Recent updates suggest intriguing developments regarding the upcoming iPhone 15. A significant transition to USB-C, expected to offer better charging and faster data transfer, had remained inconspicuous for a while. However, ChargerLab has recently presented some intriguing findings. Analyzing leaked images of iPhone 15 components, they’ve discovered evidence indicating that not only the Pro versions but possibly three iPhone 15 models could harness the lightning-fast 40Gbps transmission of Thunderbolt/USB4.
This is a remarkable development, considering Apple’s history of reserving the highest Thunderbolt speeds for the iPad Pro series. For perspective, earlier iPhone versions had data transfer limits of USB 2.0, which is 480 megabits per second. On the other hand, Thunderbolt 4 boasts speeds of 40,000 megabits per second, marking a significant progression.
The importance of this ‘retimer’ circuit can’t be stressed enough. As ChargerLab points out, its role is to enhance signal transmission reliability, vital for high-data transmission ports. This suggests that an iPhone might not have this circuit unless it’s geared for Thunderbolt 4 speeds.
This isn’t merely a technical upgrade. The integration of Thunderbolt implies rapid data movement, potentially resulting in backups almost 100 times faster. Moreover, it could lead to quicker charging, a realm where iPhones often lagged behind some Android models.
Though many are buzzing about the rumored attributes of the iPhone 15 – including thinner bezels, a titanium body, WiFi 6E, the A17 Bionic processor, a periscope-style zoom lens, and distinctive designs for the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus – the introduction of the retimer circuit could overshadow them. This is particularly true when considering its practical implications, like hastened charging and data backup rates.
Yet, with the anticipated increase in the iPhone 15’s price, this feature could be what convinces die-hard Apple fans to invest more.
On another note, a fresh leak suggests that while the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max will feature numerous enhancements, their main camera might remain the same. A reliable informant, Unknownz21, claims that these models will retain the Sony IMX-803 sensor, which was present in the 14 Pro. This is unexpected, especially since the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are rumored to sport 48-megapixel primary cameras, reducing the gap with the Pro models.
It was widely speculated that the iPhone 15 Pros would integrate Sony’s advanced IMX-903 sensor, with benefits like better focus tracking, upgraded 4K video capabilities, and larger pixels for superior image quality. Nonetheless, camera performance isn’t solely about hardware; software plays a crucial role too. The advanced A17 chip in the new models might introduce groundbreaking image enhancement methods.
However, for those expecting a major revamp in the primary camera of the iPhone 15 Pro, it might be wise to adjust their hopes.
