The new iPhone 15 Pro phones have distinct features like a customizable Action button that replaces the traditional mute switch. The button can be programmed to start apps, create voice memos or run shortcuts.
It can also support ProRaw files as well as Cinematic Mode videos for a appearance that is more professional. Also, it’s working on USB-C, which is the similar port found on most laptops and other products.
A16 Bionic chip
Apple’s latest A series processor is the primary driver of the new iPhone 15 lineup. Developed on TSMC’s 3nm process and promises huge improvements both in terms of power efficiency and performance although it’s smaller than its predecessor.
The Geekbench scores of the new A17 Bionic chip have confirmed that the processor is faster than the A16 Bionic chip in the iPhone 14 Pro. Also, it boasts a speedier GPU which allows games exclusive to consoles such as Resident Evil 4 to run with native resolutions on the iPhone 15 Pro.
However, it’s likely to require much more than A17 Bionic chip in order to propel the iPhone 15 Pro beyond a handful of its competitors. In the event that Android phones get the A17 processor, which is 3nm in size Bionic chip, they will have to rely on older Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processors and will be unable to make up the difference in certain test benchmarks. In any case, it is expected that the new A17 Bionic chip should still be able to deliver significantly superior performance in terms of CPU and GPU than the current Android phones.
ProMotion display
ProMotion is the fancy name Apple uses for the high-resolution display with 120Hz resolution that first debuted in the iPad Pro in 2017. The feature speeds up parts of the display to offer the user smoother scrolling as well as responsiveness and slowed down other areas when you’re not using it to save power.
Apple’s apps utilize ProMotion by default, but third-party developers must decide to go with the higher frame rate to allow their motion-related games or applications to take advantage of the more fluid animations. Developers can do so in the Display Settings menu.
This means that even older iPhones and non-Pro iPads are likely to appear slow by the same standards when you go back to these devices. This doesn’t mean ProMotion is only available to iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max and is expected to eventually come into MacBooks, and lower-end iPads too, says AppleInsider.
ProRAW photography
While smartphone photography has improved enough that you can be confident of making some great photos however, it’s not comparable to DSLR cameras. This is where ProRAW is in the picture, and it aims to make your pictures look better using Apple’s computational photography algorithms.
The Apple iPhone 14 Pro and 15 Pro Max come with 48-megapixel main cameras with plenty of details. However, until now it was only possible to tap into this full resolution when shooting in raw mode or through applications from third parties.
ProRAW allows you to take high-resolution snaps in the RAW format, which allows you to edit with greater control. It also results in larger photo files that will consume your storage capacity quickly. That’s why it only works for the Pro models and requires iOS 14.3 or greater. You can enable it using the crossed-out RAW button in the Camera application. It’s not compatible with Live Photos or Portrait mode However, it will work with Portrait mode. It’s not clear if or when Apple will be bringing the feature to all other iPhones.
Cinematic Mode video clips
When you shoot Cinematic Mode videos you can get a pretty cool effect that blurs the background surrounding your subject. It’s similar as Portrait pictures work. You may also alter your focus area after taking the picture to enhance your result.
This feature is a great method to elevate your TikTok as well as Instagram videos to the next level. It’s user-friendly and looks great, although like any feature that relies on machine learning it can occasionally pull focus at inopportune moments or shift focus to something it wasn’t intended to.
It’s important to note that the iPhone 15 Pro will automatically apply stabilization to your footage when you make use of this feature. It’s an excellent feature especially if you’re recording as you’re being active or walking around, especially in the case of shaking hands. Apple will add ProRes support for this video mode in an upgrade later in the year which will let it record up to 4K 60fps. It will allow users to record high-quality videos for editing using programs like Final Cut or iMovie.