What’s So Unique About iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 plus
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Finally, Apple launched the iPhone 15 series on 12th September 2023 – the most awaited product since 2022. The latest iPhone 15 lineup includes:
- iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 Plus
- iPhone 15 Pro
- iPhone 15 Pro Max
In the iPhone 15, Apple has made some major upgrades compared to last year’s model iPhone 14. One of the most visible upgrades is the Dynamic Island cut-out for the Face ID and selfie camera. Earlier, it was present in 14 pro models only, but now it is available in all models of iPhone 15.
Let’s explore more about the features and specifications of the latest iPhone!
Features and Specifications of iPhone 15 and 15 Plus
Here are some features of the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus:
Overview
Both iPhone 15 and 15 Plus has:
- Dynamic Island
- HDR display
- True Tone
- Wide color (P3)
- Haptic Touch
- 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
- 1000 nits max brightness (typical) and 2000 nits outdoor brightness
- Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display
You will get a 6.1-inch OLED display with 60Hz in the iPhone 15, but the iPhone 15 Plus features a 6.7-inch OLED display with 60Hz. Both devices offer 2556‑by‑1179-pixel resolution at 460 ppi. You can comfortably watch any video for a long time on iPhone 15. For instance, you can watch World Cup 2023 on it if you are not at home and don’t want to miss the innings.
Camera
Both these devices come with an advanced dual-camera system. Also, iPhone 15 and 15 Plus supports 4K Dolby Vision.
- Front camera – 12 Mpx TrueDepth with ƒ/1.9 aperture
- The rear camera is 48 MP, f/1.6 aperture, and has an Ultra wide angle of ƒ/1.5 aperture.
Features of camera
- Sapphire crystal lens cover
- True Tone flash
- Deep Fusion
- Smart HDR 5
- Portrait Lighting with six effects
- Night mode
- Panorama
- Wide color capture for photos and Live Photos
- Auto image stabilisation
- Photo geotagging, and more.
You can use the iPhone 15 camera for everyday vlogging as it has the following video recording features:
- 4K video recording
- 1080p HD video recording
- Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps
- Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps
- Slo-mo video support
- Digital zoom up to 6x
- Audio zoom
- True Tone flash
- Click 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, etc.
Battery
Both models come with a built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery. Also, they feature MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W15 and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W15
- iPhone 15 battery can last Up to 20 hours of video playback
- iPhone 15 Plus battery can last Up to 26 hours of video playback
Memory
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have 4GB RAM, and both smartphones are available in various storage options – 138/256/512GB.
First Ever iPhone with Type-C Charging Port
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For the first time, Apple launched the iPhone with a Type-C charging port. Yes, you read it right!
iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max all have type-C charging ports. This makes them compatible with chargers mostly used by Android smartphones. Also, many game consoles, headphones, laptops, and Apple MacBooks already adopted type-C as a standard charging port.
But now, the iPhone 15 also has the same charging port. Therefore, you don’t need to carry different cables for different devices to charge them, as most of the electronic products are compatible with type-C chargers.
Available in Beautiful Pastel and Titanium Shades
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Apple launched iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in similar shades. Now, you have the standard black, green, yellow, pink, and blue colors for the base iPhone 15 models.
On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max also come in beautiful titanium shades – blue titanium, natural titanium, black titanium, and white titanium.
So, there are a lot of color options for you for the iPhone 15 series.
What’s different in the Pro Models of iPhone 15?
iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max are specially designed with aerospace-grade titanium. This not only makes them sturdy but lightweight, too. These are the lightest Pro models Apple ever launched.
There is an A17 Pro chip which will empower the pro models of iPhone 15. It has 19 billion transistors, 6 main cores, and the 16-core Neural Engine. All of this will enhance the functionality of pro models in more ways than base models.
When talking about the display, again, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have an advanced Super Retina XDR display with a ProMotion feature. The refresh rate can go up to 120Hz for exceptional graphics performance.
Pro models also excel in terms of battery life. They can last up to 29 hours of video playback. Not only this, the Pro and Pro Max get a new, customizable action button too.
Moreover, only the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have the faster version 3 USB-C for the fastest data transfer. It will support faster charging.
Is the iPhone 15 Different from the iPhone 14?
When compared to the iPhone 14, the iPhone 15 has some different updates that may be useful for some users. Now, you can get Dynamic Island and impressive camera specs in the base model of iPhone 15, which were only available in pro models of iPhone 14. Moreover, the price is almost the same, so buying the latest iPhone with new features is better than buying the old version.
For photos and videos, the iPhone 15 is better than the iPhone 14, but if you are not interested in this, you can get any model you want.
