Apple iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max Launched in India: Price, Specifications

Apple has unveiled its latest iPhone offerings, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, during the ‘Wonderlust’ event broadcasted live from Apple Park in California. These cutting-edge smartphones are powered by Apple’s state-of-the-art A17 Bionic chipset and feature an innovative programmable Action button, reminiscent of the one found on the Apple Watch Ultra.

Notably, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max also come with a USB Type-C charging port, a departure from their predecessors, and the flagship model introduces a periscope camera setup for enhanced zoom capabilities.

Pricing and Availability:

The iPhone 15 Pro starts at a base price of Rs. 1,34,900 for the 128GB variant. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is available for Rs. 1,59,900 for the 256GB model.

• iPhone 15 Pro 128GB– Rs. 1,34,900
• iPhone 15 Pro 256GB– Rs. 1,44,900
• iPhone 15 Pro 512GB – Rs. 1,64,900
• iPhone 15 Pro 1TB – Rs. 1,84,900
• iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB– Rs. 1,59,900
• iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB – Rs. 1,79,900
• iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB – Rs. 1,99,900

Both models offer storage options of 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Pre-orders will commence on September 15, with the phones becoming available for purchase on September 22. Color options include Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, and White Titanium finishes.

Specifications and Features:

Common Specifications and Features for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max:

• Display: Both models feature Super Retina XDR OLED displays with Ceramic Shield material, offering up to 2,000 nits of peak brightness.
• Durability: They both boast an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, ensuring their resilience.
• Chipset: Powered by Apple’s cutting-edge 3nm A17 Bionic chipset, providing a 10 percent increase in performance and up to three times more efficiency compared to competitors.
• Construction: Crafted with Grade 5 titanium and an aluminum sub-structure for enhanced durability and lightness.
• Action Button: Introduces a new Action button that replaces the traditional Mute switch, offering customization for various functions.
• Camera System: Equipped with a 48-megapixel wide-angle camera featuring an f/1.78 aperture and anti-glare coating, along with a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera with an f/2.2 aperture.
• Selfie Camera: For selfies and video calls, they both sport a 12-megapixel TrueDepth camera with an f/1.9 aperture.
• Port: Features a USB Type-C port with USB 3.0 speeds, providing up to 10 Gbps data transfer speeds with an optional cable.
• Battery Life: Apple claims that both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can provide a full day of use.
• Wireless Charging: Supports the Qi2 standard for faster wireless charging speeds.

Unique Specifications and Features for iPhone 15 Pro Max:

• Periscope Camera: The standout feature of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is its 12-megapixel periscope camera setup with an f/2.8 aperture, providing up to 5x optical zoom performance.

Apple A17 Pro:

• The new A17 Pro is Apple’s first 3nm chip using the EUV process, boasting 19 billion transistors.
• It features a 6-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four high-efficiency cores.
• The chip includes an accelerated 6-core GPU that’s up to 20% faster, supporting Ray tracing and a new 16-core Neural Engine.
• The A17 Pro comes with a dedicated AV1 decoder, enabling high-quality video streaming.
• The USB controller now supports USB 3 speeds of up to 10 gigabits per second for faster data transfer and video output up to 4K at 60 fps HDR.

Action Button:

• The all-new Action button replaces the single-function switch and can be customized for various functions, including launching the camera, flashlight, Voice Memos, Focus modes, Translate, and accessibility features.
• It features a press-and-hold gesture with haptic feedback and visual cues for precise interaction.

Titanium Design:

• The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature a lightweight and robust titanium design with a refined brush texture, contoured edges, and slim borders.
• An industry-first thermo-mechanical process bonds the titanium bands with a substructure made from 100 percent recycled aluminum for exceptional strength.

Camera:

• The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max come with a 48MP Main camera that can switch between 24 mm, 28 mm, and 35 mm.
• There’s support for 48MP ProRAW and 48MP HEIF images with 4x more resolution.
• iPhone 15 Pro features a 3x Telephoto camera, while iPhone 15 Pro Max boasts a 5x telephoto camera with advanced stabilization.

ProRes Video and ACES Support:

• ProRes video recording is now possible directly to external storage, enabling higher recording options up to 4K at 60 fps.
• iPhone 15 Pro is the first smartphone to support ACES, the Academy Color Encoding System, for advanced color workflows.

Spatial Video Capture:

• Spatial video capture will be available later this year, providing users with enhanced video recording capabilities.

These impressive specifications and features make the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max highly anticipated additions to Apple’s lineup, catering to a wide range of user preferences and needs. With their powerful performance, advanced cameras, enhanced durability, and innovative features like the Action button, these smartphones set a new standard in the world of mobile technology.