Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 15 lineup is set to make its debut later this year, leaving fans eagerly awaiting the official release date for these upcoming smartphones. While Apple has remained tight-lipped about the specifics, historical patterns and rumors provide some insights into when we might expect the launch event and subsequent availability of the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and possibly the iPhone 15 Pro Max, or what may be called the iPhone 15 Ultra.
Traditionally, Apple holds its annual product launch event in September, and we anticipate that this year will follow a similar timeline. The actual date for the event is typically unveiled in August. Drawing from past events, Apple often chooses the first or second week of September, favoring Tuesdays for the occasion. However, Wednesdays are not entirely ruled out.
Referring to last year’s iPhone 14 event, which took place on September 7, the iPhone 14 models were released just over a week later on September 16, with the iPhone 14 Plus hitting the shelves on October 7. Based on this, September 5 or 12 are strong contenders for the iPhone 15 launch date in 2023 (both being Tuesdays), with September 6 and 13 also in the realm of possibility. As with previous releases, shipping dates are likely to be just over a week after the announcement.
Analyzing past patterns, the iPhone 15 lineup will probably be available for purchase on the Friday of the following week. Thus, if the announcement takes place on September 5 or 6, the release date would likely be September 15. Similarly, an announcement on September 12 or 13 would likely result in a shipping date of September 22.
For reference, here are the on-sale dates of Apple’s previous five iPhones:
- iPhone 14 – September 16, 2022
- iPhone 13 – September 24, 2021
- iPhone 12 – October 23, 2020
- iPhone 11 – September 20, 2019
- iPhone XS – September 21, 2018
It is worth noting that while the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are highly anticipated for this year’s event, the status of the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains uncertain. Some sources suggest that Apple may reserve the “Ultra” level iPhone for 2024, making the iPhone 15 Pro Max the highest-tier device in 2023. However, there is still a possibility that 2023 may introduce an entirely new iPhone category.
As the wait continues, enthusiasts and consumers alike eagerly anticipate Apple’s announcement, which will provide the much-anticipated release date for the next generation of iPhones.
