The iPhone 15 is Apple’s latest flagship smartphone, and it comes with a number of new features and improvements over its predecessor. Preorders for the new models began on September 15. But is it worth the upgrade? To help you decide, here’s a summary of the main pros and cons of the iPhone 15.
Pros:
New design – The iPhone 15 has a new design with a flat-edged frame and a pill-shaped cutout at the top of the display for the front-facing camera and Face ID sensors. This new cutout is smaller and less obtrusive than the notch on the iPhone 14, and it gives the phone a more modern look. You’ll have a choice of 4 styles – black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium.
USB-C charging – The iPhone 15 is finally switching to USB-C charging, which is a welcome change. USB-C is a more versatile and widely supported connector than Lightning, so you’ll be able to use any USB-C cable or charger with your iPhone 15.
Upgraded camera -The iPhone 15 has an upgraded camera system with a new 48-megapixel main sensor. This new sensor should produce sharper and more detailed photos, especially in low light.
Faster A16 chip – The iPhone 15 is powered by the new A16 Bionic chip, which is the fastest mobile chip on the market. The A16 chip should provide a significant performance boost over the A15 chip in the iPhone 14, making the iPhone 15 even faster and more responsive.
Price – If you’re looking for the cheapest phone, you generally don’t choose an iPhone. However, Apple is actually pricing the iPhone 15 either the same or a bit lower (depending on the model) than the iPhone 14. The regular model will start at $799 while the Pro models start at $999. If you have an older iPhone, you may be able to trade it in.
Cons
No faster charging – Even though the iPhone 15 is switching to USB-C charging, it’s not expected to have any faster charging speeds than the iPhone 14.
No expandable storage – The iPhone 15 still doesn’t have expandable storage, so you’ll need to be careful about how much storage you choose when you buy your phone.
Always-on feature was removed. Apple added Always-on capability with iPhone 14, a feature that’s included with many Android devices. This allows you to see a darker screen when the phone is asleep, useful if you’re in a dark environment.
Is iPhone 15 a Good Value?
In some ways, the iPhone 15 is a solid upgrade over the iPhone 14. It has a new design, USB-C charging, an upgraded camera system, and a faster A16 chip. However, it’s also expected to be more expensive than the iPhone 14, and it doesn’t have any faster charging speeds or expandable storage.
Whether or not the iPhone 15 is worth the upgrade for you depends on your individual needs and budget. If you’re looking for the latest and greatest iPhone with all the bells and whistles, then the iPhone 15 is the phone for you. It’s also a good time to switch to an iPhone if you’ve been using another brand.
On the other hand, don’t buy an iPhone 15 just because of all the hype. If you’re happy with your current iPhone (or other brand of smartphone) and don’t need all the latest features, then you can probably save some money by sticking with your current phone.