When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max aren't just an incremental upgrade from the previous generation. Sure, they may look similar to the iPhone 14 Pros, but several new features combine to produce something much newer than what we've seen in the last three years.
There's a new "Pro" processor, a new Action button , the new USB-C port, a new titanium frame, new rounder edges, and a new 5x zoom camera for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. And, we didn't know it when the iPhone 15 Pros were released, but they'll also support Apple's upcoming AI, or " Apple Intelligence ," features, which will be introduced when iOS 18 is rolled out in the fall. For clarity, the base iPhone 15 models won't support Apple's AI.
These are significant and impactful upgrades — more so than previous generations of iPhone Pros in recent memory, making the iPhone 15 Pro models among the best iPhones to upgrade to. If you haven't already picked up an iPhone 15 Pro, it's impossible to ignore the likelihood that Apple will announce the iPhone 16 series soon in September. However, those who pick up an iPhone 15 Pro now will not be disappointed.
Living up to their name, the iPhone 15 Pro models have Apple's latest high-end smartphone tech, including a fast processor and features not found on other models, like an advanced camera system, Action Button, and USB-C high-speed data transfer. Check mark icon A check mark. It ind.