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iPhone 15 vs. 15 Pro: Spec Breakdown

The iPhone 15 lineup is here. Apple has announced four new phones – the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. All of the phones replace the Lightning port with a USB-C port, and the 15 Pro Max brings a new 5x telephoto lens, just to name a few of the updates.…

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The iPhone 15 lineup is here. Apple has announced four new phones – the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. All of the phones replace the Lightning port with a USB-C port, and the 15 Pro Max brings a new 5x telephoto lens, just to name a few of the updates. Let’s review the specs of each phone and go over how they compare.

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iPhone 15 Pro Max –
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I Held iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max: First Thoughts on Titanium Frame, 5x Zoom Camera, Action Button

0:00 Spec Comparison Intro
0:43 Base iPhone 15 Models
3:32 iPhone 15 Pro Models
6:17 Base vs. Pro Models

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57 Comments

  1. crazycrazysnakeman

    September 13, 2023 at 5:00 pm

    I’m still struggling to understand what the dynamic island is for. My phone can already show notifications at the top of the screen

    • OW

      September 13, 2023 at 7:06 pm

      It’s not notifications, it’s real time summaries. If you have a flight, basketball game on, Uber, music, for me I have a baby app, it shows you meaningful information while you’re on your phone without having to go to that app. It’s one of those things if you haven’t used it then you won’t understand it. Merely sitting in a store and playing with it for 5 minutes doesn’t really show you anything. I also have an S23U and I do miss the dynamic island sometimes for certain tasks. Is it end all be all and I have to have it? No but it’s nice

  2. Jacob Wolfman

    September 13, 2023 at 5:01 pm

    I’m looking forward for the ability to send and receive phone calls.

  3. Aston996 Gameplay

    September 13, 2023 at 5:02 pm

    Is me or the date is wrongly type out? 0:44

  4. Paul

    September 13, 2023 at 5:08 pm

    I will keep my iPhone 13. I like the lightning, notch, and SIM card tray.

    • Josh Webbs

      September 13, 2023 at 6:16 pm

      iPhone 15 is marketed to iPhone 12 users and lower to upgrade.

    • The Holy Tet

      September 13, 2023 at 6:47 pm

      @Josh Webbs As a 13 user, I can say this phone can last at least 3 more years

  5. George W

    September 13, 2023 at 5:23 pm

    Thank you for the comparison video. I can understand that one pays a bit more for the Max for size and zoom but why does the Pro Max gets 100% focus pixels and the Pro only get 6% focus pixels on the telephoto camera? iPhone Pro 15 was VERY attractive but… not anymore to me and I am not interested in caring a Max in my pocket anytime soon so a hard pass for me this year.

  6. Young Jon Da Sauce God

    September 13, 2023 at 5:34 pm

    I was hoping u would discuss the ram.

  7. cobrarcz1

    September 13, 2023 at 5:41 pm

    Having witnessed Apple’s transformative journey since the iPhone 1, it’s both nostalgic and somewhat disheartening to see the current trajectory. Where once Apple was a beacon of pioneering innovation, now it seems to be navigating safer, iterative waters. Siri, among other offerings, doesn’t seem to match the groundbreaking spirit Apple was synonymous with. My loyalty to this brand is deep-rooted, but the diminishing trailblazing ethos is palpable. I earnestly hope for a reinvigoration of the audacious innovation that Apple once epitomized.

  8. Sh!tehawk

    September 13, 2023 at 5:42 pm

    5x zoom in 2023 😂

  9. ragejinraver

    September 13, 2023 at 5:43 pm

    Ok i have have a confession after 15 plus years of android I’m finally gonna make the switch to apple . I was an apple hater for the longest but now I wanna legitimately see what the IPhone is all about

  10. Brian Bourgeois

    September 13, 2023 at 5:52 pm

    I don’t like how apple went to the pro line as way to increase the price of the phone without raising the price.

  11. David Jackson

    September 13, 2023 at 6:03 pm

    🎬🎬🎬📱👍

  12. bobikutya2

    September 13, 2023 at 6:20 pm

    Wow. Thats disappointing. Basically no real upgrades at all😮

    • Venerald Pureza

      September 13, 2023 at 6:33 pm

      Most of the time she mentioning the 14 pro model similar to the 15 pro 😂😂😂

  13. Darion Wilson

    September 13, 2023 at 6:22 pm

    I like the 15 colors more than the pros now!

  14. Darion Wilson

    September 13, 2023 at 6:29 pm

    either blue plus or blue titanium pro max 256 gb. which one should I get yall?

    • NeXLvl

      September 13, 2023 at 7:13 pm

      blue titanium pro max 256 gb

  15. PartyUpLive

    September 13, 2023 at 6:36 pm

    The first and only iPhone I’ve had was the IPhone 4. I liked it but started using The Note.

    My current Note phone is 5 years old. Thinking of trying out the 15 Max. Kinda want something new/different.

  16. Tiago Marquezine

    September 13, 2023 at 6:44 pm

    Why is no one talking about the carbon neutrality. That’s a big deal given the fact they did this by choice.

  17. The Holy Tet

    September 13, 2023 at 6:46 pm

    2:32 This is only half true, yes the roadside feature was introduced with iPhone 15 announcement, but it will also be available on iPhone 14 series

  18. JDBass36

    September 13, 2023 at 6:50 pm

    Literally the same as last year 😂

  19. Mitchell M.

    September 13, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    Tim why would the company of apple include Lust in its event title? I find this disturbing.

  20. ChadH2023

    September 13, 2023 at 7:32 pm

    The most ” Mid ” event ever. Apple marketing is just brilliant! Convincing people to pay a premium price for less than premium features.

  21. Felix Five

    September 13, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    Apple again lead the way and bring USB – C to phones.

  22. C R

    September 13, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    Sticking to my 13 mini and buying a new case for it 😂

  23. Sloppy Toons

    September 13, 2023 at 8:23 pm

    Everyone else outside America is getting a price hike 😢 only reason America isn’t is to have videos like this say it isn’t going up.

  24. Joel ‘avaiton

    September 13, 2023 at 8:30 pm

    Well I getting iPhone 15 pro Max to replace my iPhone 13

  25. M. Hill

    September 13, 2023 at 9:26 pm

    15 pro max to replace my 14 pro max which replaced my 13 pro max which replaced my 12 pro max…
    Just like when I had android phones and upgraded every year, or the iPhones before I went android for a few years.

    After about a year of heavy use I always notice the decline in battery health and it’s either spend money on a replacement battery(no way I would let it get down to what applecare considers for replacement) or I just get a new phone.

    Things that don’t matter to me:
    non pro has usb 2.0 – not the one I’m buying so I don’t care.
    No high speed charging – as long as my phone lasts from 730 am until 9pm I’m good. Much like my car, my phone charges primarily at night, while I sleep and am not using it.

    Plus my current iPhone is worth more to trade now than it will be next year.

  26. alicia wang

    September 13, 2023 at 9:59 pm

    Thanks for the comparison!!

  27. mubnuS

    September 13, 2023 at 10:20 pm

    It was not highly anticipated at all i knew it was gonna be another iPhone 14.00005

  28. Sebastian Giebels

    September 13, 2023 at 10:54 pm

    I think Apple should‘ve called this event ˋlacklust‘ instead of ˋwonderlust´

  29. :D

    September 14, 2023 at 2:14 am

    I’m underwhelmed.

    • The.JZA.

      September 14, 2023 at 7:02 am

      What’s your Wishlist for the iPhone 16?

  30. Arunabh Mahanta

    September 14, 2023 at 2:17 am

    Aside from USB-C, none of the new “features” actually effect my life in a productive way. I’m guessing any meaningful change will only arrive with the iPhone 20 or something. And personally I think the iPhone’s design from X to the current 15 looks really ugly.

  31. Jamal Johnson

    September 14, 2023 at 3:02 am

    Imagine how they will track you now??

  32. Hu qjt

    September 14, 2023 at 4:02 am

    The only improvement is the weight,
    thanks to the titanium material

    • The.JZA.

      September 14, 2023 at 7:00 am

      USB C, more powerful CPU, more powerful GPU, more ram, more powerful ML cores, new telephoto sensor and lens as well as 3D sensor shift, new anti reflective coating on the main lens, a new ISP that enables a whole slew of new software features for the camera including HDR5, 24mp photos, 48MP HEIF etc as well as the customisable action button, New refined shape/frame and yes, it’s all wrapped up in the very nice titanium body. Sounds like a pretty awesome upgrade for anyone on a 13 Pro or older. Dunno what you are expecting… Rocket thrusters?

  33. tek magar

    September 14, 2023 at 4:36 am

    I’m excited for iPhone 15 pro hope it will be lighter

  34. Christy Marshall

    September 14, 2023 at 5:46 am

    i want my pro max to be heavy i don’t want no light premium phone dont make all the dam phones light make the regular light and the pros heavy

  35. Cars Uncovered

    September 14, 2023 at 6:20 am

    Have a 12 mini and don’t want to give up the mini platform. Just want apple to bring it back =(

  36. phazon4

    September 14, 2023 at 6:42 am

    So other than build what are the differences in capabilities?

  37. sokfat chuoy

    September 14, 2023 at 7:02 am

    Too late “refresh “ iPhone

  38. DOLA GOWRU NAIDU

    September 14, 2023 at 8:36 am

    ❤❤❤

  39. Zulkifli Mamat

    September 14, 2023 at 9:12 am

    Such a shame if the plus add in the pro motion, sure captures another pool of users. At least pro motion 90hz sure will better than 60hz. Maybe in the next iPhone 16 or 17🤣😹🤭

  40. Terry Munoz Trujillo

    September 14, 2023 at 10:13 am

    I’m here just to say I’m keeping my 13 MINI for another 10 years.

  41. Purushotham K.

    September 14, 2023 at 10:22 am

    A big 👎🏽👎🏽 for 15…..

  42. NILVOU

    September 14, 2023 at 10:58 am

    what is the song at 2:00? Shazam can’t recognize it 🙁

  43. Carl Gayle

    September 14, 2023 at 11:51 am

    I really don’t like the colour options for the Pro models this year. However, I like the action button and the change to Titanium is nice. Would go for the natural Titanium colour if I was upgrading – which I am most likely not.

  44. Charted

    September 14, 2023 at 11:53 am

    Android sucks

  45. doc izzy

    September 14, 2023 at 12:45 pm

    Brining. Nothing exciting came out of the announcement. Marginal upgrades. The same design pretty much.

  46. Kiss Kiss

    September 14, 2023 at 12:56 pm

    Because Apple. lol

  47. George Perrenod

    September 14, 2023 at 1:10 pm

    Seems like they just released the IPhone 14.5 lineup.

  48. Sâ LéH

    September 14, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    4:37 what did she mean? “A bit more glass”?

  49. Alex E

    September 14, 2023 at 1:21 pm

    The switch to Type-C was most certainly not just a “rumor”. It is EU regulation, and was announced a while back.

  50. Salomino Jr

    September 14, 2023 at 7:24 pm

    It’s time to replace my 4-yr old iPhone 11 Pro Max 512! Getting the 15 PM 1TB. 👍🏽

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