While we’ve been hearing a lot about the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max lately, from the buttons to the chip and camera, the regular iPhone 15 rumors have been pretty quiet. There may be a reason for this: everything new about it is already in the iPhone 14 Pro.
The latest rumor comes from analyst Jeff Pu (via MacRumors), who claims that the retail iPhones will get such a 48MP main camera on the iPhone 14 Pro. He says the new module will be slightly improved with a new triple-stacked sensor that can capture more light. According to Pu, this new design could potentially lead to production delays for the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus.
So that’s another iPhone 14 Pro feature making its way to the iPhone 15, alongside the Dynamic Island, A16 processor and LPDDR5 RAM. That essentially makes the iPhone 15 a budget iPhone 14 Pro with many of the same features as today’s high-end phone. However, it won’t have advanced viewing features (ProMotion, always on) or the “advanced” telephoto camera system.
But if you’ve been eyeing an iPhone 14 Pro, but don’t want to pay such a high price tag, the iPhone 15 could be a good alternative. While there are still some high-end components missing, some of the best features, namely the Dynamic Island and 48MP camera, will likely be available for a few hundred dollars less in a few months.
Apple is also expected to move to USB-C for its iPhone models this year after ten years of Lightning support. In addition, it is rumored to get a refined design, slightly thinner bezels and some new colors. It is also possible that Apple will lower the price of the iPhone 15 Plus after disappointing sales of the $899 device.
