Apple launched the iPhone 15 Pro in India in September 2023 at Rs 1,34,900 for 128 GB. It replaced stainless steel with a titanium frame, cutting weight to 187 g, and swapped the long-standing mute switch for a customisable Action button. It was also the first phone with a 3 nm chip, the A17 Pro.
The 6.1-inch ProMotion OLED with always-on support and Dynamic Island is unchanged from the 14 Pro but bezels are slimmer. The A17 Pro brought hardware-accelerated ray tracing and ran console games such as Resident Evil Village, though early units ran warm until software fixes arrived. USB-C supports USB 3 speeds with the right cable, useful for ProRes video transfers.
Cameras are a 48 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 3x telephoto, with new 24 mm, 28 mm and 35 mm focal length options and spatial video support added later. Battery life is a full day. The 15 Pro was also among the first iPhones to support Apple Intelligence once it rolled out, thanks to its 8 GB RAM. It competed with the Galaxy S23 and Pixel 8 Pro in the compact flagship space.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 134,900 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | September 2023 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.1-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1179 x 2556 |
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main + 12 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 3x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 3274 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired, wireless |
| Software at launch | iOS 17 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 187 g |
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
What we like
- Lighter titanium design
- A17 Pro and 8 GB RAM
- Customisable Action button
- USB 3 speeds over USB-C
What could be better
- Early heating issues
- Expensive in India
- Slow charging
Who should buy it
Buyers who want a compact, powerful iPhone with pro cameras and Apple Intelligence support.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2023). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.