New iPhone 15 And iPhone 15 ProWith the arrival of , many eager buyers are preparing for their new devices. If you’re planning to accessorize your iPhone 15, there’s one important detail to keep in mind: iPhone 14 cases will not fit your new iPhone 15.
iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 Cases
To understand why iPhone 14 Let’s take a closer look at the dimensions of the iPhone 15 series:
iPhone 14 Dimensions:
- iPhone 14: 147 x 72 x 7.8mm
- iPhone 14 Plus: 161 x 78 x 7.8 mm
- iPhone 14 Pro: 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85 mm
- iPhone 14 Pro Max: 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm
iPhone 15 Dimensions:
- iPhone 15: 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm
- iPhone 15 Plus: 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
- iPhone 15 Pro: 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm
As you can see, there are size differences between the iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 series. Even seemingly minor differences are enough to make cases designed for the iPhone 14 incompatible with the iPhone 15.
Design Changes Affecting Compatibility:
Aside from the dimensional differences, there are other design changes that make iPhone 14 cases incompatible with the iPhone 15:
- All iPhone 15 models feature contoured edges that provide a seamless flow from the sides to the back.
- On the iPhone 15 Pro, the volume mute button is replaced by an Action button.
- iPhone 15 Pro has thinner bezels around the screen.
Despite the recent launch of the iPhone 15, a wide range of cases are already available for purchase, appealing to a variety of price points and preferences. So while your iPhone 14 cases won’t work with the iPhone 15, you’ll have plenty of options to protect and style your new device.