iPhone 15 Pro Could Be Most Lightweight Pro Model Since iPhone XS

[MacRumors]

The widely-rumored titanium frame on Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will make the devices about 10% lighter than the iPhone 14 Pro models, according to a report today from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman.

The iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max weigh 206 grams and 240 grams, respectively, according to Apple's tech specs for the devices. An approximate 10% weight reduction would result in the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max weighing around 185 grams and 216 grams, respectively. This would make the iPhone 15 Pro the lightest Pro model since the iPhone XS, which weighs 177 grams. Likewise, the iPhone 15 Pro Max would be the lightest Max model since the iPhone XS Max, which weighed 208 grams.

Given that Gurman said the weight reduction will be "about" 10%, the exact figures remain to be seen. If the iPhone 15 Pro ends up being 188 grams or heavier, it would instead be the most lightweight Pro model since the iPhone 11 Pro. In any case, it appears that the upcoming Pro models will be the lightest in several generations of devices.

Pro model weights:

• iPhone X: 174 grams
• iPhone XS: 177 grams
• iPhone 11 Pro: 188 grams
• iPhone 12 Pro: 189 grams
• iPhone 13 Pro: 203 grams
• iPhone 14 Pro: 206 grams
• iPhone 15 Pro: ~185 grams?

Pro Max model weights:

• iPhone XS Max: 208 grams
• iPhone 11 Pro Max: 226 grams
• iPhone 12 Pro Max: 228 grams
• iPhone 13 Pro Max: 238 grams
• iPhone 14 Pro Max: 240 grams
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: ~216 grams?

Apple is set to unveil the iPhone 15 series at its "Wonderlust" event on Tuesday, September 12 at 10 a.m. Pacific Time. Stay tuned for our in-depth coverage of Apple's announcements, including in-person coverage from Steve Jobs Theater.

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[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Nice. 13 and 14 pro are too heavy for their size.

 

[klasma]

I’m still mourning the OG SE at 114 g.

 

[junglesnake]

No offense to anyone but that’s a few extra pennies that would be unnoticeable without a scale.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Excellent- Titanium will make a big difference when it comes to reducing the iPhone's weight. I know so many people are looking forward to a lighterweight iPhone.

 

[hacky]

That's great! Hopefully this does not mean worse battery life.

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Lighter should be a tangible benefit for the phablets, even if only a tiny bit relatively.

Bonus: wallets will be a lot lighter too and you'll can rid yourself of that smelly cash.

 

[tonie walker]

…no way!!! can’t wait for the announcement…. i‘m bulletproof…i am titaaaanniiiuuuummmm

…i hope the curve iPhone return

 

[klasma]

No offense to anyone but that’s a few extra pennies that would be unnoticeable without a scale.

10% is definitely noticeable.

 

[Scotty2Hotty]

Pics don't lie!

 

[JCCL]

24 grams! wow Apple take my money!!!! Now I finally won't need a tight belt to keep my pants in place with the phone in my pocket

 

[elimporta2]

I want more features, I don’t care about weight anymore. What if I tell you that titanium body is not true?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Do you guys remember how lightweight the Jet Black iPhone was?

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[tonie walker]

24 grams! wow Apple take my money!!!! Now I finally won't need a tight belt to keep my pants in place with the phone in my pocket

relate much—-specially with shorts

 

[antiprotest]

Nice. 10% lighter will bring it down to 9lbs from the 10lbs dumbbell I'm carrying now.

I'm jacked like the hulk though because of it so I'm conflicted.

You guys know airlines implemented more weight policies right after the 14 Pro and Max came out, right? Coincidence? I think not.

 

[lazyrighteye]

If you've never held Titanium, it's shockingly light and insanely strong. I'm excited to see this material make its way to iPhone. So ready for a much lighter iPhone Pro.

 

[MiamiFL]

I think the gold iPhone 11 Pro was the best looking iPhone that's been created. I got so many compliments on it.

 

[jz0309]

I don’t quite believe the 24 grams weight reduction - one question no-one has answered and I couldn’t find answers online either: what is the weight of the 14PM steel frame? Take about 40% off that number, that’s about how much lighter Ti will be

 

[GuruZac]

I’ll take any weight savings, of course, but I’ve never understood the complaints of a smartphone being “heavy.”

 

[antiprotest]

No offense to anyone but that’s a few extra pennies that would be unnoticeable without a scale.

-10% of that thing Atlas is carrying (iPhone 14 Pro/Max) is definitely noticeable.

 

[antiprotest]

I’ll take any weight savings, of course, but I’ve never understood the complaints of a smartphone being “heavy.”

Ok, we get that you're jacked like a moose. No need to brag.

 

[zorinlynx]

This would be a huge relief; one thing I was annoyed about with new models was that they kept getting heavier; my 11 Pro Max feels light compared to the 12, 13, 14 Pro Max.

But a weight reduction will make me much more likely to go 15 Pro Max instead of just 15 Pro.

 

[now i see it]

iPhone 8 Plus weighs 202 grams and it’s a heavy phone.
(13 grams lighter than 15 pro max)

 

[dannyyankou]

No offense to anyone but that’s a few extra pennies that would be unnoticeable without a scale.

But also the surface area of the 15 pro will be larger than the XS, so it'll feel lighter because it's less dense.

 

[dchoco]

oh my! look at that 10 grams of savings that we can put a bigger battery into it ...