The Pro models will have new SOCs, and the amateur models will get last year's Pro SOC. New system == faster, more power efficient, same battery life with a smaller battery.
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iPhone 15 Lineup Rumored to Feature Significantly Larger Batteries [Updated]
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Just got it last August.
But I will keep the different battery life depending on the model (mini/pro/max) in mind when I upgrade in the future.
I did not know it differs that much…
I’d definitely choose thicker with longer battery life. I really care about battery life plus a thicker main body would make the camera bump a bit less prominent and for the model I buy, the Pro Max, I would hope that a switch to a titanium chassis if the rumours are true would help avoid or at least reduce the magnitude of any weight gain.
They already are delicate enough without soft titanium
Personally I skipped the 14, will probably also skip the 15, hopefully the 16 will be a fresh design with some cool features
More battery is more better, IF you can do it without going backwards and making the phone even heavier and thicker
I am saying that you are comparing sales of 13 PM to smaller 13 and 13 Pro without factoring in that the PM is way more expensive.
Secondly the iPhone 13 is not a small phone by any means and phones have been growing steadily over the last ten years. Future iPhones seem to get larger screens still.
Any 15 will make a nice upgrade over the 73% capacity I have remaining on the original 2900mAh in my 7 Plus
If it gets a little thicker we could move towards iPhone powered methane fuel cells. 
So in the same year, we get a 15-inch MacBook Air AND iPhones with big batteries? It's like a Christmas miracle all year 'round.
With the larger battery, it now makes sense that Apple would add a titanium frame to maintain a similar weight to the iPhone 14 Pro when it comes to the 15 Pro. They can also justify a price increase for the US market, adding $100 to the new base capacity of 256GB to perhaps $1,199? People are already accustomed to the increased cost of the titanium Apple Watch and know if Apple adds titanium, you pay more.
Maybe the titanium frame can keep the weight similar, but that may come with a increased cost. I’m waiting for the redesigned 16 Pro myself. Rumors are pointing toward a noticeable visual change in the design.
I'm with ya. I have a 14Pro and the weight and thickness still bugs me. For me the 11 Pro was a reasonable sweet spot between size and capability. 14 Pro is just a chunkster, and I don't do a whole lot more with it. In fact the camera software sharpening/contrast settings are worse.
I'd take a slimmer phone. I'm seldom far from a convenient charging opportunity.
the 14 removed the SIM port and replaced it with… empty space. my guess is they stuffed that space with battery for 15
I’m pretty sure non-US models will still have a sim port tho
The Market prefers larger screens, with no doubt.
I notice the side-glance stares from those with a larger phone, but this experience is a very low-percentile.
The few comments I've had have revolved around "Can you see what you're doing", and I usually reply "I can hear very-well what I'm doing."
OLED, no TID and 'pocket-able' crowned nerdvana for me.
I've two 27" 4K displays @home for when I want to explore....
My Release Day 12-mini still lasts me over a full day <shrugs>
I disagree. My 14 Pro has never been below 50%, because it sits on a MagSafe charger at my desk, in my car or on the nightstand at night. It easily deals with being in my pocket the other 1/2 of each day. So personally I would prefer not to add battery. Even though a little more weight will be OK I would far prefer that any weight increases be concurrent with added camera competence or similar; not more battery.
Just my $0.02.
Coming from my 13 Pro, the 15 Pro Max (Ultra) is shaping up to be quite a nice replacement for me. I’m pumped.
I tolerate the weight OK but heavy phones unbalance pockets right/left. Since battery now is plenty I would prefer not to add weight to obtain longer battery.Tighten your belt or hit the gym. They aren’t that heavy. Or buy a cheap, plastic Android.
Yes of course. But it also depends whether more people use their phones on the move or there are more people who use their phones near a charger. It’s a bit of a give and take.
I think it’s really safe to assume there’s more of the former than the latter.
The Pro models will be titanium this year which is ~45% less dense than Stainless steel so the Pro models will already be significantly lighter than last gen. My prediction is that even with a slightly larger battery, the phones will still be lighter than before. Personally, I would prefer a bigger battery over a lighter phone especially if you plan to keep the phone for 2+ years since the battery capacity degrades with time.