When Apple makes a new iPhone, it is always a question of whether it is worth purchasing or waiting for the next model. Factors potential purchasers should take into account are price, features, and what phone they have now.

One of the most important factors that consumers should consider is the price. The current price of the iPhone 15 is $799 or $33.29 per month, and the current price of the iPhone 15 Pro on the Apple website is $999 or $41.62/mo. Buyers can also trade in an iPhone 11 or higher for $200 – $650 in credit toward either the iPhone 15 or the Pro.

Beyond price, the iPhone’s features are incredibly important. The features that the iPhone 15 has are a dynamic island, a better chipset, a new charger, and an improved primary camera sensor.

The dynamic island is an amazing new feature. It now integrates itself into third-party apps. For example, owners can now receive updates on food orders, sports games, and music they are listening to while enjoying other apps without annoying pop-up notifications disturbing them. The size of the island also adjusts depending on what the user is doing.

Another feature is the updated chipset, which is an A17 Pro Bionic. This is claimed to be the “fastest chip ever on any smartphone,” according to Apple. The updated chipset allows for overall faster processing of autocorrect and background blurring. Second, it allows for better game graphics without destroying the phone’s battery. Third, it boosts the efficiency of video sites like YouTube.

The newest feature, USB-C port, allows for better transfer of pictures and videos to a laptop or connecting to external storage devices. The USB-C can also handle a lot more power than before. The charging power of a USB-A has reached 36 watts over the years. The USB-C, on the other hand, can reach up to 240 watts. This allows for the charging of larger devices such as some tablets and even laptops.

The cameras in the new iPhone have also been improved. The new cameras are all 48 megapixels, which is a major improvement from the iPhone 14. They have focus, and depth control as well. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has even more significant camera improvements, such as an incredible new zooming feature, which allows users to zoom 5x the previous amount.

Overall, if potential buyers intend on playing video games or taking a lot of pictures, the iPhone 15 is a great choice. Otherwise, the iPhone 14 works fine for daily needs, and the iPhone 15 is probably not worth the money.