Apple announced the release of iPhone 15 on September 12, 2023. The device features an industry-first color-infused back glass with a stunning, textured matte finish, and a new contoured edge on the aluminum enclosure. For the first time in Apple history, the 48MP main camera which debuted on the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max is now standard on the iPhone 15. The new camera setup enables super-high resolution photos and a new 2x Telephoto option. One other significant feature on the iPhone 15 is the new USB-C charging port, You can now charge your iPhone 15, Apple MacBook, and AirPods with one charger. This article will cover the release date, full specifications, and price of the Apple iPhone 15 in Nigeria (Ikeja, Lagos, Abuja, Kano, etc).
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What’s new in the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 15 debuted with a new 48MP Main camera which enables super-high resolution photos. It would be recalled that the 48MP made its debut in the Apple lineup on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max in 2022. The device also introduced the next generation of portraits, making it easier to capture portraits with great detail and low-light performance.
Also new to the device is the Type-C charging port. With this, you can charge your smartphone, MacBook, and AirPods with one cable, as well as share files faster.
For the first time, the iPhone lineup is receiving its industry-first color-infused back glass with a stunning, textured material finish and a new contoured edge on the aluminum enclosure.
Display
The all-new iPhone 15 features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display which features the Dynamic Island which first debuted on the iPhone 14. iPhone 15 received updates to Dynamic Island so users can see the next direction in apps, easily control music, and also get real-time updates.
Apple iPhone 15’s Super Retina Display offers Peak HDR brightness of up to 1600 nits so HDR photos and videos can look better than ever. For improved viewing outdoors, the peak outdoor brightness can reach up to 2000 nits, which is twice as bright as the previous generation.
Design
iPhone 15 is the first smartphone from Apple smartphone to feature a color-infused back glass. The back glass is strengthened with an optimized dual-ion exchange process before being polished with nanocrystalline particles and etched to create a luxurious, texture matte finish.
New to the iPhone lineup is a new contoured edge on the aerospace-grade aluminum enclosure and a ceramic shield front cover that’s tougher than any other smartphone glass. Just like its predecessor, the device is water and dust-resistant, it is designed to have powerful sustained performance while improving ease of repair.
Camera
New to the iPhone 15 is the 48MP Main camera which was only standard on the 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. The 48MP main camera shoots sharp photos and videos while capturing fine details, with a quad-pixel sensor and 100 percent Focus Pixels for fast autofocus.
The main camera gives a new 24MP super-high resolution default, which offers incredible image quality at a practical file size. By intelligently integrating hardware and software, an additional 2x Telephoto option gives users three optical-quality zoom levels — 0.5x, 1x, 2x — for the first time on an iPhone dual-camera system.
On the iPhone 15, users can take portraits without having to switch to portrait mode. The camera software received huge updates that automatically captures depth information, and adjust focus point after taking photos. Advanced HDR rendering is now available to third-party apps, so images can look even better when shared online.
Processor
The all-new iPhone 15 runs on the super fast A16 Bionic chip which was first used on the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. it features two high-performance cores that use 20 percent less power and four high-efficiency cores, The 6-core CPU is faster than the previous generation and easily handles intensive tasks while maximizing the battery life. A new 16-core Neural Engine is capable of nearly 17 trillion operations per second, this enables faster machine learning computations for features like Live Voicemail transcriptions in iOS 17 and third-party experiences- while protecting critical privacy and security features using the in-house built Secure Enclave.
Expanded safety of users
Apple equipped all iPhone 15 series with critical safety capabilities that can assist when it matters most, including Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite. This service is currently available in 14 countries and regions on the three continents.
Charging your device and sharing it with the new USB-C connector
New to the iPhone is the USB-C connection, the universally accepted standard for charging and transferring data. The new USB-C connector now allows you to charge iPhone, Mac, iPad, and the updated AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with one cable. All iPhone 15 series support MagSafe and future Qi2 chargers for wireless charging.
Connectivity
Connection is simplified on the device with the second-generation Ultra Wideband chip which enables two iPhone devices with this chip to connect three times the range as before. This improves Precision Finding for Find My Friends, so users can share their locations and find each other, even in the most crowded locations.
5G connectivity
Ever since Apple launched 5G connectivity on the iPhone 12, the company keeps improving. The iPhone 15 delivers a high-quality, superfast 5G connection and improved audio quality on phone calls.
iPhone 15 users enjoy better sound quality when they select Voice Isolation to come through loud and clear, even if they are somewhere noisy.
SIM
The era of physical SIM is gradually coming to an end. All iPhone 15 have eSIM, a more convenient and secure alternative to a physical SIM card. One major advantage of an eSIM is the fact that your phone can be tracked to its actual location even if it’s turned off.
The new iOS 17
iPhone 15 lineup is the first device to feature the iOS 17 which offers a more personal and intuitive way of using your device. Read about new updates in the iOS 17 below:
- The Phone app gets major updates with Contact Posters, which allows users to customize how they appear to their contacts, and Live Voicemail, which leverages the power of A16 Bionic to see real-time on-device transcription as someone leaves a voicemail. Users can even pick up the call while the caller is leaving their message.
- Messages get a new stickers experience, more powerful search, transcription of audio messages, and Check-In, which allows users to automatically notify friends and family when they have made it to their destination safely.
- NameDrop gives users a new way to use AirDrop to more easily share contact information by simply bringing two iPhone devices together. The same gesture can be used for AirDrop content and more.
- StandBy gives users a customizable full-screen experience with glanceable information designed to be viewed from a distance when the iPhone is on its side and charging. With support for Live Activities, Siri, incoming calls, and larger notifications, StandBy is perfect for a nightstand, kitchen counter, or desk.
Old iPhone users will be able to update their devices to the latest OS 17 from September 18. I also advise my customers to hold on a bit until all the bugs are cleared before updating.
Storage and colors
iPhone 15 is available in 128GB, 256GB, and 512 GB. Five exterior color options are available, they include pink, yellow, green, blue, and black. Apple introduced the pink color for the ladies and Barbies.
Pre-order and release date
Pre-orders for the device will start on Friday, September 15, with availability beginning Friday, September 22, that’s a week after.
Global pricing of the iPhone 15
The pricing of the iPhone 15 starts from $799.
Price of Apple iPhone 15 in Nigeria (Ikeja, Lagos, Abuja, Kano, etc)
The price of Apple iPhone 15 in Nigeria will range between 600,000 to 730,000 Naira (Ikeja, Lagos, Abuja, Kano, etc). This price covers the shipping and clearing. You can also read through the price of UK used iPhones in Nigeria in our price review article.
| Price of brand new iPhone 15 128GB in Nigeria | 600,000 – 650,000 Naira |
| Price of brand new iPhone 15 256GB in Nigeria | 630,000 – 670,000 Naira |
| Brand new iPhone 15 512GB price in Nigeria | 650,000 – 730,000 Naira |
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Specifications of Apple iPhone 15
| Make | Apple |
| Model | iPhone 15 |
| Announced | 2023, September 12 |
| Network | |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G bands | LTE |
| 5G bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 – International |
| SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA | |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Exterior design and sizing | |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 171 g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Display | |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass |
| Platform | |
| OS | iOS 17 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×3.46 GHz Everest + 4×2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Memory | |
| Card slot | No |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Internal storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | |
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide) | |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode (4K@30fps), stereo sound rec. |
| Front Camera | |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@30fps) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Communication | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Features | |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) |
| Battery | |
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised) |
| 15W wireless charging | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
| Price in Nigeria (Brand new) | 600,000 – 730,000 Naira |
| UK used price in Nigeria | 500,000 – 650,000 Naira |
