Agreed, it's incremental relative to the 14 Pro, but nobody ever should upgrade their phone annually anyway. Phones are designed to last for years, like Samsung they promised at least 4 years worth of updates and the reason to get an iPhone is that Apple supports their product way longer which means you get to use it for a longer period of time while having all the latest feature/security updates. Edit: Case in point, iPhone X series are still getting the latest iOS 17 updates and that lineup was originally released back in 2017! No Android phones in history ever achieved that level of support. I feel THIS alone makes the iPhone easily the better buy, provided you don't change phone once a year that is.
iPhone X didn't receive iOS 17 update, however, iPhone XS/XS Max and XR received the update. I believe Apple has been moving on supporting their device for 5 years (or so). We will probably see iPhones XS left behind with iOS 18.
@@SterbenXxX thanks for the correction, also one more thing to add, aside from major OS updates - even the iPhone 6s is still getting security updates with the latest being just released in September 11, 2023. And this phone was released 8 years ago. You will not get the latest feature and everything else, but you are still getting security updates from Apple. And that is a big win.
@@benblitzkrieg I can say for my own experience, iPhone 6S is pretty much dead at this point. The old hardware can't really hold the software anymore. Anyway, the iPhone 6S was and is one of the best iPhone ever released. It served me well for 4 years, and the reaperability was still acceptable at that point.
@@SterbenXxX hahah yeah for sure, I personally don't know anyone who are still on the 6s. Just like one of the saying "just because you could, doesn't mean you should." I'd imagine the experience is not great.
Great comparison. I’m also sticking to my iPhone 14 Pro Max. Btw, small correction: iPhone 15 Pro shoots in ‘Apple Log’ not Sony’s ‘S Log’. DaVinci and Final Cut Pro just added support for ‘Apple Log’ in the latest update.
I'm still on an iPhone 11, and thanks to a few battery replacements it's still absolutely fine. I was excited to update to the iPhone 15 Pro this year but I'm seriously doubting this idea now. It's a lot of money for a phone and I'll probably would hardly notice the difference after a few months of use. It will however add some stress concerning losing or damaging it.
I recommend you upgrade from an iPhone 11 you will see a huge difference in camera quality battery, life screen quality and everything else honestly. I just upgraded from an iPhone 11 and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done as far as upgrades go.
I've still got 90% on my 11 max midnight only 1 battery but I'm definitely getting a max 15 natural 512 and keeping 11 so pumped compared to 14. dynamic island 8 gb ram instead of 4, 2000 nits instead of maybe 700. ray tracing, able to download on storage, 120 hertz, easily fits in the hand, thought 11pm was too slim weighs less too, 3 nanometer instead of 11's 7 nanometer a whole generation ahead 10 x better cameras and I bet a better a-17 pro over 16's a-18 bionic it is a less produced chip that costs more than next years at least on you tube all kinds of automatic camera pre-sets we could be in war soon or the sickness so its time.even heard a bunch trading in 14 pro max's anyway usb-c sure I can find other reasons, the mode switch etc etc.
I upgraded from my 11 to the 15 pro max and honestly its a huge difference especially with the screen quality since you are going from LCD to OLED + 120hz.
Don't listen to these other fools. After two days you won't notice a difference. But you'll still have $1300 in your pocket. More people should keep phones longer, especially when battery replacements are affordable.
I felt the same way…. I wasn’t wowed by their presentation either and im a fanboy;) One question : If each year they make the screen brighter and brighter at what point im gonna get blinded by my screen? 😊
I love how dismissively he says that one the major brand's ssd "for some reason doesn't work" with the phone like it's not a big deal. Promotional material claimed that as one of the biggest (or rather only) new features
yeah they pretty much look the same, I also think the colours for the 14 pro were better. I'm going to keep my 14 pro at least until the 16 comes out maybe longer if I'm still happy with it. Cameras are still amazing and the A16 is still plenty fast and is even on the regular 15s anyway.
I think the same way mate , I also liked the more utilitarian rugged design of the 12,13,14 models , and I think the smaller bezels of the 15 is a step in the wrong direction by Apple , which imo also appears to not help it in drop tests and sturdiness , and dare I say it again , a backwards step.
I love that you mentioned ISO performance as that seems to be something they all gloss over. I compared my S23 Ultra to my S22 Ultra using RAW (sensor RAW, not ProRaw or Expert RAW etc) and was pleasantly pleased to see an almost 2x improvement despite going from 108mp to 200mp. Something no one seems to be doing is comparing the the 15 Pro's raw sensor performance to the 14 Pro, where it matters when recording in FiLMiC etc.
I canceled my pre order for the 15 pro max when I saw the back glass cracks with very little pressure. I put my phone in my back pocket and sit on it all the time so I’d be constantly replacing it. I’ll still with my 14 pro max for another year or two.
Love my 15 pro max, but I’m coming from the 12 pro so it’s a big upgrade. That being said I think the titanium and rounded edges make it worth the upgrade alone for me. It feels amazing to hold vs the older sharp edge design. I admit this only matters to me because I’m one of the few people that doesn’t use a case on their phone, so if you always use a case it wouldn’t matter anyway.
I have a 13 Pro Max and ordered the 15 Pro max and while it’s lighter and has better audio it’s just not enough for me to keep it. I also have a concern over durability. I’m sending it back as well. Just don’t feel it’s anything I must have.
Hi I just wanna say thank you so much for this review ❤️ This is just exactly the review I needed. I own iphone 11 for more than 3 years now and was extremely patient to wait for the 15 pro. And what a huge bummer for me that 15 pro was not the upgrade I want, especially on the durability issue since I use my phone about 7-8hours a day for work and leisure. Imagine spending so much money for it to break easier than the 14pro and then having to pay extra bucks to fix it. I cancelled my preorder for 15 pro and decided to buy the 14 pro instead, plus it a big save on the bucks! 😂
Amazing, when I buy an expensive thing like iPhone, I feel really bad returning it. It's also surprise that someone uses iPhone for the serious photography.
I am coming from an iPhone 12. To me, this is worth it. I case my phone always. So, I am not worried about the drops. I also shoot a ton of video and want that ability to shoot log. Worth it to me.
Do you already have the 15 pro? If yes, what are thinking about the battery? I pretend to jump from my iphone 12 to the 15 pro, but I am quite worried about the battery as the battery of the 12 is horrible! 😊
@@Fernando_1903I have the 14 pro max and my battery lasts 2 days. Or more. Get the 14 pro max the 15 is not worth the price u get the same from the 14 pro max.
_It was worth upgrading for me, I don’t buy new upgrades every year. I wait a while so this way I can enjoy what I have and the technology at hand I went from 4 to 6, 6 to 12 pro, 12 to 15pro. I can really appreciate the technology after waiting 2 to 3 years_ _Plus, I love to record in ProRes ‘log’ this retains more color information and metadata, then standard ProRes_ _The iPhone 15 Pro’s are definitely for professional photographers, videographers and cinematographers; Cinematic, ProRaw, ProRes, ProRes Log with a Pro Neural Engine processor Dedicated to camera performance that learns how you use your camera for even better performance and enhancements._ _Even though ProRes was good enough when it comes to editing colors, contrast and shadow for my videos, ProRes log offers a wider range of dynamics and color control, now I can include actual proper sharpening and detailing to the video without noise and distortion. Unfortunately though, RED owns the rights to true authentic RAW video recording And Apple lost the court battle with them_ _What I need now from Apple, is ProRaw for portrait, and ProRes/Log for Cinematic_
_@@chromaticvisuelle _it definitely is, especially when you went to school for electronic engineering, software engineering, and I’ve been doing a lot of pixel peeking with camera technology since before the iPhone, I studied 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 which included photography 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔, and cinematography so I can definitely appreciate the jump and notice far better than anybody who did not take up these studies, JackA$$_ _Your brain is completely limited to not understanding the difference in reality for someone who is a professional photographer versus someone who is just a picture snapper_
@@janicelind247 _but the real question is why would you get a 12 Pro max or any pro model phone from Apple, apple is predominantly targeting professional photographers, videographers, and cinematographers, ergo, the title pro, Or was it the dealers convincing you to get a pro model?_ _Do you know the purpose of taking photos in 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝑹𝒂𝒘? What about 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝑹𝒆𝒔 or 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝑹𝒆𝒔 𝑳𝒐𝒈, are you educated in 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔? Or 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 to understand how to pull the best colors out of a raw photo?_
That’s why it’s never worth it to upgrade every year , I’m about to upgrade from my iPhone X and that’s what makes me excited about it jumping to the 15 pro max should be a huge deference that’s is worth it
4:12 "if i add sharpening I can get this footage almost identical" hahaha whats the point of adding sharpening.. It's just obvious that the videos shot in log/prores are soo much better than the 14, of course you have much more flexibility in post with this new iphone. All these bla bla and clickbait titles. It's literally the real first pro iphone in terms of usability for a real production recording straight on ssd and to cut between other cameras for color matching. Also shooting in apple log prores you are bypassing the standard color mapping, which wasnt the case with the previous models.
Wow! Awesome review, and really knowledgeable on features like dynamic range. That said, I really liked those iphone 15 pro images, that dynamic range was amazing, and I do like that warmer/pinkish color instead of the more aggressive white of the 14 pro. When I was watching your images, the 15 pro felt like ready to shoot a movie. Subtle, but really impressive
15 Pro Max is the first time i got myself the Pro Max. Thanks to the more curved corners i can now comfortably use it with one hand, and enjoy the bigger screen. This is a huge thing for me. Previously the sharper corners made it uncomortable to use the bigger phone with one hand. But it's true the Titanium ring is more scratch-prone. You should get the "Titanium" color to minimize this effect.
Apple always does INCREMENTAL UPGRADES. This means if you have an iPhone 12, 13 or 14, you may be disappointed with the iPhone 15 because it is not much different. The iPhone 15 is NOT MEANT for you. However for those who have an iPhone 11 or older, the iPhone 15 is a HUGE UPGRADE and NO-BRAINER to upgrade. The lesson is: if you have an Apple Product that is newer than 4 years old, DO NOT UPGRADE. If you have an Apple product that is 4 years or older, UPGRADE.
I am upgrading from the 11 Pro to the 15 Pro, I always use a case and tempered glass screen protector, so I am not worried about the dings + I did choose the natural titanium color option. Compared to the 11 Pro it will be a huge jump in quality when it comes to pictures + the 120Hz screen + AoD.
Same story here! Upgrading from the 11 pro Max, battery condition sitting at a solid 76% 😂 definitely overdue for an update. Unfortunately my phone provider is a bit slow with supply. Will be getting my 15 pro max in 4-6 weeks 🎉
Same for me. 11 Pro 93% battery. Looking at the 15 Pro, but the battery life scares me. It should be better than mine, but it’s not as good as it should be. I’m wondering if you disable motion AI if it would lag much longer.
I’m gonna buy the 15 Pro purely because I was gonna buy the 14 Pro, but cancelled at the last moment. This summer I was travelling internationally, so the removal of the SIM tray was a deal breaker. I have the 12 Pro, and upgrading to 15 Pro is justifiable.
15 Pro Max is the most unimpressive upgrade ever. The phone feels less solid and like a downright downgrade from the 14 Pro Max. What nobody mentions, 15PM randomly freezes up when you review the images quickly and then try to take another photos. There is a solid 3 seconds or more of the camera app freeze and you cannot take any picture. 48MP RAW is as laggy as ever, you will not be able to shoot more quickly in that mode - important for fast moving subjects. As to DNGs from the 15PM, there is no Adobe Neutral color profile in Camera Raw and you must rely on Apple's ProRAW profile which is inferior. Capture ONE RAW support is mediocre at best and they still not enabled tethering with the iPhone, so there is zero incentives to get with this phone as of now. Regarding copying the files - it still takes ages when you import the DNGs from the Image Capture app - I noticed it copies two 33MB files per second. Downloading 7GB took a few minutes and should be instant with USB 3 speeds. The LOG and USB-C recording is a nice bonus, but the dynamic range is a far cry from a real camera. The lenses are soft and the noise reduction looks terrible on a large screen More over, the "always on display" easily turns off in a darker room.
So you didn´t notice Iphone 15 Pro photos have better color, much more natural, better highlights control and much better skin tones. In the video department the inprovement is huge. Sorry about it.
I upgraded from a 12 Pro Max so it’s a worthy upgrade. Plus the 15 Pro Max has a Matter antenna built in so home automation control is much faster. But hay, whatever works for you.
Absolutely an unimpressive upgrade. The build quality of the 14 Pro Max is better, more solid with the slight extra weight. I’ll be sticking with my 14 Pro Max as well. Great video as usual.
Great video, as always! I'm sticking with my iPhone 13 Pro Max this year and looking to upgrade to the 16 next year. Although the 15 has significant improvements.
I waited three years between upgrades since the iPhone 3s, until this year. There was no question that the upgrade was not optional. If you don't shoot in ProRes, then waiting for the 16 Ultra might be worth it. The USB-C 3.2 alone was sufficient for me, as the time I spend exporting ProRes to my Mac is reason enough. There are lots of other things: battery life, processing speed, slightly improved cameras, and about twenty more. By the way, the phone was $1600, but Apple took my 14PM back for $650, so the out-of-pocket price was $950 with a 1TB SD drive, which is insanely cheap. My first cellphone, a Mitsubishi Transportable, was $1800 in 1991, and it could only make phone calls for $0.60 per minute. Plus, I paid $200 for a 4-meg stick of RAM for my computer. Next year, I will pick up the 16 Ultra, but I'll keep the 15PM as a second camera. I would have kept the 14PM, but the lightning port speed is painful. I do understand that having a discouraging title about Apple gets views. Tony & Chelsea Northrup are experts at getting clicks that way.
Lol, apple ripped you off. I sold my iPhone 14 pro 512 GB for 1180. The new phone ended up only costing me about 300 bucks counting the new screen protector and case.
I'm still using the iPhone 6s. All I really care about with phones are battery life and maybe the screens. I couldn't care less about the cameras since I have a real camera.
Now can you kindly explain how did you justify transferring from iPhone 13Pro to 14Pro which is an even less of an upgrade (no updated design, no new materials, no new button, no new charging plug) ?
Thanks man, I was upgrading from the X. Been almost 6 years. Just seeing you hold the 14 pro & as descent & durable as it looks. I cancelled my 15 pro order. I will get the 14 pro refurbished. Let's see how the 16/17 will do
In regards to camera software I believe it is the faster processor that is making it possible to stack more images to get more dynamic range with little to no noticeable lag. On my 12 pro max you cannot take fast moving subjects because of the lag.
I doubt it. Apple has a very long history of using software features to entice upgrade, despite previous years of hardware being more than capable. It's like computers. Reviewers and manufacturers say if you don't have a 13th gen i9 paired with a GTX4090, you'll barely be able to do office tasks. That i7 and gtx3080 is for word processing only now. Lol
Yeah, the upgrades really are minor this year, I think anyone with a 14 Pro/ Pro Max will still be completely satisfied this year. We can only hope the 16 Pro is a more significant upgrade. That being said, I'm upgrading to a 15 Pro Max from a standard 11 from 2019, so I'll be pleased either way lmao.
I’m going from 11 pro to 15 pro max. It’s going to be a significant change, especially for the video and stills. That 5x optical zoom is going to be nice.
Steve Jobs was right when he always stuck by stainless steel in product design: iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPhone 4. It's why the 6/7/8 designs were so boring until it was re-introduced with the X. It's what made higher-end Apple Watch sell. I hate they've completely pivoted to titanium, and I have a feeling variations of the Ultra will be replacing the stainless steel Apple Watches.
I just upgraded my phone for the first time since 2018 (had a XS Max). I've chosen the 14 Pro Max and this review made me glad I went with the "older" phone instead of the 15 Pro Max. They're all insane pieces of technology but the prices are crazy. I'm also glad I went with the Pro Max instead of going with the regula 14 due to the wide lens camera which is phenomenal. I also like my screens big and it's hard to go back to smaller screens. The fact that Apple discontinued the 14 Pro and Pro Max is all the proof you need that they could bring all the software updates to the 14 Pro Max but just wouldn't and went on to force users to buy the newest phone, which is really annoying. I think the more the phones are similar between generations, the more they'll force us to move on to newer phones. Thanks for posting!
I’m upgrading from 12pro to 15pro, Agree that durability seems to be downgraded (bad Apple) but everything else is an upgrade overall and I’m sure using thin clear case & screen protector will keep it protected from 99% accidental damage, 👍👍video
Just don’t drop your phone. I don’t actually drop my phone so I really don’t care. I’d much rather just have it be lightweight so it doesn’t pull my pants down every time I put it in my pocket.
Agreed. I’m heading from a 11 pro to a 15 pro max. There will absolutely be quite an upgrade. Plus I really wanted the 5x optical zoom and being able to shoot in cinelog natively.
@@Everything2A Yep. The fact that it's lighter means that you're less likely to be dropping the phone. Paired with the brushed texture and contoured edges of the titanium it should provide a bit more grip. If you're someone who drops their phone constantly then you should be using a case to begin with that'll take the impacts...
@@raven3696i dont think thats the way it works mate , I’ve had plenty of curved edge android phones that where lighter ,and i felt they where slippery as hell and i hated that feature on them , i found the more utilitarian build of the 11,12,13 ,14 series iphones to be a plus and a breath of fresh air in every way , and i actually like the slight extra weight and feeling of substance on those previous iPhone models, and they have exceeded my expectations in robustness , unlike the new model which seems less than good in videos I’ve seen so far , but to each his own.
I always wear with case my 11 max and it still looks like almost new and I wanted to get 14 cause it’s supposed to be cheaper now but right now it’s not even available to buy in Apple stores even 15 they don’t have in stores in Canada unlocked and 14 max looks better but the good thing is that 15 is more light
Well I went to the store and used the iPhone 15 pro yesterday.. It really firstly felt very cheap compared to the 14 pro.. And that natural colour was so bad, it looked like white had gone dirty, more like cement..! I hated the entire feel of that phone.. Then I compared it to the 14 pro and it’s exactly the same phone.. Like you can’t tell the difference at all.. The focus doesn’t go on the bezels once you use the phone and they are barely noticeable… The camera was like carbon copy of the other.. They basically were the same phone with usb c and a switch..!! And almost 800$ for that after trading in 14 pro in India… Made absolutely no sense..
Lots of great points in this video but the iPhone 15 Pro shoots in Apple Pro Res LOG, which is similar to Sony's S-Log, 3:42. Personally, I'll be sticking to my Apple 13 as the cinematic mode is still serving me very well after upgrading from my iPhone XR.
The “made from titanium” is a stretch. The edge is banded with a titanium strip with a PVD coating on the colored versions. See the Jerry Rigs Everything tear down. The weakness this year is in the rear glass, although the overall structure may contribute to that. I love my 14 Pro Max and lock it into ProRes, with 85-100 or so MB images. It does not replace my cameras but does produce great photos. The “seven lenses” marketing is really misleading and I’m surprised it got by the legal team. Apple could have instead just emphasized how good the images look when cropped to 35 and 50 equivalents (similar to Leica’s Q series).
Still using my iPhone X. Going strong. Battery still lasts all day. Runs all the apps I use. Camera could be better but I don’t really care. Photos still look good.
First time on this channel, why does the video looks so fkin good? Mind own by the prod quality, looks like part of a movie. As a ex fx artist, this color correction is one of the best I have seen in long time.
Good vid, agree totally. Upgraded to a regular 15 from my previous regular 12, decent (justifiable) upgrade plus I don't have to wait 2 months for it. Cheers
Yeah upgrading every year is silly. I'm on a 13 pro max and wife on a 12 pro max. Both are fine, well built and long lasting. I think the problem is that phones don't have anywhere amazing to go now. What else could they do? The cameras are at physical limitations of their size and glass, with lots of computational and software work to make them better. The size and display are great. I just can't imagine what they could do now to make them better.
2:45 Sandisk require 7 Watt - especially that you showed in video, Samsung shield 4 Watt, so in order to use it on iPhone/Android you have to use a dongle that charges your phone and provide this way also a more powerfull usb port. The shield is the first to work without any dongle because the phone provide 4 watts, took me a while to figure that out...
I don’t have any problems with my iPhone 6s and no plans to replace it! I have just had to upgrade my work phone to a 13 and it is enormous! I don’t see the point in updating my rather old phone with something that does the same thing as what I have now!
I was going to upgrade to the 15 Pro Max but after listening to the Apple presentation where they said the A17 chip was up to 10% faster than the A16 chip and that battery life was the same I decided not to upgrade. I expected better performance and battery life from the A17 with the 3nm manufacturing process.
I had been working with the IPhone 14 Pro Max for nearly a year. I'm wondering that you haven't talked about the fast processor of the 15 Pro Max. The whole iPhone experience is way smoother than on my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Lightroom and Adobe Rush Rendering ist out of this world and I would say on par with my M1 Mac Pro. When it comes to the cameras ... Yeah they are nearly the same I would agree with you. I'm curious of the VR Video recording which will come by the end of the year. But that USBC Port is finally a game changer. From SD Card Readers to Microphones there's so much of my stuff that's supported now, that working with this phone is way better than with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Using capture one with my Sony A7rV and A7IV ist a game change over USBC. As long as you are not using the iPhone as a professional, I would really stick to the 14Pro Max this year. But if you want to travel light and need a device for Social Media work or as external camera monitor. The 15 ist the way to go.
Yes , for a specific use case the 15 may have an advantage , but for general duties the performance differences seem hardly noticeable , but in some ways like robustness in a drop , the 15 looks less good than the previous models , and i know the 14 series can take some punishment because mine has had some serious drops and surprisingly(happily ) survived unscathed to this day.
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@@KuroSans Way smoother. That’s a reason why Resident Evil and the new Assassins Creed are coming to the iPhone. They doubled the operations the Neural Engine can make and it has 2 GB more RAM. This video is just a little camera talk not a review.
I wanted the ability to record to an external SSD and the USB-C but for $1300, its just not worth it honestly. At least Black Magic released a free camera app that gives us the ability to control our image which Apple has refused to give us.
In real lab tests, the frame is not pure titanium but a mixture of both aluminum and titanium which is why it broke easily in the drop test comparison. Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
PVD is not paint, and it’s on your 14 Pro as well. Physical Vapor Deposition is a chemical process where a ceramic layer is bonded to the metal. It may work better on stainless steel, IDK, but same process.
I ordered my first iPhone, the 15 Pro Max after a decade on Samsung. Nothing wrong with Samsung, I wanted to try out iPhones for a while now but lack of USB-C was something that I was not ready to compromise over.
@@ChristianLawrenceHaha. I had the 3GS too. Had Samsung for years, tried the iPhone XR ( which I kept for 1 week before giving it to my girlfriend as it still felt the same as the 3GS). How are you getting on with it? I'm tempted to try iPhone again (I have the S23 Ultra and Fold 4). My phones don't fit in my new cars wireless charger so thinking about the 15 Pro. I don't know how I'll cope with not having the backwards swipe on any app.
@@dpleech1 haven’t got it yet, on pre order. So when in stock it will be coming my way. I have the case for it 😂 and that’s feels good in the hand so looking forward to the change. Like the idea of the fold, but it’s expensive and bit bulky for me.
@@ChristianLawrence I used the Fold 4 for 3 months before getting the S23 Ultra. It's awful. The outer screen is too narrow to type, the inner display was too dim to view in the sun. I felt like I was always about to drop it. My 9 year old daughter uses it now as Samsung wouldn't offer me a trade in for it. I'm going to get my girlfriend a regular iPhone 15 for Xmas. I'll have a play and see if I like it.
I ordered the iPhone 15 Pro 128G. This replaces an iPhone 6s Plus! USB-C with 10 Gbps is absolutely a key feature. Ability to stream video to low cost external storage is key. I can stream videos and display pictures from external storage. Being able to operate in the 6GHz band vie WiFi 6e is a big deal as well. There is no need for WiFi to contend for the medium (air) in competition with older devices in 2 and 5 GHz bands.
How many times do you drop your phone? I think USB 3 explains it all! How do you download your video files to your Mac? 🎉 All iPhones with a lightning connector are outdated!
All phones with USB 2.0 are outdated for video use! No-pro users are using airdrop for the daily insta snapshots. The iPhone 14 Pro is perfect 🤩 for that.
It's worth it if you trade in your old phones. Ended up selling my 14 Pro for more through a private sale. I ended up paying less than $400 for a new phone. Love my 15 Pro. My favorite feature since having the phone from release is actually the build and feel when holding the phone. It's much lighter than the 14 Pro so my pinky is way more comfortable when the phone rests on it. And the curved edges feel so dam good, I decided not to run a case on it this year.
I’m on a iPhone SE from 2000.. I’m going to upgrade next yr to a pro max..think I can stretch my current iPhone the battery health is 95%.. and I’ll be saving on quadlock cases and cables I have all around my house / work / car / bicycle
I have NO problem plugging in ANY usb-c cords into my new IPhone 15 with an Apple case. I couldn’t be happier with my 15 pro, of course I will admit to upgrading from a 13 pro.
Better usb speeds but transferring photos/videosor others from iPhone to PC remains a lackluster experience. Considering I can better choose, organize, and find files using a cloud service like pCloud/icedrive, then the finally faster usb transfer speeds won’t help. Also dislike their hyping of 48 and 24 megapixels when it’s a 12 megapixel sensor.
If I'd own a 14 Pro, I also wouldn't upgrade. Same for the 13 Pro, 12 Pro, and probably 11 Pro. But I got an X. I usually buy used, but this time - mostly because of USB-C - I decided to give myself a new one.
I am upgrading because my 12 promax has horrible service everywhere. Verizon said there are a bunch of lemons because parts from trade ins were used to make new iPhones. Hope I’m not so unlucky
I've heard identical so many times in this video its actually stuck in my head on how he says it, and every now and then I start to randomly repeat "identical"
Sorry, I respectfully 100% disagree. This is actually a very very significant upgrade for quite a few people. Granted, it may not be appreciated by everyone. Just the fact that we have USB-C opens up so many possibilities, not just for personal use, but for professional use, and for me, that’s worth every penny. Also, the fact that we get blazing fest Wi-Fi finally that actually seems to be fast and responsive is a huge win. And the fact that it’s lighter to lug around is just the icing. I definitely respect opinion, however, this is very much a hit or it’s going to be a miss depending on what type of consumer you are.
Thank you for saying this! All the comments are going on about how spot on he is whilst I’m sat here thinking I must be mad for completely disagreeing!
I'm sure you all bought the iPhone 15 and are trying to feel better about it. When the only reasons for an upgrade are weight and the connector, it's clear that this phone has nothing new to offer.
I'm surprised you find the Standard profile footage and S LOG very similar. I mean the difference is HUGE! Left is very digital sharpened look which is not a great starting point to work with, right looks super crisp and smooth and natural.
Agreed, it's incremental relative to the 14 Pro, but nobody ever should upgrade their phone annually anyway. Phones are designed to last for years, like Samsung they promised at least 4 years worth of updates and the reason to get an iPhone is that Apple supports their product way longer which means you get to use it for a longer period of time while having all the latest feature/security updates.
Edit: Case in point, iPhone X series are still getting the latest iOS 17 updates and that lineup was originally released back in 2017! No Android phones in history ever achieved that level of support. I feel THIS alone makes the iPhone easily the better buy, provided you don't change phone once a year that is.
iPhone X didn't receive iOS 17 update, however, iPhone XS/XS Max and XR received the update. I believe Apple has been moving on supporting their device for 5 years (or so). We will probably see iPhones XS left behind with iOS 18.
@@SterbenXxX thanks for the correction, also one more thing to add, aside from major OS updates - even the iPhone 6s is still getting security updates with the latest being just released in September 11, 2023. And this phone was released 8 years ago.
You will not get the latest feature and everything else, but you are still getting security updates from Apple. And that is a big win.
honestly it’s worth upgrading to 15 if you have 11 or older . i was surprised that there were so little differences between my 12 and new 15pro
@@benblitzkrieg I can say for my own experience, iPhone 6S is pretty much dead at this point. The old hardware can't really hold the software anymore. Anyway, the iPhone 6S was and is one of the best iPhone ever released. It served me well for 4 years, and the reaperability was still acceptable at that point.
@@SterbenXxX hahah yeah for sure, I personally don't know anyone who are still on the 6s. Just like one of the saying "just because you could, doesn't mean you should." I'd imagine the experience is not great.
Great comparison. I’m also sticking to my iPhone 14 Pro Max. Btw, small correction: iPhone 15 Pro shoots in ‘Apple Log’ not Sony’s ‘S Log’. DaVinci and Final Cut Pro just added support for ‘Apple Log’ in the latest update.
you know he that purposely to get interactions in the comments ahhaa
Not surprising as his entire statement on log was wrong lol
$1000 trade in credit and the 15 is only a couple hundred bucks
I'm still on an iPhone 11, and thanks to a few battery replacements it's still absolutely fine. I was excited to update to the iPhone 15 Pro this year but I'm seriously doubting this idea now. It's a lot of money for a phone and I'll probably would hardly notice the difference after a few months of use. It will however add some stress concerning losing or damaging it.
If you're coming from the 11 though you'll definitely notice the differences in camera quality most likely and other quality of life improvements.
I recommend you upgrade from an iPhone 11 you will see a huge difference in camera quality battery, life screen quality and everything else honestly. I just upgraded from an iPhone 11 and it’s the best thing I’ve ever done as far as upgrades go.
I've still got 90% on my 11 max midnight only 1 battery but I'm definitely getting a max 15 natural 512 and keeping 11 so pumped compared to 14. dynamic island 8 gb ram instead of 4, 2000 nits instead of maybe 700. ray tracing, able to download on storage, 120 hertz, easily fits in the hand, thought 11pm was too slim weighs less too, 3 nanometer instead of 11's 7 nanometer a whole generation ahead 10 x better cameras and I bet a better a-17 pro over 16's a-18 bionic it is a less produced chip that costs more than next years at least on you tube all kinds of automatic camera pre-sets we could be in war soon or the sickness so its time.even heard a bunch trading in 14 pro max's anyway usb-c sure I can find other reasons, the mode switch etc etc.
I upgraded from my 11 to the 15 pro max and honestly its a huge difference especially with the screen quality since you are going from LCD to OLED + 120hz.
Don't listen to these other fools. After two days you won't notice a difference. But you'll still have $1300 in your pocket.
More people should keep phones longer, especially when battery replacements are affordable.
Im going to upgrade....from a an 11 pro max! This is why you shouldn't upgrade every year...non-sensical to complain about incremental upgrades.
As someone who came from a 12 pro I’m very happy with my 15 pro I absolutely love it
Absolutely. Tempered comparisons between 14 & 15 pros, especially cameras! Have the 14pro and staying. Thanks!
The perfect review of the phone, unlike the other "spec-reads" and apple-curated influencer "reviews". Thanks for keeping it real!
-stuck with a sh1tty android
I felt the same way…. I wasn’t wowed by their presentation either and im a fanboy;) One question : If each year they make the screen brighter and brighter at what point im gonna get blinded by my screen? 😊
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Watch my unboxing of the iPhone 15 Pro Max!! 🖤📦
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I predict 2025, you will have to start squinting.
This year the pros have the same rating as last year for the pros
Love my 15 pro max! Im coming from a 13 pro max.
I love how dismissively he says that one the major brand's ssd "for some reason doesn't work" with the phone like it's not a big deal. Promotional material claimed that as one of the biggest (or rather only) new features
Probably not a wise upgrade for a 14pro user but us that own 10's-12's and even 13's it makes better sense.
yeah they pretty much look the same, I also think the colours for the 14 pro were better. I'm going to keep my 14 pro at least until the 16 comes out maybe longer if I'm still happy with it. Cameras are still amazing and the A16 is still plenty fast and is even on the regular 15s anyway.
I held the 15 Pro and compared it to my 14 Pro. And I honestly think the 14 Pro feels and looks more premium…Even with the weight.
I was thinking of upgrading from my iPhone X to 15. I don’t think I will bother now, might watch for the 14 dropping in price. 👍
I think the same way mate , I also liked the more utilitarian rugged design of the 12,13,14 models , and I think the smaller bezels of the 15 is a step in the wrong direction by Apple , which imo also appears to not help it in drop tests and sturdiness , and dare I say it again , a backwards step.
@@mikldude9376. Totally agree. 👍
I would never buy a 200g brick, i mean phone, eww.
I agree the 14 Pro Max does feel and look more premium. The stainless steel is more premium.
I have a 12 Pro Max, and I have not seen a reason to upgrade my phone since then. The 12 does everything I could ever need.
Your Right. I stay on 13 Pro that got the Camera system of the 12 Pro Max.
Finally someone that is not on the hype train. Good job!
My Xr is still snappy. I’m very impressed with apple for this. Any other brand would be unusable by now.
S-Log is Sony's Log profile. The 15 just shoots in Log or Apple Log. just wanted to correct ya there : )
I love that you mentioned ISO performance as that seems to be something they all gloss over. I compared my S23 Ultra to my S22 Ultra using RAW (sensor RAW, not ProRaw or Expert RAW etc) and was pleasantly pleased to see an almost 2x improvement despite going from 108mp to 200mp. Something no one seems to be doing is comparing the the 15 Pro's raw sensor performance to the 14 Pro, where it matters when recording in FiLMiC etc.
I canceled my pre order for the 15 pro max when I saw the back glass cracks with very little pressure. I put my phone in my back pocket and sit on it all the time so I’d be constantly replacing it. I’ll still with my 14 pro max for another year or two.
The warmer look of the 15 Pro is closer to D65 color calibration, thus, is more accurate than the cooler color tones of the 14.
Love my 15 pro max, but I’m coming from the 12 pro so it’s a big upgrade. That being said I think the titanium and rounded edges make it worth the upgrade alone for me. It feels amazing to hold vs the older sharp edge design. I admit this only matters to me because I’m one of the few people that doesn’t use a case on their phone, so if you always use a case it wouldn’t matter anyway.
Never drop that phone
hi which size did you buy?
@@ramblr5900 the bigger one the pro max, doesn’t feel too big with the rounded edges tho
I have a 13 Pro Max and ordered the 15 Pro max and while it’s lighter and has better audio it’s just not enough for me to keep it. I also have a concern over durability. I’m sending it back as well. Just don’t feel it’s anything I must have.
This channel deserves more subscribers a lot more! 🤙🏽😎
Hi I just wanna say thank you so much for this review ❤️ This is just exactly the review I needed. I own iphone 11 for more than 3 years now and was extremely patient to wait for the 15 pro. And what a huge bummer for me that 15 pro was not the upgrade I want, especially on the durability issue since I use my phone about 7-8hours a day for work and leisure. Imagine spending so much money for it to break easier than the 14pro and then having to pay extra bucks to fix it. I cancelled my preorder for 15 pro and decided to buy the 14 pro instead, plus it a big save on the bucks! 😂
100 dollars more you save? Well buy Samsung if you dont have the money
@@christhegreek100 in Malaysia here its a HUGE DIFFERENCE hahahahahaa, plus i love the iphone ui 💁🏻♀️
@@christhegreek100not everyone lives in the US. In Europe there’s a 400€ difference between the 14 and the 15 right now.
Disagree from 12 pro max to 15 pro max is an upgrade. Having usb-c opens more doors plus having log is worth it.
Amazing, when I buy an expensive thing like iPhone, I feel really bad returning it. It's also surprise that someone uses iPhone for the serious photography.
I am coming from an iPhone 12. To me, this is worth it. I case my phone always. So, I am not worried about the drops. I also shoot a ton of video and want that ability to shoot log. Worth it to me.
Do you already have the 15 pro? If yes, what are thinking about the battery? I pretend to jump from my iphone 12 to the 15 pro, but I am quite worried about the battery as the battery of the 12 is horrible! 😊
@@Fernando_1903 if you really want battery, get the iphone 15 plus...but to be honest, these phones charge so fast, It doesn't really bother me.
@@Fernando_1903 it really is horrible, can't wait to upgrade. that is, if the 15 pro's battery is indeed good.
@@Fernando_1903I have the 14 pro max and my battery lasts 2 days. Or more. Get the 14 pro max the 15 is not worth the price u get the same from the 14 pro max.
_It was worth upgrading for me, I don’t buy new upgrades every year. I wait a while so this way I can enjoy what I have and the technology at hand I went from 4 to 6, 6 to 12 pro, 12 to 15pro. I can really appreciate the technology after waiting 2 to 3 years_
_Plus, I love to record in ProRes ‘log’ this retains more color information and metadata, then standard ProRes_
_The iPhone 15 Pro’s are definitely for professional photographers, videographers and cinematographers; Cinematic, ProRaw, ProRes, ProRes Log with a Pro Neural Engine processor Dedicated to camera performance that learns how you use your camera for even better performance and enhancements._
_Even though ProRes was good enough when it comes to editing colors, contrast and shadow for my videos, ProRes log offers a wider range of dynamics and color control, now I can include actual proper sharpening and detailing to the video without noise and distortion. Unfortunately though, RED owns the rights to true authentic RAW video recording And Apple lost the court battle with them_
_What I need now from Apple, is ProRaw for portrait, and ProRes/Log for Cinematic_
Wow 6 to 12 Pro must be a huge jump lol
I went 13 to 15 and with the $1000 trade only a couple hundred bucks
_@@chromaticvisuelle _it definitely is, especially when you went to school for electronic engineering, software engineering, and I’ve been doing a lot of pixel peeking with camera technology since before the iPhone, I studied 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔 which included photography 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝑨𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔, and cinematography so I can definitely appreciate the jump and notice far better than anybody who did not take up these studies, JackA$$_
_Your brain is completely limited to not understanding the difference in reality for someone who is a professional photographer versus someone who is just a picture snapper_
I went from 12 Pro Max to the 15 Pro Max. Very happy with the upgrade. But I can understand this review for someone going from the 14 to 15.
@@janicelind247 _but the real question is why would you get a 12 Pro max or any pro model phone from Apple, apple is predominantly targeting professional photographers, videographers, and cinematographers, ergo, the title pro, Or was it the dealers convincing you to get a pro model?_
_Do you know the purpose of taking photos in 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝑹𝒂𝒘? What about 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝑹𝒆𝒔 or 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝑹𝒆𝒔 𝑳𝒐𝒈, are you educated in 𝒅𝒊𝒈𝒊𝒕𝒂𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒅𝒊𝒂 𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒔? Or 𝒄𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒓 𝒔𝒑𝒆𝒄𝒕𝒓𝒖𝒎 𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔 to understand how to pull the best colors out of a raw photo?_
That’s why it’s never worth it to upgrade every year , I’m about to upgrade from my iPhone X and that’s what makes me excited about it jumping to the 15 pro max should be a huge deference that’s is worth it
Ye i think 4 years beautiful time for changing iPhone to other. Never had iPhone before though hope soon in closest days i finally will buy iPhone 11
I am glad i got the 14 pro 6 months ago. Tx for the video!
4:12 "if i add sharpening I can get this footage almost identical" hahaha whats the point of adding sharpening.. It's just obvious that the videos shot in log/prores are soo much better than the 14, of course you have much more flexibility in post with this new iphone. All these bla bla and clickbait titles. It's literally the real first pro iphone in terms of usability for a real production recording straight on ssd and to cut between other cameras for color matching. Also shooting in apple log prores you are bypassing the standard color mapping, which wasnt the case with the previous models.
Wow! Awesome review, and really knowledgeable on features like dynamic range. That said, I really liked those iphone 15 pro images, that dynamic range was amazing, and I do like that warmer/pinkish color instead of the more aggressive white of the 14 pro.
When I was watching your images, the 15 pro felt like ready to shoot a movie. Subtle, but really impressive
that's your fault, who upgrades every year? I am coming from an 11 pro , I love the 15 pro
15 Pro Max is the first time i got myself the Pro Max. Thanks to the more curved corners i can now comfortably use it with one hand, and enjoy the bigger screen. This is a huge thing for me. Previously the sharper corners made it uncomortable to use the bigger phone with one hand.
But it's true the Titanium ring is more scratch-prone. You should get the "Titanium" color to minimize this effect.
Apple always does INCREMENTAL UPGRADES. This means if you have an iPhone 12, 13 or 14, you may be disappointed with the iPhone 15 because it is not much different. The iPhone 15 is NOT MEANT for you. However for those who have an iPhone 11 or older, the iPhone 15 is a HUGE UPGRADE and NO-BRAINER to upgrade. The lesson is: if you have an Apple Product that is newer than 4 years old, DO NOT UPGRADE. If you have an Apple product that is 4 years or older, UPGRADE.
I'm returning the natural titanium 15 pro max. The phone is gray (not my favorite color) and it overheats a lot. I decided to get the blue.
I am upgrading from the 11 Pro to the 15 Pro, I always use a case and tempered glass screen protector, so I am not worried about the dings + I did choose the natural titanium color option. Compared to the 11 Pro it will be a huge jump in quality when it comes to pictures + the 120Hz screen + AoD.
Same story here! Upgrading from the 11 pro Max, battery condition sitting at a solid 76% 😂 definitely overdue for an update. Unfortunately my phone provider is a bit slow with supply. Will be getting my 15 pro max in 4-6 weeks 🎉
Same for me. 11 Pro 93% battery. Looking at the 15 Pro, but the battery life scares me. It should be better than mine, but it’s not as good as it should be. I’m wondering if you disable motion AI if it would lag much longer.
@@borismetermy regular iPhone 11 had max 71% battery, so it was about time to upgrade. Got the 15 pro and I’m very happy with the upgrades
I’m gonna buy the 15 Pro purely because I was gonna buy the 14 Pro, but cancelled at the last moment. This summer I was travelling internationally, so the removal of the SIM tray was a deal breaker. I have the 12 Pro, and upgrading to 15 Pro is justifiable.
15 Pro Max is the most unimpressive upgrade ever. The phone feels less solid and like a downright downgrade from the 14 Pro Max.
What nobody mentions, 15PM randomly freezes up when you review the images quickly and then try to take another photos. There is a solid 3 seconds or more of the camera app freeze and you cannot take any picture. 48MP RAW is as laggy as ever, you will not be able to shoot more quickly in that mode - important for fast moving subjects.
As to DNGs from the 15PM, there is no Adobe Neutral color profile in Camera Raw and you must rely on Apple's ProRAW profile which is inferior. Capture ONE RAW support is mediocre at best and they still not enabled tethering with the iPhone, so there is zero incentives to get with this phone as of now.
Regarding copying the files - it still takes ages when you import the DNGs from the Image Capture app - I noticed it copies two 33MB files per second. Downloading 7GB took a few minutes and should be instant with USB 3 speeds.
The LOG and USB-C recording is a nice bonus, but the dynamic range is a far cry from a real camera. The lenses are soft and the noise reduction looks terrible on a large screen
More over, the "always on display" easily turns off in a darker room.
So you didn´t notice Iphone 15 Pro photos have better color, much more natural, better highlights control and much better skin tones. In the video department the inprovement is huge. Sorry about it.
On a three-year cycle. This years is my year. I opted to go for it for the USB-C. The 15 Max will be my daily driver until the 18 comes out.
I upgraded from a 12 Pro Max so it’s a worthy upgrade. Plus the 15 Pro Max has a Matter antenna built in so home automation control is much faster. But hay, whatever works for you.
Absolutely an unimpressive upgrade. The build quality of the 14 Pro Max is better, more solid with the slight extra weight. I’ll be sticking with my 14 Pro Max as well. Great video as usual.
For me, person trying to enter iPhone world, 14 Pro Max was way too heavy. It made me returning the phone eventually.
I’m wanting to gift my 13 pro max to my daughter, I just may purchase the 14 pro max if I still can
Great video, as always! I'm sticking with my iPhone 13 Pro Max this year and looking to upgrade to the 16 next year. Although the 15 has significant improvements.
I waited three years between upgrades since the iPhone 3s, until this year. There was no question that the upgrade was not optional. If you don't shoot in ProRes, then waiting for the 16 Ultra might be worth it. The USB-C 3.2 alone was sufficient for me, as the time I spend exporting ProRes to my Mac is reason enough. There are lots of other things: battery life, processing speed, slightly improved cameras, and about twenty more.
By the way, the phone was $1600, but Apple took my 14PM back for $650, so the out-of-pocket price was $950 with a 1TB SD drive, which is insanely cheap. My first cellphone, a Mitsubishi Transportable, was $1800 in 1991, and it could only make phone calls for $0.60 per minute. Plus, I paid $200 for a 4-meg stick of RAM for my computer.
Next year, I will pick up the 16 Ultra, but I'll keep the 15PM as a second camera. I would have kept the 14PM, but the lightning port speed is painful. I do understand that having a discouraging title about Apple gets views. Tony & Chelsea Northrup are experts at getting clicks that way.
Lol, apple ripped you off. I sold my iPhone 14 pro 512 GB for 1180. The new phone ended up only costing me about 300 bucks counting the new screen protector and case.
I'm still using the iPhone 6s. All I really care about with phones are battery life and maybe the screens. I couldn't care less about the cameras since I have a real camera.
Now can you kindly explain how did you justify transferring from iPhone 13Pro to 14Pro which is an even less of an upgrade (no updated design, no new materials, no new button, no new charging plug) ?
Thanks man, I was upgrading from the X. Been almost 6 years. Just seeing you hold the 14 pro & as descent & durable as it looks. I cancelled my 15 pro order. I will get the 14 pro refurbished. Let's see how the 16/17 will do
Same here! 😁
In regards to camera software I believe it is the faster processor that is making it possible to stack more images to get more dynamic range with little to no noticeable lag. On my 12 pro max you cannot take fast moving subjects because of the lag.
I doubt it. Apple has a very long history of using software features to entice upgrade, despite previous years of hardware being more than capable.
It's like computers. Reviewers and manufacturers say if you don't have a 13th gen i9 paired with a GTX4090, you'll barely be able to do office tasks. That i7 and gtx3080 is for word processing only now. Lol
hehe yeh...I don't think you are supposed to upgrade every year 😂
The only review that really matters.
Yeah, the upgrades really are minor this year, I think anyone with a 14 Pro/ Pro Max will still be completely satisfied this year. We can only hope the 16 Pro is a more significant upgrade.
That being said, I'm upgrading to a 15 Pro Max from a standard 11 from 2019, so I'll be pleased either way lmao.
I’m going from 11 pro to 15 pro max. It’s going to be a significant change, especially for the video and stills. That 5x optical zoom is going to be nice.
Maybe they will use the Sony 903 photo matrix in the end, because they chose to use the old 803 in 15, so there is no upgrade in picture data quality
I have a 12 Pro, so I'll be upgrading, mostly for the ability to connect as SSD.
Steve Jobs was right when he always stuck by stainless steel in product design: iPod Classic, iPod Touch, iPhone 4. It's why the 6/7/8 designs were so boring until it was re-introduced with the X. It's what made higher-end Apple Watch sell. I hate they've completely pivoted to titanium, and I have a feeling variations of the Ultra will be replacing the stainless steel Apple Watches.
Well the powerbook g4s were first titanium and those hinges cracked
I just upgraded my phone for the first time since 2018 (had a XS Max). I've chosen the 14 Pro Max and this review made me glad I went with the "older" phone instead of the 15 Pro Max. They're all insane pieces of technology but the prices are crazy. I'm also glad I went with the Pro Max instead of going with the regula 14 due to the wide lens camera which is phenomenal. I also like my screens big and it's hard to go back to smaller screens.
The fact that Apple discontinued the 14 Pro and Pro Max is all the proof you need that they could bring all the software updates to the 14 Pro Max but just wouldn't and went on to force users to buy the newest phone, which is really annoying. I think the more the phones are similar between generations, the more they'll force us to move on to newer phones.
Thanks for posting!
I’m upgrading from 12pro to 15pro, Agree that durability seems to be downgraded (bad Apple) but everything else is an upgrade overall and I’m sure using thin clear case & screen protector will keep it protected from 99% accidental damage, 👍👍video
Just don’t drop your phone. I don’t actually drop my phone so I really don’t care. I’d much rather just have it be lightweight so it doesn’t pull my pants down every time I put it in my pocket.
Agreed. I’m heading from a 11 pro to a 15 pro max. There will absolutely be quite an upgrade. Plus I really wanted the 5x optical zoom and being able to shoot in cinelog natively.
@@Everything2A Yep. The fact that it's lighter means that you're less likely to be dropping the phone. Paired with the brushed texture and contoured edges of the titanium it should provide a bit more grip. If you're someone who drops their phone constantly then you should be using a case to begin with that'll take the impacts...
@@raven3696i dont think thats the way it works mate , I’ve had plenty of curved edge android phones that where lighter ,and i felt they where slippery as hell and i hated that feature on them , i found the more utilitarian build of the 11,12,13 ,14 series iphones to be a plus and a breath of fresh air in every way , and i actually like the slight extra weight and feeling of substance on those previous iPhone models, and they have exceeded my expectations in robustness , unlike the new model which seems less than good in videos I’ve seen so far , but to each his own.
I always wear with case my 11 max and it still looks like almost new and I wanted to get 14 cause it’s supposed to be cheaper now but right now it’s not even available to buy in Apple stores even 15 they don’t have in stores in Canada unlocked and 14 max looks better but the good thing is that 15 is more light
The background for the video is really beautiful
Well I went to the store and used the iPhone 15 pro yesterday.. It really firstly felt very cheap compared to the 14 pro.. And that natural colour was so bad, it looked like white had gone dirty, more like cement..! I hated the entire feel of that phone..
Then I compared it to the 14 pro and it’s exactly the same phone.. Like you can’t tell the difference at all.. The focus doesn’t go on the bezels once you use the phone and they are barely noticeable… The camera was like carbon copy of the other.. They basically were the same phone with usb c and a switch..!! And almost 800$ for that after trading in 14 pro in India… Made absolutely no sense..
Lots of great points in this video but the iPhone 15 Pro shoots in Apple Pro Res LOG, which is similar to Sony's S-Log, 3:42. Personally, I'll be sticking to my Apple 13 as the cinematic mode is still serving me very well after upgrading from my iPhone XR.
The “made from titanium” is a stretch. The edge is banded with a titanium strip with a PVD coating on the colored versions. See the Jerry Rigs Everything tear down. The weakness this year is in the rear glass, although the overall structure may contribute to that. I love my 14 Pro Max and lock it into ProRes, with 85-100 or so MB images. It does not replace my cameras but does produce great photos. The “seven lenses” marketing is really misleading and I’m surprised it got by the legal team. Apple could have instead just emphasized how good the images look when cropped to 35 and 50 equivalents (similar to Leica’s Q series).
The dynamic range improvement surprised me, other reviews have said the SmartHDR 4 to 5 update is very minor and hard to notice
Still using my iPhone X. Going strong. Battery still lasts all day. Runs all the apps I use. Camera could be better but I don’t really care. Photos still look good.
First time on this channel, why does the video looks so fkin good? Mind own by the prod quality, looks like part of a movie. As a ex fx artist, this color correction is one of the best I have seen in long time.
What a refreshing, honest review!
If it weren’t for the durability test I seen I would have upgraded mainly for the USBC compared to the 14 pro there’s not a huge upgrade
Good vid, agree totally. Upgraded to a regular 15 from my previous regular 12, decent (justifiable) upgrade plus I don't have to wait 2 months for it. Cheers
Agreed. The 15 Pro is such a minor "upgrade" that it's not worth the money. It's like Apple didn't even try. Very sad.
Phones are like cars now. If you buy a 2023 car it’s not going to be much different that the 2022 model.
You're not supposed to upgrade every year
Yeah upgrading every year is silly. I'm on a 13 pro max and wife on a 12 pro max. Both are fine, well built and long lasting.
I think the problem is that phones don't have anywhere amazing to go now. What else could they do?
The cameras are at physical limitations of their size and glass, with lots of computational and software work to make them better.
The size and display are great.
I just can't imagine what they could do now to make them better.
@@jamesn7156why would anyone upgrade their car every year cars are like 30k+ it’s not like 800-1k phone lol
@@JoshuaMcTackett The next revolution might just be the vision pro and it's newer versions after that
2:45 Sandisk require 7 Watt - especially that you showed in video, Samsung shield 4 Watt, so in order to use it on iPhone/Android you have to use a dongle that charges your phone and provide this way also a more powerfull usb port. The shield is the first to work without any dongle because the phone provide 4 watts, took me a while to figure that out...
I don’t have any problems with my iPhone 6s and no plans to replace it! I have just had to upgrade my work phone to a 13 and it is enormous! I don’t see the point in updating my rather old phone with something that does the same thing as what I have now!
I was going to upgrade to the 15 Pro Max but after listening to the Apple presentation where they said the A17 chip was up to 10% faster than the A16 chip and that battery life was the same I decided not to upgrade. I expected better performance and battery life from the A17 with the 3nm manufacturing process.
yes it's a bit disappointing
I had been working with the IPhone 14 Pro Max for nearly a year. I'm wondering that you haven't talked about the fast processor of the 15 Pro Max. The whole iPhone experience is way smoother than on my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Lightroom and Adobe Rush Rendering ist out of this world and I would say on par with my M1 Mac Pro. When it comes to the cameras ... Yeah they are nearly the same I would agree with you. I'm curious of the VR Video recording which will come by the end of the year.
But that USBC Port is finally a game changer. From SD Card Readers to Microphones there's so much of my stuff that's supported now, that working with this phone is way better than with the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Using capture one with my Sony A7rV and A7IV ist a game change over USBC. As long as you are not using the iPhone as a professional, I would really stick to the 14Pro Max this year. But if you want to travel light and need a device for Social Media work or as external camera monitor. The 15 ist the way to go.
Do you mean smoother than on your 14 pro max?
@@KuroSans yeah cause it should be the other way around compared to my 100 diff videos
Yes , for a specific use case the 15 may have an advantage , but for general duties the performance differences seem hardly noticeable , but in some ways like robustness in a drop , the 15 looks less good than the previous models , and i know the 14 series can take some punishment because mine has had some serious drops and surprisingly(happily ) survived unscathed to this day.
@@KuroSans Way smoother. That’s a reason why Resident Evil and the new Assassins Creed are coming to the iPhone. They doubled the operations the Neural Engine can make and it has 2 GB more RAM. This video is just a little camera talk not a review.
Great video, as always! 🙌
I always use a case on my phone as do most people ive seen. So scratches on the side or finger prints dont matter to me
I wanted the ability to record to an external SSD and the USB-C but for $1300, its just not worth it honestly. At least Black Magic released a free camera app that gives us the ability to control our image which Apple has refused to give us.
In real lab tests, the frame is not pure titanium but a mixture of both aluminum and titanium which is why it broke easily in the drop test comparison. Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
They said in the keynote that it was fused with aluminum
lol aluminium inside it not the mixture
C’moon. iPhone 12 to 15 are pretty much the same. I had iPhone X so it was nice to upgrade it to 15 pro.
I'll be waiting to see what the 16 Pro brings to the table then. I was so close to placing an order. You've just saved me 1300 quid! Cheers!
PVD is not paint, and it’s on your 14 Pro as well. Physical Vapor Deposition is a chemical process where a ceramic layer is bonded to the metal. It may work better on stainless steel, IDK, but same process.
I ordered my first iPhone, the 15 Pro Max after a decade on Samsung. Nothing wrong with Samsung, I wanted to try out iPhones for a while now but lack of USB-C was something that I was not ready to compromise over.
I have just done the same. iPhone 3GS was my last iPhone. Hoping it will integrate better with my Mac and iPad. Also needed a change 😊
@@ChristianLawrenceHaha. I had the 3GS too. Had Samsung for years, tried the iPhone XR ( which I kept for 1 week before giving it to my girlfriend as it still felt the same as the 3GS).
How are you getting on with it? I'm tempted to try iPhone again (I have the S23 Ultra and Fold 4). My phones don't fit in my new cars wireless charger so thinking about the 15 Pro.
I don't know how I'll cope with not having the backwards swipe on any app.
@@dpleech1 haven’t got it yet, on pre order. So when in stock it will be coming my way. I have the case for it 😂 and that’s feels good in the hand so looking forward to the change. Like the idea of the fold, but it’s expensive and bit bulky for me.
@@ChristianLawrence I used the Fold 4 for 3 months before getting the S23 Ultra. It's awful. The outer screen is too narrow to type, the inner display was too dim to view in the sun. I felt like I was always about to drop it. My 9 year old daughter uses it now as Samsung wouldn't offer me a trade in for it. I'm going to get my girlfriend a regular iPhone 15 for Xmas. I'll have a play and see if I like it.
I agree returning mine also keeping my iPhone 14 pro
I ordered the iPhone 15 Pro 128G. This replaces an iPhone 6s Plus! USB-C with 10 Gbps is absolutely a key feature. Ability to stream video to low cost external storage is key. I can stream videos and display pictures from external storage. Being able to operate in the 6GHz band vie WiFi 6e is a big deal as well. There is no need for WiFi to contend for the medium (air) in competition with older devices in 2 and 5 GHz bands.
It sucks you can no longer purchase the 14 PM
It's not slog, that's SONY's log profile lol
I upgraded from the 14 pro max to the 15 pro max and returned the 15 after 1 week. Back on my 14 and can’t tell a difference.
finally, an honest review
How many times do you drop your phone? I think USB 3 explains it all! How do you download your video files to your Mac? 🎉
All iPhones with a lightning connector are outdated!
Found the apple sheep
All phones with USB 2.0 are outdated for video use! No-pro users are using airdrop for the daily insta snapshots. The iPhone 14 Pro is perfect 🤩 for that.
Real comparison. Thank you🎉
I have decided to remain on 14 pro for 1 year. Yes also seen drop test was the worst so that's also a reason.
It's worth it if you trade in your old phones. Ended up selling my 14 Pro for more through a private sale. I ended up paying less than $400 for a new phone. Love my 15 Pro. My favorite feature since having the phone from release is actually the build and feel when holding the phone. It's much lighter than the 14 Pro so my pinky is way more comfortable when the phone rests on it. And the curved edges feel so dam good, I decided not to run a case on it this year.
I’m on a iPhone SE from 2000.. I’m going to upgrade next yr to a pro max..think I can stretch my current iPhone the battery health is 95%.. and I’ll be saving on quadlock cases and cables I have all around my house / work / car / bicycle
I have NO problem plugging in ANY usb-c cords into my new IPhone 15 with an Apple case. I couldn’t be happier with my 15 pro, of course I will admit to upgrading from a 13 pro.
Better usb speeds but transferring photos/videosor others from iPhone to PC remains a lackluster experience. Considering I can better choose, organize, and find files using a cloud service like pCloud/icedrive, then the finally faster usb transfer speeds won’t help. Also dislike their hyping of 48 and 24 megapixels when it’s a 12 megapixel sensor.
If I'd own a 14 Pro, I also wouldn't upgrade. Same for the 13 Pro, 12 Pro, and probably 11 Pro. But I got an X. I usually buy used, but this time - mostly because of USB-C - I decided to give myself a new one.
I am upgrading because my 12 promax has horrible service everywhere. Verizon said there are a bunch of lemons because parts from trade ins were used to make new iPhones. Hope I’m not so unlucky
I've heard identical so many times in this video its actually stuck in my head on how he says it, and every now and then I start to randomly repeat "identical"
I’m upgrading from the 12 pro max. I could have held out one more year but I use the photos/video for work
Upgrading from 13 Pro Max to 15… Almost every photo looked better on the 15 dude… I can’t wait
Paid 1500 € for my iphone 14 pro last year and they can't fix the sharpening to it? Only the 15? .. Might be my last iphone.
Thank you. It was very useful for me to decide.
Sorry, I respectfully 100% disagree. This is actually a very very significant upgrade for quite a few people. Granted, it may not be appreciated by everyone. Just the fact that we have USB-C opens up so many possibilities, not just for personal use, but for professional use, and for me, that’s worth every penny. Also, the fact that we get blazing fest Wi-Fi finally that actually seems to be fast and responsive is a huge win. And the fact that it’s lighter to lug around is just the icing. I definitely respect opinion, however, this is very much a hit or it’s going to be a miss depending on what type of consumer you are.
nailed it
Thank you for saying this! All the comments are going on about how spot on he is whilst I’m sat here thinking I must be mad for completely disagreeing!
I'm sure you all bought the iPhone 15 and are trying to feel better about it. When the only reasons for an upgrade are weight and the connector, it's clear that this phone has nothing new to offer.
I'm surprised you find the Standard profile footage and S LOG very similar. I mean the difference is HUGE! Left is very digital sharpened look which is not a great starting point to work with, right looks super crisp and smooth and natural.
I’m planing to switch from 11 to 15 pro max 😅. I think it’s a big change but for those who has iPhones 13 and 14 it’s not worth it.
Honestly the only reason I would want it is the spatial video cuz I’m gonna jump on the Vision Pro once the preorders open