF), Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), HDR, Cinematic Mode, SL 3D, Depth/Biometric Sensors, Gyro-EIS
Video Capabilities: 4K at 24, 25, 30, 60 FPS, 1080p at 25, 30, 60, 120 FPS
Memory
Storage Type: NVMe
Different Capacities:-
256GB Storage with 8GB RAM,
512GB Storage with 8GB RAM,
128GB Storage with 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage: No
Battery
Charge Holding Capacity: 4441 mAh
Type: Li-Ion, non removable
Supported Charging Types:-
– Wired (50% in just 30 minutes)
– Wireless: 15W (MagSafe), 7.5W(Qi)
– Phone to phone and Phone to Accessories Reverse Charging
Hardware/Software
Chipset: Apple A17 Pro 3 Nanometer (nm)
CPU: Hexa-core (2×3.78 GHz + 4)
GPU: Apple GPU (6 Core Graphics)
Operating System: iOS 17
Communications
WiFi: 802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,6e (Dual Band, Hotspot)
Positioning: GPS(L1+L5), NavIC, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS, GALILEO
Other: NFC, Bluetooth (5.3, A2DP, LE), USB Type-C 3.0, DisplayPort
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Other Feature
Speakers: Stereo
Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support
Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS send/receive)
Price
In different currencies iPhone 15 itself launched on following prices,
– 1199 US Dollars
– 1449 Canadian Dollars
– 1199 Pound Sterling
– 159,900 Indian Rupees
Difference between Normal iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro models
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are similar, just iPhone 15 Plus have bigger screen. Similarly, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are very similar phones with few differences in screen size and camera.
However, normal iPhone 15 models (iPhone 15 & iPhone 15 Plus) and the pro models (iPhone 15 Pro & iPhone Pro Max) have much significant differences between them, lets see few of the differences.
Colors & Design
iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are available in four normal colors which are Black, Blue, Green, Yellow and Pink.
While the Pro Models are available in titanium colors. These colors are Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium and Natural Titanium.
Data Transfer rates
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 plus feature USB Type-C port which uses USB 2.0 standard. However both the pro models use the same port but with the USB 3.0 standard. This means, iPhone Pro models will be able to transfer data at rates up to 10 Gbps while the other non pro models will be limited to 480 Mbps maximum data transfer rates.
Platform Differences
- iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models use the 5 core Apple Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) while the iPhone Pro models use a more capable 6 core Apple GPU.
- Both Pro and the normal iPhone 15 models use a Hexa-Core CPU, however the one in Pro Models is more capable.
- iPhone Pro Models use 3 Nanometer (nm) Apple A17 Chipset. This one is more capable than the 4 nm A17 Bionic chipset used on normal iPhone.
- All the iPhone 15 models including the pro models feature the latest Apple iOS 17 operating system.
Cameras
- iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus feature two main cameras. One is normal 48 Megapixel (MP) while other one is 12 MP wide angle. While iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature three main cameras. Two are similar to the ones found on the normal iPhone 15 models however the third one is telephoto camera. This telephoto camera features 77mm lens on iPhone 15 Pro with 3X Optical Zoom. However, on iPhone 15 Pro Max the telephoto camera features a 120mm lens with 5X maximum optical Zoom.
- Selfie camera is similar 12MP across the board on all the iPhone 15 models with few feature differences.