@@joefries365 Well, he did say he would just use the phone he was reviewing, so... he's probably bringing the iPhone 15 Pro home until the poll comes down.
Just a little correction. "Apple is only assembling the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in India. Not the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both the iPhone 15 Pro models are still assembled in China."
@@wobblysauce exactly, they should have done some fact checking before putting that weird theory in the script regarding manufacturing of pro models in India.
The reason they dropped the Bionic naming was because originally it was created to distinguish a chip with Neural Engine, right now, after dropping the A11, every single chip in a phone sold/supported now has A12 and up and all of them have a Neural Engine.
6:50 In India all the models below pro and pro max are the only one being assembled (thus reducing price of import duty for those models in India) and pro and pro max are china exclusive only (which has a higher price due to import)
phone repair guru actually looked into it, the weak point on the back glass is due to the metal plate that all other parts are anchored to isnt directly attached to the glass this year. even on the 14 and 15 where they open from the back the metal backplate is attached to the glass and for those they have another backplate just behind the display for all the components to attach to
So the glass is easier/cheaper to replace but weaker? F. Never cared about the obscene cost of repairs as they always were covered by basic home insurance, which happens to be mandatory anyway for most.
As if one giant glass plate on one side wasn't enough, Apple has 2, both of which can be broken if it is dropped. I understand we already use phone cases (for any smartphone, really), but you can't justify the use of titanium to compensate for more weakpoints. I mean... smartphones will always be dropped.
I hope DJI makes something that utilizes the USB-C port to have external storage and a microphone all in some sort of a camera handle on the side of the phone.
Different actions for the action button in different focus modes is my suggestion for features. I mean, if you go to the movies all the time, set a geolocation focus for movies and set it to ring/silent, during work you can have it set to open a specific app or maybe flashlight depending on what you do for work, then have a vacation focus that makes the action button a camera quickdraw. That would just make it perfect along with Linus's idea for the double press or hold. Certainly miles better than the backtap feature
Actually, it seems the reason for the immediate glass break in Zack's (JerryRigEverything) test was due to the fact that Apple moved a support metal bracket from the back glass to the actual frame of the phone itself, which severely weakens that glass's rigidity.
I don't get it. They KNOW people are going to do the "bend test"... they should do that test at least a hundred times before they decide to go ahead with a design change like that.
And yet I've seen many tech reviewers do the same thing as Zack and weren't able to reproduce the same result, maybe he's just a force of nature or got a faulty unit.
I think when testing any phone, iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, etc. maybe having the Software version listed as well could also be helpful. I know when new phones rollout there are always hot fixes in terms of updates so testing on an older version versus a new version could lead to slight discrepancies. It could also be negligible but I do feel like it could help those who look at the charts have a better overall understanding.
the action button is nice, but i'm conflicted as i really like the physical toggle switch. being able to set (or check that it is in) to silent mode with the phone still in the pocket is so nice.
I'm guessing is Apple figured out through analytics (you can opt in to share usage behavior data with Apple) that most people default the switch to off mode, so for most of their customers that toggle was redundant.
I really want to see more USB-C testing, loving the flexibility of the port compared to lightning. Also backed up my phone to my PC and it was so much quicker thanks to USB 3 speeds. Finally out of 2010 with USB 2.
@@Hopgop1it doesn't, people being pedantic as usual. Annoying kids. Then again you gave apple 1500$ to use a 2008 port... that's just stupid. The other models are still on usb 2 btw
You can’t. He said could not can, like it would be great if the volume buttons would change their function to zoom and focus if the action button is set to take a photo.
I still can’t believe people with a 3 or 4 year old iphone run out and needlessly upgrade then complain when they realize not much has changed. They’re meant to last much longer than that. Plus smartphone innovation has severely slowed down in the 20s. They’re definitely taking advantage of their customers stupidity.
so far I've found several totally legit USB-C cables that are capable of fast charging on Android phones that iPhone 15 Pro simply reject. As in, you plug it in and no charge happens!
I think you should do a deep dive into shortcuts. They're incredibly powerful. You can even use them to change how apps look on the home screen, or to make siri do x thing when you say x phrase.
@@Chopper153 I mean... it's basically a scripting language. It doesn't get much more powerful than that unless you want to program your own app, especially for an Apple product.
I feel like Apple is not getting nearly enough flak for the "you should use first party cable otherwise it might hurt the phone." Even if it's complete bullcrap, the point of going to usbc is that its compatible with usbc, not *apple's* usbc
They would've actually put hardware blocks in place but legally they weren't allowed to if they wanted to sell the phone in the EU. Everything Apple claims should be taken with an ocean or salt
I've done that with my ipad air 4, it works just OK except they still don't support multi monitor. But if you want to take notes, write a paper, web browse etc. in a more desktop setting, it's functional but not a true windows/macOS experience. Definitely more productive if you're trying to do actual work than using the touch interface.
i could be wrong about this, but im pretty sure the pro line phones have had LTPO screens that go as low as 1 hz, not 10 as stated in the video since the iphone 14 pro line
On MIUI you can make custom shortcuts for double tap wake button, volume up + wake, volume down + wake, volume up + volume down and you could do that since about 2019
My jailbroken ipod from 2016 can run live wallpapers better than a 2023 stock iphone 15. My main android can record log in 4k and do video stabilization, doesn't overheat, doesn't crack easy, has the same transfer speeds, better specs, can serve as a portable laptop (snapdragon pros), can sideload apps, allows extensive ui customization, can download from any store (that isn't apple ofc), can even iMessage (it's funny this has to be a pro) thanks to a recent invite only app, does live wallpapers properly, has more gestures, multitasking apps is better, comes with a built-in screen recorder that doesn't alert in any apps, battery performs better and probably degrades slower knowing apple, easier to repair, and list goes on. Not much more expensive than an iphone 15 with its $30's worth per phone of grade 5 titanium gimmick. I don't understand the praise for iphone other than it looks pretty. Aside preference of the UI (despite all the restrictions), maybe people have bad experiences with cheap Androids?
Is that a soft plastic case or a hard plastic case because I'm willing to give props to them figuring out how to make a soft plastic case non yellowing....
Personally I use Spiegen's stuff, and it yellows a touch as in if I try to look at edge corners my red phone reflects as a little orangeish but it's basically completely clear still after a solid year.
Funny how after the recent controversy especially ShortCircut videos are still littered with misinformation. The 15 Pro is never manufactored in India, only the 15, therefore is this theory bs. Just as the battery. "We were getting nowhere 23 hours with RUclips playback", kinda expected if Apple clearly states that 23 hours is local playback and up to 20 hours of AppleTV playback. AppleTV is using different codes then RUclips is and therefore again lighter on the battery. Just saying "ugh but ~18 hours is not 23 hours of youtube playback" is both dumb and factually wrong.
I am wondering why Apple has not made the Action Button case sensitive, meaning: if I am on the homescreen I want to launch my Camera app. But if I am in the Camera app, I want it to either used as a shutter button or switch it into video mode... and so on...its all software... it looks like a wasted opportunity....
I think that the usb c native accessories are the same ones that work with the lightning connector because you can just use a lightning connector to the usb a camera adapter to connect the device.
Woulda been nice to see if the ip15pm usb-c could output 120 hz 1080p. Would be cool to use with the xreal glasses and moonlight/nvidia gamestream now that they support 120hz.
same with iPadOS. still stuck in 60Hz when on external display (both on stage manager and mirrored). Also, maybe limited implementation of Stage Manager when connected to an external display on the next iOS update/iPhone? (e.g. only 2 apps at a time, and installing iPad version of an app to the iPhone to make it scale better on external screen)
@@kkshinichi fun fact: for the vast majority of apps, there is no iPadOS version, it's the exact same one as the iOS version, same installation file and every thing, so if Apple did decide to add stage manager to iPhone, you would already be able to run the "iPadOS version" of any app by default.
I’ve used it for like 2 weeks at this point (15 pro, china) have not had any issues except when I had instagram opened and the phone was charging. It heated up a lot, I simply quit out of instagram and it fixed it. I also haven’t had that issue since. The phone feels very strong and I don’t think its weakness is going to be any more of an issue than that of any other phone
I've considered switching to iPhone because my partner uses it, but never really wanted to. The action button and finally having USB c makes this the first one I've really considered.
same exact boat here. ive considered it, but theres so many apps and stuff too that id be missing out on from android. maybe ill daily drive both for a little bit and see what happens
Personally waiting until the 16. They pushed out iOS 17.0.3 which they say fixes overheating, but the 3nm process could still be more efficient than it is. I think however, for those really due for a new phone it’s probably a decent choice.
Just wait to see how much they improve on the 16's. They'll find problems this year and make next year's models a nice refinement. I'm hoping for a 12 going to 13 situation.
my BlackBerry Torch 9800 from 2010 had the "convenience key" and it was the best thing ever. I'm glad we are finally starting to get features back! Maybe the next revolutionary thing may be a headphone jack?
Bixby button was easily remappable with an app tho. I wont even be surprised if Apple lock down third party devs from accessing the action button to customize it further.
6:15 only the iphone 15 and 15 plus models are assembled in india and that is only 7% of them, rest in china. the ones being made in india are upto standards. iphone 15 pro and pro max phones are assembled only in china. the heating issues are only with pro series. I'm not saying it's china's fault, its probably just apple with their ambitious plans about gaming and performance.
For the battery test, they did not use RUclips video playback, they used a downloaded iTunes video though it does not state what the audio settings or brightness settings were, just that True Tone and auto brightness turned off
If I recall, you could remap the bixby button with a 3rd party app. And I definitely remember that you can remap double/long press of the power button to anything you want (in oneui at least).
yep an advantage of android, if some level of customisation isnt offered out of the box, you can bet someone will make an app for it. whereas apple users need to wait 8 years for apple to invent the functionality. i know id rather have half baked functionality tomorrow than fully baked functionality in 8 years.
Last year, I upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from X to 13 Pro. I hate the weight of their phone. I was considering the 13 Mini when my XS stops getting the latest iOS (guessing this time next year) but, with the new Pros getting a lighter weight frame, that idea might now be redundant. Thanks for the vid!
There is/was an official Apple lightning to HDMI converter and before that, even a 30 pin dock connector to HDMI dongle, I’ve had them for years, admittedly I only used them a couple of times on vacation, but Linus saying for old school iPhone reviews having easy HDMI would have been a game changer, just shows a lack of knowledge somewhere in the production chain. I’ve even connected my Apple lightning to HDMI adapter to my elgato HD60s in the past.
@@TerribleUsernameAmirite Yours must have been defective. I've been using my Lightning to HDMI adapter with the NReal Air glasses and they work just fine.
Dude can't even hide being such an Apple fanboy. Don't come looking for an unbiased, objective review from him, especially regarding the iOS/Android debate.
I think you guys always put WAYYY too much focus on gaming on phones and believe a MUCH higher percentage of people actually base their purchasing on game performance.
You should have tried and USB-C dock. I backed up my data via a type c dock from my old Pixel phone after smashed the display too many times. :D It did work. I think I can do it with my Samsung as well. So would be interesting to test an Iphone as a docked machine. Just an advice.
They been doing "lite reviews" for a long time though. They gather hard data about devices before they get on camera, and they've already unboxed the device at least once before filming. It's not an unboxing channel anymore. It's the review channel.
You sure didn't seem that disappointed to me... I like how plugging things in works and it's the best thing since sliced bread...Android has been doing that for literally years now. 🤣
Linus, HDMI adapters have been around for the lightning port literally since iPhone 5s. I've had one for like a decade... Oh, and they made lightning to VGA as well.
As surprised as you are acting for the USB connectivity, does that mean that my s23 Ultra wouldn't be able to show a picture on a monitor or use a mic, kb, or mouse with said USB c?
End with the monitor reminds me of 2012, when I connected my ~200€ android device to my TV and used a bluetooth controller to play Shadowgun. And now in 2023 people are hyped that a 1k+€ phone can finally do that.. what?!
Two things to also note. The drop test showing the camera popping out. That was after the 3rd attempt, not the first. The MAX also has different chipset (A2?) vs the Pro. Meaning that your USB-C data transfer and battery charge will be noticeably faster on the Max.
Would’ve loved to see you test a usb-c dock and plug in multiple devices. Everything you showed has been available since early iPhones, but required adapters for lightning. I want to see mouse, keyboard and display all at once! With a mic for audio capture!
I was hoping for a monitor with a usb-c dock and seeing if it was possible to have mouse monitor keyboard combo that way, I thought I needed a computer to do things like onshape in the browser, but maybe not?
Hearing Linus mention a possible thermal issue being caused by small factors in the assembly lines with China vs India made me remember the Samsung vs TSMC issues that the iPhone 6S had
That would get me into an iPhone for the first time ever - especially if we got a legit DAC I could bet all of my future life's earnings on that not happening and feel 100% safe though, lmao
@@RyTrapp0 I would be absolutely in heaven if smartphones with headphone jacks plus DAC started showing up again, but you are right, it will not happen I'll bet my life savings right along with ya
@@lupolinar An LG V60 that's on its last leg lmao. And, today, there's just no alternative to it - if you're into these sorts of hardware features, you can only downgrade from here. Before LG(had the V20, V30, and V60; far from perfect but killer hardware), my preferred brand was HTC. Who also had nice phones and did some against-the-grain stuff. Who also quit the phone business because it was like me and two other people buying them. Ugh.
@@lupolinar You're right, most modern phones don't have all of those features, and neither does mine. I have the ZenFone 8, which only has the headphone jack of the features I mentioned, which is the most important of the 3 to me. To my knowledge, basically zero modern smartphones have replaceable batteries (really looking forward to seeing the EU's laws bring this back) and only some mid-range or budget phones have microSD card slots, and I guess Sony's flagships still have them. However, this does not stop me from criticizing every single company that decides to release a new phone that still doesn't have these features, including the phones that I buy. Nowadays, I go for the flagship phone that has the most features for a decent price. Last time I was looking for a new phone, I was deciding between Asus, Sony, and ZTE. Next time I shop for a phone, I will likely be deciding between the same companies, since they seem to be the only ones I can think of that release flagship phones that still have features. You better believe that I criticize Asus or whichever company's phone I happen to be using every time they fail to include these awesome features. It would be a dream come true if the EU made a few more consumer tech laws mandating expandable storage like microSD card slots as well as wired audio solutions like 3.5 mm headphone jacks.
You know there have been apps for Android that can rebind buttons for more than 10 years, right? The fact that you are amazed by the ability to rebind a button says quite a lot about what expectations Apple customers have :D This entire video is Linus being amazed by stuff Androids have been able to do since forever, what is going on.
You probably didn’t really get the point. It’s about this being implemented directly into iOS with this many features. iOS actually has quiet a lot of features that can be used with that. You can use a kind of scripting language that can automate many different tasks for you
@@lukas_lsLinus mentioned the lack of configurability on some Android phones. Even if he meant "not directly in the OS" that's at least disingenuous. If there is a simple option (like getting an App) to do it then it doesn't lack that functionality. It still has that functionality.
I’d like to see some cases with a built in ssd. Could save a lot of money. Or I just rubber band one to it when I’m using it with my dragonfly for lossless. More nostalgia that way anyway I suppose lol
Can't believe people are jizzing their pants over being able to mirror your screen and use a usb mic with this new model when I could literally do that on my droid 2 from 2012.
It's funny how iPhone supported mirroring the display over HDMI since literal 2010, and noone ever talked about it. They have an official cable for it on their website. I'm certain that if you connected your USB mic to an older iPhone, it would've used it too. I'm amazed how many people never knew that they could do all this on their iPhone, even before USB-C
Here’s a major correction “Only the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are assembled in India. The pro and pro max models have heating issues and they are ones that are breaking. Those are assembled in China. I’ve already seen a lot of hate online towards india because of Ignorance like this. Another great job of fact checking. Subtly hinting that India doesn’t have the capability to manufacture iPhones when the Chinese made models are the ones with issues. Great job linus media group. PS: The news of the regular iPhones being manufactured in India was posted months before this launch.
When I heard about the "action button," I immediately thought about the "Bixby button" on my Samsung phone, but I had the opposite reaction to Linus because the finger-scan button on my Samsung phone does single press, double-tap, and scan finger gestures, all of which can call up specific programs or do OS functions. (I think some of that is part of Samsung's Good Lock program, which adds a lot of other functionality too.) At any rate, Samsung's already got "next level" functionality which Apple seemed to think was good enough to copy. (That happens all the time. I'm not dissing Apple for recognizing a good thing and using it.) With all the varied concerns about "3rd Party" USB cables, it is good to see that Apple now has the same functionality as Android for using headphones, USB A, and video out using that USB-c connection. Having recently had to get an Apple-specific video adapter for someone else, being able to use what's already in my kit is great. Thanks for doing this feature review.
That's exactly my thoughts too. Plus Bixby can too some really advanced actions too. Then theres the single tap of the power button that can be reconfigured.
The video out feature has been on the iPhone for over a decade albeit you needed to use lighting to HDMI. Can’t expect Linus to know everything but sometimes this is just odd to comment that it’s a new feature. Glad now it’s usb-c for even more compatible adapters.
I've personally used an expensive certified lightning to HDMI adapter many times. This matters because it's just ANY random cheap adapter. Freaking awesome -LS
not sure how long its been a thing but samsung does have this feature (on the 23 anyway) hold the power button and you get a configue button option and you can choose any app you want to open with double tap.
I was interested and planning on upgrading to this... but while some overheating issues can likely be sorted in software, the fragile back glass is really making me have second thoughts about it. It breaks so easily, even when dropped from just hip height. Just a small bend as well is enough. Just don't wanna buy a device I have to keep fix...
@@vespuccini They don't break as easily. The glass back broke on both Pro and Pro Max dropped from hip weight in testing. Same test with iPhone 13 Pro and Pro max and none of them broke, in fact they even survived being dropped from head height without breaking the back.
Linus: "I haven't done a phone review in a long time so I'll need to buy one myself and you guys can choose wich one I'll buy/use." Also Linus: does a phone review the same day.
@@ShortCircuit And how does this small distinction prevent you from using one of these phones as your personal daily driver? I think my point still stands, not that it matters. I like the idea of letting us choose your next phone.
something they need to clear up is whether or not a third party USB C charger will void warranty, if so they need to loose a lot of money to teach them they cant keep getting away with shit like that.
@@stevengoetz6773 that's not how apple usually does things, if the charging port is damaged in any way, even if it was a manufacturing issue they're still gonna say you did something wrong, they usually don't even investigate what did it and just replace the thing.
note on the USB - C display. Im noting cutting out when gaming on multiple displays not sure why this is (Iphone 15 Pro Max) Call of Duty works up until i start firing the gun.
“I am disappoint” goes on to praise nearly every aspect of the phone and giggle like a giddy child.
Apple "haters" be like
This channel capitalises on their anti apple audience
LLT click 🎉bate
He always does this. Zero professional ism.
Bro it’s a video chill out. Does the same with every brand new android that crosses the table
It was a title meant to get the fandroids to click as fast as possible lmao
Title: "Son, I am disappoint"
Linus: "This thing is awesome I love it"
Clickbait for android fanboy
yeah.. that's an instant down-vote from me then
Also linus : i dont review phones anymore
literally the next video is a phone review
@@Myst3ry714ew don't call it a downvote sounds reddity
@@joefries365 Well, he did say he would just use the phone he was reviewing, so... he's probably bringing the iPhone 15 Pro home until the poll comes down.
Just a little correction.
"Apple is only assembling the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in India. Not the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both the iPhone 15 Pro models are still assembled in China."
True
And the pro has the good chip, non pro has the old one
@@wobblysauce exactly, they should have done some fact checking before putting that weird theory in the script regarding manufacturing of pro models in India.
@@geeky_san they never told about pro, they stated "some iPhones" and then checked what is on their iPhones on hand. someone even don't listening
@@s.i.m.c.a Look at the title of the video my friend.
The reason they dropped the Bionic naming was because originally it was created to distinguish a chip with Neural Engine, right now, after dropping the A11, every single chip in a phone sold/supported now has A12 and up and all of them have a Neural Engine.
6:50 In India all the models below pro and pro max are the only one being assembled (thus reducing price of import duty for those models in India) and pro and pro max are china exclusive only (which has a higher price due to import)
phone repair guru actually looked into it, the weak point on the back glass is due to the metal plate that all other parts are anchored to isnt directly attached to the glass this year. even on the 14 and 15 where they open from the back the metal backplate is attached to the glass and for those they have another backplate just behind the display for all the components to attach to
So the glass is easier/cheaper to replace but weaker?
F. Never cared about the obscene cost of repairs as they always were covered by basic home insurance, which happens to be mandatory anyway for most.
As if one giant glass plate on one side wasn't enough, Apple has 2, both of which can be broken if it is dropped. I understand we already use phone cases (for any smartphone, really), but you can't justify the use of titanium to compensate for more weakpoints. I mean... smartphones will always be dropped.
I hope DJI makes something that utilizes the USB-C port to have external storage and a microphone all in some sort of a camera handle on the side of the phone.
Why DJI? Wouldn't such a product come from Smallrig?
At that point just get an actual camera.
Going to be pretty slow external storage use given its USB 2 (which is absurd).
@@geebster.the pro is not USB2
Not a bad thing to hope for.
4:26 iPhone 14 Pro and 15 Pro are 1hz to 120hz. 13 Pro was 10hz to 120hz
That’s only for AOD (Always-On Display) 1-120hz
If you have friends.
Different actions for the action button in different focus modes is my suggestion for features. I mean, if you go to the movies all the time, set a geolocation focus for movies and set it to ring/silent, during work you can have it set to open a specific app or maybe flashlight depending on what you do for work, then have a vacation focus that makes the action button a camera quickdraw. That would just make it perfect along with Linus's idea for the double press or hold. Certainly miles better than the backtap feature
The Apple Shortcuts app is your friend
You can do this easily with Shortcuts
An iPhone 15 mini would have been so nice! The new 15s are awesome but I'm disapointed they removed the mini size of the line.
It just didn't sell as well, hence why it was removed.
There is no 14 mini for that reason, and I doubt there'll be any
@@lukewt456 yeah it seems the mini was just 5% of the iPhone sales. Not enough to maintain the production.
I hope the next SE will fill that gap. :/
@@RC2225 I think the new SE(if it ever comes out) is going to have a shitty display like iPhone 11
The SE 3rd Gen is out but I will keep my 13 mini alive with Applecare as long as possible.
Actually, it seems the reason for the immediate glass break in Zack's (JerryRigEverything) test was due to the fact that Apple moved a support metal bracket from the back glass to the actual frame of the phone itself, which severely weakens that glass's rigidity.
I don't get it. They KNOW people are going to do the "bend test"... they should do that test at least a hundred times before they decide to go ahead with a design change like that.
@@MakerAventuras I bet they do but they just don't care as long as the phone doesn't break completely the green light it
And yet I've seen many tech reviewers do the same thing as Zack and weren't able to reproduce the same result, maybe he's just a force of nature or got a faulty unit.
Other people have done the bend test and did not have the same issue as Jerry
did everyone forget that the man blow torched his phone before bending it?
"Let's look at the fun little report card from the labs team"
Goes on to read apple's marketing material
I read the title in an Indian accent
4:25 they actually have a refresh rate between 1 and 120 Hz, not 10 and 120. That’s why the always on display doesn’t show second.
When dbrand just lets you do a product shoutout it jut feels so much better than an ad read or break I actually watch or listen to the whole thing.
Agreed
I think when testing any phone, iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, etc. maybe having the Software version listed as well could also be helpful. I know when new phones rollout there are always hot fixes in terms of updates so testing on an older version versus a new version could lead to slight discrepancies. It could also be negligible but I do feel like it could help those who look at the charts have a better overall understanding.
the action button is nice, but i'm conflicted as i really like the physical toggle switch. being able to set (or check that it is in) to silent mode with the phone still in the pocket is so nice.
It lets you know with haptic vibration if it's in silent.
I'm guessing is Apple figured out through analytics (you can opt in to share usage behavior data with Apple) that most people default the switch to off mode, so for most of their customers that toggle was redundant.
I also like being able to quickly glance at my phone during a meeting etc and check if my phone is on silent.
@@Endemoniada I don't think AOD shows the top bar items
If it's in silent and you press the button, the phone will vibrate. So you can still tell whether it's in silent without taking it out of your pocket.
Linus here comes a tech tip Iphone 15 pro's are currently not being manufactured in India.
6:20 - Pro models aren’t manufactured in India as of now. Apple only manufactures non pro models of iPhones in India as of now.
6:21 currently India only makes 15 and 15 plus models and not the pro
I really want to see more USB-C testing, loving the flexibility of the port compared to lightning. Also backed up my phone to my PC and it was so much quicker thanks to USB 3 speeds. Finally out of 2010 with USB 2.
2000*
@@GH0STST4RSCR34M Does the exact year really matter? My point is USB 2 is ancient
@@Hopgop1it doesn't, people being pedantic as usual. Annoying kids. Then again you gave apple 1500$ to use a 2008 port... that's just stupid. The other models are still on usb 2 btw
@@ForeverHobbit My old iPhone was broken anyway, faceid stopped working so I upgraded instead of fixing it. I’m not some new iPhone every year fanboy.
This is not a defense of lightning, but isn’t plugging your phone in to do backups very 2010 era? Wireless backups every night on charger are the way!
You can use the action button as an extra shutter button in the camera,
so you could use the volume buttons to zoom or focus separately
How is that useful tho?
For small precise zoom adjustments you could never do with touch input?
@@danielring8060 there's a zoom wheel/slider for that already
how can you use volume buttons for focus or zoom? for me i can only use it to quick-take video or a shutter burst
You can’t. He said could not can, like it would be great if the volume buttons would change their function to zoom and focus if the action button is set to take a photo.
I still can’t believe people with a 3 or 4 year old iphone run out and needlessly upgrade then complain when they realize not much has changed. They’re meant to last much longer than that. Plus smartphone innovation has severely slowed down in the 20s. They’re definitely taking advantage of their customers stupidity.
so far I've found several totally legit USB-C cables that are capable of fast charging on Android phones that iPhone 15 Pro simply reject. As in, you plug it in and no charge happens!
I think you should do a deep dive into shortcuts. They're incredibly powerful. You can even use them to change how apps look on the home screen, or to make siri do x thing when you say x phrase.
Android also has much more powerful automation tools, so I don't think he'll find Apple's shortcuts as revolutionary.
@@Chopper153 I mean... it's basically a scripting language. It doesn't get much more powerful than that unless you want to program your own app, especially for an Apple product.
From what I've read on the internet, Google's analog to shortcuts is a lot less powerful...@@Chopper153
@@RATsnak3Yes it does. The problem isn't the tools, its the artificial limitations imposed by apple.
if this is what impresses iphone users then damn the bar is set pretty low lol
Linus on LTT: I don't review phones anymore
2 seconds later Linus on ShortCircuit reviewing phones: I hate this iPhone
I feel like Apple is not getting nearly enough flak for the "you should use first party cable otherwise it might hurt the phone." Even if it's complete bullcrap, the point of going to usbc is that its compatible with usbc, not *apple's* usbc
They would've actually put hardware blocks in place but legally they weren't allowed to if they wanted to sell the phone in the EU. Everything Apple claims should be taken with an ocean or salt
India does not produce/assemble pro model iphones , just the 15 and 15 plus .
Wait hold on so you saying that the heating issue on my iPhone 15pro is due to supply chain issue, was expecting a better answer
So what we need to see now is a usb C dock plugged in with KBM, monitor and wired networking.
I've done that with my ipad air 4, it works just OK except they still don't support multi monitor. But if you want to take notes, write a paper, web browse etc. in a more desktop setting, it's functional but not a true windows/macOS experience. Definitely more productive if you're trying to do actual work than using the touch interface.
i could be wrong about this, but im pretty sure the pro line phones have had LTPO screens that go as low as 1 hz, not 10 as stated in the video since the iphone 14 pro line
This is correct yes.
On MIUI you can make custom shortcuts for double tap wake button, volume up + wake, volume down + wake, volume up + volume down and you could do that since about 2019
Do you like having ads in your software?
Pro models are yet to be manufactured in India,
I mean assembled
My jailbroken ipod from 2016 can run live wallpapers better than a 2023 stock iphone 15. My main android can record log in 4k and do video stabilization, doesn't overheat, doesn't crack easy, has the same transfer speeds, better specs, can serve as a portable laptop (snapdragon pros), can sideload apps, allows extensive ui customization, can download from any store (that isn't apple ofc), can even iMessage (it's funny this has to be a pro) thanks to a recent invite only app, does live wallpapers properly, has more gestures, multitasking apps is better, comes with a built-in screen recorder that doesn't alert in any apps, battery performs better and probably degrades slower knowing apple, easier to repair, and list goes on. Not much more expensive than an iphone 15 with its $30's worth per phone of grade 5 titanium gimmick.
I don't understand the praise for iphone other than it looks pretty. Aside preference of the UI (despite all the restrictions), maybe people have bad experiences with cheap Androids?
i like how LTT reapplied the out of the box screen stickers for authenticity 😂
That "if you have friends" hit really hard.
Is that a soft plastic case or a hard plastic case because I'm willing to give props to them figuring out how to make a soft plastic case non yellowing....
yeah I'm thinking of getting one for the Pixel 8 Pro when I get it next week. If Dbrand makes one for the Pixel 8 pro, I'm assuming they will.
Personally I use Spiegen's stuff, and it yellows a touch as in if I try to look at edge corners my red phone reflects as a little orangeish but it's basically completely clear still after a solid year.
@@ashfox7498 i use to have spiegen cases and agree they do yellow but i like them back in the old day i use to use speck cases all the time
or he just bought a new case every 6 months
Funny how after the recent controversy especially ShortCircut videos are still littered with misinformation. The 15 Pro is never manufactored in India, only the 15, therefore is this theory bs. Just as the battery. "We were getting nowhere 23 hours with RUclips playback", kinda expected if Apple clearly states that 23 hours is local playback and up to 20 hours of AppleTV playback. AppleTV is using different codes then RUclips is and therefore again lighter on the battery. Just saying "ugh but ~18 hours is not 23 hours of youtube playback" is both dumb and factually wrong.
I am wondering why Apple has not made the Action Button case sensitive, meaning: if I am on the homescreen I want to launch my Camera app. But if I am in the Camera app, I want it to either used as a shutter button or switch it into video mode... and so on...its all software... it looks like a wasted opportunity....
I think that the usb c native accessories are the same ones that work with the lightning connector because you can just use a lightning connector to the usb a camera adapter to connect the device.
Woulda been nice to see if the ip15pm usb-c could output 120 hz 1080p. Would be cool to use with the xreal glasses and moonlight/nvidia gamestream now that they support 120hz.
same with iPadOS. still stuck in 60Hz when on external display (both on stage manager and mirrored). Also, maybe limited implementation of Stage Manager when connected to an external display on the next iOS update/iPhone? (e.g. only 2 apps at a time, and installing iPad version of an app to the iPhone to make it scale better on external screen)
Not going to happen. Apple would like to sell you a whole different device (laptop) instead.
@@kkshinichi fun fact: for the vast majority of apps, there is no iPadOS version, it's the exact same one as the iOS version, same installation file and every thing, so if Apple did decide to add stage manager to iPhone, you would already be able to run the "iPadOS version" of any app by default.
12:05 It says video playback, not RUclips playback which would use more battery as it’s streaming the video
Good catch, it was probably measured playing local files in ideal conditions.
The screen/lens break was on the 15th drop. Heat issues resolved by iOS 17.03 software bugs..
I’ve used it for like 2 weeks at this point (15 pro, china) have not had any issues except when I had instagram opened and the phone was charging. It heated up a lot, I simply quit out of instagram and it fixed it. I also haven’t had that issue since. The phone feels very strong and I don’t think its weakness is going to be any more of an issue than that of any other phone
I've considered switching to iPhone because my partner uses it, but never really wanted to. The action button and finally having USB c makes this the first one I've really considered.
same exact boat here. ive considered it, but theres so many apps and stuff too that id be missing out on from android. maybe ill daily drive both for a little bit and see what happens
I had an android once and loved it. My wife and family dragged me back.
@@daniellove162If you love using android just use android
Personally waiting until the 16. They pushed out iOS 17.0.3 which they say fixes overheating, but the 3nm process could still be more efficient than it is. I think however, for those really due for a new phone it’s probably a decent choice.
Just wait to see how much they improve on the 16's. They'll find problems this year and make next year's models a nice refinement. I'm hoping for a 12 going to 13 situation.
my BlackBerry Torch 9800 from 2010 had the "convenience key" and it was the best thing ever. I'm glad we are finally starting to get features back! Maybe the next revolutionary thing may be a headphone jack?
Bixby button was easily remappable with an app tho. I wont even be surprised if Apple lock down third party devs from accessing the action button to customize it further.
Ok but it’s ridiculous that a third party developer had to make the button mapping good
After a year of so of backlash from the customers...
third party devs can access it if their app is open onscreen, or provide shortcuts for the user to map the action button to.
Disappointed that you didn't try multi-gigabit ethernet adapter.
6:15
only the iphone 15 and 15 plus models are assembled in india and that is only 7% of them, rest in china. the ones being made in india are upto standards.
iphone 15 pro and pro max phones are assembled only in china.
the heating issues are only with pro series. I'm not saying it's china's fault, its probably just apple with their ambitious plans about gaming and performance.
Thanks for clearing it up
For the battery test, they did not use RUclips video playback, they used a downloaded iTunes video though it does not state what the audio settings or brightness settings were, just that True Tone and auto brightness turned off
That's just half assed testing
@@seya_2it's not testing. It's marketing.
Classic. They tested a use case that not one of their customers ever uses.
The enthusiasm on Linus' face when interacting with the action button is why I love LMG's content so much.
If I recall, you could remap the bixby button with a 3rd party app. And I definitely remember that you can remap double/long press of the power button to anything you want (in oneui at least).
yep an advantage of android, if some level of customisation isnt offered out of the box, you can bet someone will make an app for it. whereas apple users need to wait 8 years for apple to invent the functionality. i know id rather have half baked functionality tomorrow than fully baked functionality in 8 years.
Yes. I use double tap to open my Google Wallet. And the press, I changed it to power settings (never will I use bixby)
Yes you can. And at some point, Samsung also basically removed all restriction out of that Bixby button.
But well, Samsung is not an iphone.
@@iris4547 You're fine with half baked functionality? That's not good lol
@@zizu-lakaka no i quite clearly said "i know id rather have half baked functionality tomorrow than fully baked functionality in 8 years."
Pro max is not being assembled in India. Only standard 15.
Linus on previous video : i don't review phones anymore 😮
Literally hour later: I'm disappointed with the iPhone only for click bait others
Last year, I upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from X to 13 Pro. I hate the weight of their phone.
I was considering the 13 Mini when my XS stops getting the latest iOS (guessing this time next year) but, with the new Pros getting a lighter weight frame, that idea might now be redundant.
Thanks for the vid!
MF pulled out a note 9 from 2018 outta nowhere
and compared it with a isheep pro max 😮💨
There is/was an official Apple lightning to HDMI converter and before that, even a 30 pin dock connector to HDMI dongle, I’ve had them for years, admittedly I only used them a couple of times on vacation, but Linus saying for old school iPhone reviews having easy HDMI would have been a game changer, just shows a lack of knowledge somewhere in the production chain. I’ve even connected my Apple lightning to HDMI adapter to my elgato HD60s in the past.
Yea I have one too. It was basically only for slideshows, couldn’t keep a smooth frame rate to save its life.
@@TerribleUsernameAmirite Yours must have been defective. I've been using my Lightning to HDMI adapter with the NReal Air glasses and they work just fine.
@@KayJay01 Yep, i've watched movies on a big screen connected to my iPhone XS through the Apple Lightning HDMI adapter! no issues at all!
I thought this at first but I think he was saying the *ease* of it using a generic adapter, not that it wasn’t possible using a proprietary adapter.
If there are complaints about overheating,then why didn't they test it for heating ?
🤨🤨🤨
Dude can't even hide being such an Apple fanboy. Don't come looking for an unbiased, objective review from him, especially regarding the iOS/Android debate.
I would have liked to see Linus use the framework storage usb c module to record ProRes onto
I think you guys always put WAYYY too much focus on gaming on phones and believe a MUCH higher percentage of people actually base their purchasing on game performance.
You should have tried and USB-C dock. I backed up my data via a type c dock from my old Pixel phone after smashed the display too many times. :D It did work. I think I can do it with my Samsung as well. So would be interesting to test an Iphone as a docked machine. Just an advice.
You could already do external display on lightning or wirelessly, just saying.
my 2 year old 250 tablet can run a mouse (with rgb), keyboard, (with rgb), and display to a monitor. Beat that price apple.
Short Circuit isn't a review: they're an unboxing channel.
They been doing "lite reviews" for a long time though. They gather hard data about devices before they get on camera, and they've already unboxed the device at least once before filming. It's not an unboxing channel anymore. It's the review channel.
You sure didn't seem that disappointed to me...
I like how plugging things in works and it's the best thing since sliced bread...Android has been doing that for literally years now. 🤣
but android sucks, what dont u androids people don't get? no one wants bloatware or overall an ugly phone lol
@@TheREVOLUTION690 🤣...ok, boomer.
@@rmp5s boomers are usually the only people who have androids , boomers or nerds lol , sorry
@@rmp5sbro is stuck in 2013. Let them be😂😂😂
@@592Johno Poor things. 🤣
Linus, HDMI adapters have been around for the lightning port literally since iPhone 5s. I've had one for like a decade... Oh, and they made lightning to VGA as well.
But with USB-C you can use any random USB-C adapter, not something "certified" by Apple. Options are literally endless.
Only the 15 and 15 plus are assembled in india not the pro models
As surprised as you are acting for the USB connectivity, does that mean that my s23 Ultra wouldn't be able to show a picture on a monitor or use a mic, kb, or mouse with said USB c?
End with the monitor reminds me of 2012, when I connected my ~200€ android device to my TV and used a bluetooth controller to play Shadowgun.
And now in 2023 people are hyped that a 1k+€ phone can finally do that.. what?!
lmao same
1:18 Ouch
Two things to also note. The drop test showing the camera popping out. That was after the 3rd attempt, not the first. The MAX also has different chipset (A2?) vs the Pro. Meaning that your USB-C data transfer and battery charge will be noticeably faster on the Max.
And it was a glass phone dropped from 20 feet onto stone ffs 😂
I think the drop immediately before it was 15 feet up - never gonna happen IRL
4:45 lil error at the bottom-left side, "nan nan"
Oh wow. What an invention. Usb-c Devices work when plugged in.
Would’ve loved to see you test a usb-c dock and plug in multiple devices. Everything you showed has been available since early iPhones, but required adapters for lightning. I want to see mouse, keyboard and display all at once! With a mic for audio capture!
A worthy comment/question
We need to know
Yeah, missed opportunity. Would have been cool to see them drop it in a docking cradle and essentially turn it into an iOS "desktop computer".
I was hoping for a monitor with a usb-c dock and seeing if it was possible to have mouse monitor keyboard combo that way, I thought I needed a computer to do things like onshape in the browser, but maybe not?
So he's... not disappoint then? I don't get it.
Hearing Linus mention a possible thermal issue being caused by small factors in the assembly lines with China vs India made me remember the Samsung vs TSMC issues that the iPhone 6S had
1:50 The base model iPhone 15 still has USB 2.0 speeds
People don’t need to transfer big videos, since most users who buy regular iPhones don’t need that perk lmao
@@Yellow-channell I know and I'm just pointing that out
if it had a headphone jack, microSD slot, and a removeable battery, then we'd be in business
That would get me into an iPhone for the first time ever - especially if we got a legit DAC
I could bet all of my future life's earnings on that not happening and feel 100% safe though, lmao
@@RyTrapp0 I would be absolutely in heaven if smartphones with headphone jacks plus DAC started showing up again, but you are right, it will not happen
I'll bet my life savings right along with ya
So, what Phone do you use, as most modern Phone don't do that.
@@lupolinar An LG V60 that's on its last leg lmao. And, today, there's just no alternative to it - if you're into these sorts of hardware features, you can only downgrade from here.
Before LG(had the V20, V30, and V60; far from perfect but killer hardware), my preferred brand was HTC. Who also had nice phones and did some against-the-grain stuff. Who also quit the phone business because it was like me and two other people buying them. Ugh.
@@lupolinar You're right, most modern phones don't have all of those features, and neither does mine. I have the ZenFone 8, which only has the headphone jack of the features I mentioned, which is the most important of the 3 to me. To my knowledge, basically zero modern smartphones have replaceable batteries (really looking forward to seeing the EU's laws bring this back) and only some mid-range or budget phones have microSD card slots, and I guess Sony's flagships still have them.
However, this does not stop me from criticizing every single company that decides to release a new phone that still doesn't have these features, including the phones that I buy. Nowadays, I go for the flagship phone that has the most features for a decent price. Last time I was looking for a new phone, I was deciding between Asus, Sony, and ZTE. Next time I shop for a phone, I will likely be deciding between the same companies, since they seem to be the only ones I can think of that release flagship phones that still have features. You better believe that I criticize Asus or whichever company's phone I happen to be using every time they fail to include these awesome features.
It would be a dream come true if the EU made a few more consumer tech laws mandating expandable storage like microSD card slots as well as wired audio solutions like 3.5 mm headphone jacks.
I love mine and it is a bigger difference to my old 13pro max than I've thought. 👌🏼
Shoot i upgrage from my 13 pro to the 15 plus and couldnt be happier! 🥹
Literally you are showing how iPhones are playing catch-up with Android phones 😂
Celebrating that iPhone has finally features that Androids had for more than a decade is disappointing.
You know there have been apps for Android that can rebind buttons for more than 10 years, right? The fact that you are amazed by the ability to rebind a button says quite a lot about what expectations Apple customers have :D This entire video is Linus being amazed by stuff Androids have been able to do since forever, what is going on.
You probably didn’t really get the point. It’s about this being implemented directly into iOS with this many features. iOS actually has quiet a lot of features that can be used with that.
You can use a kind of scripting language that can automate many different tasks for you
@@lukas_lsLinus mentioned the lack of configurability on some Android phones.
Even if he meant "not directly in the OS" that's at least disingenuous.
If there is a simple option (like getting an App) to do it then it doesn't lack that functionality. It still has that functionality.
Why is there a salty fandroid in every apple video's comments 😂
@@lukas_lsShortcuts on iOS is very weak though imo.
I’d like to see some cases with a built in ssd. Could save a lot of money. Or I just rubber band one to it when I’m using it with my dragonfly for lossless. More nostalgia that way anyway I suppose lol
The Dragonfly was already possible with Lightning
Can't believe people are jizzing their pants over being able to mirror your screen and use a usb mic with this new model when I could literally do that on my droid 2 from 2012.
It's funny how iPhone supported mirroring the display over HDMI since literal 2010, and noone ever talked about it. They have an official cable for it on their website. I'm certain that if you connected your USB mic to an older iPhone, it would've used it too. I'm amazed how many people never knew that they could do all this on their iPhone, even before USB-C
nobody cares about android bro
Here’s a major correction “Only the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are assembled in India. The pro and pro max models have heating issues and they are ones that are breaking. Those are assembled in China.
I’ve already seen a lot of hate online towards india because of Ignorance like this. Another great job of fact checking. Subtly hinting that India doesn’t have the capability to manufacture iPhones when the Chinese made models are the ones with issues. Great job linus media group.
PS: The news of the regular iPhones being manufactured in India was posted months before this launch.
Well I upgraded from a 12 to a 15 pro...what a waste of an upgrade!
Really? I upgrade from a regular 12 to the 15 Pro Max and feel very content with the new one. My dad even switched to iPhone for the first time.
When I heard about the "action button," I immediately thought about the "Bixby button" on my Samsung phone, but I had the opposite reaction to Linus because the finger-scan button on my Samsung phone does single press, double-tap, and scan finger gestures, all of which can call up specific programs or do OS functions. (I think some of that is part of Samsung's Good Lock program, which adds a lot of other functionality too.) At any rate, Samsung's already got "next level" functionality which Apple seemed to think was good enough to copy. (That happens all the time. I'm not dissing Apple for recognizing a good thing and using it.)
With all the varied concerns about "3rd Party" USB cables, it is good to see that Apple now has the same functionality as Android for using headphones, USB A, and video out using that USB-c connection. Having recently had to get an Apple-specific video adapter for someone else, being able to use what's already in my kit is great.
Thanks for doing this feature review.
That's exactly my thoughts too. Plus Bixby can too some really advanced actions too. Then theres the single tap of the power button that can be reconfigured.
Now try to change the buttons on the lockscreen or enable pocket mode, so your camera isn't turned on everytime you put it in your pocket.
Isn't "pocket mode" the standard for every smartphone? Not on IPhone?
The video out feature has been on the iPhone for over a decade albeit you needed to use lighting to HDMI. Can’t expect Linus to know everything but sometimes this is just odd to comment that it’s a new feature. Glad now it’s usb-c for even more compatible adapters.
I've personally used an expensive certified lightning to HDMI adapter many times. This matters because it's just ANY random cheap adapter. Freaking awesome -LS
not sure how long its been a thing but samsung does have this feature (on the 23 anyway) hold the power button and you get a configue button option and you can choose any app you want to open with double tap.
It scales down to 1hz, not 10. You're like the third RUclipsrs to miss this, don't know why. LTPO 2
It’s probably because the 1hz is only used for a few features on the phone
Would have been nice to see this before recommending the iPhone 15 pro on the other video, but I understand not wanting to influence the suggestions.
I was interested and planning on upgrading to this... but while some overheating issues can likely be sorted in software, the fragile back glass is really making me have second thoughts about it. It breaks so easily, even when dropped from just hip height. Just a small bend as well is enough. Just don't wanna buy a device I have to keep fix...
Do you not put a case on your phone??
small bend is not enough... also the glass backs on all the other iphones break too
@@vespuccini They don't break as easily. The glass back broke on both Pro and Pro Max dropped from hip weight in testing. Same test with iPhone 13 Pro and Pro max and none of them broke, in fact they even survived being dropped from head height without breaking the back.
It’s a non issue to majority buyers. I have and always will use a case regardless of what phone I’m using so drops aren’t a big deal.
Who's going around bending their phones? lol
Linus: "I haven't done a phone review in a long time so I'll need to buy one myself and you guys can choose wich one I'll buy/use."
Also Linus: does a phone review the same day.
This is not a review. It's an unboxing with some first impressions and some lab data. Small distinction, but an important one -LS
Came here for this comment, but this is not a review, it's an overview
@@ShortCircuitso it's a review..
@@ShortCircuit And how does this small distinction prevent you from using one of these phones as your personal daily driver? I think my point still stands, not that it matters. I like the idea of letting us choose your next phone.
something they need to clear up is whether or not a third party USB C charger will void warranty, if so they need to loose a lot of money to teach them they cant keep getting away with shit like that.
I'd bet it will only void your warranty if it was deemed that the damage was caused by a faulty charger or cable.
@@stevengoetz6773 that's not how apple usually does things, if the charging port is damaged in any way, even if it was a manufacturing issue they're still gonna say you did something wrong, they usually don't even investigate what did it and just replace the thing.
note on the USB - C display. Im noting cutting out when gaming on multiple displays not sure why this is (Iphone 15 Pro Max) Call of Duty works up until i start firing the gun.
On LTT: "YEAH I DONT DO UNBOXINGS ANYMORE"
I don't remember them saying that.
they don’t do them on LTT. that’s why they have the short circuit channel. unboxings and first impressions