iPhone 15 series could feature Wi-Fi 6E like latest MacBook Pro, iPad Pro: Report

The iPhone 15 series is said to offer Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Apple’s 2023 flagship smartphones are expected to include four models. There are believed to be the vanilla iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models, as well as the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max / iPhone 15 Ultra. It’s unclear if Wi-Fi 6E will be available on all iPhone 15 models or limited to Pro models only. Apple currently offers this connectivity feature on MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models.

According to a report from MacRumors, Barclays analysts Blayne Curtis and Tom O’Malley suggest that the iPhone 15 series will finally feature Wi-Fi 6E technology. Apple has included Wi-Fi 6E support only on a few of its devices, including the MacBook Pro and iPad Pro models. Wi-Fi 6E uses the 6 GHz bands, as well as the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands supported by Wi-Fi 6 technology. Its extended wireless band support allows it to offer speeds fast transfer rates, low latency and reduced signal interference.

There have reportedly been rumors suggesting that the iPhone 13 and iPhone 14 line may launch with Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. However, these rumors did not materialize. As Apple has now started to offer this technology on its other products, it is likely that we will see it in the iPhone 15 line.

The iPhone 15 series is expected to arrive later this year in September. A recent report suggests the Pro models will have noticeably thinner bezels than previous models. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max may feature curved edges. However, the report suggests that the curved edges will only be applied to the cover glass as the screen itself will be flat.

It’s also thought the Pro models will sport solid-state volume buttons. There could also be additional Taptic motors to simulate the feeling of pressing physical buttons.