The countdown is on, Apple’s new phone will be with us in just over a week…

Whether you’re a tech-lover or just in need of an upgrade, listen up…The latest Apple smartphone upgrade, the iPhone 15, will launch on Friday, September 22 in the UAE, and available to preorder Friday, September 15.

There will be four different models available: iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Last month, it was rumoured that the iPhone 15 launch would be delayed until October, however, Apple unveiled the new devices to the public yesterday meaning the production schedule is now back on track for the September launch.

How much will the new iPhone cost in the UAE?

Apple will be increasing the prices of the Pro and the Pro Max by around Dhs360 and Dhs730 respectively.

Here are the prices of the new iPhone 15 models:

  • iPhone 15: from Dhs2,937
  • iPhone 15 Plus: from Dhs3,300
  • iPhone 15 Pro: from Dhs4,035
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max: from Dhs4,770

Alternatively, you can trade in your current or old iPhone to save money on your next one.

What features will the new iPhone have?

The iPhone 15 and 15 Plus will be available in five new colours: pink, yellow, green, blue and black in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB storage capacities.

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will come in a range of titanium finishes, including black, white, blue, and natural titanium.

For the new models, Apple will bring back the standard USB-C chargers. There will also be a new ‘action button’ which will replace the mute switch and can be programmed to perform various different functions.

Both Pro models will move from a stainless steel to titanium chassis, which are lighter and more durable, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a new periscope zoom camera, which is expected to have double the 3x optical zoom of the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

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