iPhone 15 Pro Expected Next Week With These 12 New Features

[MacRumors]

Apple is expected to unveil four new iPhone 15 models at its event on Tuesday, September 12, and the devices will likely be available to pre-order starting Friday, September 15. All four models are rumored to be equipped with a USB-C port and the Dynamic Island, while many additional features are expected for the Pro models, including a titanium frame, customizable Action button, A17 Bionic chip, Wi-Fi 6E support, and more.

Below, we have recapped a dozen new features rumored for the iPhone 15 Pro models:

• Titanium frame: Weighs less than the stainless steel frame on previous Pro models
• A17 Bionic chip: Faster, more power efficient, manufactured with a 3nm process
• Action button: Replacing the Ring/Silent switch, can be assigned to various functions
• USB-C port: More common charging standard, faster data transfer speeds
• New color options: Titan Gray, Blue, Silver, and Space Black
• Ultra-thin curved bezels: A thinner border around the screen
• Wi-Fi 6E: Wi-Fi expanded to 6GHz band, faster wireless speeds with supported router
• 8GB of RAM: An additional 2GB of RAM for multitasking
• Periscope telephoto lens: Up to 5x-6x optical zoom, exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro Max
• More repairable design: Following in the footsteps of the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus
• Ultra Wideband improvements: U1 chip upgrade in preparation for the Vision Pro
• SIM card slot removed in more countries: France and potentially others

Additional new features are expected beyond what is listed above, including Qualcomm's Snapdragon X70 modem, Qi2 support, and more.

Multiple reports have indicated that the iPhone 15 Pro models will cost $100 to $200 more than iPhone 14 Pro models in the United States.

For now, these are the key rumors for the iPhone 15 Pro models before they are unveiled next week. With around a week to go until Apple announces the iPhone 15 series, it is possible that additional features and changes will surface.

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[np08]

So excited for all these new updates! Can't wait for the event!

 

[1BadManVan]

I thought the 8gb ram rumour was squashed weeks ago?

 

[JapanApple]

And don't forget more cost Or is that less filling

 

[Joe Rossignol]

I thought the 8gb ram rumour was squashed weeks ago?

The prevailing rumor is that 8GB has at least been tested by Apple.

 

[zach-coleman]

Unlike 5G, I think Wifi 6E is an actual huge leap. I’ve used it on the iPad Pro and if you have gigabit or higher internet connection with compatible router, it flies. Especially in areas with high congestion like large apartment buildings.

Hopefully them removing E-Sim in more places means they can actually use the space this year, more battery please…

 

[Anonymous Freak]

• Periscope telephoto lens: Up to 5x-6x optical zoom, exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro Max

Oh, screw you, Apple. I am so tired of the best camera features only coming on the "larger than I want" version of the phone. Dating all the way back to the iPhone 6, where only the 6 Plus got image stabilization. Regularly, Apple has included photo features on only the Plus/Max size phone, not the regular. It should be a *PRO* thing, not a "Max" thing. This was my year to upgrade, but I really want the better zoom, so now I'll be waiting an extra year and hoping (like in past iterations) the better photo feature trickles down the following year.

 

[Anonymous Freak]

Unlike 5G, I think Wifi 6E is an actual huge leap. I’ve used it on the iPad Pro and if you have gigabit or higher internet connection with compatible router, it flies.

Hopefully them removing E-Sim in more places means they can actually use the space this year, more battery please…

You mean SIM, not E-Sim. E-Sim is the "isn't an actual slot" one. SIM is the "takes space."

 

[Andronicus]

I can’t wait till I never have to see a lightning cable ever again.

 

[Joe Rossignol]

Oh, screw you, Apple. I am so tired of the best camera features only coming on the "larger than I want" version of the phone. Dating all the way back to the iPhone 6, where only the 6 Plus got image stabilization. Regularly, Apple has included photo features on only the Plus/Max size phone, not the regular. It should be a *PRO* thing, not a "Max" thing. This was my year to upgrade, but I really want the better zoom, so now I'll be waiting an extra year and hoping (like in past iterations) the better photo feature trickles down the following year.

Yep, the smaller iPhone 16 Pro is already rumored to be getting the periscope lens next year.

 

[sjsharksfan12]

What is the screen size because I was told over the weekend that the screen size isn't any different from the 14+. What would make me want to get the Pro over the 15+?

 

[zach-coleman]

What is the screen size because I was told over the weekend that the screen size isn't any different from the 14+. What would make me want to get the Pro over the 15+?

always on display, higher refresh rate screen, extra camera, better camera system in general with larger lenses, titanium instead of aluminum, newer chip (15+ will just get the A16)

 

[Joe Rossignol]

What is the screen size because I was told over the weekend that the screen size isn't any different from the 14+. What would make me want to get the Pro over the 15+?

6.1" and 6.7" displays still for Pro + Pro Max this year. 6.3" + 6.9" rumored for next year. Up, up, up we go!

 

[paulovsouza]

I’m confused, I didn’t see the list of new features?

 

[Channan]

SIM card slot removed in more countries: France and potentially others

This is definitely my favorite new feature. It’s always so exciting when Apple takes things away from us. I love those features the best.

 

[Dulcimer]

The editor forgot the main new “feature” on their list: a higher price.

Sad to see that the regular Pro likely won’t be getting any real camera improvements barring some significant software change (better processing?).

 

[BreakingKayfabe]

Very odd to list the SIM card removal in more countries as a feature. Feels like a detriment.

 

[jz0309]

The only “feature” that is of interest for me is the periscope lens, but, only if it has optical zoom as in lenses being used for zoom and not digital and I am not yet convinced that it really does optical.

 

[JapanApple]

Very odd to list the SIM card removal in more countries as a feature. Feels like a detriment.

I don't see this happening for us in Japan. More assumption until its seen.

 

[Born Again]

So excited for all these new updates! Can't wait for the event!

Hi Tim! Have a seat over there.

👉

I will be shocked if they sell the iPhone 15 pro for $1199. I mean this is an outrage. There is no practical reason a phone should cost more than a computer. People will start waking up and they will revolt!!!!!!!

Are you with me?!

 

[JapanApple]

I agree, I'm just ribbing our friend here who reliably throws down in the most trollish fashion possible on this one issue many, many times a week, when not pivoting to gems like "people think Elon Musk is a jerk for no reason whatsoever."

People are either noticeably annoying or spamming graphics = fashion bad. But they have right opinion

 

[CookieFlow]

How can people call any of these updates "game changers".
Every new iPhones for the last few years has basically been a S upgrade compared to the last generation.

USB-C is obviously nice, but I can't remember the last time I charged my phone with a cable.
And as long as there are still Apple products that I use that are using lightining (airpods, magic trackpad), I will still have to keep a lightning cable around anyways.

 

[now i see it]

I very much doubt we’ll see 8GB of RAM in an iPhone this year

 

[Mr. Dee]

I agree that removing the physical sim is more of a downgrade than a feature.

 

[zach-coleman]

How can people call any of these updates "game changers".
Every new iPhones for the last few years has basically been a S upgrade compared to the last generation.

USB-C is obviously nice, but I can't remember the last time I charged my phone with a cable.
And as long as there are still Apple products that I use that are using lightining (airpods, magic trackpad), I will still have to keep a lightning cable around anyways.

No game changers here but when you’re coming from a 13P it’s not bad. I’m sure they’ll have a few new software gimmicks for the camera we don’t yet know about. As well, don’t forget we had no clue about the dynamic island prior to the 14P keynote, the hole punches being combined in software barely hit the rumor mill before the event. Still had renders with the i shape.