Apple’s annual iPhone refresh (typically every September) is considered to be one of the most anticipated tech events in the country as it sparks immense interest in the consumers.
So, this year is also no exception, that too at a time when smartphones seem to have hit a saturation point, the iPhone 15 quartet — particularly, the top-of-the-line iPhone 15 Pro devices come with a slew of new features.
As a main highlight, Apple launched India-built iPhone 15 units for purchase in India and other regions on the first day of sales, as per the media report.
The event holds significance as this is the first time India-made iPhones arrived on the same day as iPhones manufactured in China.
One of the most welcome changes is USB-C charging.
Finally, Apple has done away with its trademark Lighting cable and opted for a more universal USB-C charging.
This was the much expected change considering the new EU regulations on charging standards.
This also makes it more convenient as there is no need to carry multiple chargers on a short business trip.
This also bumps up data transfer speeds (20x according to Apple) with support for USB 3 p, a feature which is not unique to the iPhone.
There are 9 new features that are being introduced for the first time on the iPhone 15 series as it has hit retail shelves in India along with key global market.
iPhone 15 Pro Series With Titanium Build
It was first showcased in the Apple Watch Ultra in 2022.
In similar manners, the new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max feature a lightweight yet strong titanium design.
As we already know that Titanium is used in spacecraft and has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal.
With this design, the new Pro twins appear to be 10 percent lighter than their predecessors and feel much nicer in your hand.
Following The Philosophy of Go Green
Apple iPhone 15 Pro lineup features fine Woven cases and wallet with Magsafe.
Notably, its lightweight titanium design encases a new substructure that’s made with 100 percent recycled aluminum.
This seems to be one of many moves that Apple has adopted to meet its carbon neutrality goals by 2030.
Prior to this, we also saw the debut of Apple’s first carbon-neutral product — the Apple Watch Series 9 in September.
Similarly, the iPhone 15 devices also come with a battery with 100 percent recycled cobalt.
Besides this, the iPhone maker has also ditched its leather back cases for a new woven fabric case made with 68 percent post-consumer recycled content that has significantly lower carbon emissions compared to leather.
Introduction Of Action Button
We are already witnessing smartphones with a dedicated camera key, but Apple has taken it further with the introduction of an Action Button.
And why not as it was one of our favorite features on the 2022 Apple Watch Ultra.
Now it will be replacing the mute switch on the iPhone 15 Pro versions.
In fact, it is a handy hot key that can be configured as a shortcut for functions that you use on a regular basis.
This feature can be utilized as a camera quick launch key.
Supporting Qi2 Wireless Charging
Please note that these new iPhones aren’t officially Qi2-certified yet but they become the first phones to ship with the new Qi2 wireless charging standard.
Bascall, this new update adds an additional ring of magnets to ensure proper alignment of charging coils.
This could also result in faster wireless charging speeds for the new iPhones.
Strengthening With The A17 Pro Chip
The A17 Pro is the industry’s first 3-nanometer chip that speeds up device performance.
Further, it is used at the heart of the iPhone 15 Pro/ Pro Max and is the biggest GPU redesign in Apple’s history.
Not only that, this pro-class GPU is up to 20 percent faster and unlocks entirely new experiences.
It features a new 6-core design that increases peak performance and energy efficiency.
Smartphone With Console Gaming
The smartphone maker has already showed off the capabilities of the new processor and hardware-accelerated ray tracing (which is 4x faster than software-based ray tracing) at its Wanderlust event where the 2023 iPhones were first unveiled.
In the similar fashion, the iPhone 15 Pro twins will see the debut of console titles (like Resident Evil Village and Assassin’s Creed Mirage) for the first time on a smartphone.
Featuring 4K 60 FPS Waw Video Recording
In this launch, some of the biggest updates on the iPhone 15 devices are around the camera.
To start with, Apple has increased the base storage variant of the Pro Max (it’s now 256GB).
This was necessary too, as the individual will need that extra storage if they plan to shoot Raw videos on 4K 60 FPS.
Plus, it gives a greater control if you’re a pro videographer.
Industry First 24MP Super-high-resolution Default
With this feature, Apple finds the balance between image quality and a practical file size (for storing and sharing) with a new 24MP super-high-resolution default size, again an industry first.
Its 48MP main camera is backed with the power of computational photography and shoots terrific images at a high resolution.
It also comes with the new feature where you can snap portrait images without having to switch to Portrait Mode.
It can simply turn these photos into portraits with a tap to focus option if there’s a person (or even a dog or cat in the frame).
Showcasing Tetra Prism Design
As we know, the Zoom photography has become one of the new battlegrounds for flagship smartphones.
Achieving the same, the 12MP telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 5x zoom at 120 mm that’s great for wildlife images and also catching sporting action from a distance.
Its telephoto camera features a tetra prism design (that bends the light path four times before it hits the sensor) with a combined OIS (Optical Image stabilization) and autofocus 3D sensor-shift module.
