iPhone 15 Pro's USB-C Port Shown Off in Leaked Image

[MacRumors]

With the iPhone 15 lineup, Apple is planning to adopt a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port in order to comply with regulatory changes that are being introduced in Europe. The USB-C port has been widely rumored at this point, but a first look at the actual iPhone 15 Pro chassis with included USB-C port was today provided to MacRumors and later shared on Twitter by leaker Unknownz21.

It's not hard to imagine what a USB-C port on an iPhone looks like as a replacement for a Lightning port because Apple already uses USB-C ports for iPads and Macs, but it is always interesting to get a look at leaked components. In addition to confirming a USB-C port for the iPhone 15 Pro, the image also provides the first glimpse at the tweaked curves rumored for the device.

Apple is expected to make some minor design updates to the iPhone 15 Pro chassis, adding a deeper curve that's visible in the leaked image. The company is also rumored to be transitioning to a titanium material instead of stainless steel, and the brushed metal of the device does look like it has a titanium finish.

With the transition to USB-C, Apple is planning to replace the E75 Lightning Controller with an E85 Port Controller, according to Unknownz21.

Note that while it is the iPhone 15 Pro shown with a USB-C port, the port update is coming to the entire iPhone 15 lineup, including the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The design refinements will be limited to the iPhone 15 Pro models.

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[nfl46]

Well, it's about time. Welcome, Apple!

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Finally! we got an actual image (not a render); World Class Masterpiece!

I like it and It looks amazing. This should have been implemented a long time ago. Better late than never! ⏳

 

[tranceking26]

Let's hope it's for every model.

I'm happy to stick with lightning on my 11 for now, but I have a couple of USB-C cables all ready for any future model.

 

[eddiezus]

oh so the brushed titanium rumor is true as well???

 

[SevLucas]

Do I see ..titanium?

 

[obiwantoby]

Let's hope it's for every model.

I'm happy to stick with lightning on my 11 for now, but I have a couple of USB-C cables all ready for any future model.

I have all my apple polishing clothes ready for the future.

 

[swingerofbirch]

Sure, Apple is last to the market with a USB-C port on their smartphone. But I still hold out hope they'll be first to the market with a USB-C port that maintains their legacy of only supporting USB-2.0 speeds. It shows strength of character to stick to a reliable, steady speed like USB 2.0, even if it is slower than the port on the original iPod. It makes you question each 4K video you take, when you consider the transport speed to your Mac, and whether that video is really necessary. Some call it archaic; I call it courage.

 

[gonsawa_]

That brushed titanium looks great also. Excited to see what Apple has to offer this year.

 

[sorgo †]

Oh…oh my

 

[ryanmcv]

It's not hard to imagine what a USB-C port on an iPhone looks like as a replacement for a Lightning port because Apple already uses USB-C ports for iPhones and Macs...

Should that say "iPads and Macs?"

 

[Andres Cantu]

Get rid of the stainless steel chassis that is just a fingerprint magnet and bring on that titanium chassis, hopefully lighter, as well. I'm jealous of the regular 14 because of the lighter weight.

 

[midkay]

Oh wow, that brushed appearance took me by surprise. This could look very nice.

 

[JapanApple]

.............and the price...........ouch

 

[geartau]

should just remove the port altogether. can't remember the last time i plugged in my iPhone 14 Pro.

 

[LeadingHeat]

It's not hard to imagine what a USB-C port on an iPhone looks like as a replacement for a Lightning port because Apple already uses USB-C ports for iPhones and Macs

*iPads and Macs

 

[MrENGLISH]

Get rid of the stainless steel chassis that is just a fingerprint magnet and bring on that titanium chassis, hopefully lighter, as well. I'm jealous of the regular 14 because of the lighter weight.

I wouldn't blame the material for being a fingerprint magnet. Stainless Steel on the iPhone 4 / 4S was never a fingerprint issue since it was brushed. Apple just chose to make it polished on the Apple Watches and the X, XS, 11P, 12P, 13P, and 14P iPhone models.

 

[CapitalIdea]

should just remove the port altogether. can't remember the last time i plugged in my iPhone 14 Pro.

Wired CarPlay is way more reliable than wireless in my experience.

 

[JCCL]

That brushed look - most likely just a prototype without the coating, I wouldn't get my hopes up of this showing up in the final product.

 

[geartau]

Wired CarPlay is way more reliable than wireless in my experience.

perhaps CarPlay shouldn't be tethered to your iPhone.

 

[ilikewhey]

should just remove the port altogether. can't remember the last time i plugged in my iPhone 14 Pro.

i just used it 2 hours ago in my car, wireless charging sucks since it heats up the phone and kills the battery.

 

[slplss]

Bring it on Apple. Hopefully higher transfer speeds too. Connecting my SSD straight up feels like a fever dream, slowly becoming reality. And those edges… I unironically like them.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

should just remove the port altogether. can't remember the last time i plugged in my iPhone 14 Pro.

No way! Wireless charging is way too slow and it overheats the back of the iPhone. No Bueno! 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

 

[geartau]

i just used it 2 hours ago in my car, wireless charging sucks since it heats up the phone and kills the battery.

very little evidence that it kills the battery. that's what the charging curve is for.

wireless charging is far superior in terms of UX. easier to pick up and drop off for quick checks.

i get in my car and i just drop it on the wireless charger. no need to fiddle with dangling wires in the car.

 

[geartau]

No way! Wireless charging is way too slow and it overheats the back of the iPhone. No Bueno! 🙅‍♀️🙅‍♀️

overheating from wireless charging has very little effect on the health of the battery.

wireless charging tops off your battery when you're not using it so i rarely have the need to go faster.