According to technology analyst Jeff Pu, Apple’s next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have several new features, including titanium alloy frames, solid buttons with tactile feedback, and Increased memory.
In a research note written for Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities, Jeff Pu outlined his expectations for the iPhone 15 lineup, which he said would include a 6.1-inch iPhone 15, a 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, a 6.1-inch. The iPhone 15 Pro and the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max. Notably, he expects the Pro model to feature titanium bezels and solid-state volume and power buttons, with tactile feedback provided by two additional Taptic engines. He also expects the Pro models to have 8GB of RAM, up from 6GB in the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Pu said the iPhone 15 Pro models will feature the A17 Bionic chip manufactured by TSMC’s 3-nanometer process, while he expects the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus to feature the A16 Bionic chip and 6GB of RAM. All four models will feature USB-C ports and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X70 modem for 5G and LTE, he said.
Jeff Pu also expects the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s telephoto lens to feature periscope technology for improved optical zoom capabilities. As for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Jeff Pu is expected to have a 48-megapixel rear camera lens like the iPhone 14 Pro models.
Based on “recent supply chain inspections and views on the technology industry,” Pu is cautious about the stock prices of many companies within Apple’s supply chain. Pu believes that Apple’s product momentum has “turned weaker,” and he expects shipments of iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches, and AirPods to decline year over year in 2023.
Pu has a mixed record when it comes to predicting Apple’s future plans, but most of the information he shared about the iPhone 15 models was preceded by rumors. Apple is expected to release the new iPhone 15 series in September as usual.
