Mobile Phones > iPhone & iOS 25 25 people found this article helpful What Is the Newest iPhone? (2024) Lots of iPhones are still being made, but the iPhone 15 series is the newest By Sam Costello Sam Costello Writer Ithaca College Sam Costello has been writing about tech since 2000. His writing has appeared in publications such as CNN.com, PC World, InfoWord, and many others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on April 10, 2024 In This Article Expand Jump to a Section What's the Newest iPhone? Key Features Differences From Previous iPhones Frequently Asked Questions Trending Videos Close this video player The latest iPhone, the iPhone 15 series, brings a significant design element—USB-C connectivity. It also offers several new safety features, such as roadside assistance via satellite. What's the Newest iPhone? iPhone 15. Apple The newest iPhone isn't one phone. It's a family of four phones: the iPhone 15 series. Apple started releasing multiple variations of the iPhone, starting with the iPhone XS and XR series, which were released in 2018. Since then, each new iPhone generation has included multiple models. The iPhone 15 series consists of: iPhone 15: The least expensive model has the smallest screen (6.1 inches), an A16 processor, and a 48-megapixel primary camera.iPhone 15 Plus: The Plus is identical to the base model in most ways, except for its 6.7-inch screen and higher price.iPhone 15 Pro: The Pro features a 6.1-inch screen, a new Action button, a 48-megapixel camera, the faster A17 Pro chip, and a titanium design.iPhone 15 Pro Max: The Pro Max matches the Pro except for its 6.7-inch screen, bigger battery, and more optical zoom options on its camera. While the iPhone 15 series is Apple's newest iPhone, earlier models—the iPhone 14 series, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE (2022)—are all still available. 9 Ways to Use the iPhone 15 Pro's Action Button What Are the Key Features of the iPhone 15? Apple Inc. All iPhone 15 series phones have the core iPhone features: FaceTime, Siri, Face ID, Apple Pay, 5G cellular, and more. These are some key new features added to the iPhone 15: Roadside Assistance via Satellite (All models): Contact AAA for assistance by satellite to get you moving from anywhere (requires an AAA membership, free for two years with iPhone 15).Action button (Pro models): This button replaces the Mute/Silence switch. You can use it to mute your iPhone or program it to open the camera app, turn on the flashlight, and more. A17 Pro Processor (Pro models): The Pro models are built around Apple's latest A17 Pro chip, which the company says is faster, particularly in graphics-heavy uses. The base models use the A16, the same as the iPhone 14. Those are just the new features, so here's a complete side-by-side comparison of some key iPhone 15 features: iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Screen 6.7 inches Always On ProMotion 6.1 inches Always On ProMotion 6.7 inches 6.1 inches Dynamic Island Yes Yes No No Storage 256GB 512GB 1TB 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB 128GB 256GB 512GB 128GB 256GB 512GB Crash Detection & Satellite Calls Yes Yes Yes Yes Back Camera - Photos 48MP Ultra-wide lens Telephoto lens Photonic Engine up to 5x optical zoom 48MP Ultra-wide lens Telephoto lens Photonic Engine up to 5x optical zoom 48MP Ultra-wide lens Photonic Engine up to 2x optical zoom 12MP Ultra-wide lens Photonic Engine up to 2x optical zoom Back Camera - Video up to 4K HD video at 24/25/30/60 fps up to 4K HD video at 24/25/30/60 fps up to 4K HD video at 24/25/30/60 fps up to 4K HD video at 24/25/30/60 fps Battery Life (in hours) video: 29streaming video: 25audio: 95 video: 23streaming video: 20audio: 75 video: 26streaming video: 20audio: 100 video: 20streaming video: 16audio: 80 Processor A17 Pro A17 Pro A16 A16 Size (HWD) 6.29" x 3.02" x 0.32" 5.77" x 2.78" x 0.32" 6.33" x 3.06" x 0.31" 5.81" x 2.82" x 0.31" Weight (in ounces) 7.81 6.60 7.09 6.02 Price $1199 - $1599 $999 - $1499 $899 - $1199 $799 - $1099 How Is the Newest iPhone Different From the Last Generation? Apple Inc. While the iPhone 15 is the newest iPhone, the last generation—the iPhone 14 series—is still available. If you want to get a great iPhone at a lower price, consider the iPhone 14. Before you do, though, understand these differences between the iPhone 15 and 14: Action Button: Only the iPhone 15 Pro models offer the Action Button.USB-C Support: Only the iPhone 15 series supports USB-C; all previous models use Lightning.Improved Portrait Mode: The iPhone 15 series has automatic portrait mode, so you can add background blur to an image without switching to portrait mode. FAQ What is the newest iPhone that has a Home button? Most of the latest iPhone models have ditched the Home button (and by extension, Touch ID), but you'll still find one on the iPhone SE. The rumored iPhone SE Plus is also expected to include a Home button. How do I take a screenshot on the newest iPhone? 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