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Axel Metz

iPhone 15 series: key upgrades at a glance

A suggestion iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra in darkness with a question mark across each one

We’re supremely confident that Apple’s September 2023 event will play host to the launch of the iPhone 15 series, with four new mobile devices ready and waiting to shake up our ranking of the best iPhones money can buy.

Specifically, we’re expecting an iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to arrive alongside a customary standard model this year. And you’ll find detailed specs, features, pricing and availability information for all four phones in our product-specific rumor hubs.

In this article, though, we’ve collated the rumored key upgrades for the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max in bullet point form. Below, you’ll find a simple breakdown of (what are expected to be) each phone’s biggest selling points, along with a comparative table of rumored specs, so you can compare Apple's upcoming models at a glance.

Model comparison

Here’s how we expect the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max to compare on the specs front. The below information remains speculative for now, but it’s nonetheless based on consistent leaks, rumors and predictions from industry insiders.

Side note: It’s also worth noting that the iPhone 15 Pro Max might actually arrive as the iPhone 15 Ultra come September 12, but if it does, that phone is expected to differ from the iPhone 15 Pro Max in name only.

iPhone 15

(Image credit: Future / Apple)

What’s changing versus the iPhone 14?

  • USB-C port replacing Lightning port
  • Curved edges replacing flat edges
  • A16 Bionic chipset replacing A15 Bionic
  • Dynamic Island replacing traditional notch
  • 48MP main camera replacing 12MP main camera
  • 3,877 mAh battery replacing 3,279 mAh battery

What’s staying the same?

  • 6.1-inch OLED display
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • 128GB base storage
  • 512GB max storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera
  • 12MP selfie camera

iPhone 15 Plus

(Image credit: Future / Apple)

What’s changing versus the iPhone 14 Plus?

  • USB-C port replacing Lightning port
  • Curved edges replacing flat edges
  • A16 Bionic chipset replacing A15 Bionic
  • Dynamic Island replacing traditional notch
  • 48MP main camera replacing 12MP main camera
  • 4,912 mAh battery replacing 4,325 mAh battery

What’s staying the same?

  • 6.7-inch OLED display
  • 60Hz refresh rate
  • 128GB base storage
  • 512GB max storage
  • 6GB RAM
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera
  • 12MP selfie camera

iPhone 15 Pro

(Image credit: Apple)

What’s changing versus the iPhone 14 Pro?

  • USB-C port replacing Lightning port
  • Curved, titanium edges replacing flat, aluminum edges
  • Thinner bezels
  • Action button replacing the traditional mute switch
  • A17 Bionic chipset replacing A16 Bionic
  • Improved camera sensors
  • 3,650 mAh battery replacing 3,200 mAh battery
  • 256GB base storage
  • 2TB max storage
  • 8GB RAM

What’s staying the same?

  • 6.1-inch OLED display
  • Dynamic Island
  • 48MP main camera
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera
  • 12MP telephoto camera
  • 12MP selfie camera

iPhone 15 Pro Max

(Image credit: Future / Apple)

What’s changing versus the iPhone 14 Pro Max?

  • USB-C port replacing Lightning port
  • Curved, titanium edges replacing flat, aluminum edges
  • Thinner bezels
  • Action button replacing traditional mute switch
  • A17 Bionic chipset replacing A16 Bionic
  • 12MP periscope telephoto with 6x variable zoom
  • 12MP dual-lens selfie camera
  • Improved camera sensors
  • 4,852 mAh battery replacing 4,323 mAh battery
  • 256GB base storage
  • 2TB max storage
  • 8GB RAM

What’s staying the same?

  • 6.7-inch OLED display
  • Dynamic Island
  • 48MP main camera
  • 12MP ultra-wide camera

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