Apple’s iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the company’s latest and greatest flagship smartphones, released in September 2023. They offer a number of new features and improvements over the previous iPhone 14 models, including a more powerful A17 Bionic chip, a new 48MP main camera system, a more durable design, and a longer-lasting battery life.
New Features and Improvements
Here is a summary of the key new features and improvements in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max:
- A17 Bionic chip: The new A17 Bionic chip is even faster and more efficient than the A16 Bionic chip in the iPhone 14 Pro models. It’s built on a 3nm process and features a new CPU and GPU architecture. This makes it perfect for demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, and augmented reality.
- 48MP main camera system: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a new 48MP main camera system that can capture more detail and light than the previous 12MP main camera system. It also has a new wider aperture that lets in more light, making it ideal for low-light photography.
- More durable design: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a more durable design with a new titanium frame and a new ceramic shield display. This makes them more resistant to drops and scratches.
- Longer-lasting battery life: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a longer-lasting battery life than the previous iPhone 14 models. This is due to a combination of the new A17 Bionic chip and a larger battery capacity.
New Capabilities
In addition to the new features and improvements listed above, the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max also offer a number of new capabilities, including:
- ProMotion display: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a new ProMotion display that can vary its refresh rate from 10Hz to 120Hz depending on the content being displayed. This makes for a smoother and more responsive user experience.
- Always-On display: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max also have a new Always-On display that shows the time, date, and other important information even when the phone is locked.
- Under-display Face ID: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a new under-display Face ID system that hides the TrueDepth camera behind the display. This makes for a more seamless and immersive user experience.
- 8K video recording: The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max can now record video in 8K resolution at 30 frames per second. This is the highest resolution video recording capability available on any smartphone.
Price
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max are available in the following storage capacities and price points:
| Model | Storage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone 15 | 128GB | $999 |
| iPhone 15 | 256GB | $1,099 |
| iPhone 15 | 512GB | $1,299 |
| iPhone 15 | 1TB | $1,499 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 256GB | $1,199 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 512GB | $1,399 |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | 1TB | $1,599 |
