On Tuesday, Apple unveiled the global release of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus during its \’Wonderlust\’ launch event. These fresh smartphone models bring forth a range of notable hardware upgrades when compared to last year\’s iPhone iterations. These enhancements encompass Apple\’s A16 Bionic chipset, the inclusion of Dynamic Island technology, and the incorporation of a 48-megapixel primary camera—features previously exclusive to last year\’s Pro models. A noteworthy change this year is the adoption of a USB Type-C port for all Apple iPhone models, marking the first instance where the proprietary Lightning charging port has been relinquished.
**Pricing and Availability:**
– In India, the iPhone 15 begins at a price of Rs. 79,900, while the base variant of the iPhone 15 Plus with 128GB storage is priced at Rs. 89,900.
– Both models will be offered in a selection of colors, including Black, Blue, Green, Pink, and Yellow, as confirmed by Apple.
– Pre-orders for these smartphones are scheduled to commence on September 15, with the official sale date set for September 22.
– These handsets will be available in various configurations, offering storage capacities of up to 512GB.
**Specifications and Features:**
– The iPhone 15 is a dual SIM (Nano) smartphone boasting a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, reinforced with Ceramic Shield material to enhance durability.
– Apple has integrated the Dynamic Island feature, previously introduced in the iPhone 14 Pro models, into the iPhone 15.
– The display can reach peak brightness levels of up to 2000 nits, and both models are bestowed with an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance.
– The iPhone 15 Plus features a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display.
**Camera Upgrades:**
– In a departure from the previous year\’s model, both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus now incorporate a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera that utilizes a 2um quad-pixel sensor and an f/1.6 aperture.
– These smartphones are additionally equipped with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera featuring an f/1.6 aperture and sensor shift stabilization.
– On the front, a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera is accommodated within a new camera island design, catering to selfies and video calls.
**Processing Power and Connectivity:**
– The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are powered by Apple\’s A16 Bionic chip, which was previously featured in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
– Significantly, these handsets introduce a USB Type-C port, marking a departure from the Apple-exclusive Lightning connector.
– While Apple has not publicly disclosed specific details regarding RAM or battery capacities, additional information is expected to emerge from third-party sources in the upcoming weeks.