iPhone 15 Pro images reportedly leak to show thicker design with USB-C, action button and more details

Apple will launch the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models next month, potentially in the third week of September. We've heard a lot of details about the devices, everything from the interior to the build quality of both models. However, we have never seen the iPhone 15 or the 'Pro' model in real life. Well, a few alleged images of the iPhone 15 Pro have surfaced online that aim to highlight several factors.

iPhone 15 Pro images leak to show some crucial details about the device's design

The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to feature a Grade 5 titanium construction that is stronger but lighter than the stainless steel construction on the iPhone 14 Pro. But since titanium is more expensive than stainless steel, the 'Pro' models are speculated to be up to $200 more expensive than the current flagship. Now, leaked images of the iPhone 15 Pro have appeared online that seem to highlight some of the big changes coming with the high-end models.

The purported images of the iPhone 15 Pro were shared by leaker Ice Universe on Twitter, suggesting that the images are "said to be the real iPhone 15 Pro". However, the leak also mentions that it has not been confirmed whether the device is actually the iPhone 15 Pro. What this means is that the device may be a dummy device built for case manufacturers.

The images show the iPhone 15 Pro from the front, bottom and side, and reveal some important details. It can be seen that the device will have a similar camera layout on the back with the LiDAR scanner and the blinker resting in the same position as the current models. The camera plateau is more or less the same size as the iPhone 14 Pro, but it is very difficult to analyze it from the angle the photo was taken.

Apart from this, the iPhone 15 Pro is also expected to come with a USB-C port instead of a Lightning port. The picture shows the port in the middle of the speaker and the microphone grill on each side with varying numbers of holes. USB-C is expected to be part of the entire iPhone 15 lineup this year, opening up new opportunities for accessory manufacturers.

Finally, the leaked images of the iPhone 15 Pro also show the action button above the volume buttons. The action button is reported to replace the Miute Switch this year, which will feature a number of shortcut functions. It can also be seen that the volume buttons are separated amid earlier rumors of a single elongated button. The side of the iPhone 15 Pro also appears to be slightly thicker than the current models.

As mentioned by the leaker, it is unconfirmed that the alleged images of the iPhone 15 Pro are real, so be sure to take the news with a grain of salt. Apple will announce the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models next month with a number of changes and new features. Combined with iOS 17, the iPhone 15 Pro models could serve to become Apple's biggest upgrade. The company will also announce the Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 with decent upgrades this year, so be sure to stick around.