5 Key Differences Between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro You Should Be Aware Of

Apple has finally released the iPhone 15 series after months of waiting. This time around, Apple has updated its Pro range with notable features such as USB-C replacing the decades-old Lightning connector, and a host of hardware changes – including the use of titanium in the body structure and the introduction of a 3nm connector. -based A17 Pro Bionic processor.

In this article, we compare the iPhone 15 Pro models with last year’s iPhone 14 Pro to see what the main differences are and what the main advantages of the new phones are.

Camera: 5X optical zoom, “Spatial Video”

While Apple says the iPhone 15 has “the equivalent of seven camera lenses in its pocket,” the iPhone 15 Pro has a larger sensor than the iPhone 15, allowing for more focal lengths such as 24mm, 28mm, 35mm, and 48mm. Apple now offers a 5X optical zoom lens with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, equivalent to a 120mm lens, promising better low-light performance.

Additionally, in addition to 48-megapixel images, iPhone 15 Pro now supports 48-megapixel HEIF images with 4x better resolution.

Apple also notes that users can now shoot 4K60 video in ProRes and use the new “Spatial Video” format. Users can share these videos with Apple Vision Pro headsets for a truly immersive experience.

Lightning vs USB-C: more freedom and convenience

By switching to USB-C, Apple has decided to comply with the new EU regulations and increased the iPhone’s comfort factor. Apple’s Lightning connector, which debuted with the iPhone 5 in 2012, was ahead of its time and offered a fast, reversible alternative to microUSB. However, now that USB-C has become the norm, the Lightning connector has become somewhat of an obstacle to transferring files via wired means. Although AirDrop is a reliable wireless option, it can also fail from time to time, especially when transferring large amounts of data.

With USB-C, the new iPhone 15 models allow users to seamlessly connect SSDs and flash drives for fast file copying. This eliminates the need to rely on AirDrop for wireless transfers, which can be unreliable, especially when handling large files. That’s why USB-C can prove to be a time-saver, especially for content creators.

A17 Pro vs. A16 Bionic: the industry’s first 3-nanometer chip

As has been the practice in recent years, Apple has chosen to use the latest and greatest A-series processors in its iPhone Pro models, while using the previous year’s flagship SoC in its standard models. This year, Apple has done the same with the iPhone 15 series.

The Pro models feature the latest A17 Pro chipset, while the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus get last year’s A16 Bionic, which is based on the 4nm architecture that was also used in last year’s flagship models, the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. . In theory, the jump to the 3nm A17 Bionic could help Apple offer a better, more optimized user experience and better battery life. However, you will have to wait for our review to get all the details.

“The new processor is up to 10 percent faster with microarchitecture and design improvements, and the Neural Engine is now up to 2x faster, and works with iOS 17 features like AutoCorrect and Personal Voice,” notes Apple.

Price: Max is more expensive, but starts at 256 GB

The prices of the iPhone 15 Pro models are rising this year, especially in the US, where the prices of the main iPhone flagships have started at $999 since the iPhone X in 2017. However, for the seventh year in a row, Apple has decided to stay at the starting price of $999 for the 128 GB variant of the iPhone 15 Pro model. This year, the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199 for the 256GB version.

Build quality: titanium frame and more

Since the iPhone X, Apple’s iPhones have had stainless steel frames that are more durable and stronger than the aluminum frames used in previous models. This year, Apple has chosen titanium as the frame structure of the iPhone 15 Pro, which is even harder than stainless steel and is also used in other Apple products, such as the Apple Watch Ultra. That’s why the titanium body of the iPhone 15 Pro makes it even more durable than the iPhone 14 Pro and previous models.