The iPhone 15 Ultra may introduce a periscope lens.

(Photo / Associated Press, this is the iPhone 14 Pro series)

Apple's iPhone 15 series to be launched next year has been rumored recently. Among the four models, the Pro Max model, which is positioned as the flagship of the top specification, is expected to have the largest changes in specifications and configurations in history, including: three-nanometer process A17 chip, switching to USB-C charging port, replacing stainless steel with titanium metal on the frame of the fuselage, introducing periscope lens and front dual lens, etc., and abandoning Pro Max and changing the name to "iPhone 15 Ultra".

According to the latest news, the upgrade of new functional specifications reflects the cost of materials, and it is predicted that the price of the iPhone 15 Ultra may be increased due to this, which is about US$100 (about NT$3,197) more expensive than the existing iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Foreign media Macworld reported that the iPhone 15 series will continue to launch four models next year, including: two basic versions with dual-lens 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch, and high-end flagship triple-lens 6.1-inch iPhone 15 and 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra).

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The foreign media has drawn an imaginary conceptual design of the appearance of the high-level flagship iPhone 15 Ultra model next year.

(Photo taken from Apple Cycle @theapplecycle Twitter)

The appearance design of the four models will still be similar to this year’s iPhone 14 series. The main difference is that all four new models will have a hole-digging design for the “Dynamic Island” interactive screen (this year, only the iPhone 14 Pro series has a dynamic island. ); and, the bottom of the fuselage will be fully switched to the USB-C charging hole in response to the new EU regulations.

It means that the new generation of iPhones in 2023 will bid farewell to the "notch of bangs" and the Lightning charging hole.

As for the new features of the iPhone 15 series, the foreign media Macworld has compiled recent relevant revelations, analysts, research and other statements, speculating that the two high-end flagship iPhone 15 Pro models are likely to be further differentiated. The metal body frame and new camera upgrades are only concentrated on the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 of the top-level flagship model.

For example, among the three-lens modules on the back of the camera, there will be at least one lens, which will be replaced with a larger sensor size or a new technology lens.

In terms of lens upgrades, most of the current rumors tend to be expected to be equipped with 5x to 10x periscope optical zoom lenses.

Based on the above-mentioned upgrades of various functional specifications, it is estimated that the price of the 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra) will be increased to US$1,199 (about NT$38,377), which is US$100 more expensive than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

If the rumors come true, the price in Taiwan next year is likely to exceed 40,000 yuan.

As for the release date of the iPhone 15 series, foreign media also gave predictions, thinking that it is likely to fall on September 12 or 13 next year.