The iPhone 14 series was released last month, is too early to talk about the iPhone 15 rumors? Well, it seems not. Recently, LeaksApplePro published a few predictions. There is a big expectation that all iPhone 15 models will go with USB-C. If so, it is not a big surprise. USB-C is a new regulation in the European Union market a few months after the 15-series is available on sale.
Besides, Apple may reshuffle its line-up, especially for the Pro Max model. They will rename it “Ultra”. Even Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman as analysts have suggested much about this topic. It is reasonable if there will be a better alignment with the presence of the Apple M1 and Watch. What they mean here is about the naming schemes. The interesting point about the iPhone 14 Ultra is that the device will get some exclusive hardware.
iPhone 15 Ultra with 8K video recording
There is strong speculation about the 8K video recording. Also, Kuo suggests that the presence of iPhone 15 Ultra will have a periscope lens for 6x or 5x. Besides, the Ultra will get better battery life as well. It can last for about three to four hours longer than its predecessor.
With those exclusive upgrades, the iPhone 15 Ultra will go up in price to the 14 Pro Max, with the starting price at $1,200 (up from $1,100). But there is no official announcement yet.
Additionally, the rest of the series will get some unification – All four models are possible to get Dynamic Island design. Meanwhile, the two pairs will work with different chipsets. With Pro and Ultra models to the new Apple A17. Meanwhile, the new iPhone 15 and the 15 Plus will get the current A16.
There are some speculations as well about the FaceID hardware. But it needs some months to develop before it is clear that the technology will be viable. Otherwise, we need to wait for another year.
It is too soon to tell whether the Plus models and the regular will get the high refresh rate displays and the Always On modes. But it is important to know that they are a year from launch.
Summary
With the coming of the new iPhone 14, now we just wonder about the coming of the iPhone 15 series. Ming-Chi Kuo and Mark Gurman as popular Apple analysts have some interesting points of view to share with the public. Kuo thinks that Apple will start thinking of their regular iPhone 15 and Pro lineups to increase sales in the competitive market.
According to some sources, Apple is possibly adding a bigger feature to create a gap between the iPhone Pro series and the standard ones. This way will help the customers more reasons to choose their higher-tier smartphones. Additionally, it will increase the shipment allocation for Pro models and increase the average sales prices of the iPhone 15.
Kuo even predicts that Apple will add more differentiations with the coming of the Pro series. But, they will not go into specifics. Gurman claims that Apple may think of the naming scheme for the Pro Max, and it will be the new “Ultra”.