2023-07-08 06:30:00
Although the iPhone’s annual upgrades are not always groundbreaking, new features may continue to be superimposed across multiple generations, especially for iPhone users who still own iPhones from two, three, or four years ago. A significant upgrade, even though the iPhone 15 Pro has not yet been released, there are rumors of several new features. For this, we have compiled the main features of the iPhone 11/12/13 Pro and the rumored new features of the iPhone 15 Pro. Compare.
Equipped with the latest 3nm process A17 chip
The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be equipped with TSMC’s latest 3nm process A17 chip, however, according to Geekbench 6 benchmarks, the iPhone 14 Pro uses a 5nm process A16 chip, which is already 17% faster than the A15 chip in the iPhone 13 Pro; The A14 chip in the 12 Pro is 36% faster; it’s 72% faster than the A13 chip in the iPhone 11 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro can be expected to be faster and more energy-efficient than the previous chip.
Longer battery life
Electricity is often the fatal injury of the iPhone. This time, the iPhone 15 has already reported a lot of optimized designs for sustainable battery life. Currently, the iPhone 14 Pro can play videos for up to 23 hours, while the iPhone 13 Pro has a battery life of 22 hours and the iPhone 12 Pro has a battery life of 22 hours. The time is 17 hours, and the battery life of the iPhone 11 Pro is 18 hours. This year, with the support of the latest A17 processing chip and the more energy-efficient LiDAR sensor provided by Sony, it is expected to extend the battery life of the iPhone 15 Pro.
Replace with USB-C interface
Although the EU’s current mandatory adoption of USB-C is targeted at 2024, from the current leaked photos, it can be seen that high-end iPhones, that is, Apple smartphones above the Pro series, are equipped with USB-C ports, so it is expected Switch from the Lightning port to the USB-C port on iPhone 15 Pro and enjoy a more universal charging standard and faster wired transfer speeds.
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Switch to a titanium bezel
It is rumored that the iPhone 15 Pro will use the same titanium frame as the Apple Watch Ultra instead of stainless steel, mainly because the titanium alloy frame is lighter and scratch-resistant than the stainless steel frame, and has high strength and high heat resistance, which is more practical than that of the stainless steel frame. In addition, the back glass and screen frame are also expected to have slightly curved edges.
Mute button evolution “multi-function action button”
It is rumored that the iPhone 15 Pro model will be equipped with a multi-function “Action Button (Action Button)”, which will replace the “Mute Button” that has been equipped with every iPhone model since 2007. According to the latest news, users of this button It is possible to customize the function of the button and trigger different functions according to the pressure and time of the user’s pressing. The exact implementation method is still to be discussed, but the potential functions that may be controlled through the action button include: ringtone/mute, do not disturb mode, flashlight, Low battery mode, light/dark mode, lock rotation, show home screen, open control center, open notification center, open camera, screenshot, screen record, run shortcut, magnifying glass, etc.
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Bigger and brighter screens with narrower bezels
Compared to the 5.8-inch display screen of the iPhone 11 Pro, the iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be equipped with the same 6.1-inch display as the iPhone 12/13 Pro.
In addition, regarding the screen brightness specifications, the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro both have a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits (standard) and a maximum brightness of 1,200 nits (HDR), while the iPhone 13 Pro is equipped with a 120Hz ProMotion Super Retina XDR display due to the upgrade. The brightness has been greatly improved. Compared with the previous generation, the maximum outdoor brightness has increased by 25% to reach a maximum brightness of 1,000 nits (standard) and a maximum brightness of 1,200 nits (HDR). Compared with the new Super Retina XDR used by the latest iPhone 14 Pro today The outdoor peak brightness of the display can reach up to 2,000 nits, which is twice as bright as the iPhone 13 Pro. With the upgrading of screen technology and the increasing brightness year by year, it can be expected that the brightness of the iPhone 15 Pro will also increase by then, which is beneficial Experience amazing resolution, color and contrast when browsing web pages and watching HDR videos.
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On the other hand, from the latest news of the latest version of the model machine video and screen protector photos, it is pointed out that the iPhone 15 Pro series will be reduced and fine-tuned around the borders of the screen. Comparing the pictures, it can be clearly seen that the black frame of the iPhone 15 Pro screen has become more detailed, and the visual thickness has been reduced by nearly half, which is more exquisite than the screen frame of the old model.
▲ Renderings of the left iPhone 14 Pro and the right iPhone 15 Pro. (Picture: Flipping the Internet)
Keep 120Hz ProMotion and AOD Always On Display
As mentioned earlier, Apple has been equipped with ProMotion adaptive update rate technology since the iPhone 13 Pro, providing a screen refresh rate of up to 120Hz and a minimum of 1Hz. Therefore, for users of models below the iPhone 13 Pro, it is time to switch to the iPhone 15 After the Pro new machine, you will be able to experience smoother content display and scrolling effects.
In addition, although Android has been developed for a long time, Apple did not add the Always-on Display (AOD) function until the iPhone 14 Pro series. According to the latest news, in the new generation of iPhone 15 series, Apple does not plan to release With the display screen, it is still limited to the Pro model. This function can dim the entire lock screen, but it will still display the time and date, widgets, wallpapers and notifications. Once you lift the iPhone, tap the screen or press the side button, The screen will return to normal brightness.
Decentralized dynamic island function
According to a leading display analyst, this year’s iPhone 15 will all be replaced with the dynamic island function, which is the first time that Apple has introduced the high-end iPhone 14 Pro series, replacing the previous one with a pill-shaped area above the front screen. Notch, not only built-in Face ID sensor and front camera, but also combined with an interactive interface, can display iPhone internal notifications, and as a small music control interface for music playback software such as Spotify, YouTube Music, etc. If this year’s new models are all cited, In the future, we may also expect more third-party platforms to make different dynamic island combination functions.
Upgrade RAM memory
At present, the RAM memory of the iPhone 12/13/14 Pro series is 6GB, while the iPhone 11 Pro is equipped with 4GB RAM. It is rumored that Apple will increase the RAM memory capacity and specifications of the iPhone 15 series, adding 2GB from the current new 6GB RAM , into 8GB RAM, and with the upgrade of RAM, it is bound to allow more applications to be opened in the background at the same time without reloading, which is helpful for multitasking on the iPhone.
Improved camera specifications
Camera specifications can be said to be one of the focuses of Apple’s iPhone in recent years. According to previous reports, the periscope zoom lens of the iPhone 15 Pro series will be upgraded from the original 3x optical zoom to 6x optical zoom. If the news It is true that it will be Apple’s first model equipped with a periscope zoom lens; moreover, it is rumored that the iPhone 15 Pro series will be equipped with Sony’s most advanced image sensor technology, which is likely to use “double-layer transistor pixel “Stacked CMOS image sensor technology sensors are expected to bring better dynamic range, capture more light, and make backlight and low-light shooting have more significant imaging, solving the problem that the iPhone was prone to black under the backlight in the past shortcoming.
For mobile phone users below iPhone 13 Pro who upgrade to iPhone 15 Pro at that time, they will receive a wide range of camera upgrades, including a 4800-pixel main camera, an upgraded front lens with autofocus function, action mode, etc. The older the upgrade, the more impressive it is. For example, iPhone 11/12 Pro users can experience enhanced optical zoom, photosensitive element displacement optical image stabilization, macro mode, movie mode, action mode, ProRes movie recording, camera styles, and more.
Upgrade to Wi-Fi 6E
It is rumored that the iPhone 15 Pro models will support Wi-Fi 6E, which supports the 6GHz frequency band compared to standard Wi-Fi 6, enabling faster wireless speeds, lower latency, and less signal interference.
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