In the initial phase of the iPhone 15 rumor cycle, it was believed that the highest-end model would be known as the iPhone 15 Ultra and not iPhone 15 Pro Max. Those rumors gradually lost steam as journalists went back to referring to the iPhone 14 Pro Max successor as the iPhone 15 Ultra. We might have to get used to calling it the Ultra again if a new leak is to be believed.
AppleInsider'sAndrew O'Hara says that multiple sources have told him that the top-tier model will indeed be known as the iPhone 15 Ultra. Earlier rumors had suggested Apple would create wider differentiation between the two premium models and to reflect the differences, the Ultra moniker would be used for the bigger Pro model.
Earlier, it was expected that the iPhone 15 Ultra would have a telephoto periscope lens with 5x to 6x optical zoom but O'Hara claims the phone will have 10x zoom, putting it in direct competition with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which is one of the best camera phones around and is something of a gold standard when it comes to zooming capabilities.
Whether the phone will have a dedicated 10x lens or it will use sensor crop for 10x zoom is not abundantly clear. There's also a faint chance that it will have a variable zoom lens for two different zooms.
A February rumor from a trusted leaker had said that the iPhone 15 Ultra would have a brighter display than the Pro.
Other than that, the two top-tier models will basically be the same. Sure, the Ultra will have a bigger 6.7 inches screen and a bigger battery, but that's the case even now. O'Hara's tweets are in line with previous reports that said both the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Ultra will have a titanium frame, an Action Button instead of the mute switch, and the 3nm A17 Bionic chip.
They are also expected to have slimmer bezels and new camera lenses. Some reports also say that the base storage will be increased to 256GB and higher-capacity models may have 8GB of RAM.
Multiple reports have indicated that the iPhone 15 Pro's price could increase by $100 and the top of the line model might be $200 model expensive. But the sticker shock could dissuade buyers and that's part of the reason why Apple has decided to dial down production volume. A new name could help Apple send the signal that this a more premium model than the Pro Maxes of the past and is worthy of its new price tag.
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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.
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