iPhone 15 models are expected to be announced on September 12 or 13, with preorders and sales beginning the next Friday (September 22). This is an usual release timeframe for Apple.
In the CAD leaks, it is believed it is likely that Pro models will remove the Lightning connector and replace it with USB-C, which is in line with new European regulations. This will allow for faster charging speeds.
Titanium chassis
There’s been a lot of discussion of the numerous upgrades Apple is believed to make for the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max (or, depending on who you believe the brand new iPhone Ultra). One particular feature has caught the eye: titanium. Some sources have suggested that Apple will change from stainless steel to titanium on its Pro models. This could reduce the weight of phones and make them more durable.
It will allow Apple to shift away from the current flat-sided design and into something more like the rounded edges seen on the latest MacBook Pros. The curved edges would add a bit of a more premium appearance to phones yet still enough for MagSafe and wireless charging.
Titanium can be a fascinating option as it’s extremely light and robust, yet it is cheaper to produce in comparison to stainless steel. Therefore, it is able to provide a higher price-weight ratio than stainless steel and may even be less expensive than aluminum. It’s used already in Apple’s Apple Watch Ultra and physical Apple Card, so a change to titanium in the iPhones is a significant move for Apple. This could not mean a huge price increase for consumers, based on how much the company is willing to spend.
Wireless charging
The coming iPhone 15 series has been at the center of numerous of leaks, including CAD renders to rumors about the design of its camera. Yet, one of the most shocking reports concerns the wireless charging capability. According to the latest study by ChargerLab it is believed that the normal iPhone 15 will support fast wireless charging at up to 15W. This is an improvement over the current rate of 7.5W and is only available using MagSafe chargers.
It is possible to be a part of the new Qi2 open standard. It is an upgraded version of the existing MagSafe technology. It’s claimed to be more effective and has a better transfer of power between your phone and the charger. The company also claims to be more stable than MagSafe as it can be unstable or lose its grip over time.
This new feature could signal a shift in Apple’s Walled Garden policy which previously restricted usage of other chargers with its devices. If Apple can eliminate the requirement to use MagSafe chargers to allow wireless charging that is fast that could let other devices like laptops and tablets equipped with a USB-C port. It’s also a smart method to meet EU requirements that call for ports for charging as well as transfers of data.
Fast charging
The latest iPhone series is likely to receive a major improvement in the charging capabilities. While the company hasn’t explicitly made this change known but industry sources claim that the new phones are expected to have higher charging speeds over their predecessors.
Although, the faster charging capabilities will likely be limited to the Pro models. It’s possible that the standard model only supports USB 2.0 technology, and won’t offer much of an improvement over Lightning. The Pro model On the other hand, could iphone 15 plus 256gb be equipped with Thunderbolt 3 or USB 3.2 and will allow blazingly quick file transfers.
Additionally, in addition to a faster charging, the upcoming iPhone 15 is also believed to have an improved camera. It is believed that Pro and Max’ variants will have the periscopic lens, which can provide an up to six-fold optical zoom. The Pro models might also maintain their 120-Hz refresh rate.
As for the battery on the iPhone 15, rumors are predicting that it’s going to have increase of between 11 and 18 percent in capacity than its predecessor. The increase in capacity will enable users to use the phone for many more hours than it normally does. Additionally, the new iPhone will come with a two-TB storage. This is more than double that of the storage available on any previous iPhone.