Posted 6 September 2023

Announced: Apple Reveal The New iPhone 15 Series (15, Plus, Pro & Pro Max) Apple Watch Series 9 & Ultra 2

Update 1 13th Sep

Thread Updated with all the announcements and key Spec

Update 13/9, Listed below is everything that was announced, including specifications

Apple iPhone 15, Plus, Pro & Pro Max were of course unveiled, with some extra key features to differentiate from the 14 series, pricing starts from £799 for the 15, £899 for the 15 Plus, £999 for the 15 Pro (128GB) and £1199 for the 15 Pro Max (256GB)

The 15 and 15 pro have 6.1 inch displays, with the plus and pro max at 6.7 inch, all come with that new 48mp sensor, the pro models get the new A17 Pro bionic chip, the 15 and plus get last years A16 chip, the phones are available to pre order now

The Apple Watch series 9 was also announced (Key specs below) prices start from £399
The Ultra 2 was announced as well, again specs below, this starts from £799

Key Specification of the iPhone 15 & Plus

A16 Bionic processor (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
6.1-inch 2556×1179 460ppi Super Retina XDR display / 6.7 inch for plus
Dual-lens rear camera: 48MP f/1.6 Main, 12MP f/2.4 Ultra Wide; up to 2X optical zoom
12MP f/1.9 front camera
Smart HDR 5
6GB of RAM
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage
iOS 17
Wireless charging
New 'U2' ultra wideband chip
USB Type C 2.0

Key Specification of the iPhone 15 Pro & Max

6.1-inch or 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (120Hz refresh rate)
A17 Pro chip with 8GB of RAM
48MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide camera, and 12MP 3x telephoto camera
12MP front-facing camera
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB options)
iOS 17
USB-C port
5G support
IP68 dust and water resistance
Available in Space Black, Silver, Gold, and Deep Purple
USB Type C

Key specification and new features for the Apple watch series 9

Fall Detection: This feature can detect if you have fallen and automatically call emergency services if you do not respond.
ECG App: This app allows you to take an electrocardiogram (ECG) of your heart.
Irregular Rhythm Notification: This feature can notify you if your heart rhythm is irregular.
Low Cardio Fitness Notifications: This feature can notify you if your cardio fitness level is low.
Blood Oxygen Level: This feature can measure your blood oxygen level.

New S9 SiP with 60% more transistors than the S8 chip
New four-core Neural Engine that processes machine learning tasks up to two times faster
Brighter Always-On Retina display with up to 2,000 nits of brightness
New double tap gesture for controlling the watch
Available in 41mm and 45mm case sizes
Made from aluminum, stainless steel, or titanium
Supports GPS and cellular connectivity
Runs watchOS 9

Key Specification and features of the Apple Watch Ultra 2

Powered by the all-new S9 SiP, which is custom Apple silicon that makes it more capable, easier to use, and faster.
Has a new dual-core CPU with 5.6 billion transistors, which is 60% more than the previous generation.
A new four-core Neural Engine that can process machine learning tasks up to two times faster.
A bigger and brighter Always-On Retina display that is 3000 nits at its peak, making it even more readable in harsh sunlight.
A rugged titanium case that is corrosion resistant and raised to protect the sapphire crystal from edge impacts.
An expanded altitude range of up to 10,000 meters.
On-device Siri with the ability to access and log health data privately and securely.
Precision Finding for iPhone, which helps you find your iPhone when it's lost.
Advanced capabilities for water adventures, including a new water mode that prevents accidental taps and swipes.

Blood oxygen sensor
Electrical heart sensor
ECG app
Fall detection
Emergency SOS

Apple Student discount is also available online for all you students out there, below are links to where you can access all the student goodness, main benefit being the 3% applied to selected products

UNIDAYS
Student Beans
Totum

KRCS also specialise in reselling Apple Products to Students, so maybe worth checking out
KRCS Link

Also available is the Apple trade in offer, which may be useful if you had your eye on the new iPhone 15 series
Apple Shop Trade In

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7th Sep
USB Type C? True innovation, breathtaking and brave
7th Sep
Isn't there some regulation where they have to ditch proprietary ports and go usb?
13th Sep
A side note but where’s the best place to trade your iphone? Seeing different websites offering different amounts but not sure who to trust
13th Sep
I'm part of Macrumours UK thread and a lot of people getting the best prices at ur.co.uk/ - They have praised them. Never heard of them until yesterday until I saw the posts but apparently they are very good.
7th Sep
Not interested. You'd never catch me with an iPhone
7th Sep
But you'll comment on an Apple thread
7th Sep
Dear Apple,

Make another iPhone Mini.

Kind regards,
Rjinswand
7th Sep
Noted ✏️

Will let the head office know

Thanks
7th Sep
prob best to buy the 14 when its on the refurb store soon after 15 launch.
7th Sep
the 13's didn't come into the refurb store until January after the 14 launch so would expect similar.
7th Sep
Can anyone recommend what Apple Watch to get, it’s mainly for steps, a strength training and cardio workouts. Don’t need something super technical and definitely don’t want to spend too much. Iv read the SE is a good bet?
7th Sep
Yes, SE will do the job. Keep in mind SE has a smaller battery hence less battery backup.
8th Sep
I used to be a bit excited about the Apple event but kind off lost interest as these days just tends to be minor upgrades/bumps…. So do I need a ‘faster’ iPhone than my 12 pro … nope there’s nothing that the 11 onwards can’t do…
7th Sep
Time to upgrade my iPhone 4 , 3g is getting pulled
7th Sep
IF true then it's either admirable that you managed to use a 13 year old phone, in 2023 or crazy.
13th Sep
if Apple stop releasing new iPhone every year with minor updates, it will be more environment friendly
13th Sep
Yeah, What a point!, more environment friendly and pocket friendy for consumer also.
7th Sep
...and? Not sure where the Hot Deal is here??
7th Sep
This is the Discussion section, not the main Deal section.
14th Sep
How Apple designed the new iPhone 15

(edited)
7th Sep
One does not simply love saving money, AND buys Apple products
8th Sep
Well, my 2013 MacBook pro is still going strong. I've got opencore patcher running on it, allowing me to run the latest macOS version, with the latest security updates etc.

I still do photo editing etc. on it. I can't think of many Windows laptops from 2013 that would still be doing the same.

Yes, the outlay is more, but they pay for themselves over time.
8th Sep
Not an apple user but they havent been innovative in a while. I was in the market for a phoen last year and opted for the google pixel pro over the new iPhone as the selling point of that one was a satelight emergency phone.

yeah i know if it aint broke dont fix it. But at this point theres no differnece between the models only high specs. they havent innovated in a while.
8th Sep
this is true ... I think Tim Cook is behind it. He's a numbers man not an ideas man ... hence more of the same with tweaks here and there.
7th Sep
£100 price rises all round here we come!

macrumors.com/202…ls/ (edited)
7th Sep
90 million phones ordered
I'll be sticking with my 11 or just going for the 13/14 if the price is too high (edited)
8th Sep
How is this a deal? It sees to me it is just free advertising.
8th Sep
Isn’t this whole website “free advertising”?
7th Sep
Wasn't the Plus considered a failure? Surely the Mini (or revamped SE) would be a much better niche option.
7th Sep
Other way around, the Mini was the worst selling iPhone so it got discontinued.
13th Sep
I can't believe no one is talking about how they all must of had the same coaching because they all used the same hand gestures

I have a 12 pro max and i am on the fence about upgrading. on the one hand my battery is down to 82% health so soon i might have to send it off to apple for a replacement and that's £90ish and on the other hand i could get £350 from apple trade in and just get a standard 15 and i would be very happy with it.
13th Sep
Get the batt wait a year 16 should be better bump but if not the new batt will last another year and go to 17 in 2 years
14th Sep
looking at the 15 plus rather than pro max, it seems to have all that the 14 pro max has apart from the 120 refresh screen and another camera?

Anyone know where the refresh screen would affect something? im not a gamer or anything, just use for business and photos? Thanks
14th Sep
The Pro also has quicker transfer speeds if you ever plug into a PC and move files.
The 120Hz / ProMotion display is nice when scrolling, makes for a smoother experience. More and more people are starting to care about it but for general phone use I think most wouldn't notice. I'd say it's only really a key player if you're gaming.
15th Sep
Carphone warehouse still have iPhone 15 pro max for collection on 22/9 still have stock on the 256gb black titanium
15th Sep
If you look under sim free option
7th Sep
I had a 13 and Apple Watch 7 last year and was adamant I wouldn't be upgrading, especially since the 14 was such a tiny, inconsequentlal upgrade.

And when I was taking my 14 and Watch 8 home a week later

I wouldn't mind the dynamic island thing, but I'll see what they both bring and decide. (edited)
7th Sep
How much have you benefitted from having the same processor and satellite connectivity in your phone?

You might actually notice a difference if you upgraded to the 15 (edited)
12th Sep
Pretty lacklustre event, zero innovation, just usual slight specs upgrade, also no mention of battery specs on the pro models….
and another 365 day wait again to hopefully be wowed next year….it’s been 10 years since last wowed in the Steve jobs days!
there R&D department must only work 5 weeks in the year.
Samsung is looking more and more tempting as the never ending wait continues for “just one more thing” (edited)
13th Sep
Agree...it's a relief though...I'm an apple fanboy with a 14 Pro and Apple Watch Ultra and have no reason to upgrade...cheap year this year!
13th Sep
so, is it if you wait +1 year, the next iphone will be the same as the previous years iphone pro? cos it looks like the iphone 15 is the same as the iphone 14 pro max
13th Sep
No, about half the features come to the normal phone. You're missing the 3rd camera and the better screen.
13th Sep
Those Pro specs in the post aren't correct, the Pro has 8GB RAM and there's a typo in the storage line (edited)
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13th Sep
yep, both edited, you win, well spotted
14th Sep
The launch iPhone 15 seems to have eSIM only, no physical SIM. Is there/will there be a European version with a SIM slot?
14th Sep
Yes - esim USA only
14th Sep
That jutting out camera enclosure looks a bit delicate. Also, the 'periscope' feature on the iPhone 15 - how does that work?
14th Sep
The periscope is only on the Pro Max. Some other phones have it (I think Xperia 1 III had it and I'm sure several others will).
I guess it just shifts the lens which allows for double the zoom, ie 5x becomes 10x. I imagine it's motorised internally.
14th Sep
John Lewis pre-orders from tomorrow. Anyone know when they’re likely to have stock? Just says “Delivery from September 22nd”
14th Sep
Like everything else retailers have stock days/weeks beforehand in warehouse/store ready for sale on release day (edited)
14th Sep
Work have authorised a 15 Pro for me to check USB 3 Data speeds. Result!!
14th Sep
Dont you know you could have got an android for £50 thats 6x quicker they didn't need to spend all that money on extortionate apple tax
14th Sep
I'm waiting for the announcment that iOS 17 will allow sideloading...in the UK...hopefully Brexit won't have shafted us. Again.
14th Sep
And sideloading from where? There is not even a third party store for IOS?!
14th Sep
What would you guys say is the best value iPhone now? I'm quite keen on the 3x zoom so thinking either 13 Pro, 14 Pro or 15 Pro... very happy to buy used, but wondering if since the 15 Pro has had a £100 price drop whether new (with a warranty, and a guarantee that it's a genuine battery and screen) is worth the extra. Thanks
15th Sep
Probably 14 pro is best, still getting the 48mp camera and dynamic island. I like the USB-C on 15 but my Airpods are lightning so feels like I would need to upgrade them too otherwise I would need 3 cables for apple devices. If you only want new then 15 pro makes sense (edited)
21st Sep
Not having pre ordered
If I visit an apple store tomorrow ; queue up an hour before opening time (or do I need to go even earlier?)
What are the chances that I can get an iphone Pro Max 256GB Natural Titanium (assuming this is the most in demand or the least in supply model - making it harder to get than any other) tomorrow ?
Anyone did this in the past can share their experience pls
21st Sep
Check the website for stock from 6am. the chances of walking in and getting one are virtually zero.
21st Sep
Costco Watford told me they won’t have any stock for iPhone 15 pro max tomorrow but will have the base iPhone 15 in stock. Try calling your local store, worth a shot.
22nd Sep
Been like this since the morning. My credit card was charged at around 2am (thankfully). The longest packaging and dispatching in history.
22nd Sep
It will be like that till the day before most likely, think that’s what happened for people who got theirs today with Apple. About 2 staff in the entire warehouse
7th Sep
Imagine paying that much and getting an old processor.
7th Sep
I'll take Apples old chip over your snapdragon-icecream-jellybean-sandwich or whatever childlike jibber-jabber they call it these days. (edited)
6th Sep
thanks for posting but i think i'll stick with my 13 Pro Max for at least another year or so.
8th Sep
Same here - came from an 8 plus to 13 pro max
so I can wait
6th Sep
Periscope lens is only going to be in the Pro Max.
Still no 120Hz for standard iPhones. Even mid-range Android phones have this.
Apple Watch will be an interesting reveal this year. watchOS has been revamped and I’m expecting some interesting hardware.
7th Sep
Hard pass then if it’s only for the pro max
6th Sep
I wish they would make non pro models screen refresh rate as 120Hz too.
I know they won't as it will impact sales of pro models.
6th Sep
That's the whole point I'm afraid. If it's something you want you have to pay for it. They can't market a pro at so much more £ if there isn't much difference
7th Sep
Yet another hypefest about very little. Of course they will be ridiculously expensive, though I suspect they may not sell as well as they hope, you scan say it's X% better than the last model so many times a bit like superhero fatigue!
14th Sep
But it's made out of titanium!
7th Sep
Sticking with my day-1 iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB. Has been a solid buy and no faults to mention. Hoping to get another 3-4 years out of it.
7th Sep
And the only thing you will miss out on will be the usb C port (edited)
7th Sep
I just made the switch to Android myself, I mean the iPhone used to be reasonably priced, but now even the basic ones are almost £1000. People will say "buy last years as it's only like £700 now", well I can buy this years on Android for that lol. I blame the iPhone X for ruining pricing, before that you'd get the iPhone for £500-600.

Their Macbooks have gone the same way though as you cannot upgrade them any more. So you have to shell out the £3000 now for the ram and storage you'll need in the future. Where 10 years ago you could just upgrade that stuff yourself and buy the cheap model.... But that is what Apple did that.

The only good thing is their watches and their Airpods (not pros) as no one makes a watch as good as the Ultra, the ones that come close like the Garmins are more expensive. The Airpods without the rubber, just the standard ones are my favourite and I've never found any other none Apple pair close to as good as theirs. However when it comes to the rubber tipped ones, then there is loads of competition. (edited)
7th Sep
the basic ones are not £1000. similar spec androids (chinese HONOR/OPPO releases, Galaxy Ultra etc) are also the same price.
7th Sep
Bizarre that this discussion exists on the same site as "£2 bonus cashback in 3 months" and "40p broccoli in Aldi" deals.