New exclusive iPhone 15 reveals Apple’s unexpected design decision

Updated on 09/09 below. This post was originally published on September 4th

The iPhone 15 leak has revealed nearly every detail about Apple’s new iPhone, but now a more surprising detail has been revealed.

in one New Posts, leaker Majin Bu claims that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will only have a 4,422 mAh battery, although recent reports suggest that Apple will introduce a large capacity battery of 4,852 mAh. While this is only a small increase over the iPhone 14 Pro Max (4,323 mAh), it can still have an overwhelming impact.

The reason for this is twofold. First, Apple switched to a 3nm manufacturing process for the A17 chip, which will be available on both iPhone 15 Pro models. The move to 3nm will allow the chip to run faster, cooler and more power efficient, which analysts say could increase battery life by up to 20%.

Second, the leaks claim the entire iPhone 15 series will switch to stacked battery technology, the world’s first stacked battery technology for smartphones. Stacked batteries have been widely used in the aerospace, aviation and electric vehicle industries and offer improved performance, cooler temperatures, and longer lifespans.

So while a drastic increase in battery capacity is always welcome, any physical capacity increase is really just a bonus – and it looks like iPhone 15 Pro Max buyers will get one. .

Moreover, competitors are unlikely to catch up to Apple’s key advantages anytime soon. Only Samsung is capable of providing the stacked battery technology, while Apple is said to have secured the entire supply of 3nm chips to TSMC in the first year of production.

Looking for more reasons to upgrade? The iPhone 15 Pro models are also expected to switch from stainless steel to a sturdier, lighter titanium frame with a Programmable Action Button, introduce a USB-C port capable of Thunderbolt 4 speeds, and break records. with new ultra-thin bezel. The iPhone 15 Pro Max will also launch exclusively with Apple’s first periscope zoom camera.

On the other hand, prices are going up, which could lead you towards the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus inspired by the iPhone 14 Pro. My tip? If you don’t have the need to upgrade, expect bigger changes to come to the iPhone 16 series in 2024.

Update September 6: For those wondering about upgrading to the iPhone 15 series, Majin Bu has give back with information about Apple’s iPhone 2024 plans. The insider doubles down on previous claims that the product range will increase in size, with the iPhone 16 Pro models growing from 6.1 and 6.7 inches to 6.3 and 6.9 inches.

The impetus for this is said to come from Apple’s determination to include the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s exclusive periscope zoom camera in both Pro models next year. Something that is physically impossible with the iPhone 15 Pro’s chassis size.

Why are both phones increasing in size? No reason was given, but I suspect Apple considers the 6.3- to 6.7-inch gap to be too small and worries its top sales could be eaten. Fans of large-screen smartphones will certainly not be disappointed, especially as the lineup switches to lighter titanium frames this year to reduce their overall weight.

Furthermore, Majin Bu add that we are unlikely to see an iPhone 15 Pro Max next year, with the rebranded iPhone 16 Ultra lineup. This naming has been rumored for the iPhone 15 series, but it seems Apple has delayed it and I suspect that plans to further differentiate between the Pro and Ultra models will emerge in the coming months. .

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