Apple’s iPhone 15 smartphone is on sale again with a huge discount, which probably won’t come as a surprise to many as the device has been selling at lower prices for quite some time now. However, prices keep fluctuating, and the deals aren’t the same every time. If you are planning to buy the standard iPhone 15 device or the iPhone 15 Plus, I suggest you wait for the next-generation iPhone 16 series. But why? Let’s find out.

iPhone 15 is getting a huge discount: Reasons to wait for the iPhone 16 launch

A big reason for this is probably Apple Intelligence. Those who want to experience Apple AI will have to either buy the iPhone 15 Pro model or wait for the iPhone 16 series. The company has recently announced an AI update that will be made available for select iPhones. This list includes only the 15 Pro and Pro Max. According to reliable Bloomberg journalist Mark Gurman, the good thing is that the standard models of the iPhone 16 series will also be eligible for Apple Intelligence.

He says that the company requires a minimum of 8GB of RAM in the device to run Apple intelligence and the current non-Pro iPhone 15 model has 6GB of RAM. The 2024 iPhones will meet this requirement, so the next generation devices are said to receive AI updates from Apple. Therefore, those who want to experience Apple AI should avoid buying the iPhone 15 or Plus models.

Of course, the iPhone 16 model will be priced slightly higher as the iPhone 15 is selling with discounts on platforms like Vijay Sales, Amazon and Croma. But, the price usually drops in a few months. Also, there are always some attractive bank offers on iPhones that make the deal even better. Currently, the iPhone 15 is selling with a huge discount offer of Rs 8,610, so one can buy it for Rs 71,290 through Vijay Sales. There is also an additional discount of Rs 6,000 on select bank cards, which will bring down the price significantly.

In terms of features, the iPhone 16 is expected to have minor upgrades over the iPhone 15. This is because this is what the leaks suggest so far, and another reason is that the iPhone 15 got major upgrades in the camera, chipset, and battery. The iPhone 16 is also expected to have a slightly bigger battery, new capture button, next-gen Apple chip, different rear camera layout, and more. As per the leaks, the company may also consider offering a 120Hz display with this year’s iPhone or reserve it for the standard iPhone 17 versions.

Whether you should get the iPhone 15 or wait for the iPhone 16 depends on the consumer’s choice. It is worth noting that the iPhone 16 launch is just 2 months away, as Apple has a record of holding its iPhone event in September every year. You can stay tuned to India Today Tech for all the updates.