iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra weight reduction details thanks to a new titanium surface

One of the most important leaks about the upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Ultra (Pro Max) models is that they will include a titanium body instead of the steel structure that features the current iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone Pro Max models. While stainless steel certainly helped give the current flagship iPhone models a premium look, some users have complained about the weight of the iPhone 14 Pro Max, in particular, and the sharp edges found on both models. iPhone 14 Pro Max weighs 240g, which is just 13g lighter than the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 hybrid phone and tablet.

This is set to change with the switch to a titanium chassis for the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra models, which will also be more curved for a better feel in the hand. Until now, no one can guess how light the new models are, although it is known that titanium has comparable strength to steel but is about 40% lighter. This is not to say that the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra will be 40% lighter, as they will continue to use glass on the front and back of their designs — the latter to improve radio signal contact because glass is more permeable than metal.

Well-known leaker @Tech_Reve (Revegnus). to publish Details about the weight reductions we can expect. The weight of the iPhone 15 Pro will be reduced to 191 grams from 206 grams for the iPhone 14 Pro, which is a reduction of 15 grams in weight. The weight of the iPhone 15 Ultra will be reduced by 19 grams which will bring its weight down to 221 grams from 240 grams. Assuming these specs are accurate, both represent significant weight reductions and highlight one of the clear benefits of switching from steel to titanium for next-generation flagship iPhones.

Apple currently uses “aerospace-grade” titanium in its Apple Watch Ultra which it says provides “the perfect balance of weight, durability, and corrosion resistance.” The most obvious downside to switching to titanium from steel is its cost, which can be much more expensive. This coincides with rumors that the iPhone 15 Pro and Ultra will see significant price hikes with speculation that they will see price increases of at least $200 each across different storage options.

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