Apple’s iPhone 15 series is expected to have thinner bezels and a new titanium frame. The front glass is also rumored to have a slight curvature at the edges where they meet the titanium frame.
Rumors suggest the mute button will be replaced with a programmable Action Button similar to the one on the Apple Watch Ultra. According to ShrimpApplePro, this button will work the same way as the mute switch but will have a different appearance.
Improved Low Light Photography
The iPhone 15 is likely to be a game-changer in terms of the camera experience. According to reports, the upcoming Apple flagship phone will sport a new’state-of-the-art’ main camera sensor from Sony that should significantly improve low light photography.
According to Nikkei Asia, the new sensor tech is able to roughly double the saturation signal level for each pixel and reduce both overexposure and underexposure when there’s a huge difference in lighting between the subject and the background. It’s expected to give the iPhone 15 a significant boost in low-light photography, which has always been a weak point for the smartphone cameras.
In addition to the improved camera sensors, the iPhone 15 is also expected to have a redesigned volume button and mute switch. The former will be a pill-shaped unit that’s raised above the metallic frame, with a distinct indent that divides it into two functional halves for increasing and decreasing volume. The latter will be a clicky button that presses downward and provides satisfying tactile feedback.
Another big change will be the introduction of USB Type-C ports, which will be a first for the iPhone series. This move will likely be a result of a push to comply with European laws that require companies to cut down on electronic waste.
Better Screen Size
There are some Apple fans who refuse to take any new iPhone release seriously until they see it in person. They think that early leaks are always inaccurate and will only be proven right by a proper release. But if you look back at the past few years, you’ll notice that most early leaks have turned out to be accurate.
In fact, it’s been suggested that the ip 15 iPhone 15 will get a bigger display than last year’s model. If that’s true, this would be a big improvement for users on older iPhone models.
Interestingly, it’s also been suggested that the iPhone 15 will get curved edges. This could make the device more comfortable to hold for some users. It also might help to improve the screen’s visibility when you’re holding it in landscape mode.
One more interesting rumor is that the iPhone 15 will be the first iPhone to include a USB-C charging port. This change makes sense, as Apple already uses the standard on its laptops. It also means that the iPhone will be ready for the 2024 EU requirement to switch to the port.
A few other changes might also be made to the design of the iPhone 15. For example, the mute button may be changed to an Action button. This button will still work as a mute switch but can be programmable to perform other tasks.
iPhone 15 Ceramic Shield Front Cover
Apple has a new front screen feature called Ceramic Shield which it says is tougher than any smartphone glass on the market. It is made by Corning, the designers behind Gorilla Glass, and is said to offer two times more scratch resistance than the previous generation of the material. This is something that many iPhone users will be interested in, especially if they are using their phones in harsh environments and situations where accidental damage can occur.
However, there are some concerns about this front cover. While it will definitely be a significant improvement, it may not actually make the iPhone 15 less likely to get damaged. Several YouTube channels have already put the claim to the test. JerryRigEverything tested the new material with a level six Mohs hardness pick and found it to be only slightly less scratchable than last year’s iPhone 11. MobileReviewsEh also put the Ceramic Shield to the test, and their results were similar.
There are other rumours that suggest the new iPhone will be made from titanium rather than aluminum, which would increase its durability further. This idea is corroborated by CAD designs sent to 9to5Mac, which suggest that the metal frame will curve around the edges of the phone rather than the more boxy look we have seen previously on Pro-level models.
