Every Apple fan waits till September to see the new iPhone lineup. In 2023, Apple introduced the iPhone 15 series with the same design as the iPhone 14 Pro. The iPhone 15 lineup has four devices. iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are the base models, while iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are the Pro models with more advanced features. iPhone 15 is more affordable than Pro models because of its low price point. In this article, We are going to review the iPhone 15 in detail. If you plan to get an iPhone for a price under $1000, this article will help you.
Design and Display
Apple iPhone 15 is nearly the same size as the iPhone 14. iPhone 15 weighs 171 g. It is much lighter than the iPhone 14. iPhone 15 gives a premium in-hand feel because of its rounded edges and glass back. The aluminium frame and Corning-made glass front support this premium feel, too.
It still has a 6.1-inch OLED display. The major update is the iPhone 15 gets Dynamic Island. It is a huge plus point for base model buyers. You can do so many funny things using the Dynamic Island. It shows information like steps, directions, music, tasks and more. You can also interact with Dynamic Island and use it to change the music, see the direction and do so many various tasks.
iPhone 15 doesn’t have ProMotion. It gets only 60Hz instead of 120Hz. It is a downfact to this phone because Samsung and other smartphone manufacturers add a 120HZ display to their mid-range phones. By the way, the iPhone 15 can reach up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness. It is brighter than the previous 14 models. iPhone 15 also has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
Performance
iPhone 15 is powered by A16 bionic chip. It is the same chipset used in 14 models. iPhone 15 gets the same 6 GB RAM as the iPhone 14. It can run any heavy app or game without lagging. Apps and Games load quickly and run smoothly. The powerful OLED display gives vibrant colours, while the A16 bionic gives excellent power. The benchmark numbers of the iPhone 15 are generally higher than most flagship Android phones.
This display is ideal for movies and games because of its HDR support. The stereo speaker delivers a loud and clear sound. iPhone 15 supports Wi-Fi 6, 5G and Bluetooth 5.3. With these internet connectivity options, you can do fun activities like playing Apple Arcade games, Watching Apple TV series and more without any infection. This iPhone has an excellent display and speaker system to do these things sufficiently.
Camera
Apple iPhone 15 has a dual camera setup, which includes 48 MP wide and 12MP ultrawide lenses. It does not have a telephoto lens, which is available in Pro models. The 48-megapixel lens captures a complete 48-megapixel shot and combines it with a 12-megapixel binned photo to give a final 24-megapixel image output. You can save photos in jpeg or HEIF formats on iPhone 15. but can’t save in ProRAW like the Pro models. Picture quality is still decent, and it captures more details than the previous 14 models. As I mentioned above, the iPhone 15 doesn’t have a telephoto lens. But it can capture 2x “optical” zoom photos using a wide lens.
iPhone 15 users can take 0.5x wide-angle shots using the 12MP ultra-wide lens. It will be a good selling point for street photographers and wild photographers. But it does not support macro photography like 15 Pro models. Photos taken by these two cameras are clear and have excellent colours and good light balances. The iPhone 15 can capture clear images even in low-light conditions. This camera system also supports Portrait Lighting and Smart HDR 5.
Video Recording
iPhone 15 is excellent for videography, too. It has almost all the video recording features available in 15 Pro models. You can record up to 4K@60fps from both front and rear cameras. You’ll get all the pro features in this phone, like HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) and stereo sound recording. Videos taken from the iPhone 15 are excellent as images.
Selfies
iPhone 15 has a 12 MP f/1.9 wide front-facing camera that can take stunning selfies. Selfies are solid, and portrait mode works better with this front-facing camera. You can still take decent videos from the front camera up to 4K@60fps. It will be good news for people who do TikTok videos and vlogs using their smartphones.
Software
The iPhone 15 comes with iOS 17. It is upgradable to iOS 17.2. As an average Apple user, you get software updates longer than Android users. You’ll get software updates until 2030 to the iPhone 15. iOS is a more user-friendly operating system than Android. iPhone 15 gets all the new features that come with the iOS 17, such as Live Voicemail, FaceTime video voicemail, Contact posters, NameDrop, and many more.
Battery Life and Charging
iPhone 15 has a 3349mAh battery that can last up to 16 hours of video playback. If you are not a heavy user, you can use this phone all day with a single charge with no issue. The battery life is much longer, about 30 minutes, than the iPhone 14.
The iPhone 15 supports fast charging and wireless fast charging. It can charge from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes and take about 80 minutes to fully charge. It is a longer time than the iPhone 14 and Samsung Galaxy S23. As mentioned above, iPhone 15 supports 20W wired fast charging but there are no charging adapters included in the box. You should buy a charger separately. You can also charge the iPhone 15 using a MagSafe charger at 15W. It also supports Qi wireless chargers but it takes more time to charge than MagSafe chargers.
Price
iPhone 15 starts from US $799. It has three storage options that are 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. There are five beautiful colour options to choose from. The colours are Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green and Black. All these colours look stunning and give a fancy look to the phone. You can Trade in your old phone to Apple and get $40–$650 credit toward your new iPhone 15 through an Apple store.
iPhone 15 is a good choice for anyone who wants a smartphone packed with advanced features for a lower price than flagship phones. The stunning design, powerful camera system and all-day battery life in the iPhone 15 give you the ultimate experience. It is worth considering the iPhone 15 as your next daily driver.
