Here's some good news for anyone in the market for a new phone: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, as well as the Plus and Max versions, are now available for preorder. You can reserve one for yourself, to be shipped when they release, on September 22.
Preorder iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro
This year's models are quite nice, especially if you're upgrading from a phone that's several years old. They have improved cameras, better battery life, and fun new designs. Read on, and we'll dive into the details.
iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Features
The iPhone 15 starts at $799. That gets you 128GB of storage and your choice of a variety of colors. You can upgrade the storage if you need more. This year's models have ditched the Lightning port of previous years, in favor of the more universal USB-C port. You probably already have a cable that can charge it, along with your computer, game controllers, Switch, and Steam Deck.
These new phones are powered by Apple's A16 chip and the standard model has a 6.1-inch display. If you want a bigger version of this model, you can pick up an iPhone 15 Plus, which gets you a noticably larger 6.7-inch display, plus better battery life. The Plus adds $100 to the price.
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max Features
The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999. It also starts at 128GB of storage and sports a USB-C port (though one that can transmit data faster than the standard iPhone 15 model). It runs on the speedier A17 Pro chip, giving it a performance boost over the standard model. One more obvious difference in this model is that it's made from titanium, making it lighter than previous versions. The other main difference in the Pro is the Action Button, which replaces the mute switch. The Action Button can be programmed to do a variety of things, like turn on the flashlight, open the camera, and more.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at a hefty $1,199, but it has some additional features beyond the Pro. Like the 15 Plus, it has a 6.7-inch display, compared to the Pro's 6.1-inch screen. It also starts at 256GB of storage and has better battery life. The telephoto camera is also improved over the standard Pro.
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