iPhone 15 Release Could Be Delayed Until October, Pro Models May Have Fewer Units Available at Launch: Reports

iPhone 15 series is expected to comprise the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 21 July 2023 11:39 IST

iPhone 15 Release Could Be Delayed Until October, Pro Models May Have Fewer Units Available at Launch: Reports

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iPhone 12 series was unveiled later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation

Highlights

Apple usually launches new iPhone models in September
LG Display is reportedly facing issues with iPhone 15 Pro screens
Mohan had a fairly accurate prediction about the iPhone 12 launch in 2020

iPhone 15 series of smartphones will reportedly be delayed this year. Apple usually unveils its new iPhone generation in September and making them available for purchase a few days later in the same month. The iPhone 12 series was unveiled later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This year, Apple's upcoming iPhone 15 series may face a similar delay. A Bank of America (BoA) analyst suggests that iPhone 15 series could hit the markets only in October rather than September. The delay in the launch iPhone 15 is also tipped to affect Apple's September quarter. Meanwhile, another report claims that iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will be in short supply at launch in September due to screen manufacturing issues.

BoA Global Research Analyst Wamsi Mohan, in his latest investor note accessed by Barrons, says, "The launch of the iPhone 15 could be delayed by a few weeks, pushing the debut of the next-generation phone into the December quarter". Mohan's claims are reportedly based on some supply chain audits. The analyst has also raised his price target for Apple shares from $190 (roughly Rs. 15,000) to $210 (roughly Rs. 17,000) but says there are concerns that iPhone sales for the fiscal year ending September 2023 could be lower than expected.

Mohan had a fairly accurate prediction about the iPhone 12 launch in 2020. Due to the coronavirus impact on the supply chain, shipping of the iPhone 12 Pro was pushed to late October and the shipping of the iPhone 12 mini and iPhone 12 Pro Max was started in the second week of November.

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Meanwhile, a report by The Information states that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will go official in September but will be in very short supply, due to problems with screen manufacturing. Apple's display suppliers are reportedly using a new manufacturing process for the Pro models to reduce the width of the bezels. This will allow the iPhone 15 Pro models to have a slightly larger screen when compared with previous models.

LG Display is reportedly facing issues in the manufacturing process with the screens failing a reliability test when fused to the metal shell of Pro models. Apple has reportedly tweaked the design of the displays made by LG in order for them to pass the reliability test and it is said to have Samsung-made displays that can be used for assembly. These issues might lead to a shortage at launch. The iPhone 15 Pro Max — the most premium model in the series — will reportedly be the most affected.

Although Apple has a history of launching its new iPhone units in September, the iPhone X and iPhone XR were introduced in September but reached stores a little later. As per previous reports, the iPhone 15 series comprising iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max models is expected to go official in September.

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent display
USB Type-C
AAA gaming
Excellent all-round performance
Good primary and telephoto camera
Customisable Action Button

Bad
Gets hot quickly when stressed
Slow wired charging
Expensive

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Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A17 Pro

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1290x2796 pixels

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iPhone 15

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Big upgrades over the 14
Excellent ergonomics, build quality
Very good all-round performance
Apple ecosystem benefits

Bad
Relatively slow charging
Expensive
Still a 60Hz display

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Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A16 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 17

Resolution 1179x2556 pixels

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iPhone 14 Plus

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good overall performance
Great camera quality in daylight
iOS ecosystem and ease of use
Excellent battery life

Bad
Dated design and notch
Same SoC as iPhone 13 series
Relatively slow charging
Expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 14 Plus review

Display 6.68-inch

Processor Apple A15 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB

OS iOS 16

Resolution 1284x2778 pixels

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iPhone 12 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Solid build quality
Excellent display
Dolby Vision video recording
Snappy overall performance
All-day battery life

Bad
Heats up when gaming
Not differentiated much from iPhone 12
Not great value

Read detailed Apple iPhone 12 Pro review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A14 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 14

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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iPhone 12 Pro Max

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Excellent build quality
Immersive display
Very good battery life
Versatile cameras
Speedy performance

Bad
Can be uncomfortable to hold
Heats up when gaming
Very expensive

Read detailed Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Apple A14 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 128GB

OS iOS 14

Resolution 1284x2778 pixels

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iPhone 12

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality
Dolby Vision HDR video recording
Excellent cameras
Smooth performance in everyday use

Bad
Battery life could be better
Gets warm when stressed

Read detailed Apple iPhone 12 review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Apple A14 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 14

Resolution 1170x2532 pixels

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iPhone 12 mini

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Very good build quality
Dolby Vision HDR video recording
Excellent cameras
Smooth performance in everyday use
Light and convenient

Bad
Below-average battery life
Gets warm when stressed

Read detailed Apple iPhone 12 mini review

Display 5.40-inch

Processor Apple A14 Bionic

Front Camera 12-megapixel

Rear Camera 12-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 4GB

Storage 64GB

OS iOS 14

Resolution 1080x2340 pixels

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