Apple’s iPhone 15 models could be super-fast if leaked Geekbench benchmarks are correct. Apple’s U1 Ultra Wideband chip is said to be getting an upgrade to a 7nm process for better performance and lower power consumption for close-by interactions.
This rumor comes from Weibo, one of the shakier sources for Apple leaks, so take it with a grain of salt. But even a 10% performance bump would be impressive.
Apple Watch Integration
The Apple Watch isn’t just a companion device for your phone, it’s also a powerful performance boost. According to a new minisite, Apple is highlighting the tight integration between iPhone and Apple Watch with the tagline “Add them together. Multiply their power.”
Livemint reports that the iPhone 15 will get an upgraded Ultra Wideband chip designed to integrate with Apple’s Vision Pro headset. The upgraded U1 chip will feature a new semiconductor architecture that separates photodiodes and transistors, allowing the sensor to use more photodiodes to improve low-light performance.
It’s possible that the iPhone 15 will mua iphone 15 be the first to offer a 48-megapixel camera, which would be a huge improvement over the current 24MP camera. The improved sensor will be able to capture more light, which should help reduce the number of overexposed or underexposed photos.
TSMC has been working on a 3nm process for the A17 processor that will power the iPhone 15. 9to5Mac reports that this should lead to a 35 percent increase in speed and a 40 percent reduction in battery consumption. That means you’ll be able to play games longer and run other apps with less worry about your battery dying.
iPhone 15 Display
Apple’s iPhone 15 series is expected to feature upgraded hardware, like a better Ultra Wideband processor and a punch-hole display. Moreover, the Pro models may beef up RAM to 8GB, an increase from 6GB in current iPhones.
The most significant upgrade is likely to be a new A17 Bionic chip, which is said to have 20% higher performance than the previous generation. That’s a huge jump, especially since Apple typically sees 10% gains for its chips.
In addition to increased processing power, 9to5Mac also points out that the new A17 processor should offer improved thermals. This should allow the phone to work without getting too hot, which is ideal for longer gaming sessions and other battery-intensive tasks.
Another potential improvement is to the OLED screen’s driver chip, which should offer 35% less power consumption. This could help to improve battery life, particularly since the screen tends to be one of the biggest drains on any device. As for the rest of the phone, we don’t expect any major changes to the 6.1-inch design or the underlying OLED tech. The 120Hz refresh rate and ProMotion support are likely to remain, along with the always-on display and a fingerprint sensor in the notch. That’s probably good news for consumers, as these features have withstood the test of time in past iPhones and are highly appreciated by Tom’s Guide readers.
iPhone 15 Camera AI Enhancements
The visual changes that come with each new iPhone model are always exciting, but Apple is also expected to bring some serious camera improvements with the iPhone 15. According to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, all three of this year’s models will get a 48MP primary sensor upgrade. That’s a major improvement over the current 12MP sensor found in the two Pro models.
Kuo believes that Sony will ask TSMC for help in making enough of these new sensors to equip every iPhone 15 this year. This is a big change for the company, which typically only upgrades its Pro models with unique features that set them apart from their smaller counterparts.
One of those unique features may be a periscope zoom lens that offers up to 6x optical zoom. That would be a big increase over the 3x optical zoom on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, it’s worth noting that this rumor hasn’t been corroborated by one of the more reliable Apple leakers.