Launch report · Apple
iPhone 15 Pro: Titanium, USB-C and the Action button in a compact body.
SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2023·$999·Score 85/100
The iPhone 15 Pro packs flagship build and a current software story into a 6.1" frame. Battery capacity is the obvious compromise; if endurance matters more than size, the Max is the safer pick.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.1" LTPO OLED
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
48 MP · f/1.78
Battery
3,274 mAh
Weight
187 g
What stands out
- Compact flagship with titanium build and the Action button.
- USB 3 transfer speeds over USB-C.
- Fully current on iOS with Apple Intelligence.
- Lighter and easier to hold than the Max.
What to watch
- Small 3,274 mAh battery limits heavy-use endurance.
- Only a 3× telephoto — no periscope.
- ~20 W charging is slow.
- A17 Pro throttles under load.
The phone it has to beat
iQOO 12
$580 · score 92/100