Discover the iPhone 15: Enhanced design, innovative features, and compelling upgrades in our in-depth review!

Apple's approach to the design of its standard iPhone series has remained fairly consistent in recent years, opting for subtle refinements rather than drastic changes. 

With the iPhone 15, Apple continues this tradition by retaining the aircraft-grade aluminium frame but adding a more contoured edge. This thoughtful design adjustment enhances the phone's ergonomics, making it more comfortable to hold, particularly for those who prefer using the device without a case.

Another noteworthy design change in the iPhone 15 is the introduction of colour-infused glass with a matte finish on the back. 

The durability and water-resistant capabilities of the iPhone 15 remain on par with its predecessor, featuring the robust Ceramic Shield display and maintaining an overall IP68 rating.

For those who noticed the absence of a SIM tray in the iPhone 14, this year's model introduces a significant change on the bottom edge. Apple has made the long-awaited shift to USB-C, replacing the Lightning jack. 

While it is a slightly larger port, this transition aligns the iPhone 15 with Apple's broader ecosystem, offering users a universal connection.

The iPhone 15 boasts a new Super Retina XDR display, providing a resolution of 2,556 x 1,179 at 460 ppi (2,796 x 1,290 on the 15 Plus). This resolution aligns closely with the previous iPhone 14, which also featured a Super Retina XDR panel.

However, Apple's new offering brings notable improvements in peak brightness, with 2,000 nits for standard brightness and 1,600 nits for peak HDR brightness.

These enhancements ensure vivid and sharp colours with an abundance of crisp details, as expected from Apple's display technology.

A standout feature of the iPhone 15's display is the Dynamic Island, initially introduced on the iPhone 14 Pro. This feature replaces the traditional notch with an informative area surrounding the front-facing camera, and serves as a hub for accessing alerts, Live Activities, and running background apps.

 One of the most significant changes in the iPhone 15 is the revamped camera system. Apple has upgraded the previous 12-megapixel dual-camera setup to a 48-megapixel configuration with a quad-pixel sensor.

The flagship smartphone’s innovative photonic engine combines the low-light performance of 12MP images with large quad pixels, resulting in a default 24MP image, while offering increased clarity and enhanced low-light photography.

Notably, the iPhone 15 introduces the convenience of capturing portraits in regular photo mode. The device now detects  people or objects prominently in the frame, enabling the capture of depth information.

This information empowers users to apply the portrait mode effect after taking the photo using the editing tools in the Photos app, eliminating the need to select it before shooting.

The "f" icon indicates when the camera captures depth, allowing users to preview and activate portrait mode before taking the shot.

Additionally, for photos already taken, the editor provides a straightforward portrait button for all shots with stored depth information. Users can conveniently apply or remove the portrait effect later on.

The iPhone 15 inherits the A16 Bionic chip from last year's Pro model, powering features such as the Dynamic Island, as well as increased outdoor display brightness, and the 48MP primary camera.

The A16 Bionic chip features a six-core CPU that consumes 20 percent less power compared to the A15 Bionic on the iPhone 14, along with a five-core GPU that boasts 50 percent more memory bandwidth.

Additionally, the A16 Bionic incorporates a 16-core neural engine that enhances features like portrait mode, live voicemail, and autocorrect.The transition to USB-C is a long-awaited and welcome change, aligning the iPhone 15 with Apple's broader ecosystem. This shift offers a more universal connection that is consistent with other Apple devices, simplifying the charging process and use of accessories.

The iPhone 15 supports rapid charging with a 20W power adapter, capable of charging the device in approximately 30 minutes. MagSafe wireless charging is also supported, allowing users to charge their device with compatible accessories