After much anticipation, the Apple iPhone 15 series, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max, has been unveiled. Fans of this American manufacturer are eagerly waiting to purchase these new and attractive flagships. In this article, we intend to introduce the new iPhones, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and discuss their features, specifications, and colors.

Design and Display

Visually, the new iPhones, including the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, are similar to the previous generation, and there haven’t been any significant changes. However, as per the rumors we have been hearing for a while now, the dynamic island display is now seen on all four models of the iPhone 15 series instead of just the Pro versions, so even if you opt for the cheaper versions, like the iPhone 15 Pro, you will still enjoy this interesting feature.

This means the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max look very similar to the iPhone 15 Pro or 14 Pro. All four iPhones still have a flat design, but with the difference that the side frame edges are slightly curved to provide a better grip. The Pro models, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max, now use a titanium frame instead of stainless steel. This change has reduced their weight and increased their durability. Additionally, the frame’s appearance on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is now matte and has a brushed finish, adding double beauty and making it much less prone to smudging.

Thanks to the titanium frame, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are now 19 grams lighter than the previous generation, making them the lightest Pro iPhones in Apple’s history and even lighter than the iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max. This change improves the ergonomics of the phones, especially the iPhone 15 Pro Max, making it one of the world’s most high-quality and comfortable phones. The titanium used in these two phones is Grade 5, the same version used in the Mars Rover.

A very interesting change has also happened for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, as the back cover of these two phones now has a matte finish to give them the look and feel of the Pro models and is much less prone to smudging. You can purchase the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in various colors, including pink, yellow, light green, light blue, and black.

Unfortunately, there is no news of a 120Hz refresh rate update for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus this year, and despite paying at least $800, you will have to work with a 60Hz display. Perhaps we would have preferred to see a 90Hz refresh rate on these two phones, at the very least, for smoother and better content visibility to the user. Ultimately, it is unclear when Apple will implement the promotion or 120Hz refresh rate on all four iPhones.

Last year, Apple added the Always-On Display (AOD) feature to the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max for the first time, and this year, the Pro models will also have this feature, as they have adaptive refresh rates. Another improvement in the display area is the reduction of bezels around it in all models, making the panel much more attractive.

The iPhone15 and iPhone15 Plus can now provide up to 1600 nits of brightness in HDR content playback mode and up to 2000 nits in maximum brightness mode, which is a significant improvement. In the Pro versions, this number reaches an incredible 2500 nits, so we must acknowledge the remarkable brightness capabilities of Apple’s new phones.

Apple has also added an action button to the iPhone15 Pro and iPhone15 Pro Max, the same button we previously saw on the Apple Watch Ultra. You can customize this button to perform various actions when pressed. Apple claims that this button provides a natural feeling when pressed, and you can assign different functions.

The American manufacturer has introduced the iPhone15 Pro and 15 Pro Max in four colors: black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium. You can see these four colors above. Users expected Apple to introduce the A17 Bionic chip for the iPhone 15 and 15 Pro. Still, Apple introduced the new A17 Pro chip with 3-nanometer architecture for these two phones, which is extremely powerful and undoubtedly the most powerful chip in smartphones.

The powerful cores of this processor are 10% stronger than before, and the neural engine now works up to 2 times faster than before. The A17 Pro graphics processor is also about 20% stronger than the A16 and features such as Ray Tracing make Apple consider the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max the best gaming phones in the world. Interestingly, games like Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be available exactly like console versions for these two phones, and you can also experience games like Resident Evil 4 Remake exactly like the original version on these two phones.

The new chip allows the Pro series of the iPhone 15 to shoot videos in 4K 60fps and ProRes RAW. It’s worth noting that these two phones also support the ACES color profile.

As expected, the iPhone15 and iPhone15 Plus use the A16 Bionic chip, the same chip we previously saw on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max, and we know how capable it is. The iPhone15, iPhone15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro will all have a base version with 128 gigabytes of memory, but the iPhone15 Pro Max will use 256 gigabytes of memory in its base version.

iPhone15 Battery

Interestingly, Apple didn’t focus much on the battery section of the new iPhones and only mentioned that these phones would have a one-day battery life. This is somewhat unusual because Apple usually claims that the new phone lasts, for example, 2 hours longer compared to the previous model. I will have to see how the battery life of the iPhone 15 series will be in real-world usage.

As expected, all four iPhones have been released with a Type-C port, and finally, the Lightning case has been closed. Apple also announced that the second-generation AirPods Pro will be available for sale even in the Type-C version, and you can charge this product with the new iPhones. Data transfer with the iPhone15 series will be much easier and faster, and the Pro versions can transfer data at a maximum speed of 10 gigabytes per second.

iPhone 15 Camera

The iPhone15 and iPhone15 Plus use the new 48-megapixel Sony sensor. This rear lens sensor has an aperture of F/1.6 and can capture much better images. However, this sensor is smaller than the Pro models and even smaller than the iPhone 14 Pro. Thanks to the higher resolution, Apple has also included the 2X capability for these two base models and claims that you can have a 2X zoom without any loss of quality. This great feature reduces the need for a dedicated telephoto camera. Conversely, the ultra-wide camera still has a 12-megapixel sensor and is placed behind an F/2.2 aperture. The primary camera photos of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are captured by default at 24 megapixels.

According to Apple, this camera system allows you to capture new and improved portrait photos. You no longer need to switch to portrait mode to capture portraits on these two phones. The phone intelligently detects the presence of people or animals within the frame and captures the image in a way that can easily be converted to a portrait later. It’s interesting to note that you can even change the focus between subjects after capturing the photo and transfer it from one person to another. The performance of portrait photos in low light conditions has also improved, allowing you to capture images with more details and vibrant colors.

The iPhone15 Pro and iPhone15 Pro Max have a 48-megapixel main sensor. This sensor has a pixel size of 1.22 microns and is placed behind a 24mm lens with an aperture of F/1.78. The second-generation optical image stabilization with sensor shift is also present on this camera. You can capture 48-megapixel HEIF and 48-megapixel RAW images with these two phones. The new camera lets you choose between digital zoom within the 28mm and 35mm focal range.

The iPhone15 Pro Max features the first periscope telephoto camera on iPhones. Thanks to a new technology we will explain further, Apple has increased the optical zoom from 3x to 5x. The design of this camera is unique, and Apple has named it “tetraprism.” According to this technology, light is reflected four times within the camera before reaching the sensor, allowing it to travel a longer path without physical distance. This camera has a 12-megapixel sensor behind a 120mm lens with an aperture of F/2.8.

The iPhone15 Pro features a 12-megapixel telephoto camera. With a pixel size of 1.0 microns, this sensor is placed behind a 77mm lens with an aperture of F/2.8 and can zoom up to 3x like before. If you want more zoom, you’ll have to go for the Pro Max model, as Apple has reserved this capability for its expensive flagship. Both phones also have a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera with a pixel size of 1.4 microns. This camera has a 13mm lens with an aperture of F/2.2.

How much is the iPhone 15 price in Dubai, UAE?

Fortunately, Apple has not increased the prices of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, despite the improvements in the main camera and the addition of features like Dynamic Island. For the base versions of these two phones, you must pay 2,932 AED and 3,307 AED, respectively. The price of the iPhone 15 Pro is also unchanged, and you will have to pay 3,675 AED to purchase this phone. Buytronics offers the latest iPhone models in Dubai, UAE.