Apple has unveiled the iPhone 15 and its equally terrific counterparts – the iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max. By now, users must have played around with several new features, especially those on iOS 17, such as the Standby Mode or NameDrop. But other exciting features and specifications added this year need a mention. Here are some specifications to get the most out of the iPhone 15’s brilliance.

Performance
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are powered by the same A16 Bionic processor found in the iPhone 14 Pro series. One can witness a similar level of performance as last year’s high-end phones. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with Apple’s latest A17 Pro processor. According to Apple, this new processor is “10 percent faster” in terms of CPU and “20 percent faster” in terms of GPU (graphics) compared to the A16 Bionic processor.
Apple has emphasized the smoother graphics and gaming performance of the iPhone 15 Pro models, thanks to the A17 Pro processor’s hardware-accelerated ray tracing. This technology allows for impressive lighting effects in games.

Design
All iPhone 15 models have received the latest design that features softer contoured edges compared to the sharper one on the iPhone 14. There is a titanium frame with brushed metal that looks shiny and polished on the Pro and Pro Max variants. Moreover, these models also feature thinner bezels, giving a premium look.

Colors
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus come in five color options, including blue, pink, yellow, green, and black. Another key feature to look out for is Apple’s new color-infused back glass with a frosted matte texture.

Camera
Apple has significantly upgraded the cameras on its latest iPhone 15 lineup. The primary cameras on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have been increased from 12 megapixels (MP) to 48MP. The new camera now offers optical quality 2x zoom, achieved by cropping the middle 12MP of the 48MP sensor, a significant addition to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also have a 48MP primary camera that captures 24MP photos.
Apple has added preset options for popular 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm focal lengths. The iPhone 15 Pro comes with a 3x zoom lens, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is equipped with Apple’s new 5x zoom lens, which has a 120mm focal length. The new 5x zoom lens is similar to the periscope-style 10x zoom lens on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, but Apple calls it a “tetraprism” design.

Action button
Apple has changed the iconic iPhone ring/silent switch on its new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models. The switch has been replaced with a new customizable Action button that can be programmed to perform various functions such as toggling the flashlight, launching apps like Camera, Voice Memos, and Translate, setting a Focus mode, or running a Shortcut. However, users can still set the Action button to function as the traditional ring/silent switch. It’s worth noting that the original ring/silent switch on the first iPhone remains unchanged on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models.

USB-C
Apple has replaced the Lightning port with a USB-C port on the entire lineup. However, the charging speed remains constant, as it was with its predecessor. With this upgrade, the same charger can charge the MacBook, iPad, and AirPods 2.

Emergency assistance
Apple has recently introduced a new safety feature called Roadside Assistance via satellite. It helps distressed users when their cars break down in areas with no WiFi or cell signal. The feature connects users with AAA for help and is free for two years after activation on a supporting iPhone. For those who don’t have an AAA membership, the feature is available on a cost-per-use basis.
The Roadside Assistance via satellite feature was first introduced with the iPhone 15 generation but is also compatible with the iPhone 14 generation. It complements Apple’s safety features, such as Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite. The feature uses a combination of GPS and satellite technology to identify the user’s location and connect them to the nearest AAA service provider. In addition, the feature provides real-time updates on the estimated arrival time of the service provider, ensuring that users are kept informed throughout the process. This new feature is an excellent addition to Apple’s suite of safety features, providing users with peace of mind when they need it most.

Price
The Pro versions of this series are more expensive, but carriers offer the best trade-in discounts. The starting price for the iPhone 15 Pro Max is $1,199, which is $100 more than the starting price of the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with 256GB of storage instead of the 128GB option in the previous model. The iPhone 15 is priced at $799 for a basic 128 GB and goes up to $1,099 for the 512 GB variant.