Sides of titanium and a different design
The iPhone 14 line could hardly be called a low-end phone, but it does look and feeling luxurious, but in those who prefer the iPhone 15 line Apple might make its phones look and feel more luxurious.
According the leaker ShrimpApplePro Who tweeted iPhone 15 will be made of titanium. iPhone 15 will have titanium sides. This is a premium material, which is more expensive than aluminum used in iPhone 14 Pro. iPhone 14, or even the stainless steel that’s used by Apple’s iPhone 14 Pro.
However it also states that the edge on the back that runs along the side will become rounded. In other words, frames will curve to the back part of the handset, in contrast to other models that have more of an angle of right.
The back is expected to remain glass as well, with ShrimpApplePro explaining in a follow-up tweet that this design will result in a truly gorgeous edges that transition seamlessly from back of the camera to the bump.’
However however, it’s important to be taking this information with a dash salt, because it’s incredibly late for iPhone 15 leaks, as the source itself points out that they’re not entirely confident in their own data and as a result.
It’s also unlikely that the whole iPhone 15 line to use titanium, even if it proves to be the case. The source says it’s ‘the iPhone 15’, implying that the material could be used in each model, however it’s a premium material to make us think it’s highly unlikely.
Most likely, it’s likely that it’s only employed in conjunction with those who own the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max (or iPhone 15 Ultra which is what the phone could be referred to). It’s highly likely that the last of these will be using titanium, particularly as a leaker previously stated that.
Analysis: What’s great about titanium?
Why should you switch to titanium? It’s more durable and lighter that stainless steel. Also, Apple could theoretically both enhance the durability of its products and also reduce the weight of all iPhone models it equips with a titanium frame something we’d be happy to support.
But, these advantages aren’t without cost actually, as titanium is also higher priced than stainless steel. It costs about $35-$50 per kilogram, as per Aesteiron Steels(opens in a new tab) While stainless steel is only $1.50 to $1.50.
This is why titanium tends to be used for luxury items, or those which really require it, like parts of aircraft. Therefore, if you happen to see any iPhone 15 models use titanium, the change in material must be viewed as an upgrade. It’s just one that could make the next iPhone generation costlier than its current batch of the top iPhones.
