I have a friend who had the lovely blue titanium 15 pro last year who is buying a 16 pro this year. He is going to get £510 back for a trade in. I almost wanted to say: “So you are paying £580 for an extra button? Got it….”
@@cyberdemon6517no, you are wrong. apple has always only sold 1 iPhone for a long time. But later it was either 1 or two iphones. One being a slightly smaller one, one a larger one. Then apple diversified the line up even further, bringing back the "cheap model", with the Xr. Everything after the Xr, and starting with the Xr is very reminiscent of the 5c.
@@randomgamingin144pAs someone still using the 11 also, I actually can’t even complain too much about that. Since replacing the battery at the beginning of 2024 the only thing I’m really missing sometimes is a new camera system, the rest is still absolutely fine after 5 years of daily driving…
I also upgraded from an XR back in February but opted for the Pro Max as it was on sale for the same price as the Pro 256GB without a sale. I’m probably not going to upgrade for maybe another five years as the battery lasts about over 6.5hrs with somewhat heavy usage vs the 1.5hrs on the XR (with 82% BH). Plus the fact that the 15PM runs everything so much faster without crashes or the horrendous overheating on my XR that would get to the point where the phone would feel like it’s burning and slowed down to about 5fps on the Home Screen (but somehow never got a temperature waning?). I suspect some of the issues on my XR are caused by a failing GPU as it would randomly shut down with purple and black blocks all over the screen. But even without those issues the 15PM would have still been a massive upgrade as almost everything is faster, more reliable, and higher quality. Even 8 months later I’m still impressed by the amount of detail that the cameras can capture and all the zoom options available. With these massive improvements I don’t think I’m going to feel the urge to upgrade any time soon apart from maybe when the battery goes it might be better value to bite the bullet and get a new phone instead of replacing the battery.
@@ungnomeuser9624 I bought it after watching the announcement about the iPhone 16. I didn’t see any discernible difference that would cause me to upgrade. The camera button is cool, but ultimately decided to just stick with the 15 pro
I just bought an iPhone 15 pro max from Amazon renewed from their premium line for 990.00 I got it yesterday. It’s in mint condition with 100% battery health. ❤
I switched to a foldable phone this year after using slab phones since the iPhone 3Gs. I will not ever go back to another slab phone again. My wife also switched and she shares the same feeling. We own a Z fold 6 1TB (wife's) and a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 512GB. We also switched out our Apple watch ultras to the Pixel watch 3 and Samsung ultra. So far we are loving these devices.
I just got the 15 plus and im the type of person to not upgrade till my phone will not turn on anymore. until just a few days ago i had the iphone X so in short im not upgrading until this thing is 6 feet under 😆
It’s incredible how we went from: A flagship is good for 2-3 years to 4-6 years. Some might dislike the minor upgrades, but this way older models can last you much longer.
Exactly people who are getting mad that there isn’t much change are people upgrading each year, I just came from an 11 pro and the 16 pro max is a big upgrade for me
Watched your 13 video, which definitely gave the 13 mini justice. Now on my 16 Pro, got this phone with the intention to keep it for 5 years plus. The sound quality, screen quality, and most likely the battery are the noticeable changes. Still on the phones first charge since I got it earlier today. If you have the 15,14, and even 13 Pro models, the differences are minimal. My wife has the 13 Pro Max and now the 16 Pro Max, the main difference is the bezels ( which isn’t a big deal at all ) and the notch vs the Dynamic Island.
Did you get a regular 16 Pro or a Pro Max? I want a 16 pro but have concerns w/ the battery based on my experience with the 15pro which i otherwise think is great
@@Crusty783 I have the 16 Pro 256 GB in black, if you have a 15 Pro I’d just wait it out. As stated in the video, he’s on point where the differences are minimal. Or also wait until there is another trade in deal with your carrier, we were able to trade in our old Notes and got 1k off the phones. Which is one main reason we went with the upgrade. Edit so we got to keep our prior iPhones, will use those as spare devices.
Something worth mentioning about the titanium is that it brought the weight back down again. Since the 11 Pro, it had been slowly climbing, and the titanium brought it to roughly the same weight as an 11 Pro. So I appreciated that a lot when I went from my 13 Pro to 15 Pro.
I found your channel recently and what I appreciate about you is the fact that you just say things are they are. You aren't gushing over Apple and trying to defend their every decision.
I upgraded from an 11 to a 15 Pro Max like a week before the 16s got announced. I'm keeping it until it doesn't work anymore. Especially since I got it for an amazing price lol. Got it like a week before the 16s were announced, took a gamble on a "Refurbished" from Best Buy and ended up getting a brand new 15 Pro Max for the price of an actual refurbished one 💀. I just wanted it for the camera, which I will say is amazing on these newer iPhones. Its so fast compared to my 11. Unless they add another upgrade worthy feature to the cameras in the next 2-3 years i'm probably going to hold on to it for the next 4 years at least
I was using an iPhone 11 for the past 3 years and I loved it. I wasn’t planning on upgrading anytime soon but then I got the iPhone 15 Pro Max to video record my brothers graduation. The return window unfortunately closed and so I was stuck with it Now I’m using it and I got to say that it’s a nice upgrade, a very expensive upgrade for me but Now I got a phone that hopefully will last me for the next 4-7 years
Unfortunately, my iPhone 14 Pro Max gives me headaches. I think it’s due to something called PWM on oled screens. I ended up buying the iPhone SE 3 and I no issues watching content on it. I know it’s not perfect, but I’m really glad there’s still an option with an lcd screen.
How often did you get headaches while using your 14PM? Sometimes I get headaches too, but I'm not sure if that's due to something else, wireless earbuds (they do emit radiation of course) or my phone, which has an OLED screen.
@@AzureRT456If I looked at the screen just to send a quick text, I’d be alright. But a if I watched a RUclips video, I’d start getting eye strain. If you can, watch a video on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Then watch the exact same video on an lcd screen back to back. That’s how I figured out it was the oled screen. Also, please write Apple’s iPhone feedback page and ask them to keep one iPhone with an lcd screen for those who are affected by pwm. There seems to be a push for them to go 100% oled, which I would not be happy with.
@@AzureRT456If I used it for longer than sending a quick text. I’d recommend trying an lcd screen for a while and see if you still have the same issue.
@@mikem2132 okay, thanks for the comment. I'm usually on my tablet and phone all the time just for messaging friends and playing games so I'll try the LCD route for just a day
As someone who’s seen the slimmer bezels next to the 15 pro I like the 16 pro more. Looks even more modern. Glad I’ll be upgrading from an 11 pro if I decide to this year.
I upgraded from a base 14 to the 15 Pro Max a month ago and love it. I considered waiting for the 16 but was feeling impatient, plus I already knew what to expect from the 16 Pro Max with nothing groundbreaking. That 5x zoom has come in useful on many occasions.
Personally, I upgraded to the XS when it came out, went to a 12 mini, upgraded to the 14 pro, now finally I’m with my SE. I love the home button and the “old school” feel in 2024. It’s a perfectly good phone. No other fancy bells and whistles needed for me.
I got my iPhone 15 Pro Max on release a year ago and I’m keeping it. I was excited about the USB-C and the Dynamic Island coming from my iPhone 13 Pro Max. The Action button is cool but I mostly use it as the mute switch so, eh? Interestingly I originally intended to replace the 13 Pro Max but realized I really still loved it so i kept it on a second line! I’m fighting FOMO not getting the 16 Pro Max but when I really thought about it I realized that the 15 Pro Max is still just too good to waste my money on a minor upgrade, especially considering how much I still enjoy using my 13!
Thanks for the video! I have a regular 15 and I’m thinking of upgrading to the 16 Pro. I also think that there isn’t much difference between the 15 Pro and 16 Pro, but there surely is between the 15 and 16 Pro. Like the action button, the capture button, the titanium, the 120hz display, Apple Intelligence, the far better cameras and much else…
you said you didn’t know why they switched to titanium and that it was probably just for marketing, and then praised the weight of the phone a few minutes later.. that’s why it’s titanium
Currently on iPhone 13, but I’m getting a almost new iPhone 15 pro max for $500 aud and once I get it I’m using that phone until it’s unusable before I upgrade
Hello Nicolai, I followed your advice to visit the Bulgarian ambassy in Malaysia, but they didn't sell Luikse Waffles, however they gave me a cup of coffee because it was cold and rainy outside. Next time I'll give them Hollandsche Nieuwe, raw gutted herring with diced onions eaten with bare hands. Vely good 😊😊
Honestly my 15PM has been so good that it’s almost kind of boring. Which is a good thing. Performance, battery life, cameras, and build quality has been all so good that I can focus on more important things in life atm.
Thank you for a great perspective on the iPhone 15 Pro. This is a very worthwhile tone to strike, about a great phone. Thanks also for explaining how Apple selectively removes the Pro Models each year from its lineup to increase sales, even if discounted. Very informative😊. It is an amazing Smart Phone, but to hear it from a Tech Reviewer is affirming of my decision to buy it in late August.
7:10 The action button is great. You can ad a silent button toggle in shortcuts along with a light toggle to give the button some versatility. Tho you have to select it in a drop down menu. I also have a directions home button. These are my most used automation utility kind of shortcut’s. You can also have your most used apps
same. I have multiple powerbanks and a magsafe pack. I really only need it when on vacation other than that I get through a day one 1 charge, 2 charges if its a active night.
That's actually a really great idea. Having the 13 mini for the $429 price. I've edited this comment three times thinking about this idea lol. But the only downside is they are no longer in production so they won't make more to sell standalone from them
Knock on wood, but one thing that makes the 15 pro unique is that these are the only devices that have this generation of chip. It doesn’t have a corresponding M series chip, because after the A16 based M3 chip, the M4 chip skips a generation and is based on the A18.
I’ve had the 15 pro since last September and it’s been such a great phone and felt like a big upgrade over my 13 pro. Probably will keep it another 2 years
It’s funny to me that you say that this is the first year you didn’t upgrade. I’ve upgraded since the 12 pro max and when I got the 15 pro max last year this is the first time I didn’t upgrade as well. It wasn’t worth it for me I had the iPhone X for years and years before I upgraded too
I think at some point a smartphone should not be updated yearly, they should just wait a few years until they came up with something major, kinda like cameras or gaming console
@@gailenrique2804 from consumer standpoint, yes thats the way. But what im saying is for the company they could innovate better given more time and also save some money for WAY better product in the future
It’s strange how people think it’s too soon for a new console generation after 5 years when a pro iPhone is twice the price and some people change them every year. I personally change phones every 2-3 years but even that is unnecessary. I’d happily use an iPhone 12 or even the XS today as long as the battery is in good condition and the screen isn’t broken.
I'm an Android user since I was born, and I recently bought a used iPhone 15 pro as a secondary phone (my main phone is Samsung A54) out of curiosity and for the USB C! Man, Apple isn't as bad as Android fanboy said it was. I think I'm gonna use the iPhone until it is no longer supported for iOS upgrade.
yea unfortunately because they are "pros" they try to keep the clean professional look and I also think its expensive for them to color titanium like that. White is the only pro color I like. Other than that I prefer the vibrant colors.
It's dead but still looks incredibly modern. If you iphone has dynamic island then everyone around you still will think you have the latest most expensive iphone. The next year upgrades will probably make dynamic island smaller
I’m on a base model iPhone 11 black and I don’t plan up upgrading till I have to or unless this one breaks. If I do upgrade I’m getting the 11 pro max in forest green
Thanks for showing those Apple refurbished 14 Pro's. They are a great deal right now if you are coming from something older. I know this vid is about the 15 pro, but yeahhh
If it works for you.... then it's good. It gets changed because of planned obsolescence. But not to fret, as not many will see this as a must - have upgrade. People are waiting for the 17 next year.
As a bike rider, i have my action button set to video so if there is an emergency, i can easily activate the video and capture whats happening from my handlebars. I prefer it over the new camera button because the camera button is flush with the phone so it’s hard to feel for it. But the action button is sticking out and easy to find by feel so i can eep my eye on the action while still getting my video going.
I'm on a 14 plus and I see no reason for upgrading it. The only thing that I miss is the pro motion display, other than that it serves me more than well
I have a Blue Pro Max, and I'm going to stick with it until the wheels fall off. My battery isnt as good as others, i have 95% battery health with only 210 cycles and it only takes about 4 and a half hours for me to hit 25% and thats been a letdown for me. But aside from paying applecare+ for it, I think im okay with it overall. Good performance, the pictures come out pretty good, the titanium feels good in the hand and like you mentioned, the changes for the 16 Pro series are so small that I have no reason to upgrade
When it hits 80% maximum capacity, you'll get a message that service is needed. That's when you'll wanna make use of appkecare and get that battery replaced.
I chose to get one of these instead of the 16 pro max because I could not be patient enough to wait 7 weeks whilst paying for the phone I wasn't using, and also because for a lot less it wasn't missing anything I wanted anyway. Coming from my 11 with 75% battery health I am gonna need a proper good upgrade to steer me away from this phone
The couple year old 14 pro is a great choice right now having most aesthetic from the latest and greatest. It has the big triple cam and the Dynamic Island which most people might get fooled by it being a 16 pro
What I want to know is if Apple replaced USB 3 with USB C already back in 2019 and they're just last year putting the port on the phones, then how can you expect USB 3 this year? Lol
i was an android user from 2010 till may 2024. I bought iphone 15 pro that after a while i fell in love with. but it has one flaw that i have to live with and its the battery. i want to keep that phone at least 4 years. i think it can hold with one time battery replacement
I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max. All year long I’ve been dealing with it stuttering because it overheats constantly. On Monday the overheating went away and it hasn’t stuttered in about five days. I don’t know if it’s because I updated to iOS 18 or because when I updated I went into the settings menu and reset all the settings to factory defaults. I was seriously considering upgrading phones just so I wouldn’t have to deal with this lemon of a phone but I don’t think I have to anymore. Also, I am at 320 charge cycles and maximum capacity is at 89%.
Great video. Thinking about upgrading from my iPhone 13 Pro Max to the 15 PM. I think it’s a worthy upgrade. My 13 still runs great but I wanna stay updated with the latest tech.
If you’re going to do that you might as well get the 16 pro tbh. A 13 pro to a 15 pro doesn’t seem that crazy but if you can afford it you won’t be disappointed. Just got my 15 pro upgrading from an XR and it was everything I wanted 🙏
In my opinion; the camera button makes things more complex! Using touch controls on big screen is so much more convenient! No 16 Pro Max for me! I still like my 15 Pro Max.
stainless steel wasn't fine to be honest. polished stainless steel scratches extremely easily and there is no way to get rid of them. you could use a 14 pro or any other stainless model, especially the white model, for a week caseless and it would be covered in scratches. stainless is also heavy. titanium is much more scratch resistant and is also lighter than stainless while being a stronger material. the change to titanium was a great move. stronger, lighter, and most importantly much more scratch resistant. our 1,000 phones shouldn't be able to be scratched simply by being put into a case.
I waited until the iPhone 16 line up being unveiled so that I could get the 15 Pro with discount. Why buying an iPhone 15 Pro instead of the new 16 or even 16 Pro? Well, the 15 Pro has more features than the 16 and the 16 Pro isn’t worth it. The only difference is the “camera” button and the colors.. Also, I paid less for the 15 Pro than the 16.
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ITS RIDICULOUS that only wil be experience Apple intelligence is the Apple iPhone 15 and up. What a ripoff…..
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@@Jaysann22 Don't worry. You would use it one time and then forget it even exists.
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@@poeterritory 😂😂
On a 15 Pro Max, will not be upgrading until this phone literally cannot be used anymore.
I still am using the X 😂
Same,love my 15PM
I hear ya. Once my 13 mini is no longer usable I’m going back to Android.
@@Jaysann22 honestly, if I wasn’t in the Apple ecosystem I’d probably switch to Samsung when I upgrade this phone.
Gonna stay on my 13 till it is literally unusable lol, cheers mate!
I have a friend who had the lovely blue titanium 15 pro last year who is buying a 16 pro this year. He is going to get £510 back for a trade in. I almost wanted to say:
“So you are paying £580 for an extra button? Got it….”
As a consumer, I don't get it. As an Apple investor my portfolio thanks your friend.
The Pro iPhones are the normal models; the non-pros are the reincarnation of the 5C which began with the XR.
Now that comment needs a raise! 🎉
actually the non pros are the normals
the pros are the iphone s line reborn
@@cyberdemon6517no, you are wrong. apple has always only sold 1 iPhone for a long time. But later it was either 1 or two iphones. One being a slightly smaller one, one a larger one. Then apple diversified the line up even further, bringing back the "cheap model", with the Xr. Everything after the Xr, and starting with the Xr is very reminiscent of the 5c.
@@cyberdemon6517nope, the 11 evolved from the XR, while the 11 Pro evolved from the XS
This comment is more logical than apple intelligence.
"The iPhone 15 pro didn't just died, IT WAS MURDERED"
the titlr is clickbait
It was murdered 😥rip I wanna send 91 tech an SE phone as a gag gift
*VHS noises*
Miss the classic intro
Watching this on my 13 pro max, underwhelming upgrades
watching this on my 11 😂
upgrading soon tho
Likewise 13PM. no rush
@@comtruise402 honestly the only issue with the 11 would be like the 60 hz lcd
@@randomgamingin144pAs someone still using the 11 also, I actually can’t even complain too much about that. Since replacing the battery at the beginning of 2024 the only thing I’m really missing sometimes is a new camera system, the rest is still absolutely fine after 5 years of daily driving…
@@comtruise402Same but I think I'm going to wait for the 17 😂
I *just* upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro. T-Mobile still has/had them in stock (at least as of this past Monday) and they even had them for $100 off 😎
Fun that you uploaded this. Upgraded from my XR to a 15 Pro through Verizon last night. Looking forward to it arriving next week!
Should have got the iPhone 16 pro
@@JoshuaWebbs 15 Pro was cheaper, don’t wanna spend a ton of money.
why , was it cheap ?
Dude I did the same thing a few days ago, just through t mobile! The 15 pro is a perfect upgrade over the XR 💪
I also upgraded from an XR back in February but opted for the Pro Max as it was on sale for the same price as the Pro 256GB without a sale. I’m probably not going to upgrade for maybe another five years as the battery lasts about over 6.5hrs with somewhat heavy usage vs the 1.5hrs on the XR (with 82% BH). Plus the fact that the 15PM runs everything so much faster without crashes or the horrendous overheating on my XR that would get to the point where the phone would feel like it’s burning and slowed down to about 5fps on the Home Screen (but somehow never got a temperature waning?).
I suspect some of the issues on my XR are caused by a failing GPU as it would randomly shut down with purple and black blocks all over the screen. But even without those issues the 15PM would have still been a massive upgrade as almost everything is faster, more reliable, and higher quality. Even 8 months later I’m still impressed by the amount of detail that the cameras can capture and all the zoom options available. With these massive improvements I don’t think I’m going to feel the urge to upgrade any time soon apart from maybe when the battery goes it might be better value to bite the bullet and get a new phone instead of replacing the battery.
Me who just updated to an iPhone 15 pro and am loving it (didn’t see a reason to upgrade to the 16)
Whyd you buy a 15 pro recently knowing iPhone 16 pro is coming?
@@ungnomeuser9624 I bought it after watching the announcement about the iPhone 16. I didn’t see any discernible difference that would cause me to upgrade. The camera button is cool, but ultimately decided to just stick with the 15 pro
@@ungnomeuser9624Because of Apple Intelligence surveillance.
@@ungnomeuser9624maybe they didnt want it
@@ungnomeuser9624paid like 600 bucks for it. Pretty good reason for 98% battery health 15 pro
I just bought an iPhone 15 pro max from Amazon renewed from their premium line for 990.00 I got it yesterday. It’s in mint condition with 100% battery health. ❤
I switched to a foldable phone this year after using slab phones since the iPhone 3Gs. I will not ever go back to another slab phone again. My wife also switched and she shares the same feeling. We own a Z fold 6 1TB (wife's) and a Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold 512GB. We also switched out our Apple watch ultras to the Pixel watch 3 and Samsung ultra.
So far we are loving these devices.
I’m on 15 Pro. Will probably use it for 3-4 years, can’t see anything revolutionary coming out soon
Definitely wait for the all screen display which according to Apple's roadmap it's coming in 2027or so.
I just got the 15 plus and im the type of person to not upgrade till my phone will not turn on anymore. until just a few days ago i had the iphone X so in short im not upgrading until this thing is 6 feet under 😆
What about battery life and heating issues?
It’s incredible how we went from: A flagship is good for 2-3 years to 4-6 years.
Some might dislike the minor upgrades, but this way older models can last you much longer.
Exactly people who are getting mad that there isn’t much change are people upgrading each year, I just came from an 11 pro and the 16 pro max is a big upgrade for me
Its not dead its just called the iphone 16
128GB base storage is just nasty. I want a new iPhone someday but the storage upgrade prices are criminal.
Watched your 13 video, which definitely gave the 13 mini justice. Now on my 16 Pro, got this phone with the intention to keep it for 5 years plus. The sound quality, screen quality, and most likely the battery are the noticeable changes. Still on the phones first charge since I got it earlier today. If you have the 15,14, and even 13 Pro models, the differences are minimal. My wife has the 13 Pro Max and now the 16 Pro Max, the main difference is the bezels ( which isn’t a big deal at all ) and the notch vs the Dynamic Island.
Did you get a regular 16 Pro or a Pro Max? I want a 16 pro but have concerns w/ the battery based on my experience with the 15pro which i otherwise think is great
@@Crusty783 I have the 16 Pro 256 GB in black, if you have a 15 Pro I’d just wait it out. As stated in the video, he’s on point where the differences are minimal. Or also wait until there is another trade in deal with your carrier, we were able to trade in our old Notes and got 1k off the phones. Which is one main reason we went with the upgrade. Edit so we got to keep our prior iPhones, will use those as spare devices.
I’m using a 14 proMax deep purple. I have no immediate plans on upgrade. Maybe when the iPhone XX hits the market.
Something worth mentioning about the titanium is that it brought the weight back down again. Since the 11 Pro, it had been slowly climbing, and the titanium brought it to roughly the same weight as an 11 Pro. So I appreciated that a lot when I went from my 13 Pro to 15 Pro.
I found your channel recently and what I appreciate about you is the fact that you just say things are they are. You aren't gushing over Apple and trying to defend their every decision.
Im not upgrading my iPhone SE until the intermolecular forces connecting the molecules in the components falter.
My iPhone SE 2016
Wait for SE4.... coming soon.
I upgraded from an 11 to a 15 Pro Max like a week before the 16s got announced. I'm keeping it until it doesn't work anymore. Especially since I got it for an amazing price lol. Got it like a week before the 16s were announced, took a gamble on a "Refurbished" from Best Buy and ended up getting a brand new 15 Pro Max for the price of an actual refurbished one 💀.
I just wanted it for the camera, which I will say is amazing on these newer iPhones. Its so fast compared to my 11. Unless they add another upgrade worthy feature to the cameras in the next 2-3 years i'm probably going to hold on to it for the next 4 years at least
how much
I was using an iPhone 11 for the past 3 years and I loved it. I wasn’t planning on upgrading anytime soon but then I got the iPhone 15 Pro Max to video record my brothers graduation. The return window unfortunately closed and so I was stuck with it
Now I’m using it and I got to say that it’s a nice upgrade, a very expensive upgrade for me but
Now I got a phone that hopefully will last me for the next 4-7 years
I’m still using my 13 Pro Max and it’s very much alive. I see no point in upgrading.
Unfortunately, my iPhone 14 Pro Max gives me headaches. I think it’s due to something called PWM on oled screens.
I ended up buying the iPhone SE 3 and I no issues watching content on it. I know it’s not perfect, but I’m really glad there’s still an option with an lcd screen.
I’m with you. I have a SE 3. I’m watching this video on my iPhone 7.
How often did you get headaches while using your 14PM? Sometimes I get headaches too, but I'm not sure if that's due to something else, wireless earbuds (they do emit radiation of course) or my phone, which has an OLED screen.
@@AzureRT456If I looked at the screen just to send a quick text, I’d be alright. But a if I watched a RUclips video, I’d start getting eye strain.
If you can, watch a video on the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Then watch the exact same video on an lcd screen back to back. That’s how I figured out it was the oled screen.
Also, please write Apple’s iPhone feedback page and ask them to keep one iPhone with an lcd screen for those who are affected by pwm. There seems to be a push for them to go 100% oled, which I would not be happy with.
@@AzureRT456If I used it for longer than sending a quick text. I’d recommend trying an lcd screen for a while and see if you still have the same issue.
@@mikem2132 okay, thanks for the comment. I'm usually on my tablet and phone all the time just for messaging friends and playing games so I'll try the LCD route for just a day
Having just bought the 15 Pro more than a month ago feels surreal now that I'm getting recommended this video 😅
What a terrible week for deaths (still getting a 13 pro max refurbished tho)
Bing honest, feel like a 14Pm would be a better investment
@@theimperialfistsspacemarin3050 you can say it forever until you hit latest pro max
I love my blue 15 pro! Same here the camera button sounds nice but no where with the cost and hassle to switch!
As someone who’s seen the slimmer bezels next to the 15 pro I like the 16 pro more. Looks even more modern. Glad I’ll be upgrading from an 11 pro if I decide to this year.
I upgraded from a base 14 to the 15 Pro Max a month ago and love it.
I considered waiting for the 16 but was feeling impatient, plus I already knew what to expect from the 16 Pro Max with nothing groundbreaking.
That 5x zoom has come in useful on many occasions.
Personally, I upgraded to the XS when it came out, went to a 12 mini, upgraded to the 14 pro, now finally I’m with my SE.
I love the home button and the “old school” feel in 2024. It’s a perfectly good phone. No other fancy bells and whistles needed for me.
I agree 100%. Switched from a XS Max to 16 Pro Max. Let's normalize longer upgrade cycles
15 pro screen size is perfect. They don't know how to leave something good alone.
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Titanium, since it’s lighter than stainless steel, helped to keep the weight down which was extremely necessary
I got my iPhone 15 Pro Max on release a year ago and I’m keeping it. I was excited about the USB-C and the Dynamic Island coming from my iPhone 13 Pro Max. The Action button is cool but I mostly use it as the mute switch so, eh? Interestingly I originally intended to replace the 13 Pro Max but realized I really still loved it so i kept it on a second line! I’m fighting FOMO not getting the 16 Pro Max but when I really thought about it I realized that the 15 Pro Max is still just too good to waste my money on a minor upgrade, especially considering how much I still enjoy using my 13!
Thanks for the video! I have a regular 15 and I’m thinking of upgrading to the 16 Pro. I also think that there isn’t much difference between the 15 Pro and 16 Pro, but there surely is between the 15 and 16 Pro. Like the action button, the capture button, the titanium, the 120hz display, Apple Intelligence, the far better cameras and much else…
you said you didn’t know why they switched to titanium and that it was probably just for marketing, and then praised the weight of the phone a few minutes later.. that’s why it’s titanium
just upgraded from an 11 to a 15 pro max
My 15 pro battery is still on 100% health and ios 18 drains it so fast i have to charge twice a day on 6 hours screen time
Facts its bs. This battery is not good enough.
Watching this on my 15 Pro Max 😅
Facts 😂
Currently on iPhone 13, but I’m getting a almost new iPhone 15 pro max for $500 aud and once I get it I’m using that phone until it’s unusable before I upgrade
Hello Nicolai,
I followed your advice to visit the Bulgarian ambassy in Malaysia, but they didn't sell Luikse Waffles, however they gave me a cup of coffee because it was cold and rainy outside. Next time I'll give them Hollandsche Nieuwe, raw gutted herring with diced onions eaten with bare hands. Vely good 😊😊
Honestly my 15PM has been so good that it’s almost kind of boring. Which is a good thing. Performance, battery life, cameras, and build quality has been all so good that I can focus on more important things in life atm.
I was waiting for the 16 Pro Max but I got the 15 Pro Max for $726 in June. Hard to say no to a huge discount
How??
@@gailenrique2804 it’s 30.25 x 24 months. $55 total including the 50gb 4g plan. Loyalty discount that I kinda had to fight for lol
Thank you for a great perspective on the iPhone 15 Pro. This is a very worthwhile tone to strike, about a great phone. Thanks also for explaining how Apple selectively removes the Pro Models each year from its lineup to increase sales, even if discounted. Very informative😊. It is an amazing Smart Phone, but to hear it from a Tech Reviewer is affirming of my decision to buy it in late August.
7:10 The action button is great. You can ad a silent button toggle in shortcuts along with a light toggle to give the button some versatility. Tho you have to select it in a drop down menu. I also have a directions home button. These are my most used automation utility kind of shortcut’s. You can also have your most used apps
I traded in my 11 Pro for an iPhone 15 Pro with a $200 credit four months ago. I saw no need to wait for a 16 Pro, and I have no regrets.
keeping the 13 mini until we get an "18" mini or so *yes, I have a power bank xD
same. I have multiple powerbanks and a magsafe pack. I really only need it when on vacation other than that I get through a day one 1 charge, 2 charges if its a active night.
16 pro arguably has improved on thermal performance which is a pain point for 15 pro, so considering this, is the upgrade tempting enough?
Does it get too hot?
Watching this from my iPhone 15 Pro 💔
In one year of battery usage as a DoorDash driver, I had over 650 cycles, iPhone 15 Pro
Tbh I think Apple should have discontinued the SE and put the 12 or 13 mini in its place
That's actually a really great idea. Having the 13 mini for the $429 price. I've edited this comment three times thinking about this idea lol. But the only downside is they are no longer in production so they won't make more to sell standalone from them
Im still on the iphone X and galaxy S10
Keeping my 15 pro not upgrading this year the features on 16 pro didn’t convince me
I’m going to be upgrading to the 15 Pro in natural titanium.
Thanks for the content.
Are you using MagSafe to charge or just the USB c?
Knock on wood, but one thing that makes the 15 pro unique is that these are the only devices that have this generation of chip. It doesn’t have a corresponding M series chip, because after the A16 based M3 chip, the M4 chip skips a generation and is based on the A18.
I’ve had the 15 pro since last September and it’s been such a great phone and felt like a big upgrade over my 13 pro. Probably will keep it another 2 years
It’s funny to me that you say that this is the first year you didn’t upgrade. I’ve upgraded since the 12 pro max and when I got the 15 pro max last year this is the first time I didn’t upgrade as well. It wasn’t worth it for me I had the iPhone X for years and years before I upgraded too
On a 15 Pro and I really don’t care about the 16 pro at all. Would camera control and the 5x telephoto be nice? Yep, but it’s not worth me upgrading
Why would you make things more complicated, using a camera control button?
I think at some point a smartphone should not be updated yearly, they should just wait a few years until they came up with something major, kinda like cameras or gaming console
You can treat it like that .... get a iphone 15 now.... skip everything for the next 5 years, then wait for iphone 20 to come out.
@@gailenrique2804 from consumer standpoint, yes thats the way. But what im saying is for the company they could innovate better given more time and also save some money for WAY better product in the future
watching this on my 15 plus, will use this phone until it’s no longer usable.
It’s strange how people think it’s too soon for a new console generation after 5 years when a pro iPhone is twice the price and some people change them every year. I personally change phones every 2-3 years but even that is unnecessary. I’d happily use an iPhone 12 or even the XS today as long as the battery is in good condition and the screen isn’t broken.
IPhone 14 Pro gang 💪💪
14 pro max 📱
Still got mine! And am keeping it till the 17 or even 18.
The only function of the action button is to piss you off when you have the phone in your pocket and you press it instead of the volume up 😅
I'm an Android user since I was born, and I recently bought a used iPhone 15 pro as a secondary phone (my main phone is Samsung A54) out of curiosity and for the USB C! Man, Apple isn't as bad as Android fanboy said it was. I think I'm gonna use the iPhone until it is no longer supported for iOS upgrade.
The stainless steel on the 14s was much too heavy for me
Love my 15 Pro, although a little concerned that my battery health is already at 94% after a year of use
The thing that bothers me is they seem to always give the base models the best colors and mostly boring colors on the pros
yea unfortunately because they are "pros" they try to keep the clean professional look and I also think its expensive for them to color titanium like that. White is the only pro color I like. Other than that I prefer the vibrant colors.
@@thebest12700the pro models aren't for everyone. Not many want to drop $1000+ on new tech they won't use.
It's dead but still looks incredibly modern. If you iphone has dynamic island then everyone around you still will think you have the latest most expensive iphone. The next year upgrades will probably make dynamic island smaller
I just want usb c and 120 hz.. hopefully the base model iPhone 17s have that
Apple refuses to give base models 120hz screens. But you get usb-c though.
I’m on a base model iPhone 11 black and I don’t plan up upgrading till I have to or unless this one breaks. If I do upgrade I’m getting the 11 pro max in forest green
meanwhile in the Philippines, we're still selling the 11 and 11 pro max sealed and brand new 😂
Thanks for showing those Apple refurbished 14 Pro's. They are a great deal right now if you are coming from something older. I know this vid is about the 15 pro, but yeahhh
I bought 15 pro max 4 months ago life is sad everything gets changed very quick 😢
If it works for you.... then it's good. It gets changed because of planned obsolescence. But not to fret, as not many will see this as a must - have upgrade. People are waiting for the 17 next year.
Upgraded to the iPhone 15 pro last year. Got a good deal trading in my old iPhone 12 from Verizon. Why would I already need a new phone.
What’s a good trust worthy online shop i can buy a refurbished 15 pro max from?
As a bike rider, i have my action button set to video so if there is an emergency, i can easily activate the video and capture whats happening from my handlebars. I prefer it over the new camera button because the camera button is flush with the phone so it’s hard to feel for it. But the action button is sticking out and easy to find by feel so i can eep my eye on the action while still getting my video going.
I'm on a 14 plus and I see no reason for upgrading it. The only thing that I miss is the pro motion display, other than that it serves me more than well
I have a Blue Pro Max, and I'm going to stick with it until the wheels fall off. My battery isnt as good as others, i have 95% battery health with only 210 cycles and it only takes about 4 and a half hours for me to hit 25% and thats been a letdown for me. But aside from paying applecare+ for it, I think im okay with it overall. Good performance, the pictures come out pretty good, the titanium feels good in the hand and like you mentioned, the changes for the 16 Pro series are so small that I have no reason to upgrade
When it hits 80% maximum capacity, you'll get a message that service is needed. That's when you'll wanna make use of appkecare and get that battery replaced.
I chose to get one of these instead of the 16 pro max because I could not be patient enough to wait 7 weeks whilst paying for the phone I wasn't using, and also because for a lot less it wasn't missing anything I wanted anyway. Coming from my 11 with 75% battery health I am gonna need a proper good upgrade to steer me away from this phone
Please do a video on the 14 plus, since it is now twice that people falsely expected that one to die
The couple year old 14 pro is a great choice right now having most aesthetic from the latest and greatest. It has the big triple cam and the Dynamic Island which most people might get fooled by it being a 16 pro
It still has lightning plug. It is capable of running ios 18... but no AI at all. It is also a bit heavier as it has the stainless steel frame.
@@gailenrique2804 You didn’t get the point. I was talking about looks and aesthetics only
What I want to know is if Apple replaced USB 3 with USB C already back in 2019 and they're just last year putting the port on the phones, then how can you expect USB 3 this year? Lol
i was an android user from 2010 till may 2024. I bought iphone 15 pro that after a while i fell in love with. but it has one flaw that i have to live with and its the battery. i want to keep that phone at least 4 years. i think it can hold with one time battery replacement
All these people over 150 cycles already have 95% battery life and you still have 100% with over 200... I guess everybody abuse their phone too much.
Watching thus on my 16 Pro max.
the rumoured iPhone 17 Air will almost certainly be using a silicon-carbon battery to get it thin
This is the phone I’m gonna upgrade to 3 years from now
I have an iPhone 15 Pro Max. All year long I’ve been dealing with it stuttering because it overheats constantly. On Monday the overheating went away and it hasn’t stuttered in about five days. I don’t know if it’s because I updated to iOS 18 or because when I updated I went into the settings menu and reset all the settings to factory defaults. I was seriously considering upgrading phones just so I wouldn’t have to deal with this lemon of a phone but I don’t think I have to anymore. Also, I am at 320 charge cycles and maximum capacity is at 89%.
they only discontinued the 15 pro because people would buy this to upgrade instead up upspending for 1 single useless button
The hardware constraint on Apple Intelligence is not the processor but the memory. AI needs 8GB.
Great video. Thinking about upgrading from my iPhone 13 Pro Max to the 15 PM. I think it’s a worthy upgrade. My 13 still runs great but I wanna stay updated with the latest tech.
Absolutely no point in doing that. Hardly any difference day to day use
If you’re going to do that you might as well get the 16 pro tbh. A 13 pro to a 15 pro doesn’t seem that crazy but if you can afford it you won’t be disappointed. Just got my 15 pro upgrading from an XR and it was everything I wanted 🙏
They would know that you don’t have a 16 because you don’t have that annoying notch on the side of your phone in case
On a 15 pro 😭😭 wish I could experience 5x
In my opinion; the camera button makes things more complex! Using touch controls on big screen is so much more convenient! No 16 Pro Max for me! I still like my 15 Pro Max.
stainless steel wasn't fine to be honest. polished stainless steel scratches extremely easily and there is no way to get rid of them. you could use a 14 pro or any other stainless model, especially the white model, for a week caseless and it would be covered in scratches. stainless is also heavy. titanium is much more scratch resistant and is also lighter than stainless while being a stronger material. the change to titanium was a great move. stronger, lighter, and most importantly much more scratch resistant. our 1,000 phones shouldn't be able to be scratched simply by being put into a case.
Why couldn’t they have just kept the ringer switch and just made it programmable. I’d rather have a switch.
Watching this video on my iPhone 13 Pro.
I waited until the iPhone 16 line up being unveiled so that I could get the 15 Pro with discount. Why buying an iPhone 15 Pro instead of the new 16 or even 16 Pro? Well, the 15 Pro has more features than the 16 and the 16 Pro isn’t worth it. The only difference is the “camera” button and the colors.. Also, I paid less for the 15 Pro than the 16.