Apple’s latest iPhone range has finally been announced; here’s everything you can expect from the iPhone 15.
The iPhone 15 is finally here. Rumours about the latest iPhone range have been circulating since Apple unveiled the iPhone 14 last September, and at today’s event, we were finally able to see which of those rumours were true. Would the latest iPhone 15 swap its lightning port for a USB-C port to comply with new European regulations? Is it the end of the traditional ring/silent switch as Apple implements a new Action button? Apple users found out at the September 2023 event.
Today’s (Tuesday 12th September) event kicked off in the Steve Jobs Theatre in Apple Park, and viewers were invited to take a look at the 16th generation of the Apple iPhone: the iPhone 15. When the iPhone was first launched in 2007, it changed the smartphone game forever, and 16 years on, we’re still just as excited for the next device launch.
Four models were released at today’s Apple event: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. All four devices will feel lighter than their predecessors, and promise to include an improved Ultra Wideband chip, longer battery life, and better camera, amongst other improved features.
Here’s everything the RadioTimes.com Technology team knows about the new iPhone 15 launch, including how you can pre-order it today.
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At the Apple Wonderlust event on Tuesday 12th September, viewers were treated to a first look at the brand-new iPhone 15, which comes in four different models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Our first thought watching the live event was ‘when and where can we get our hands on this smartphone?’ – Box.co.uk is an excellent option.
All four models are available to pre-order from Box.co.uk in all five colourways, including the brand-new Pink variation, which this RadioTimes.com writer definitely has their eye on.
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Is there going to be an iPhone 15?
There’s going to be not one but four iPhone 15 models: the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 15 models are the same size as the iPhone 14 models, with two 6.1-inch iPhones and two 6.7-inch iPhones.
iPhone 15 UK release date
You can pre-order the brand-new iPhone 15 from 1pm on Friday 15th September (today). The iPhone 15 range will be available to buy outright from the following Friday (22nd September).
As well as the iPhone 15, Apple also announced the Apple Watch 9 release date and Apple Watch Ultra 2 release date.
iPhone 15 UK price: how much does the new smartphone cost?
The iPhone 15 has a starting price of £799. The iPhone 15 is the most affordable iPhone 15 model, with the iPhone 15 Plus starting at £899, the iPhone 15 Pro beginning at £999, and iPhone 15 Pro Max having a price tag from £1,199.
The iPhone 15 will be available to pre-order from the following UK retailers and mobile networks:
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Its predecessor, the iPhone 14, was priced from £849 at the time of its release, and you can buy it from £764 at the following UK retailers:
- Buy the iPhone 14 from £764 at John Lewis
- Buy the iPhone 14 from £764 at Currys
- Buy the iPhone 14 from £764 at Very
iPhone 15 design: what does the new smartphone look like?
Apple has released two 6.1-inch iPhone: the iPhone 15 and iPhone Pro, and two 6.7-inch iPhones: the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Both the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max have had an upgrade to titanium frames instead of the usual stainless steel material, and feature slimmer bezels and a more curved front glass, which disappears into the smartphone’s frame. Not only will the titanium material have a matte, brushed appearance, but it will make the iPhone 15 Pro models lighter and more durable. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has also had periscope lens technology installed for enhanced zoom capabilities.
iPhone 15 colours
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in two colourways.
The new iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will come in five colourways: Blue, Pink, Black, Green, and Yellow. Black, Green, and Yellow are returning colourways for the smartphone, while Blue and Pink are the new shades for 2023. Plus, it’s eco-friendly, too, with 100 per cent recycled cobalt with 75 per cent recycled aluminium.
Both iPhone 15 models will support MagSafe charging.
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iPhone 15 features
The 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch iPhone 15 models will include a Dynamic Island — a small area on the iPhone that looks after camera hardware and serves as a hub for iPhone alerts — and an Ultra Wideband chip. But that’s not all. Perhaps the most exciting changes we’ve seen with the brand-new iPhone 15 models are the USB-C port and the Action button. Let’s find out more.
iPhone 15’s new USB-C port
Before the iPhone 15 was launched, all iPhones relied on a lightning cable, whereas other devices, including Apple ones and other devices such as a Kindle, used a USB-C port. As these ports are different shapes and sizes, you’re unable to use the same charger to juice up your iPhone and, for example, your Kindle. However, this recent improvement means that you now can.
Another huge difference between the iPhone 15 models in comparison to their predecessors is that Apple has introduced a new Action button to replace the existing ring/silent switch. The ring/silent switch has been a staple button on the iPhone since its launch in 2007, however, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will now include a push button to allow users to enable certain functions. The Action button can be customised in settings to action functions such as torch, voice memos, and camera.
New iPhone 15 display and brightness
The iPhone 15 has an OLED display with 2,000 nits in peak brightness, so you can always see your phone screen, no matter how sunny it is.
iPhone 15 camera
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus have a particularly impressive camera set-up: both models have a 48-megapixel Main camera with an f/1.6 aperture — a performance feature which allows more light into the camera than, for example, an f/1.8 aperture, which means the iPhone 15 can better handle low light situations — and a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide camera with an f/2.4 aperture. You’re also able to capture videos in 4K, too.
Taking portraits has never been easier with the iPhone 15, and you no longer need to remember to turn on Portrait Mode; using Machine Learning, the new iPhone 15 can tell if there’s a person in the photo, so you can choose to turn the photo into a portrait in the photo editing app.
It’s worth mentioning, too, that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max cores rival that of a desktop, and it comes with a USB 3.0 cable.
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Where to buy the new iPhone 15 in the UK
You can pre-order the brand-new iPhone 15 from Friday 15th September on the Apple website, and the iPhone 15 range will be available to buy outright from next Friday 22nd September.
- Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £799 at Apple
- Pre-order the iPhone 15 Plus from £899 at Apple
- Pre-order the iPhone 15 Pro from £999 at Apple
- Pre-order the iPhone 15 Pro Max from £1,199 at Apple
New iPhone 15 UK availability
The iPhone 15 will be available to pre-order from the following UK retailers and mobile networks.
Box.co.uk
You can pre-order all four models of the iPhone 15 at Box.co.uk; this includes the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The sim-free phone is available in all five colourways with the following storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.
Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £799 at Box.co.uk
John Lewis
John Lewis is currently has the iPhone 15 available to pre-order in the following storage options: 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB. The iPhone 15 model is available to pre-order in all five colours, Black, Pink, Green, Blue, and Yellow.
Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £799 at John Lewis
EE
The iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are all available to pre-order at EE, and the smartphone will be dispatched in approximately 14 days. You can choose how much you want to pay upfront, how long you’d like the contract for, and how much data you’d like, with plans starting from just £23 per month.
Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £23 per month at EE
Vodafone
With prices from £41 per month and a £39 upfront fee, Vodafone is an excellent option for pre-ordering the brand-new iPhone 15. If you order any of the four iPhone models before 10pm on Thursday 21st September, you’ll get the brand-new iPhone on Friday 22nd September. Plus, Vodafone is offering free home delivery.
Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £41 per month at Vodafone
Three
The mobile network Three has all four iPhone 15 models — iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, available to pre-order from today (Friday 15th September). Three gives you the option to pay for the iPhone 15 on a monthly plan or entirely upfront. You can currently purchase the iPhone 15 Pro from £46 a month with a £50 upfront fee, and this will get you unlimited data.
Pre-order the iPhone 15 Pro from £46 per month at Three
Mobiles.co.uk
You can purchase the brand-new iPhone 15 in pay monthly, upgrades, and sim-free at Mobiles.co.uk. The mobile network is offering all four iPhone 15 models, in all five colourways, with all three storage options, with plans that start from as little as £31.99 per month. Plus, the smartphone will be delivered by Friday 22nd September if you pre-order today.
Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £31.99 per month at Mobiles.co.uk
O2
If you order the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro from O2 today, you’ll get it on Friday 22nd September. Like other UK retailers, O2 is offering the smartphone in all five of its colourways (Pink, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Black), and all three storage capacities (128GB, 256GB, and 512GB).
Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £42 per month at O2
Sky Mobile
At the time of writing, there’s currently a queue on the Sky Mobile site! But, luckily, the mobile network has listed the pricing as follows: pre-order the iPhone 15 from £26 per month, iPhone 15 Plus from £30 per month, iPhone 15 Pro from £33 per month, and pre-order the iPhone 15 Pro Max from £39 per month.
Pre-order the iPhone 15 from £26 per month at Sky Mobile
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