Apple is all set to reveal its highly anticipated iPhone 15 today, September 12, during the “Wanderlust” event in Cupertino, California, USA.
This new iPhone iteration is expected to make waves with its four variants: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, as reported by Forbes.
Here are five essential things to know about the iPhone 15:
i. Titanium Build: Unlike some previous Apple models that use stainless steel, the iPhone 15 features a titanium build, as highlighted by senior research analyst at DIGITIMES, Luke Lin.
ii. Enhanced Zoom: The Pro Max model takes smartphone photography to another level with double the optical zoom of the iPhone 14. This upgrade incorporates a newly-introduced ‘periscope lens’ to achieve an impressive 5-6x optical zoom.
iii. A17 Bionic Chip: The Pro models are equipped with an A17 bionic chip, promising improved performance and speed.
iv. USB-C Charging: Breaking from tradition, the iPhone 15 model is expected to feature a USB-C charging port, aligning it with some Android phone models.
v. Premium Pricing: The iPhone 15’s titanium construction is likely to impact its price. Forbes speculates the rumored price range as follows:
iPhone 15: starting from $799
iPhone 15 Plus: starting from $899
iPhone 15 Pro: starting from $1,099 (a $100 increase)
iPhone 15 Pro Max: starting from $1,299 (a $200 increase)
