iPhone 15 Pro Models Rumored to Feature Titanium Frame, Taptic Buttons, Increased RAM, and More

[MacRumors]

Apple's next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have several new features, including a titanium frame, solid-state buttons with haptic feedback, and increased RAM, according to tech analyst Jeff Pu.

In a research note today for Hong Kong investment firm Haitong International Securities, Pu outlined his expectations for the iPhone 15 lineup, which he said will include a 6.1-inch iPhone 15, 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Plus, 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro, and 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max. Notably, he expects the Pro models to feature a titanium frame and solid-state volume and power buttons with haptic feedback from two extra Taptic Engines. He also expects the Pro models to have 8GB of RAM, up from 6GB in the iPhone 14 Pro models.

All three of these features have already been rumored for iPhone 15 Pro models by other sources like leaker "ShrimpApplePro" and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Pu said the iPhone 15 Pro models will be powered by an A17 Bionic chip manufactured with TSMC's 3nm process, while he expects the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus to be equipped with the A16 Bionic chip and 6GB of RAM. All four models will have a USB-C port and Qualcomm's Snapdragon X70 modem for 5G and LTE, he said.

As widely rumored, Pu expects the telephoto lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max to feature periscope technology for increased optical zoom. As for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Pu expects a 48-megapixel rear camera lens like on iPhone 14 Pro models.

Based on "recent supply chain checks and views on the tech industry," Pu remains cautious about the stock prices of many companies within Apple's supply chain. Pu believes that Apple's product momentum has "turned weak" and he expects iPhone, Mac, Apple Watch, and AirPods shipments to decline on a year-over-year basis in 2023.

Pu has a mixed track record in regards to predicting Apple's future plans, but much of the information he shared today about iPhone 15 models has been previously rumored. Apple is expected to announce its iPhone 15 lineup in September as usual.

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[dannyyankou]

Doesn't titanium scratch more easily than steel?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Thank you Apple for using a Titanium frame chassis. The stainless steel is getting old and it’s got to go. Btw, I love my Titanium Apple Watch Ultra. I’m ready for it!

 

[Nugget]

I'm curious what the process will be to force restart an iphone with no physical buttons.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Doesn't titanium scratch more easily than steel?

No, it doesn’t. It’s more durable and exclusively premium. It feels very nice when you touch it.

 

[vyspirit]

I'm curious what the process will be to force restart an iphone with no physical buttons.

I'm guessing they'll sell a forced-restart accessory for $29 =))

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

I'm guessing they'll sell a forced-restart accessory for $29 =))

A forced-restart dongle?

 

[Spock]

So this will be the end of the silence switch, just like the iPad. It will be a little sad, like when they took away the home button.

 

[bodonnell202]

Doesn't titanium scratch more easily than steel?

Technically yes, but if they go with more of a satin finish you probably won’t notice, and if you do you can use a nylon pad to even it out. The advantages of a lighter, stronger material seem worth it to me.

 

[davidg4781]

I thought titanium was more brittle?

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Apple should consider making iPhone 15 Ultra (Ceramic Edition) ⚪️

They did it with Apple Watch before.

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[JCCL]

Just like every year, the titanium tumor shows up, only to be discarded closer to release.

 

[jdawgnoonan]

No, it doesn’t. It’s more durable and exclusively premium. It feels very nice when you touch it.

Yes, titanium does scratch more easily than steel.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Yes, titanium does scratch more easily than steel.

The natural color will scratch more easily (I’m assuming silver will) however if it has a different color coating applied that’s more durable due to DLC coating. The Titanium Watch in black shows no scratches. It will be the same material used.

 

[DakotaGuy]

All I know is this sounds expensive. Open the wallet wide.

 

[v0lume4]

Hopefully they use a brushed finish on the titanium. I’m personally a much bigger fan of a matte finish then a glossy finish like what is on the pro model phones right now.

Is titanium lighter than steel? Will this bring the weight of the phone down?

 

[bodonnell202]

Hopefully they use a brushed finish on the titanium. I’m personally a much bigger fan of a matte finish then a glossy finish like what is on the pro model phones right now.

Is titanium lighter than steel? Will this bring the weight of the phone down?

Titanium is lighter and stronger than steel, so they can definitely reduce the weight of the phone if they go this way. I also prefer a matte finish.

 

[anthogag]

A 15 Plus and 15 Pro Max both with Dynamic Island should be better. 14 Plus with the Notch and 14 Pro MAX with Dynamic Island sucks...sucks to know your iPhone is last years Pro Max.

 

[BradWI]

Taptic buttons = end of cheap cases

 

[siddavis]

It warms my heart to know coders are refining the Taptic response to make fake buttons feel like real buttons. Meanwhile iCloud is borked for my family and support has no clue how to proceed.

 

[dannyyankou]

No, it doesn’t. It’s more durable and exclusively premium. It feels very nice when you touch it.

Durability and hardness are different things. According to mohs scale of hardness (basically measures scratch resistance), titanium falls between aluminum and steel

 

[geogecko]

Curious how cases work with solid state buttons? Cutouts or will it work though a thin case layer?

 

[jz0309]

Nothing we have not heard before, and he has a mixed track record, well this one will bump that up…

 

[segfaultdotorg]

Very lame! Skip the 15 and go ahead and release the 16, if you ask me.

 

[russell_314]

It looks like I’ll be upgrading unless they remove the silent switch