Apple iPhone 15 is not the Re-batched iPhone 14 Pro; Teardown Unveils Upgraded 5G Modem

 While Apple's Pro iPhone series flaunted a fresh chip this year, the base models retained the year-old A16 silicon, sparking controversies about Apple possibly repackaging the iPhone 14 Pro's innards. Yet, a closer look shatters these theories.


Shahram Mokhtari, the top teardown guru at iFixit, reveals that the Apple iPhone 15 packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 modem, the same powerhouse seen in the 15 Pro models. Then what’s so exciting about this, you may ask? 

It's a step up from the iPhone 14 Pro's X65 modem, promising better energy efficiency and a knack for latching onto signals from a greater distance. Now, while the rumor mill suggested Apple might have just recycled the iPhone 14 Pro's motherboard for the iPhone 15, these insights tell a different tale. 


Apple has tinkered, reshaped, and thrown some enhanced components into the mix. However, the iPhone latest model doesn't differ significantly in its core architecture from its predecessor, the iPhone 14. 


iFixit's repairability meter handed it a score of 4 out of 10. Why so low? Apple has a penchant for weaving software and hardware tightly, complicating the repair game. That hasn’t changed for years since the company wants consumers to get professional consultations at Apple Care. 

Adding a panache of innovation, the Apple iPhone 15 and the 15 Plus also get Satellite Roadside Assistance and Crash Detection. They also cozy up with the latest Apple UWB chip, mirroring the 15 Pro and Pro Max. Lastly, the coveted "Thread networking tech," ideal for smart home integration, remains exclusive to A17-imbued devices (iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max).


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