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iPhone 15: release date, price, technical specifications, everything you need to know

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  • The iPhone 15 are the company's first smartphones to swap the Lightning port for a USB Type-C port
  • They offer thinner and therefore discreet screen borders on the Pro models
  • There is also talk of a new leap forward in photography thanks to the new “periscope” lens – However, it is reserved for the largest Pro model

Every year, the ritual is more or less the same: Apple takes advantage of the back-to-school season (most often in September, but sometimes also October) to unveil its new generation of iPhone. Four models are always offered, with the same screen sizes as on the iPhone 14 generation (6.1″ and 6.7″), in “standard” and “Pro” variants. :

  • iPhone 15 6.1″
  • iPhone 15 Plus 6.7″
  • iPhone 15 Pro 6.1″
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max 6.7″

The changes, which are rather major, indicate that this new generation is launching a new “super cycle”. Apple has indeed made a habit of launching a more ambitious smartphone every other year, and it seems that this iteration has the arguments to convince many buyers to upgrade to the latest generation.

In France, iPhones are selling rather well. Since 2020, they have been number 2 in sales behind Samsung. A share that is growing in trend – suggesting that Apple is ultimately not so far from snatching the crown from its historic competitor, at least in France.

We invite you to take stock of what we know about the four iPhone 15s.

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iPhone 15: release date, price, technical specifications, everything you need to know

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Apple held its famous keynote on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at 7 p.m. 00 (Paris). The new models will be released on Friday, September 22, 2023.

The exact price in euros of the iPhone 15 was expected to be significantly higher this year. Since the presentation of the first iPhones, every year, many sources have been waving the flag of a significant price increase – which, moreover, has not always happened in the proportions announced. And finally, the least we can say is that Apple has not passed on its cost increases to customers as many sources announced. Judge for yourself:

  • iPhone 15: 969€
  • iPhone 15 Plus: 1 119€
  • iPhone 15 Pro : 1 229 €
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max (256 GB): 1 479 €

iPhone 15: release date, price, technical specifications, everything you need to know

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Because that's forgetting that Apple is no longer just a hardware company – the firm is increasingly counting on its services, which make up a growing share of its iPhone revenue. A strategy that is as cautious as it is clever, which shows that the firm understands that the smartphone market is now very mature, and that unit sales alone may at some point no longer be enough.

As a reminder, the iPhone 14/Plus were launched at the following prices:

  • iPhone 14 (6.1″): from €1,019
  • iPhone 14 Plus (6.7″): from 1 169 €
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Dimensions 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm
Screen – 6.1″ (1179 x 2556 pixels)
– Super Retina XDR OLED
– Dynamic Island
– HDR10, Dolby Vision
– 1000 nits (nominal)
– Up to 2000 nits in Crete
– Ceramic Shield
– 6.7″
– Super Retina XDR OLED
– Dynamic Island
– HDR10, Dolby Vision< br /> – 1000 nits (nominal)
– Up to 2000 nits in Crete
– Ceramic Shield
– 6.1″
– Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO
– Dynamic Island
– HDR10, Dolby Vision
– 1000 nits (nominal)
– Up to at 2000 nits in Crete
– Ceramic Shield
– Always On
– 6.7″
– Super Retina XDR OLED LTPO
– Dynamic Island
– HDR10, Dolby Vision
– 1000 nits (nominal)
– Up to 2000 nits in Crete
– Ceramic Shield
– Always On
Refresh rate 60 Hz 60 Hz 1- 120 Hz 1-120 Hz
Weight 171 g 201 g 187 g 221 g
Puce A16 Bionic A16 Bionic A17 Pro A17 Pro
Basic Storage 128 GB 128 GB 128 GB 256 GB
System version iOS 17 iOS 17 iOS 17 iOS 17
Main photo sensors – 48 Mp (main), f/1.6, 26mm, 1.0 µm, dual pipxel PDAF, Sensor Shift stabilization
– 12 Mp (ultra wide-angle), f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚
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– 12 Mp ultra wide-angle
– 12 Mp telephoto (3x, optical zoom)
– 48 Mp main
– 12 MP ultra wide-angle
– 12 MP telephoto (6x, optical zoom)
Selfie sensor – 12 Mp, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF
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– 12 Mp, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF
SL 3D (Front ID)
– 12 Mp, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF
SL 3D (Face ID), OIS
– 12 Mp, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF
SL 3D (Face ID), OIS
Biometrics – Face ID – Face ID – Face ID – Face ID
Other sensors – UWB chip 2
– NFC
– UWB chip 2
– NFC
– UWB chip 2
– NFC
– UWB chip 2
– NFC
Emergency calls by satellite – Yes (free for 2 years) – Yes (free for 2 years) – Yes (free for 2 years) – Yes (free for 2 years) years)
Port – USB Type C (USB 2.0)
– Up to 480 Mb/s
– USB Type C (USB 2.0)
– Up to 480 Mb/s
– USB Type C (USB 3.0)
– Up to 10 Gb/s
– Record videos directly to external hard drive
– USB Type C (USB 3.0)
– Up to 10 Gb/s
– Record videos directly to external hard drive
Battery n.c. n.c. n.c. n.c.
Recharge – Wired up to 50% in 30 mins
– MagSafe 15W
– Qi (wireless) 7.5W
– Wired reverse charging via USB-C
– Wired up to 50% in 30 mins
– MagSafe 15W
– Qi (wireless) 7.5W< br /> – Wired reverse charging via USB-C
– Wired up to 50% in 30 mins
– MagSafe 15W
– Qi (wireless) 7.5W
– Wired reverse charging via USB-C
– Wired up to 50% in 30 mins
– MagSafe 15W
– Qi (wireless) 7.5W
– Wired reverse charging via USB-C
Wireless networks – GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G
– Wi -Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
– Bluetooth 5.3
– GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G
– Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
– Bluetooth 5.3
– GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G
– Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
– Bluetooth 5.3
– GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE/5G
– Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
– Bluetooth 5.3
Payments Apple Pay Apple Pay Apple Pay Apple Pay
Yes/yes Yes/yes
IP Certification IP 68 IP 68 IP 68 IP 68
Colors Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue and Green Black, Pink, Yellow, Blue and Green Titanium: black, white, blue, natural gray Titanium: black, white, blue, natural gray

Apple continues to maintain a clear distinction between the classic iPhones and the Pro models. The most expensive models are the only ones to be entitled to the most recent screens, and the latest A17 chip. With the key to an increase in RAM which would go to 8 GB against 6 GB on the iPhone 14 Pro.

The arrival of the USB type C port is generalized on all models confirming the echoes coming from the assembly lines for several months. Apple has integrated a new UWB chip on all four models (for detecting AirTags, as well as improving localization inside buildings).

In addition, the SIM drawer is disappearing in France from this generation, as Apple began to do in the United States on the iPhone 14. An eSIM will therefore now be mandatory to use the iPhone.

Apple has also improved the repairability of these models. An internal redesign makes it easier to open the device for repairs. Changing the rear glass will be much easier and therefore much less expensive, complex and risky than it is currently.

Finally, from screens to LiDAR sensors, Apple has opted for significantly less energy-intensive components on all models, which likely promises significant progress on the autonomy side.

iPhone 15: release date, price, technical specifications, everything you need to know

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On the surface, all four iPhone 15s have an iPhone 14 Pro look. What we mean is that The notch is definitely disappearing in favor of the new screens with Dynamic Island. But the technology of these screens remains different, with slightly less premium screens on the base models, and thinner borders on the Pro models.

iPhone 15: release date, price, technical specifications, everything you need to know

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Apple has changed the shape of the chassis a bit to give its corners a slightly more open angle. A titanium chassis (in a brushed finish rather than a glossy one) is now offered on the Pro variants, as are new colors. The arrival of brushed titanium (or rather an alloy that is easier to work with) seems like an improvement considering the iPhone 14 Pro's surgical steel frame is susceptible to scratches and fingerprints.

iPhone 15: release date, price, technical specifications, everything you need to know

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Titanium, however, tends to oxidize, which can paradoxically imply increased visibility of scratches if the firm does not add an adequate protective coating that is sufficiently strong and thick. Beyond that, there is also talk of a redesign of the Mute button that can act as a Action button like on the Apple Watch Ultra.

iPhone 15: release date, price, technical specifications, everything you need to know

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The photo part evolves relatively on two of the three least expensive models. One exception all the same: that of the &# 8217;iPhone 15 Pro Max that swaps the 3x telephoto sensor for a periscope sensor allowing lossless optical zoom up to 6x.

As you can see in the illustration, the whole trick is to build the sensor into the edge of the smartphone, with a prism to redirect the light at 90°. All this takes up space internally, which explains why this technology, offered for a few years on a handful of very premium Android smartphones (notably from Samsung), is slow to become widespread.

The telephoto lens is however one of the points that is progressing the most laboriously on iPhones. The change is therefore a priori excellent news for photo enthusiasts.

This year all four iPhone 15 models offer a USB type C port instead of the Lightning port owner. In addition to being able to connect the smartphone to many cables that you probably already have at home, this change promises improved fast charging and especially increased transfer speeds.

Until now, Apple was content to upgrade the USB 2.0 standard to 480 Mb/s (including on the iPhone 14 Pro Max!). The cable itself has become quite anecdotal for file transfers since everything most often goes through the cloud. But changing the connector's capabilities also promises easier file management, especially video, for those who use their iPhone to capture high-quality (very heavy) videos.

However, a new controller on the A17 Pro chip of the Pro models allows transfer standards such as USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s). The change of connector is therefore rather accompanied by a benefit for users. It also becomes possible to charge your accessories with your iPhone by connecting the two with a USB type C cable.

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Teilor Stone

By Teilor Stone

Teilor Stone has been a reporter on the news desk since 2013. Before that she wrote about young adolescence and family dynamics for Styles and was the legal affairs correspondent for the Metro desk. Before joining Thesaxon , Teilor Stone worked as a staff writer at the Village Voice and a freelancer for Newsday, The Wall Street Journal, GQ and Mirabella. To get in touch, contact me through my teilor@nizhtimes.com 1-800-268-7116