In 2023, the Pro models of Apple’s smartphones became noticeably lighter thanks to titanium cases, with reductions amounting to several dozen grams compared to the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. This shift is reported by The Notebookcheck edition, which references information from an insider known online as Revegnus.
According to Revegnus, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max (also referred to as Ultra) were expected to weigh 191 grams and 221 grams, respectively. For context, the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max, whose bezels relied on stainless steel, weighed 206 grams and 240 grams. These figures illustrate a clear weight advantage for the new generation when titanium was used for the chassis.
Notebookcheck notes that stainless steel gives last year’s devices a premium feel, but contributes to a heavier grip that some users may find uncomfortable over time. The publication also highlights that the iPhone 14 Pro Max is only about 13 grams lighter than Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold 5, underscoring how weight remains a factor even among premium rivals (Notebookcheck, citation).
There were additional remarks about Apple already employing aviation-grade titanium in its Ultra line of watches, where the material offers greater strength and resistance to corrosion. The flip side is the higher cost associated with titanium, which translates into higher production and retail prices for titanium devices (citation).
At the time of these discussions, the iPhone 15 series was widely anticipated to be unveiled in early September 2023, aligning with Apple’s usual launch cadence. Subsequent coverage confirmed many of the anticipated design and material changes, including the titanium chassis for Pro models and the continued premium positioning of the lineup (citation).
There was also chatter about color options for the iPhone 15 Pro, with journalists reporting on a potential new shade naming as part of the official reveal, though exact details were not finalized ahead of the launch (citation).