iPhone 15 Pro is over $300 off for a limited time

The Chinese mobile phone market is very important to Apple and the company is doing everything possible to earn its trust. Recent reports have shown that Apple is not doing very well in the Chinese mobile phone market. The company has now enabled discounts that would likely attract more buyers. On JD.com, the Apple 618 promotion will officially start at 8:00 p.m. tomorrow evening (China time). However, as of today, some of its devices are already receiving price reductions. One of the most notable price drops is the iPhone 15 Pro, which initially sold for 12,999 yuan ($1,833).

At tomorrow’s event, Apple offered to sell this device for 10,699 yuan ($1,509). This means that the device will get a huge price cut of 2,300 yuan ($324). This discount is pretty good considering the 2,300 yuan ($324) can buy you a decent Android mobile phone. It can even get you a good Apple accessory.

Here are the prices of the iPhone 15 series in China

• iPhone 15 128G: 5,999 yuan
• iPhone 15 256G: 6,999 yuan
• iPhone 15 512G: 8,999 yuan
• iPhone 15 Plus 128G: 6,999 yuan
• iPhone 15 Plus 256G: 7,999 yuan
• iPhone 15 Plus 512G: 9,999 yuan

Design and display

The iPhone 15 Pro features a sleek, modern design that sets it apart from its predecessors. Featuring a titanium body in Black, White, Blue and Natural Titanium finishes, this model offers a significant weight reduction compared to previous Pro models, improving comfort during prolonged use. The device retains the iconic triple-lens camera system, frosted matte rear glass, and a titanium frame with rounded edges that meet the front and rear glass perfectly, providing a more ergonomic and comfortable grip. The titanium frame not only contributes to a lighter overall weight, but also eliminates sharp edges that could cause discomfort.

In terms of display, the iPhone 15 Pro sports a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 2556 x 1179 pixels at 460 pixels per inch. This ProMotion display offers adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz, ensuring smooth scrolling and fluid animations. With brightness levels reaching up to 1,000 nits on average, 1,600 nits for HDR content, and 2,000 nits for maximum outdoor brightness, the display delivers vibrant colors, sharp text, and lifelike visuals. The Dynamic Island feature, present on all models of the iPhone 15 series, improves the user experience by providing useful information at a glance, making it a valuable addition to the design and functionality of the device .

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro features exceptional performance thanks to the cutting-edge A17 Pro chip, the world’s first 3nm processor. This powerful chip delivers a 10% increase in CPU performance, up to 2x faster machine learning capabilities, and a remarkable 20% increase in graphics speed with its 6-core GPU. Notably, the GPU supports ray tracing, enhancing gaming experiences with console-like lighting effects. Benchmark tests reveal the superiority of the iPhone 15 Pro over its competitors.

Camera Capabilities

iPhone 15 Pro features remarkable camera capabilities, featuring a Pro camera system with a 48 MP main camera, 12 MP ultra-wide-angle and 12 MP 2x telephoto lens with advanced stabilization technologies image optics and autofocus. This setup allows for up to 15x digital zoom, ensuring exceptional clarity and detail in photos and videos. The device excels in capturing vivid images with precise exposure, natural color rendition and excellent details even in low light conditions. Additionally, iPhone 15 Pro offers innovative features like cinematic video stabilization, ProRAW and ProRes video recording, setting new standards in mobile photography and videography.

Conclusion

Apple is strategically adjusting its prices in the Chinese mobile phone market to improve its competitiveness. Enabling discounts for the iPhone 15 Pro reflects Apple’s efforts to attract more buyers. The move aligns with Apple’s upcoming Apple 618 promotion on JD.com. At this event, the iPhone 15 Pro will be available at a discounted price of 10,699 yuan ($1,509). These price adjustments aim to make Apple devices more accessible and attractive to Chinese consumers. This could potentially strengthen Apple’s presence in the Chinese market.