Should You Skip iPhone 14? Five Major iPhone 15 Rumors to Be Aware Of

[johnmacward]

Most of these sound plausible with the 15 shaping up to be a good iPhone at that point. Good to see the same base chip in all of the 15 models (pointing to a lack of production capacity for the 14 series, so they restricted the new chip to the Pro models) would rather they all have the same chip.

The phones are many years in the making so these are things already rumored - the USB-C rumor for the 15 has been around for several years now.

What evidence does anyone have that these are plausible? They are rumours, hence the name of the site. Some people say that some things may happen or not and they say they have unnameable sources here and there who could be stooges for Apple to see which site bites what, could make it all up for money, could be total bull talkers (which year after year is proven for the majority, even the reliable ones are barely 50% accurate). 1 year from the next release rumours are like flipping a coin on any idea you have and saying it’s a possibility - however when this site does this, they’re just making content and attracting a user base. This is speculative, rumour based, trashy journalism. USB-C may be about the only thing that may be a possibility because many countries are writing laws about it, hence not much of a rumour, more an inevitable fact.

 

[Cyrax]

Ever since my first iPhone, a 4S, I have replaced them on a 3-year cadence. I always find the year 2 upgrade to be less than compelling, then the phone/battery starts to break down in year 3 and I replace it as much out of necessity as anything else. Well, this cycle is certainly staying true to form. I guess this iPhone 15 will be my next phone.

 

[darngooddesign]

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[darngooddesign]

Is no one talking about how much the camera lenses stick out?

Good lenses are bigger than mediocre lenses; you cant escape physics.

That being said, I don't think Apple would have different sized lenses so their size is driven by the 48MP main camera.

 

[tann]

I ask this question because I don't know the answer, but what extra would a USB C connector give you over what is used now please?

Every other device I use in my house apart from Apple Watch uses USB C. I could charge my MacBook, work laptop, iPhone, iPad and a ton of other things from the same cables.

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

Every other device I use in my house apart from Apple Watch uses USB C. I could charge my MacBook, work laptop, iPhone, iPad and a ton of other things from the same cables.

It's also technically superior in almost every sense. Greater power delivery, faster data transfer speeds etc

It's the kind of port that you would expect on a 'pro' device as opposed to a decade old one that makes Apple money in licensing fees.

 

[Biro]

Having an iPhone 13 Pro, I can't imagine bothering with any of the 14's. It's too early to talk intelligently about the 15's yet but I wouldn't be surprised if I held off for the 16's. The market is simply too mature and the advances too small with each generation. I am one who believes Apple should slow down new hardware and software introductions to every other year. Wall Street will just have to get used to the idea.

 

[EntropyQ3]

Having an iPhone 13 Pro, I can't imagine bothering with any of the 14's. It's too early to talk intelligently about the 15's yet but I wouldn't be surprised if I held off for the 16's. The market is simply too mature and the advances too small with each generation. I am one who believes Apple should slow down new hardware and software introductions to every other year. Wall Street will just have to get used to the idea.

I don’t think it’s too early to talk intelligently about the iPhone 15. It’s just that it gets pretty vague. There are a lot of possibilities, but lately Apple has been portioning them out in a fashion that seemingly has less to do with what is technically possible, and more to do with driving purchases in a continous fashion. The iPhone 14 may be the last one in its price bracket to still use LPDDR4X, nor does it have WiFi6e. It cannot use Apple ProRAW in spite of using the exact same hardware as the iPhone 13 Pro, and the ”base” iPhone 14Pro still can’t record video in ProRes. These are examples of choices Apple makes to drive their customers up the pricing tiers, or in the case of staying at LPDDR4X last year for all models it may have been to be able to still demonstrate good performance advances in this third year on largely the same lithographic node.

We know that Apple will have access to 3nm lithography, LPDDR5x, periscope tele lenses, foldable OLED, under screen …. and so on next year (because apart from TSMC N3 they already did this year) but what will they choose to offer? One thing is certain - they will ensure that it is enough to largely maintain their flow of revenue, but they will also ensure that there is enough left in the wings that they can play a roughly equally compelling game the year after that.

The ago of excitement in cell phones is over. Now it’s about trying to carefully maintain momentum, and leverage their installed base to grow other sources of revenue.

 

[CarAnalogy]

By the same logic, Apple would have never introduced nano-SIM - and we'd still bother with Mini-SIM three times the size. Can you imagine what phones would look like with those in a dual-SIM configuration?

Not quite sure that’s the same logic. It’s a much bigger leap from something to nothing than from something to a smaller version.

Maybe this will wind up being a good move in the end, but in the mean time it puts more power in the hands of the telcos and less in the hands of the users. It directly affects me by removing a feature I am using.

And above all the justification is the worst part of all. Yes, Apple, we actually *DO* still have to deal with SIM cards, you just won’t *allow* us to anymore.

 

[sjsharksfan12]

Macrumors, living up to it's name 5 days after the Apple Event.

 

[Tagbert]

Is no one talking about how much the camera lenses stick out?

It might have come up. 😊

That’s also why there is a rumor of at least one camera switching to a “periscope” design in an upcoming iPhone. This article mentions it as possible for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

 

[Tagbert]

What evidence does anyone have that these are plausible? They are rumours, hence the name of the site. Some people say that some things may happen or not and they say they have unnameable sources here and there who could be stooges for Apple to see which site bites what, could make it all up for money, could be total bull talkers (which year after year is proven for the majority, even the reliable ones are barely 50% accurate). 1 year from the next release rumours are like flipping a coin on any idea you have and saying it’s a possibility - however when this site does this, they’re just making content and attracting a user base. This is speculative, rumour based, trashy journalism. USB-C may be about the only thing that may be a possibility because many countries are writing laws about it, hence not much of a rumour, more an inevitable fact.

While we can’t know that any of these changes will make it to the iPhone 15, several of them are likely based on leaked information and on what Apple and other vendors have already done.

As you mentioned, USB-C is a good bet, though Apple could still decide to go with some variation of MagSafe only.

Migrating the Dynamic Island and the pill to the non-pro models seems very likely. Apple is obviously pleased with how it turned out and makes things simpler to bring this to all models. It only takes expanding production of that screen to extend this to the non-pro phones, not any technological breakthrough.

The size of the camera lenses are an obvious problem for a mobile device and limit what Apple can do to improve the camera, which they have shown to be a major selling point. Periscope cameras are a reasonable way around that problem and other manufacturers, like Samsung, have already implemented periscope cameras. Having Apple do so is not a stretch.

We know that TSMC is building out their production capacity for 3nm so it would be expected that Apple will use that for next year’s SOC.

Only the under-screen TouchID seems like a stretch. We have heard reports that Apple is exploring that but it is not clear if they have gotten it to work well enough to be both secure enough and satisfactory to use. It may come in the 15 or it may have to wait for a later model, or Apple may decide that FaceID is enough. I’m sure that we’ll see more rumors around this, especially if this really is a screen feature. Ross Young seems to get a lot of detail from screen manufacturers.

I think the main open question is whether these changes happen in the 15 or end up in later models.

[edit: fixed weird case where concluding text jumped to the middle of the post.]

 

[LonestarOne]

"Should You Skip iPhone 15? Five Major iPhone 16 Rumors to Be Aware Of!"

"Don't Make a Mistake!"

Is there a boilerplate for these clickbait headlines?

 

[Deine Mudda]

With pre-orders for the iPhone 14 lineup now open, many iPhone customers will be weighing up whether or not now is the time to upgrade their device.

The iPhone 14 models offer some substantial upgrades with Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, camera improvements, and more, but some customers will now be casting their mind forward to next year, when it may be a more appropriate time to upgrade for them. It is still early days for iPhone 15 rumors and everyone's individual circumstances for the best time to upgrade will be different, but what to expect from next year's new iPhones will be important to many of those who are choosing to not upgrade to an iPhone 14 model.

In 2023, it will be 10 years since the launch of the popular iPhone 5s, and five years since Apple revealed the first large full-screen iPhone design with the iPhone XS Max. 2023's presumably-titled "iPhone 15" lineup is currently rumored to feature:

• USB-C port
• "Pill" display cutout in place of the notch on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
• Under-display Touch ID fingerprint scanner
• A17 chip, manufactured using a 3nm fabrication process
• Periscopic telephoto camera, likely exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max

USB-C Instead of Lightning

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that at least some iPhone 15 models, set to launch in the second half of 2023, will feature a USB-C port instead of Lightning to improve data transfer and charging speeds. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman went on to corroborate Kuo's claim, saying that Apple is testing iPhones with USB-C ports instead of Lightning. Gurman added that if Apple switches the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C, it will release a Lightning to USB-C adapter to allow USB-C iPhones to connect to Lightning-based accessories and cables.

Initial speculation suggested that Apple will retain the Lightning port on the iPhone until it no longer requires any ports at all, relying singularly on MagSafe instead. MagSafe was first introduced on the iPhone with the iPhone 12 in 2020, and it remains a relatively new technology on the iPhone with no data transfer capabilities. Now, Apple has seemingly changed its plans.

One possible reason for the change is regulatory pressure to standardize ports in countries like India and Brazil. The EU is once again moving forward with legislation to force Apple to adopt USB-C on all iPhones, iPads, and AirPods sold in Europe by the fall of 2024.

Apple has used the Lightning connector on all iPhones since 2012's iPhone 5, as well as a wide range of iPads and accessories. Most other devices, including many of Apple's own iPads and Macs, have switched to USB-C as a versatile and highly capable connector, in a small, reversible form factor. Calls for Apple to switch to USB-C on the iPhone have grown in recent years, citing the benefits of faster data transfer speeds, especially for large ProRes video files, and consistency between devices.

It is not clear which iPhone 15 models will feature a USB-C port, but it seems plausible that Apple could reserve the feature for the "Pro" models. USB-C was exclusive to the iPad Pro for several years before it expanded to the iPad Air and iPad mini, so a similar pattern for the iPhone is a possibility. If so, after 10 years of the Lightning connector dominating the best available iPhone, this year's iPhone 14 Pro could be the final flagship iPhone with a Lightning port.

Kuo went on to claim that accessories like AirPods, the MagSafe Battery Pack, and the Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad trio will also switch to USB-C in the "foreseeable future."

Dynamic Island: No More Notch on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

Display expert Ross Young, who often reveals accurate insights into Apple's plans, was the first analyst to reveal that the iPhone 14 Pro would feature "pill-shaped" and circular cutouts following component leaks. It then emerged that the iPhone 14 Pro's cutouts would appear as a single, unified "pill" thanks to software, in a feature we now know to be called "Dynamic Island."

The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island.​

The Dynamic Island is not a static cutout, and can shift in size and shape to blend itself into the UI and provide new visual tools front and center on the iPhone's display. In standard usage, it is a small pill-shaped cutout, but Apple uses pixels to expand it to match different tasks such as Apple Pay payments and Face ID authentication.

• How the iPhone 14 Pro's New 'Dynamic Island' Works

Young believes that this design will trickle down to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus next year, unifying the entire iPhone 15 lineup under one front-facing design. This could offer a substantial upgrade for users of the standard iPhone 15 models, with the Dynamic Island being among the most eye-catching and popular iPhone 14 Pro features.

Under-Display Touch ID

Apple reportedly tested under-screen fingerprint scanner technology for at least some iPhone 13 models, according to The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but Apple apparently decided not to move forward with the idea at that time.

In a September 2021 research note, Kuo forecasted that Apple will launch at least one new iPhone model with an under-screen fingerprint scanner in the second half of 2023, which would line up with the launch of the iPhone 15 models, but he has not shared any further information about the feature since then.

3nm A17 Chip, But No Custom 5G Modem

Apple has committed to order chips fabricated using TSMC's 3nm process, which will reportedly be used for the iPhone 15 lineup's A17 chip. The 3nm process yields 30 percent better power consumption and 15 percent better performance over the 5nm process behind the A14 and A15, indicating notable advancements.

It is not clear if the A17 will be available in all of the iPhone 15 models, but Apple could continue the trend started with the A15 chip in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and use the 4nm A16 Bionic down for these devices instead.

Taking cues from its work on Apple silicon, Apple was rumored to be working on a custom 5G modem to debut in all of the iPhone 15 models in 2023 for over a year. With the aim of moving away from Qualcomm, Apple is believed to have kickstarted the work by acquiring Intel's modem chip business in 2019. TSMC, the Taiwanese company that currently supplies all of Apple's custom silicon SoCs, was also reported to be preparing to supply Apple with its custom-designed 5G baseband modem.

Kuo said that Apple's efforts "may have failed," with development on the chip reportedly stalling behind the scenes. This means it now looks like Qualcomm will remain the exclusive supplier for all of the 5G chips for the 2023 iPhone models, rather than just 20 percent as previously thought.

It is not clear why Apple will no longer have its modem ready in time for 2023's iPhone lineup, but the company has been aiming to move away from Qualcomm for several years. Apple had a protracted legal battle with Qualcomm and planned to use Intel 5G chips in the 2020 iPhones, but that was not ultimately possible because Intel was not able to manufacture 5G chips that met Apple's standards. Apple ended up settling its lawsuit with Qualcomm in 2019 and has used Qualcomm 5G modems in the iPhone and iPad lineups since then.

Kuo expects Apple to continue developing its own 5G chip, but it will likely take more time for the work to be completed to a satisfactory standard for use in iPhones and other devices in the future.

Periscope Camera on iPhone 15 Pro Max

In 2023, the iPhone is expected to adopt a "periscopic telephoto lens" for the first time after years of rumors about the feature.

The periscope camera system of the Huawei P30 Pro.​

Apple has allegedly run into trouble developing its own periscope camera system because much of the technology is guarded by other patents, though it has still filed periscope camera patents of its own, and is reportedly exploring purchasing the components from existing patent holders instead. Samsung, for example, owns the "ball-type actuator" technology used in many periscope lenses.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max will be the sole Apple smartphone of 2023 to get a periscope camera lens and benefit from greatly enhanced optical zoom, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro model retaining the current telephoto lens for optical zoom.

In a periscope system, light entering the telephoto lens is reflected by an angled mirror towards the camera's image sensor. The change in direction in which the light travels allows for a longer "folded" telephoto setup inside phones, enabling users to zoom in further without any blurriness. Largan and Genius are expected to be Apple's main suppliers of such a lens in 2023.

There are already some Android smartphones with periscope lenses. Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra for instance features up to 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. With the addition of a periscope lens, the iPhone 15 Pro Max would follow suit. Kuo says the 1/3-inch sensor will have 12-megapixel resolution with an f/2.8 aperture, up to 6x optical zoom, and sensor-shift stabilization. For context, iPhone 14 Pro models are limited to 3x optical zoom.

Final Thoughts

It is essential to take rumors surrounding future iPhones with a pinch of salt and there is still plenty of time for Apple's plans to change. Nonetheless, given the track record of many of the analysts and leakers from whom these rumors are derived, it is highly likely that there is some truth to them.

USB-C is likely to be one of the most meaningful upgrades for most users, but the periscope camera, potential under-display Touch ID, more advanced technology to deliver the A17 chip, and even the Dynamic Island expanding to the entire lineup could make for a fairly significant overall upgrade regardless of which device customers opt for. Kuo believes that the iPhone 15 models could have more feature differentiation between each of the devices, so customers could face more of a dilemma about which one to buy to get the features they want.

For now, eyes are set on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, which will start arriving to customers on Friday, September 16.

Article Link: Should You Skip iPhone 14? Five Major iPhone 15 Rumors to Be Aware Of

Jesus Christ the 14 isn't even out yet. Shut the hell up.

 

[nStyle]

Good lenses are bigger than mediocre lenses; you cant escape physics.

That being said, I don't think Apple would have different sized lenses so their size is driven by the 48MP main camera.

From a design perspective the non-pro models actually look a lot better to me. I think the Pro‘s are way too shiny and that massive camera area is just not pretty. If you add a case of course this becomes a moot point, but I don’t like cases.

 

[Nordman 52]

I upgrade yearly. I buy my iPhones (Europe) unlocked from Apple Store and sell them losing 20-30% of the price I initially paid After 12 months of use. The money lost I see as a loan…(about 30€/month).

As someone mentioned here, life is too short and if we wanna try new techs…why not doing it as much as we can.
‘I also fill my phones easily with photos and videos 240go / year in average so any improvement in video and camera is welcome. I wanna the best to record moments with my family and friends. Dynamic island is what sold me for this 14 Pro. Finally I can experience something new and fresh.

 

[Sasquatch420]

With pre-orders for the iPhone 14 lineup now open, many iPhone customers will be weighing up whether or not now is the time to upgrade their device.

The iPhone 14 models offer some substantial upgrades with Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, camera improvements, and more, but some customers will now be casting their mind forward to next year, when it may be a more appropriate time to upgrade for them. It is still early days for iPhone 15 rumors and everyone's individual circumstances for the best time to upgrade will be different, but what to expect from next year's new iPhones will be important to many of those who are choosing to not upgrade to an iPhone 14 model.

In 2023, it will be 10 years since the launch of the popular iPhone 5s, and five years since Apple revealed the first large full-screen iPhone design with the iPhone XS Max. 2023's presumably-titled "iPhone 15" lineup is currently rumored to feature:

• USB-C port
• "Pill" display cutout in place of the notch on the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus
• Under-display Touch ID fingerprint scanner
• A17 chip, manufactured using a 3nm fabrication process
• Periscopic telephoto camera, likely exclusive to the iPhone 15 Pro Max

USB-C Instead of Lightning

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes that at least some iPhone 15 models, set to launch in the second half of 2023, will feature a USB-C port instead of Lightning to improve data transfer and charging speeds. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman went on to corroborate Kuo's claim, saying that Apple is testing iPhones with USB-C ports instead of Lightning. Gurman added that if Apple switches the iPhone from Lightning to USB-C, it will release a Lightning to USB-C adapter to allow USB-C iPhones to connect to Lightning-based accessories and cables.

Initial speculation suggested that Apple will retain the Lightning port on the iPhone until it no longer requires any ports at all, relying singularly on MagSafe instead. MagSafe was first introduced on the iPhone with the iPhone 12 in 2020, and it remains a relatively new technology on the iPhone with no data transfer capabilities. Now, Apple has seemingly changed its plans.

One possible reason for the change is regulatory pressure to standardize ports in countries like India and Brazil. The EU is once again moving forward with legislation to force Apple to adopt USB-C on all iPhones, iPads, and AirPods sold in Europe by the fall of 2024.

Apple has used the Lightning connector on all iPhones since 2012's iPhone 5, as well as a wide range of iPads and accessories. Most other devices, including many of Apple's own iPads and Macs, have switched to USB-C as a versatile and highly capable connector, in a small, reversible form factor. Calls for Apple to switch to USB-C on the iPhone have grown in recent years, citing the benefits of faster data transfer speeds, especially for large ProRes video files, and consistency between devices.

It is not clear which iPhone 15 models will feature a USB-C port, but it seems plausible that Apple could reserve the feature for the "Pro" models. USB-C was exclusive to the iPad Pro for several years before it expanded to the iPad Air and iPad mini, so a similar pattern for the iPhone is a possibility. If so, after 10 years of the Lightning connector dominating the best available iPhone, this year's iPhone 14 Pro could be the final flagship iPhone with a Lightning port.

Kuo went on to claim that accessories like AirPods, the MagSafe Battery Pack, and the Magic Keyboard, Mouse, and Trackpad trio will also switch to USB-C in the "foreseeable future."

Dynamic Island: No More Notch on iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus

Display expert Ross Young, who often reveals accurate insights into Apple's plans, was the first analyst to reveal that the iPhone 14 Pro would feature "pill-shaped" and circular cutouts following component leaks. It then emerged that the iPhone 14 Pro's cutouts would appear as a single, unified "pill" thanks to software, in a feature we now know to be called "Dynamic Island."

The iPhone 14 Pro's Dynamic Island.​

The Dynamic Island is not a static cutout, and can shift in size and shape to blend itself into the UI and provide new visual tools front and center on the iPhone's display. In standard usage, it is a small pill-shaped cutout, but Apple uses pixels to expand it to match different tasks such as Apple Pay payments and Face ID authentication.

• How the iPhone 14 Pro's New 'Dynamic Island' Works

Young believes that this design will trickle down to the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus next year, unifying the entire iPhone 15 lineup under one front-facing design. This could offer a substantial upgrade for users of the standard iPhone 15 models, with the Dynamic Island being among the most eye-catching and popular iPhone 14 Pro features.

Under-Display Touch ID

Apple reportedly tested under-screen fingerprint scanner technology for at least some iPhone 13 models, according to The Wall Street Journal's Joanna Stern and Bloomberg's Mark Gurman, but Apple apparently decided not to move forward with the idea at that time.

In a September 2021 research note, Kuo forecasted that Apple will launch at least one new iPhone model with an under-screen fingerprint scanner in the second half of 2023, which would line up with the launch of the iPhone 15 models, but he has not shared any further information about the feature since then.

3nm A17 Chip, But No Custom 5G Modem

Apple has committed to order chips fabricated using TSMC's 3nm process, which will reportedly be used for the iPhone 15 lineup's A17 chip. The 3nm process yields 30 percent better power consumption and 15 percent better performance over the 5nm process behind the A14 and A15, indicating notable advancements.

It is not clear if the A17 will be available in all of the iPhone 15 models, but Apple could continue the trend started with the A15 chip in the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, and use the 4nm A16 Bionic down for these devices instead.

Taking cues from its work on Apple silicon, Apple was rumored to be working on a custom 5G modem to debut in all of the iPhone 15 models in 2023 for over a year. With the aim of moving away from Qualcomm, Apple is believed to have kickstarted the work by acquiring Intel's modem chip business in 2019. TSMC, the Taiwanese company that currently supplies all of Apple's custom silicon SoCs, was also reported to be preparing to supply Apple with its custom-designed 5G baseband modem.

Kuo said that Apple's efforts "may have failed," with development on the chip reportedly stalling behind the scenes. This means it now looks like Qualcomm will remain the exclusive supplier for all of the 5G chips for the 2023 iPhone models, rather than just 20 percent as previously thought.

It is not clear why Apple will no longer have its modem ready in time for 2023's iPhone lineup, but the company has been aiming to move away from Qualcomm for several years. Apple had a protracted legal battle with Qualcomm and planned to use Intel 5G chips in the 2020 iPhones, but that was not ultimately possible because Intel was not able to manufacture 5G chips that met Apple's standards. Apple ended up settling its lawsuit with Qualcomm in 2019 and has used Qualcomm 5G modems in the iPhone and iPad lineups since then.

Kuo expects Apple to continue developing its own 5G chip, but it will likely take more time for the work to be completed to a satisfactory standard for use in iPhones and other devices in the future.

Periscope Camera on iPhone 15 Pro Max

In 2023, the iPhone is expected to adopt a "periscopic telephoto lens" for the first time after years of rumors about the feature.

The periscope camera system of the Huawei P30 Pro.​

Apple has allegedly run into trouble developing its own periscope camera system because much of the technology is guarded by other patents, though it has still filed periscope camera patents of its own, and is reportedly exploring purchasing the components from existing patent holders instead. Samsung, for example, owns the "ball-type actuator" technology used in many periscope lenses.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max will be the sole Apple smartphone of 2023 to get a periscope camera lens and benefit from greatly enhanced optical zoom, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, with the 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro model retaining the current telephoto lens for optical zoom.

In a periscope system, light entering the telephoto lens is reflected by an angled mirror towards the camera's image sensor. The change in direction in which the light travels allows for a longer "folded" telephoto setup inside phones, enabling users to zoom in further without any blurriness. Largan and Genius are expected to be Apple's main suppliers of such a lens in 2023.

There are already some Android smartphones with periscope lenses. Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra for instance features up to 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. With the addition of a periscope lens, the iPhone 15 Pro Max would follow suit. Kuo says the 1/3-inch sensor will have 12-megapixel resolution with an f/2.8 aperture, up to 6x optical zoom, and sensor-shift stabilization. For context, iPhone 14 Pro models are limited to 3x optical zoom.

Final Thoughts

It is essential to take rumors surrounding future iPhones with a pinch of salt and there is still plenty of time for Apple's plans to change. Nonetheless, given the track record of many of the analysts and leakers from whom these rumors are derived, it is highly likely that there is some truth to them.

USB-C is likely to be one of the most meaningful upgrades for most users, but the periscope camera, potential under-display Touch ID, more advanced technology to deliver the A17 chip, and even the Dynamic Island expanding to the entire lineup could make for a fairly significant overall upgrade regardless of which device customers opt for. Kuo believes that the iPhone 15 models could have more feature differentiation between each of the devices, so customers could face more of a dilemma about which one to buy to get the features they want.

For now, eyes are set on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, which will start arriving to customers on Friday, September 16.

Article Link: Should You Skip iPhone 14? Five Major iPhone 15 Rumors to Be Aware Of

I bought an iPhone 8(the pandemic edition) in late 2019. Not being impressed with iPhone 11 features to give up finger print login. Often I unlock phone with out it being in front of my face. As Fuji cameras adopted the saying Kaizen for continuous improvement. Apple seems to be working on continuous disappointment.

I would like the better camera and options in the camera I have on me. I don't need pro res on my phone but I do need solid hi speed ports like USB-c/thunderbolt to get files off. Finger print yes still irked about loosing the headphone jack in place of glitchy dingle dangle dongle hodgepodge to a connection that easily falls out. Not great for adding a mic. Don't give a shhht about notch but when are they going to make this end to end functional?

So my question is should I hang on iphone8(Pandemic is still not over) another year for the 15 or just settle with 14? It is a pretty decent always in pocket camera with terrible ways to get big files off.

 

[cbjxiii]

So, I literally have had every iPhone iteration since the very first one in June of 2007. I always chuckle when people are like, "I'm waiting for the iPhone 16!", guess what? I am too

Neat

 

[emoore33]

Jesus Christ the 14 isn't even out yet. Shut the hell up.

It’s a rumors site, chill out.

 

[daveathall]

I upgrade yearly. I buy my iPhones (Europe) unlocked from Apple Store and sell them losing 20-30% of the price I initially paid After 12 months of use. The money lost I see as a loan…(about 30€/month).

As someone mentioned here, life is too short and if we wanna try new techs…why not doing it as much as we can.
‘I also fill my phones easily with photos and videos 240go / year in average so any improvement in video and camera is welcome. I wanna the best to record moments with my family and friends. Dynamic island is what sold me for this 14 Pro. Finally I can experience something new and fresh.

I'm the same, next year I will have had the benefit of the DI and always on display as well as other things, I will get the 15 and enjoy the newer things. If one waits for the perfect phone one will wait forever.

One can either use a phone for years and years and wait till it falls apart or update regularly, I choose the latter, much more fun.

 

[yukari]

IMHO - Yes, you should skip 14 especially for those that have 13.
I will be skipping the 14 myself and wait and see what 15 or the next SE (hopefully in 13 mini package?) brings.

 

[dfwiddoc]

The 14 isnt out yet. Starting the rumor mill up early?

Every year it’s the same. As soon as a new iPhone is released, this site and its cousins start speculating on what features will be included on the next model. Click.

Then the beta cycle starts for the next iOS. A slew of articles are released like clockwork hyping this feature or that, mentioning the “predictions” of alleged insiders who are certain that next September we can look forward to all the usual trending advances—the notch, the camera, lossless audio, faster processors, the fate of the Lightning port. Click.

A week before the year’s major Apple event the articles get more and more hysterical. When’s the launch? What to expect? This year’s model will be the best iPhone ever! The countdown starts…Click.

Finally, the new iPhone is announced, and we get articles cautioning us to disregard all the excitement stirred up from prior ones and to take heed of all the game-changing features awaiting us next year. Click again.

What have we learned? More specifically who really benefits from all these articles? All I can say for sure is that the real winners are the folks who get advertising dollars for all those clicks.

 

[russell_314]

Is no one talking about how much the camera lenses stick out?

Nope because people want good cameras. Unfortunately flush fitting cameras went away with the iPhone 5

 

[kkhimji2001]

I'm waiting for iphone 20. Hoping my 12 pro max will last that long...😂

dont wait till iphone 20 get the 15 thats enough wait

 

[Candlelight]

"Should You Skip iPhone 13S?"​

There, fixed it for you.