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iPhone 15 Pro Max: Is the Upgrade Worth It?

I recently upgraded from an iPhone 11 to a 15 Pro Max, which is major because this is my first Pro iPhone ever. But am I happy with the splurge? Or should I have just purchased a regular iPhone 15? iPhone 15 Pro Max: *CNET may get a commission on these offers Read the CNET…

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I recently upgraded from an iPhone 11 to a 15 Pro Max, which is major because this is my first Pro iPhone ever. But am I happy with the splurge? Or should I have just purchased a regular iPhone 15?

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0:00 Intro
0:45 5X Optical zoom
1:59 Action Button
2:23 Always-on Display & Dynamic Island
3:06 Titanium Frame
3:28 USB-C
4:15 Battery
5:42 Macro Photos
6:07 Night Mode
6:35 Portrait Mode
7:11 Cinematic & Action Modes

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29 Comments

  1. Th33Vultur3

    October 26, 2023 at 12:06 pm

    I traded in my iPhone 11 to the iPhone 15 pro. Apple right now has my trade in and if all goes well, it will be a $200 trade in. I bought the 15 pro unlocked.

  2. C. Daubz.

    October 26, 2023 at 12:39 pm

    👍👍video, 10hrs 30min plus screen on time and complaining about battery life 🤦‍♂️, dynamic island is nice for multitasking, I upgraded my 12pro to 15pro (liked it) then within 14day return window had fomo on 15pro max so tested hands-on in store for about 30min an it sold me so upgraded to 15pro max on the spot sent 15pro back for refund and been pleasantly surprised with all the little changes updates and functionality also the weight balance in one hand use is so much better than 12-14max, prices are ridiculous though”

  3. Tony

    October 26, 2023 at 12:40 pm

    I see cute girl in thumbnail, I click..

    but I also was curious about the iPhone 15 Pro Max

  4. Jota Mars

    October 26, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    Jessica, please stop filming concerts! The people behind you also paid tickets and rather see the concert live and not through your phone’s screen! The society of the future will thank you.

  5. Sagar Kalasa

    October 26, 2023 at 1:15 pm

    The first photo example itself had me laughing. Nobody is bothered about such minute things

  6. Joán Marquina

    October 26, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    🎉

  7. Tadros

    October 26, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    You forgot to mention MagSafe!!! I LOVE MagSafe! It was introduced on iPhone 12 and wouldn’t have been a feature of your iPhone 11. 🙂 You also forgot to mention pro motion 120 hz display.

  8. MystroMix

    October 26, 2023 at 2:36 pm

    No. (shortest video in CNET history)

  9. Daydreamer

    October 26, 2023 at 2:50 pm

    Fake titanium lol the phone cracks even easier this year -_-

  10. Jav Jav

    October 26, 2023 at 3:58 pm

    Great job with the video. You are a Max user & your battery is just fine.
    The 15pro is also my first pro. It’s the best iPhone I’ve had.
    It will only improve over time & your next review will likely walk back any negatives

  11. nashMuko

    October 26, 2023 at 4:03 pm

    I finally upgraded my iPhone XS because of the fast haptic touch feature introduced in iOS 17. I didn’t want to give up 3D touch, but the short long-press is a good enough compromise

  12. Phil Walker

    October 26, 2023 at 4:22 pm

    It worth it for usbc for those who’ll make the most of it connectivity

  13. Lee(리)

    October 26, 2023 at 5:33 pm

    Nice video but why would you choose to compare this phone to an iPhone 11!?. Like of course it would be substantially better every way.

    • PS

      October 26, 2023 at 7:45 pm

      Most people who will buy iP15 are from iP11, XR and below

  14. Ed Molina

    October 26, 2023 at 6:26 pm

    It must be awesome to work at CNET. If you can play on your phone for more than 10hrs. and say it’s for battery testing.

  15. James Surajdeen

    October 26, 2023 at 6:47 pm

    I just upgraded from an 8 Plus to a 15 Pro Max lol
    still getting used to face id and the 3 lens system

  16. GetTheFOutOfMyWay

    October 26, 2023 at 7:12 pm

    Lol $1300?! Man I don’t feel so bad about my Duo 2. Batt life isn’t even THAT bad too.

  17. Adam Tajyar

    October 26, 2023 at 7:27 pm

    Jessica is beautiful 😍 and the review wasn’t terrible either. Some CNET reviews tend to be extremely biased. This was mostly neutral in regards to a review.

  18. Olivur_

    October 26, 2023 at 7:48 pm

    She doesn’t seem too impressed with the 15 Pro Max

  19. John Doe

    October 26, 2023 at 8:39 pm

    I’m coming from iPhone 7 Plus 😄 Whatever apps from social media to finance to apps that remotely control my car, house,… I can use on my 7 Plus! Pictures, videos taken on my 7 Plus are good enough for me. I had the battery changed a few months ago but the guy didn’t do a good job that now every time I charge my phone, I had to wiggle the chord at the right angle in order for it to charge and this is the only reason for me to upgrade, but honestly, I can hang on to it for another year until iPhone 16 comes out! Well, since it’s been a while that I upgraded, I also splurged myself and went for the Pro Max 🙂 Got my new phone 2 days ago but haven’t had time to transfer stuff from my old phone to the new one but will do that this weekend. I will probably look like a hillbilly with this new phone 😄

  20. Giovanni Galvez

    October 26, 2023 at 8:47 pm

    Why are you talking like that

  21. alicia wang

    October 26, 2023 at 10:10 pm

    Also have an iphone 11 in hand and consider a upgrade. Thanks for the video!

  22. TokyoPaul American

    October 26, 2023 at 10:23 pm

    So not worth it

  23. Frannie

    October 26, 2023 at 10:52 pm

    Idk im torn, im in love with my 13 pro max alpine green but the natural 15 pro max is calling my name softly

  24. Ray S

    October 26, 2023 at 11:27 pm

    I would like to screw this girl and record it with this phone. 😂

  25. Mike Coshan

    October 27, 2023 at 5:22 am

    Keeping my IPhone 13 Pro Max as the battery life is brilliant.

  26. Laja Fowokan

    October 27, 2023 at 10:53 am

    In the same boat just upgraded from an 11 Pro Max. However, the widgets, apps and iOS 17 seem to justify the cost.

  27. Daviot Kelly

    October 27, 2023 at 12:27 pm

    Love the honesty about the dynamic island and the action button. Some people act like they’re the greatest thing on a smartphone ever

  28. finalcutgod

    October 27, 2023 at 5:35 pm

    10 HOURS SCREEN TIME DAMN lol

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