iPhone 15 Pro Max Review after 1 year - SKIP iPhone 16?!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the reviewer shares their experience with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, highlighting the benefits of the USB-C port, improved camera quality, and new software features with iOS 18. They discuss the phone's overheating issues during summer and speculate on the upcoming iPhone 16, which may include a larger display, better AI features, and improved ultra-wide camera quality. The reviewer concludes that despite the potential of the iPhone 16, the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains a solid choice for those not needing to upgrade immediately.
Takeaways
- 📱 The user has been upgrading their iPhone annually but is considering not upgrading this year due to the satisfactory performance of their current iPhone 15.
- 🔌 The introduction of USB type-c in the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been a significant improvement, providing a universal charging solution and easier file transfers.
- 📸 The camera quality on the iPhone 15 Pro Max is so impressive that it led the user to sell their Fujifilm X100 Mark 6, opting for the iPhone's versatility and image quality.
- 🌆 The iPhone's camera system, particularly in low-light situations and with features like Cinematic mode, has become good enough for professional shoots.
- 🌑 The user is not fully satisfied with the ultra-wide camera quality, especially in low light, which is an area they hope will improve in the upcoming iPhone 16.
- 🎥 Final Cut camera's release has enhanced the iPhone's camera capabilities, offering manual controls and processing that rival DSLR quality.
- 📲 The developer beta of iOS 18 introduces Apple intelligent features, including improved text and notification summaries, and advanced search for photos and videos.
- 🔍 The new iOS update also allows for creating custom videos from memories using search terms, making it easier to access and share old memories.
- 🌡️ The user has experienced issues with the iPhone 15's screen dimming and overheating during the summer, which has been frustrating for outdoor use and gaming.
- 🆕 Anticipated features of the iPhone 16 include a larger display, a 5x camera on the Pro model, an A18 Pro chip for enhanced AI, and an improved ultra-wide camera with 48 megapixels.
Q & A
Why did the user consider not upgrading their iPhone this year?
-The user has been satisfied with their iPhone 15 Pro Max for almost a year, and with the iPhone 16 coming out, they are contemplating whether the improvements are significant enough to warrant an upgrade.
What is the user's opinion on the USB type-c feature on the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
-The user finds the USB type-c feature to be amazing, appreciating the convenience of having a single cable for charging and connecting various devices. They are frustrated with Apple for the delay in implementing this feature.
How did the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera quality compare to the Fujifilm X100 Mark 6 for the user?
-The user found the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera quality to be so impressive that they sold their Fujifilm X100 Mark 6, opting to use their iPhone for photography due to its versatility with multiple lenses and high image quality.
What new software features is the user excited about in iOS 18?
-The user is excited about the new Apple intelligent features in iOS 18, particularly the summer text or notifications, improved search for photos and videos, and the ability to make custom videos from memories.
What issue has the user been facing with their iPhone during the summer?
-The user has been experiencing issues with the iPhone overheating during the summer, which results in screen dimming and, in some cases, the device becoming unusable due to thermal throttling.
What is the user's view on the titanium body of the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
-The user prefers aluminum over titanium for the body of the iPhone due to its better thermal dissipation properties. They are not satisfied with the lack of effective cooling solutions in iPhones compared to some Android devices.
What are the expected features of the iPhone 16 that might tempt the user to upgrade?
-The expected features of the iPhone 16 that might tempt the user to upgrade include a larger display, a 5x camera, the A18 Pro chip for improved AI features, a capture button on the side, and a 48-megapixel Ultra-wide camera for better low-light performance.
What advice does the user have for those considering buying an iPhone 15 Pro Max or waiting for the iPhone 16?
-The user suggests that if one values camera quality and the current features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max are satisfactory, it could be a good purchase even without waiting for the iPhone 16. However, if improved camera performance and AI features are priorities, waiting for the iPhone 16 might be worth considering.
What is the user's opinion on the iady V3 foldable smartphone AI gimbal from the sponsor hem?
-The user appreciates the iady V3 foldable smartphone AI gimbal for its anti-shake stabilization, upgraded AI tracking, and the ability to control it with hand gestures, which they believe can enhance the iPhone's camera capabilities.
What is the user's recommendation for dealing with the overheating issue on the iPhone during summer?
-The user suggests considering a case that helps with cooling as a potential solution to the overheating issue during the summer months.
Outlines
📱 iPhone 15 Experience and Upcoming iPhone 16
The speaker shares their experience with the iPhone 15, contemplating whether to upgrade to the iPhone 16. They've been using the iPhone 15 for nearly a year and appreciate the USB type-c feature, which has made charging and connecting various devices more convenient. They also discuss the camera quality, comparing it to a Fujifilm X100 Mark 6 camera, and find the iPhone's camera system impressive, particularly for portraits and video shooting. However, they express dissatisfaction with the ultra-wide camera's performance in low light. The speaker also mentions the new Final Cut camera app, which offers manual controls and improved image quality. They introduce a sponsored product, the iady V3 foldable smartphone AI gimbal, which enhances iPhone camera capabilities with features like AI tracking and a detachable remote control. Lastly, they touch on the developer beta of iOS 18, highlighting new features like smart text summaries and improved photo and video search.
🔥 Overheating Issues and Anticipated iPhone 16 Features
The speaker discusses issues with the iPhone 15's overheating, especially during the summer, which leads to screen dimming and even temporary unusability. They compare the iPhone's thermal management to that of the M4 iPads, noting that the latter has improved cooling. The speaker speculates on the features of the upcoming iPhone 16, including larger display sizes, a 5x camera, the A18 Pro chip for enhanced AI features, and a capture button on the side. They express particular interest in the rumored 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera, which could address their dissatisfaction with the current model's low-light performance. The speaker concludes by suggesting that the iPhone 15 is still a worthy device to keep for another year, despite the potential allure of the iPhone 16's new features.
🌐 Final Thoughts on iPhone 15 and Engagement Call to Action
In the concluding paragraph, the speaker invites viewers to share their thoughts on whether they plan to keep their iPhone 15 or consider upgrading to the iPhone 16. They ask viewers to comment on their reasons for choosing to buy the current model or waiting for the new release. The speaker also encourages viewers to subscribe and explore other videos, signing off as Max, indicating the end of the video.
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Keywords
💡iPhone 15 Pro Max
💡USB type-c
💡Camera Quality
💡Cinema Mode
💡Final Cut camera
💡iOS 18
💡Thermal Dissipation
💡iPhone 16
💡AI Features
💡Capture Button
💡Ultra Wide Camera
Highlights
The user has been upgrading their iPhone annually but is considering not upgrading this year due to the iPhone 15's satisfactory performance.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max introduced USB type-c, which has significantly improved the user's experience by allowing a single cable for charging and data transfer.
The camera quality on the iPhone 15 has been so impressive that the user sold their Fujifilm X100 Mark 6, preferring the iPhone's versatility.
The iPhone's portrait mode and cinematic mode have seen significant improvements, leading the user to use their iPhone for professional shoots.
The user is not fully satisfied with the ultra-wide camera's performance in low-light conditions on the iPhone 15.
Final Cut camera app has been a game-changer for the user, offering manual controls and Apple's processing for high-quality shots.
The iady V3 foldable smartphone AI gimbal is recommended for enhancing iPhone camera capabilities with features like AI tracking and a built-in wireless remote control.
iOS 18's developer beta introduces Apple intelligent features, including improved text and notification summaries.
The new iOS version offers better search functionality for photos and videos, making it easier to find and share memories.
The iPhone 15's battery life and screen brightness have been praised, but the user has experienced issues with overheating during summer.
The user prefers aluminum over titanium for better heat dissipation in phone design, criticizing Apple's lack of emphasis on cooling in their devices.
The upcoming iPhone 16 is expected to have a larger display size and a 5x camera, which might tempt the user to upgrade.
The iPhone 16 Pro is rumored to include an A18 Pro chip, which will enhance AI features and could be a reason for the user to consider an upgrade.
A new 48-megapixel ultra-wide camera is expected in the iPhone 16, which could resolve the user's dissatisfaction with the current model's low-light performance.
Despite the upcoming iPhone 16, the user is content with their iPhone 15 and considers it a good choice for another year, suggesting others might also be satisfied without upgrading immediately.
Transcripts
I've been upgrading my iPhone every year
for a long time but this might be the
year that I might not have to it's been
close to a year since this iPhone
launched and with the iPhone 16 coming
out how has my experience been
especially now in the Summer where some
things have changed and if you're
thinking about buying a new phone and
maybe getting this one should you wait
for the 16 or should you pick up a
killer deal on an iPhone 15 well I'll
let you guys know my opinion and what's
coming on the
16 but I want to say that this year has
been so interesting with the iPhone 15
Pro Max now one of the changes one of
the simplest ones is USB type c and let
me tell you it has been amazing I know
the Android fans are going to be
laughing at us and I don't know why
Apple took so long to put USB type-c in
their iPhone where they had it in their
iPads and on the MacBooks but it is so
nice to just have one cable to charge
and connect everything I'm actually kind
of mad at Apple for making us wait this
long I've done everything from charging
to hooking up different docks and
transferring files so quickly to through
that cable to my phone and it has just
been awesome I've even charged up some
devices and somebody else's phone from
mine and that is just really really
really nice now the next thing I want to
talk about is the camera quality now I
know it gets better every year but this
year I actually went out and I bought
the new Fujifilm X100 Mark 6 and after a
bit I actually ended up selling it the
iPhone was just too dang good and even
though that thing is a brand new camera
that was so hyped up and it made nice
images I like the film
simulations having the ability to have
three separate lenses on me at all times
I would have the Fuji with me and then
I'd pull out my iPhone to take an ultra
wide shot or to be able to zoom in and
when comparing some of those images side
by side I just decided it wasn't worth
it which just speaks to the quality of
this of course portraits are so nice now
the software for blur is really good and
the software for the video portrait the
cinema itic mode has gotten so much
better we actually started to use it and
with that over the last year with this
phone we have started to do a lot of
shoots just with our iPhones because it
is finally good enough and that just
speaks so much about this camera system
now the one area where I'm not super
happy with is the quality of the ultra
whes particularly in lower light
situations and that we can talk about
with the iPhone 16 now Apple also
recently released Final Cut camera and
that has taken things to a whole another
level there's been a lot of different
camera apps that you could use but I
used the stock one very often cuz it
worked well um it was quick and easy but
with this we have all those manual
controls with all of Apple's processing
and we've gotten some killer shots now
very similar to DSLR quality especially
on YouTube that the whole experience has
been really nice and we're going to use
these cameras more and more for our
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getting more into the software I have
the developer beta of iOS 18 which just
got the new Apple intelligent features
now it is very limited so far because
this is just the first release but so
far there's been some things that I
really like first one is the summer text
or notifications so my wife can send me
a bunch of texts and it gives me a quick
summary so I know what's going on if I
can't go through and read everything at
right away that has been really cool
I've also tested out the writing tools
and those are really nice but I think
for me since I spend so much time on my
Mac it's going to be a lot more useful
there but the cool thing is it's all
built in I've actually paid for some
tools like this before but now it is
free now one really cool thing that I
appreciate is is the better search for
photos and videos now I could actually
look through the video file it's a lot
smarter and this is great when you have
a ton of photos like I have because I've
had an iPhone and iCloud for so many
years now another thing that's cool is
to make custom videos from your memories
just with a search term you can actually
type it in like you're talking to
somebody it'll find the clips they'll
put it together this is going to make it
a lot easier to access and share
different memories
from your photos they just stored on
your phone that you probably rarely look
at now that is all built into here and
the crazy thing is that and a lot more
other Apple intelligence features are
just available on the iPhone 15s with uh
the newer processors and honestly I have
to say that I think Apple could have
made it available on a lot more phones
of course it might not be on device it
might have to do some more stuff on the
cloud but it seems like a tack IC just
to get people to upgrade their phones
now if you bought one of these 15s that
means you're good for many years or if
you're trying to decide a cheaper phone
to buy with better deals well that makes
this phone a really good purchase when
it came out we told you guys that if
you've been waiting the upgrade this is
the time to do it and that seems to be
the case battery life has been fantastic
the super bright screen has been awesome
but it doesn't mean that we haven't had
had any issues especially now that it is
summer and that's where I've gotten
quite frustrated now back in the day the
iPhone screens used to overheat like
crazy I remember I even crashed a drone
because my screen dimmed so much I
couldn't see nothing and that was that
was just horrible and same thing with
gaming it would overheat now this one
still does it and for a lot of the year
it was fine but now that it's summer man
I have just gotten so frustrated because
so many times the screen is dimming and
so fast fast I've even had one time
where it just said sorry it's too hot
you can't use it and that sucks now in
my previous videos I talked about
titanium I talked about I I would
honestly rather have aluminum because
it's a much better thermal dissipator of
heat titanium sucks at this and Apple
has avoided putting in really good
Cooling in their phones like a lot of
Android companies have done and we've
seen with the new M4 iPads well those
got super thin and they have much more
powerful processors with the M4 but they
did a new thermal design uh they
actually are caring about Cooling and
that made a big difference it actually
thermal throttles less even though it's
so thin and it has better performance so
that is what we are expecting with the
iPhone 16 so here's some reasons why you
might want to buy a 16 which is going to
be out here in about a month we know
we're going to have slightly larger
display sizes and honestly I don't
really care for that I think this size
is large enough uh but with that said if
you're on the fence between two
different sizes like I was and I've had
both and you know switched between them
that's going to push me towards a
smaller size is now is going to have a
slightly larger display and a big reason
for that is because the 5x camera that I
absolutely love on the 15 Pro Max is
going to be coming to the 16 Pro so I
might actually go for one of those now
it's also going to get the a18 pro chip
in the Pro ones and then the a18 it's
going to improve the AI features which
are going to be useful and we're going
to get a capture button on the side
which I think is going to make a little
bit more natural it's going to force
people to go back to recording
widescreen which Apple wants them to do
for the Vision Pro but I don't really
think that matters a whole ton to want
to switch and I think the biggest one
for me other than the cooling is going
to be the 48 megapixel Ultra wide camera
I love having that wide view so in
scenarios you just can't take a good
photo without it and that's going to fix
the really old Ultra wide that's been in
here for a while where the quality is
not the best especially in lower
lighting situations I think that's
probably going to be the biggest reason
I will be tempted to upgrade but with
that said out of any of the previous
iPhones this is the one that I would be
glad to spend a whole another year for I
might want to get a case that my coola
down in the summer there's a couple
options for that but all around it has
been awesome you got the USB type-c a
lot of the updates that make it a great
phone to have for a long time so if you
guys bought one of these let me know are
you guys going to be keeping it how long
are you going to keep it and if you're
tempted to buy one why would you buy one
right now instead of waiting for the new
one so thank you guys for watching go
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