With the impending launch of the iPhone 15, rumors indicate that the iPhone 15 Pro model is poised for a substantial increase in storage capacity.
According to 9to5Mac, the iPhone 15 Pro is anticipated to introduce storage options starting at 256GB and extending all the way up to 2TB. The present iPhone 14 Pro lineup features configurations of 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.
The source of this information is cited as Korean blogger yeux1122, who reportedly obtained the 2TB storage details from a supplier source. Additionally, a Weibo user has mentioned that storage tiers for the device could initiate at 256GB instead of 128GB, although they frame this as a “hope” rather than a confirmed fact.
If the starting point is indeed 256GB, it suggests a doubling of storage capacities compared to the iPhone 14, yielding potential options of 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, and 2TB. This augmentation in storage could prove advantageous, particularly for features such as Pro Res recording mode, which consumes storage rapidly during 4K60 video recording.
The iPhone 15 is speculated to debut with a somewhat higher price tag compared to its predecessors, a detail that 9to5Mac postulates may be influenced by these expanded storage sizes. Previously, the anticipated elevated pricing, estimated to be $100-$200 more per model, was attributed to enhanced features of the phones.
In the realm of competition, devices like the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra presently max out at 1TB of storage. Over the weekend, Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman suggested that Apple’s iPhone 15 announcement is likely to take place on September 12 or 13, aligning with the company’s tradition of unveiling new iPhones in mid-September. Furthermore, 9to5Mac reports that “mobile carriers have instructed employees not to take days off on September 13 due to a major smartphone announcement.”
Apart from the potential price increase, the iPhone 15 is anticipated to incorporate a Dynamic Island design at the top in place of a notch across all models, and the charging mechanism is expected to shift to USB-C from Apple’s proprietary Lightning charger. In keeping with past updates, the phone is set to feature an upgraded processor as well as an enhanced camera. This year’s release is also projected to have slimmer bezels, allowing for an increased screen-to-body ratio.
