The iPhone lineup takes a major leap forward in aesthetics: a durable tinted glass back and newly designed curved edges; support for dynamic islands; a 48-megapixel main camera with 2x telephoto; and a USB-C port.
CUPERTINO, California Apple today announced iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, featuring the industry’s first fused-tinted glass back, a gorgeous matte textured finish, and a newly designed curved aluminum bezel with curved edges. Both models include the Nimble Island and are equipped with an advanced camera system that helps users take beautiful photos and record their lives. The powerful 48-megapixel primary camera supports ultra-high pixel resolution photos, and a new 2x telephoto option gives users a total of 3 optical zoom stops, like having a third camera. iPhone 15 models also offer a new generation of Portrait features that make it easier to capture detailed portraits, and improved low-light photography performance. With robust performance from the A16 bionic chip, a new USB-C port, and industry-leading durability, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are taking a big leap forward.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will be available in five brilliant color finishes – pink, yellow, green, blue and black. Ordering will open on Friday, September 15 and go on sale starting Friday, September 22nd.
“iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus take a big leap forward with exciting camera innovations that help inspire creativity, a dynamic island that supports intuitive handling, and an A16 bionic chip that delivers robust, reliable performance.” This year we’re also taking computational photography to a whole new level with a 48-megapixel primary camera that raises the default resolution for Ultra HD photos to 24-megapixels, a newly upgraded 2x telephoto and a new generation of portrait features,” said Kaiann Drance, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide iPhone Product Marketing. ”
Durable design and upgraded display specs
With displays measuring 6.1 inches for iPhone 15 and 6.7 inches for iPhone 15 Plus, 1 iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have a dynamic island design that offers innovative ways to interact with important notifications and real-time events. The elegant experience is further expanded with a wide range of features and smooth operation, allowing users to view directions directly from the Maps app, easily control music playback, and access real-time information on takeout, travel, sports scores, travel planning, and more based on third-party app integrations. The Ultra Retina XDR display provides a great experience for viewing content and gaming, and HDR photos and videos are now more visually stunning than ever with HDR brightness peaks of up to 1600 nits. Outdoor peak brightness of up to 2,000 nits in daylight is twice that of the previous generation.
Both models feature a new, carefully designed look that’s built to last. For the first time on iPhone, a tinted glass back panel is available in five brilliantly colored finishes. The back glass is strengthened with an optimized dual-ion-exchange process, then polished and etched with nanocrystalline particles to create a matte finish with a luxurious texture. The enclosure is made of aircraft-grade aluminum with newly designed curved edges for a better tactile experience, and iPhone features an ultra-ceramic crystal panel for durability and hardness that surpasses glass panels. The water- and dust-resistant design2 and industry-leading durability make iPhone a durable smartphone that retains its value. Not only that, but the internals have been designed to deliver the same great performance as before, while making it easier and more cost-effective to repair.
Powerful Camera Captures Every Moment in Ultra HD Quality
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus feature an advanced camera system that helps you capture everyday moments and memories. 48-megapixel primary camera produces exceptionally sharp photos and videos with full detail, a 4-in-1 pixel sensor, and 100% Focus Pixels for fast autofocus. With powerful computational photography, the main camera gives users a new 24-megapixel Ultra HD default resolution. Unparalleled image quality and practical file sizes create ideal conditions for storage and sharing. The new 2x telephoto feature, intelligently integrated with hardware and software, gives users three optical quality zooms – 0.5x, 1x, and 2x – a first for a dual camera system in the iPhone lineup.
The new Portrait feature on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus delivers sharper detail, brighter colors, and improved performance in low-light conditions. iPhone users can take portraits for the first time without switching to Portrait mode. For the first time, iPhone users can take portraits without switching to Portrait mode. iPhone automatically captures depth-of-field information when a person, dog or cat is in the frame, or when you tap the screen to focus, which you can later transform into a stunning portrait in the Photos app on iPhone, iPad or Mac. Users can also take the photo and then adjust the focus for greater creative freedom. Night Mode enhancements bring better results for nighttime photography, including sharper details and brighter colors. In bright or uneven light, the new intelligent HDR captures subjects and their backgrounds with truer skin tones, while ensuring that the images users see in the Photos app have brighter highlights, richer midtones and deeper shadows. This advanced HDR rendering is also available in a variety of third-party apps, giving images shared online an even more striking look. This brings even more power to the 48-megapixel main camera, the ultra-wide-angle camera, and the front-facing depth-of-field camera.
A16 Bionic Chip: Reliable, powerful performance.
The fast and efficient A16 bionic chip gives iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus the consistent, reliable performance they need for mobile islands, computational photography, and more. With 2 high-performance cores that use 20 percent less power, and a 6-core CPU with 4 power-efficient cores that are faster than the previous generation, iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are able to handle heavy workloads with ease while delivering exceptionally long battery life. The 5-core graphics processor delivers up to 50 percent more memory bandwidth for silky-smooth image performance for online video playback and gaming. The new 16-core neural network engine, with a speed of nearly 17 trillion cycles per second, delivers even faster machine learning calculations for features in iOS 17 and third-party app experiences, while utilizing secure compartments to protect the most critical privacy and security features.
Powerful connectivity
For charging, staying connected on the go, and more, the iPhone 15 Series brings new conveniences. Both models switch to USB-C, the industry’s widely adopted standard for charging and data transfer, which means the same cable can now charge iPhone, Mac, iPad, and the updated AirPods Pro (second generation). Users can also charge AirPods or Apple Watch directly from the USB-C port on iPhone. Both models support wireless charging using MagSafe chargers and, in the future, Qi2 chargers.
The iPhone 15 Series continues to deliver a premium, ultrafast 5G Internet experience with improved sound quality for calls, including those made using the FaceTime calling app and a variety of third-party apps. Sound quality is further enhanced when you select Voice Highlight mode, which makes calls clearer and louder, even in noisy environments.
With iOS 17
iOS 17 on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus offers a wide range of new features that make iPhone more personal and intuitive:
- A major update to the Phone app : the Business Card Poster lets users customize the contact information they show each other when they make an outgoing call.
- The Messages app introduces a new sticker experience, more powerful search capabilities, and audio message transcription.
- With Business Card Drop, it’s easier than ever to share contact information by simply holding two iPhones close to each other and using drop-over. The same applies to drop content and other files over the air.
- Standby Display provides a customizable, full-screen experience that lets users see information at a glance from a distance even when iPhone is charging on its side. It shows notifications from Live Activity, Siri, Incoming Calls, and more features and apps, making it perfect for when iPhone is sitting on a nightstand, kitchen counter, or desk.
iOS 17 also brings more updates, including the upcoming Handwritten Notes app, which will help iPhone users reflect on their lives and express gratitude through journaling, improvements to AutoCorrect and Dictation, security upgrades to Safari Browser’s No Trace Browsing feature, Shared Passwords and Pass Keys for iCloud Keychain, Pet Recognition for Photos app, and more.
