Tech enthusiasts and potential upgraders are setting their sights on Friday, September 22, as Apple confirms the UAE release of its iPhone 15 series. The series, which includes four new models: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max, was unveiled at Apple’s special launch event on September 12.
Countering previous rumors of an October release, Apple affirmed the launch to proceed as initially scheduled, with pre-orders beginning from Friday, September 15. This timely announcement permits customers to prepare for the acquisition of Apple’s latest offering in its smartphone line.
With respect to pricing, speculations cited in a Forbes article project a rise in the prices for the Pro and Pro Max versions, escalating by approximately Dhs360 and Dhs730 respectively. The anticipated starting prices for the individual models are slated as follows:
- iPhone 15: AED2,937
- iPhone 15 Plus: AED3,300
- iPhone 15 Pro: AED4,035
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: AED4,770
Prospective buyers can also avail themselves of discounts on the new series by trading in their existing iPhones.
The forthcoming iPhone 15 series heralds a return to the standard USB-C chargers, discarding the lightning cables which have been a mainstay for many previous models. Moreover, Apple introduces a multifunctional ‘action button’ to replace the current mute switch, giving users the latitude to assign it various functionalities.
A remarkable shift from stainless steel to a titanium framework has been effected for the Pro models, a move promising enhanced durability and lighter handsets. A noteworthy mention is the groundbreaking periscope zoom camera in the iPhone 15 Pro Max, envisioned to deliver twice the 3x optical zoom of its iPhone 14 Pro Max predecessor.