Apple Reveals the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

September 13, 2023The Harbour
Apple Reveals the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max - The Harbour | Curated For You

Apple has just revealed the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, designed with aerospace-grade titanium that's strong yet lightweight to deliver Apple's lightest Pro models ever. The new design also features contoured edges and a customisable Action button that allows users to personalise their iPhone experience. Powerful camera upgrades enable the equivalent of seven pro lenses with incredible image quality, including a more advanced 48MP Main camera system that now supports the new super-high-resolution 24MP default. A17 Pro unlocks next-level gaming experiences and pro performance. The new USB‑C connector is supercharged with USB 3 speeds — up to 20x faster than USB 2 — and together with new video formats, enables powerful pro workflows that were not possible before.

iPhone 15 Pro lineup camera system
iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature an advanced camera system with the equivalent of seven pro lenses.

A Functional Lightweight Design

Available in 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch display sizes, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature a strong and lightweight titanium design — a first for iPhone. This premium alloy — the same used in spacecraft — has one of the highest strength-to-weight ratios of any metal, making this Apple's lightest Pro lineup ever. Both models feature a new refined brush texture, contoured edges, and the thinnest borders on iPhone. The Pro lineup is built to last, combining the strength of titanium with the toughest back glass in a smartphone and the industry-leading Ceramic Shield on the front.

iPhone 15 Pro — Dynamic Island
The Dynamic Island on iPhone 15 Pro provides seamless alerts and real-time updates from apps.
iPhone 15 Pro side profile

The all-new Action button replaces the single-function ring/silent switch, offering additional options so users can choose between quickly accessing the camera or flashlight; activating Voice Memos, Focus modes, Translate, and accessibility features like Magnifier; or using Shortcuts for more options.

iPhone 15 Pro USB-C connector
The USB‑C connector on iPhone 15 Pro supports USB 3 speeds — up to 20x faster than USB 2.

A17 Pro: A New Era of Apple Silicon for iPhone

Bringing pro performance and capabilities, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are powered by A17 Pro, the industry's first 3-nanometer chip. Continuing Apple's leadership in smartphone silicon, A17 Pro brings improvements to the entire chip, including the biggest GPU redesign in Apple's history.

Through a deep integration of hardware and software, the advanced camera systems on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max both pack the equivalent of seven pro lenses — all enabled by A17 Pro. With the power of computational photography, the 48MP Main camera gives users more flexibility with a new 24MP super-high-resolution default, offering incredible image quality at a practical file size ideal for storing and sharing.

iPhone 15 Pro ProRAW photo shoot
ProRAW and ProRes capabilities on iPhone 15 Pro open up powerful pro photography and video workflows.

A Camera System with a Focus on More Creative Control

The preferred smartphone for creative pros and filmmakers gets even better with new pro workflows. Users can now get up to 20x faster transfer speeds with an optional USB 3 cable. iPhone and third-party solutions like Capture One allow photographers to shoot and instantly transfer 48MP ProRAW images from iPhone to Mac. ProRes video can be recorded directly to external storage, enabling higher recording options up to 4K at 60 fps and greater flexibility on set. iPhone 15 Pro also introduces Log encoding and is the first smartphone in the world to support ACES, the Academy Color Encoding System.

iPhone 15 Pro ProRes video shoot
ProRes video can be recorded directly to external storage, with options up to 4K at 60 fps.

Environmentally Friendly Approach

Apple has designed the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max with environmental sustainability in mind, as part of their commitment to achieving carbon neutrality across their product lifecycle by 2030. Both models feature batteries made with 100% recycled cobalt, main logic boards made with 100% recycled copper, 75% recycled aluminium in the casing, and 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets. The USB-C connector and multiple printed circuit boards feature 100% recycled gold for gold plating and tin soldering. Over 99% of the packaging is fibre-based.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are available in Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium and Black Titanium.

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