iPhone 15 Might Have Titanium As The Main Material 

There are several recent rumors stating that Apple’s iPhone 15 will feature  a titanium chassis with curved rear edges instead of the current familiar design with a squared off design. 

Source: 9to5mac

The material

Twitter user @ShrimpApplePro is a well-known Vietnamese leaker who had several accurate information about the previous iPhone models including the latest iPhone 14 series. The leaker tweeted that Apple would use titanium in replacement of aluminum and stainless steel in the upcoming iPhone models. Also, there will be a major change in its design. In detail, the back edges of the iPhone 15 will be rounder which is similar to the bottom edges of the latest 14-inch and 16-inch Macbook Pro models. Curved edges are also seen in the iPhone 11 models. The current design on the iPhone 14 has squared off edges. 

The leaker added that the new iPhone would “still have a back glass” despite the material switching. Even though he still claimed that the information was “still very early to take it as it is.” Previously, the rumors about a titanium iPhone already resurfaced. Many sources insisted that Apple would have used this new material on the current iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, it did not happen. Right now we just have these two models with aluminum and stainless steel chassises. 

Further information 

Apple is currently finding out how to use this metal on their products. In an attempt to create titanium casings for iPhone, iPad and Macbook, many investigations have been carried out to figure out most suitable properties, adaptable for its products. Titanium is much more potent than aluminum therefore it is more difficult to bend and shape. As a result, processed titanium is going to be a better choice. 

Source: Apple

Titanium has never been used on iPhone, iPad or Macbook. However, the latest Apple Watch models including Apple Watch Ultra already feature the premium material. The physical Apple Card which is made for Apple Pay payments is also a titanium card. Aluminum, however, is still the most used material on Apple products including the latest iPhone, iPad and Mac models. 

Reports also showed that the iPhone 15 series might include a new “Ultra” line instead of the current “Pro”. Apart from the adjustments with the material and design, a new USB-C portal is also expected to be featured. We might have to wait until September 2023 to see the new iPhone 15 series.