iPhone 15 is not new. But that doesn't mean it isn't good.
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0:00 Intro
0:59 "All new" design
3:04 Let's get real about 60Hz
6:08 Performance and Heat/Battery
7:24 USB-C
8:09 Things that are actually new
10:11 Underrated camera upgrade
12:26 Verdict
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I’ve upgraded from iPhone 11 to 15 and as a standard user, honestly as much as ridiculous this might sound but the biggest change for me day-to-day is just USB-C.
And that's very sad that you have to shell out $800 for this "upgrade".
@@Antody But this is a unique case as the last time Apple did this was 2012 with the iPhone 5 and I believe USB-C is here to stay and it will probably take me longer to upgrade so I will make it worth it hopefully.
My AirPods Max are stuck with lightning. My APP2 are as well, but I can charge those wirelessly. But also since my wife is on a 14 Pro, I will have to carry around a Lightning cable for the next couple of years. So now my 15 Pro uses USB-C, as does my iPad Pro, … This change has helped nothing for me yet!
@@odkKoma For me only the Airpod which will be changed to USB-C with the next update also I don’t carry the lighting cable as I charge them at home. But I get your point. It is stupid Apple didn’t adapt the standard earlier and had to be forced (Thanks EU) to do it.
Every few years I get super excited about my new phone coming. And every single time I get it I realise "oh it's just a phone, it's pretty much exactly the same"
I think the reason the 60hz thing is so frustrating is that it's difficult to find a phone released today that ISN'T at least 90hz or 120hz. It cannot be that expensive when most smart phones target 120hz now anyways. The only reason it's still 60hz is because of what Marques said; it is a way to differentiate the regular 15 from the 15 pro. And that's a shame. They are purposely making their base phones worse.
They aren't purposely making the phones worse. Apple is just putting their money where it belongs. To the average person, a higher calibrated, higher performing, brighter display is a lot more important. And to me as a photographer, I still prefer the iPhone 15 display over a Samsung galaxy display because even the 15 regular has a higher performing display than the galaxy when it comes to EVERYTHING except for refresh rate. It's not a big deal. The display that im looking at right now is my LG $1,200 Ultrafine display. Its only 60HZ! Update: it is a popular myth that Samsung displays are generally better but that’s not true according to DxO Mark and DisplayMate. Remember iPhone was the first phone to debut a 2000 nits Dolby Vision display. And iPhone has always outperformed Samsung displays when it came to accuracy, brightness levels, uniformity, and image retention prevention technology. And although Samsung Display supplies Apple with components, Apple is the company that engineers the display. It beats the Samsung displays no thanks to Samsung but thanks to Apple’s engineering. For anyone who cannot understand how this works, Apple’s computer monitor ‘Pro Display XDR’ beat out all the top Samsung OLED monitors when it came to brightness, detail, and accuracy at the time it came out a few years ago and Apple literally uses LCD technology for their Pro Display XDR product. It’s still one of the most professional and highest performing computer monitor display to this day thanks to Apple’s engineering on it.
Which LG Ultrafine display costs $1200?
Dude S series displays are higher performig in every single scenario. Also in India, an average person cannot afford even a base iPhone 15, so people who buys latest iPhone do care about refresh rate (unless they are buying just to show off).@@Mistygio
And they stopped selling the 13 pro to try to force people who wouldn't have wanted to to buy a newer model to buy one.
@@MistygioTHEY ARE PURPOSELY MAKING IT WORSE. They could make it 90 hz and it still keep the characteristics you mentioned. They just aren't because it differentiates the pro and regular device. Point blank period. It's a crappy thing for them to do knowing full well they could do it.
I love how brutally honest and realistic this iPhone review is
that's what makes this channel so great.
I’m surprised as well. I usually go my tech reviews on Flossy Carter’s channel for real reviews but MKBHD does do honest reviews as well.
its bias he paid by apple we all know this phone is garbage
Brutally honest lmao, 13:06 he basically said iphone 15 is better than 14 in everyway 😂 dude's always been a shill for apple there's much better and more honest reviewers out there bud
@@identity2257Typical Android fanboy lol
I went from 6S to 15 :) It was my first day with this gorgeous phone and I'm loving it
I still have a 6S. I'm conflicted as I really want a small phone but thinking of getting the 15. Would appreciate to hear your thoughts on why you love the 15 so much. Thanks!
@@amorgladiador8856As someone who went from an 8 to an XR 4 years ago, to a 15 a couple of weeks ago, the 15 is totally worth it. The battery life is outstanding, the design is pretty, the software works seamlessly. It’s definitely a huge upgrade from the XR, I can’t even imagine how big of an upgrade it would be to go from the 6 to a 15. It’s also incredibly easy to use and will probably continue to get software updates for 5 or so years, so that’s a huge plus. It’s also not huge like the Pro or Pro Max editions, so it fits well in my hand. All in all, definitely worth it.
@@amorgladiador8856 hey 6s user here, will soon upgrade to the 15, the normal 15 isnt actually that big (around 0.5in taller). besides the battery life and the camera is phenomenal. the 6s has served us so long, but im afraid its time has come 🥲
@@amorgladiador8856in my country 6s just for normal usage, government banned upi and bank apps in ios15 and below
@@amorgladiador8856 You can find the 13 mini for around $400 2nd hand, but I have that right now, and the battery is ~30% worse than the regular size. The plus has almost double the battery life of the mini, but also its huge.. Mini would be a huge upgrade from the 6s though
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The thing with the 60hz vs 120hz is that you do not notice that much of a difference when you upgrade. The problem is when you downgrade from 120hz to 60hz. The device feels almost broken and really outdated. It's the same with PC monitors. Once you go 120hz and above, 60 Hz feels like the monitor is broken.
So true about the pc
After using a 144 Hz monitor for my PC and a 120 Hz S20, it's difficult to move to any 60 Hz display. My work computer has a 60 Hz display and it feels horrible.
I concurrently use 2 iphones. The 13 pro max for personal use and the 8 for work. Honestly isn’t that big of deal. My eyes adjust within seconds
Once you go retina, you can't go back
i see more of a difference when I switch from a 60hz monitor to a 30hz monitor than when i do when I switch from my 120hz android phone to my 60hz iphone.
Went from an 8 to a 15 last week. It’s so nice to not have to really worry about battery life now. I also love the new cameras
Oh you will worry about battery life next iphone announcement
@@thedinosaurznah, I bought it and upgraded from a 12, battery life was great on the 12 for all 3 years
Just by an Android and get fast charging. No need to worry about battery.
I did the same upgrade!! However didn t you feel like the battery draining too fast on iPhone15?? Just by casually opening it and checking my messages and some instagram each 0.5/1 hour and 2h screen on time in total at 7pm i was left with 60%.. Today i just used it 1h straight and the battery went down just a decent 7%.
ikr. went from SE2 to 15. all this battery life feels great. i will miss the "mini" form factor tho (i need 512gb).
Appreciate your reviews. Very informative, detailed and they seem honest. 👍
I upgraded from the 7 plus to 14 pro max last year and it felt like it was a completely brand new experience, I personally find it better to not upgrade every year but wait some time to do so, as long as your phone is supported and working completely fine, verdict is take care of your belongings i.e your phone and you can skip a few upgrades until its totally necessary
Don't upgrade annually if you can't afford it.
This is ideal
@@thelight9492don't upgrade anually, period. It's such a waste.
@@thelight9492 not only about affording its about the changes in itself. Tech has come to a point of saturation that annual or even biannual incremental upgrades are not worth the money spent. Eventually your phone is a device which is 90% liability and 10% asset if you can achieve any productive or business oriented goals with the device. Just an opinion. At the same time I agree with your opinion as well if u can’t afford no need to upgrade.
@@bond00000071 it still gets better every year so only upgrade if you can afford it. If you poor, don’t upgrade.
Great review as always, and I completely agree that the base models should be 90hz now. It's a small but very noticeable change that would make the phone feel a lot more premium with a 800$ price tag on it.
Should be 120 hz. Samsung did it on the s23 from last year.
90hz doesn't cut it. 120hz is minimum that a phone costing $800 in 2023 should come with
@@MegaDringusid rather keep 90hz for the extra battery life, who needs 120 when you’re not gaming
@@MegaDringusSamsung did it in the A23 as well. @500 I think.
@@kiavaxxaskewSamsung is a hardware manufacturer like most android brands and Nokia. Apple is a designer in Calofornia with big and successful platform for apps and games, and software ….like Google.
Upgraded from the X to the 15 and am very happy. Get great service (12 and lower don’t have extended lte chip), good battery life, no overheating issue (switch to low power mode while charging and using), and the raw photos and log video are amazing for work! Half gig download speeds on 5G walking out the door is crazy!
do you get log on the base iPhone 15 or is log only on the Pro?
@@RishiintheAironly pro
Nice to know. Just upgraded my xs to iPhone 15 plus
I love your reviews always on point
Upgraded from an 11 after around 4 years. I'm happy with the screen, camera, and battery life. Shifting from an LCD screen to an OLED one is probably the biggest change. If you don't care how your screen looks, the iPhone 11 is still a very worthy device.
I was using the XR until not too long ago. Totally agree with keeping older models as long as they are working well :)
@@dufluid They made the X/XR/11 very well.
Just replacing the battery on the 11 this year. I know that there's quite a few upgrades here but honestly: the 11 is still such a good phone, the camera, performance and battery are still top notch. Probably going to keep it until usability seriously becomes impacted or it breaks somehow.
@@leogrievous I agree. I was planning on keeping my iPhone 11 for as long as I could, and was going to have the battery replaced soon as the phone dies rather quickly now, but unfortunately I was forced to get a new phone after my 11 was destroyed a few days ago. Honestly, after coming to a 15 Pro from the 11, it's not as big of a change as I thought. I love the new 15 Pro, but the 11 is still very good even now.
Whatever helps you sleep at night
Never expected apple to give a 2000nit display for a non pro, especially when they’re trying their hardest to differentiate the two
Probably cheaper to source the same screens that they used on the 14 pro, capping them at 60 hz sadly, still... its a little win nonetheless
@@eduardoandresserrato6189Sometimes I wonder if there’s a way to change it to 120hz. But i assume it would be very difficult. I seen the Pixel 6A panel go up to 90hz.
They could limit the brighttness in the software if they wanted even if it is cheaper to use the same screen
anyone notice the different? I had 11 pro and 14 pro max outside on sunny day and somehow 11 pro has slightly brighter screen.
The next generation OLED display will come to the 16 Pro and be exclusive to it. This the second year of them using this same panel so they just gave it to the lower tier products
Brilliant Review. I have just upgraded from the SE 2020 to the 15. Amazing 😊
I think the display refresh rate is set at 60Hz because of battery life. I've had a oneplus with 120Hz but it significantly decreases the battery time. Also running it in battery save mode will instantly drop the refresh rate.
I just upgraded from my base 11 to the base 15 and noticed a lot of improvements. Faceid is way faster. It takes as good photos as my wife's 13 pro, screen is very bright, and battery life is awesome. I think if Apple made the screen even 90hz, no one would buy the pro.
EXACTLY! that is literally the only reason they're keeping it @ 60hz, to sell the pro!
Literally the only reason why they do it. Apple has you stuck as either being a sucker paying nearly a thousand for a phone with a 60hz screen, or a sucker over paying for a pro. Take a pick which one you are 😂
iPhone 15 series cannot charge from power bank, but can charge the power bank from iPhone, really stupid company. my friend bought anker power power and cannot charge his phone and phone give power to power bank till the phone die
@@user-xc7re5se1c interesting, what powerbank is it and how much juice did the phone and the powerbank have?
@@user-xc7re5se1c im pretty sure thats not possible ...... powerbank cant charge themself from the port they use to charge phone ...... if you used the wrong port thats not apple fault 😂
Coming from an 11 I have some thoughts. USBC is great, especially because my iPad Air, Beats earbuds, Mac, and Switch all use it. The screen’s a massive upgrade too. I have twice the storage on here. The dynamic island is cool too. At first I thought it was just a little gimmick, but it’s genuinely useful to be able to pause media, skip songs, stop timers, etc. without having to leave whatever app I have open. I could list more of these little things, but ultimately they all add up if you’re coming from an older iPhone.
You convinced me to upgrade from my 11, cheers!
yo but what you gonna do when you ask an android user for his usbc charger..
@@TripleA577 plug it into the new iphone 15 any model... same cable for android now
@@rohanarjoon4747 I wouldn't do it, just replace the battery on the 11
11 to 15 is a huge upgrade. Apple did so much for regular iPhone this year, they may just hold out on next year's iPhone 16.
Thank you! I always come to your channel to help me decide whether or not I should finally upgrade.
Just the review i needed. Thanks man!
The voice isolation feature is actually really dope. That’s genuinely cool.
I agree it’s almost like the noise cancellation on the Airpods 2nd gen. I wonder if jailbreak can bring this to iOS 15 or if it’s hardware allowing this.
@@paulregener7016i have an iphone 12 mini and the feature is available for me on ios 17
Pixel 8 is doing it better then iphone,
Nah
@@rajnishsubedi4265It’s doing it worse
I upgraded from the 8 to the 15 standard model and I’m thrilled either way my upgrade. I haven’t experienced any heat issue’s although im not much of a power user (text + youtube mostly). I think a lot of the people who complain about the minimal changes simply don’t wait long enough to upgrade. My 8 probably was due last year but I waited around one extra because of the rumors about usb-c and I’m glad I waited. I’m seeing a lot of friends who have 12/13s who are upgrading and not all that satisfied and I think theyre a little silly for getting rid of their phones so soon. If you spending near $1000 on a phone you probably should do your best to hold out 4-5 years before even thinking of upgrading. Whats the rush? The story is the same every year now, everyone knows this years iPhone will only have minor changes over last years iPhone. It’s been that way for a long time now. The last major overhaul was the X and before that the last major overhaul was the 5. It just doesn’t happen that often anymore, the tech has been pushed so far that I’m not sure why people expect every years new phone to be game changing. Wait the 4-5 years and you’ll feel the differences.
Exactly! Just upgraded from a 6s plus 😊😂
I upgraded from a standard 13 to a 15 pro. Not disappointed at all though. Very happy with the phone. I upgraded quickly because I plan to not upgrade again for 4-5 years. I agree, though. Under normal circumstances, you shouldnt be upgrading so often unless you're rich or Marques Brownlee. And, you especially shouldnt be complaining if you're the one that chose to upgrade so quickly.
Totally agree, I’m going to upgrade too from my iPhone 7plus
@@Zenuku yeah i guess really its an expectations thing. Like hey if you want to go spend a grand on something and you’re aware of the fact that the upgrades are minor, go nuts it’s your money. Its just when people expect every phone to be revolutionary and they’re shocked when its not that drive me nuts. They’ve been making these phones for almost 20 years now, they’ve weeded out most of the bad. Theres only so much room for improvement that can be accomplished in one year.
Exactly this, my wife upgraded her 7 plus to 13 pro max last year since i told her to wait for the 120Hz refresh rate. Iphone can be easily used for 5 years due to good update support. My S21 ultra still feel good after 2 years. Nowadays phone are really good that you dont need to upgrade that often anymore.
Excellent review, thank you sir!!
I got the iPhone 15 in December and it’s been amazing! Dynamic Island is great battery life is fantastic and usb-c is good to have. And honestly it’s smoother than my old phone and that was 90 hz
In my opinion Apple should just call the next screen fluid motion and add 90hz to it. It's the perfect middle ground between 60 and 120hz.
I have a 90hz and after using a 120hz phone for a while, i don't miss 120hz at all. 90hz is good enough for a buttery experience
For me, if they just wanted to differentiate their pro phone, they should have kept the notch for another year but give it pro-motion, much like the 13pros. I would be happier to have the 120hz display over the dynamic island any day.
exactly my thoughts. did you peek into my mind
Air Motion would be better name
I was thinking that was the case for the base models but Apple decided to use it next year so that there will improvement that they can show or add to the iphone 16
This is the first time that I've ever prefered the regular models over the pros, especially now that there's a plus model.
Yeah, as a 15 Pro Max owner, a little part of me actually wish I went for the 15 Plus.
Why’s that?
@@shooterspuckhockey1296better battery life & stronger frame
14 Plus is a joke last year. 15 Plus is a very compelling device aith the best battery life im the world and looks like new and pro with dynamic island and 48mp and auto portrait, and default 24mp at small size, and pseudo telephoto using 48mp
And 15 plus is very light due to Aluminium
Going to buy this phone for my dad. I was considering getting him a 15 pro, but my dad just uses his phone for messaging, calling and browsing social media. He's currently on a iphone 7, so this is going to be a huge upgrade. Plus I compared my 14 Pro Max and my mums iphone 11 to my dad to see if he noticed anything. he didn't notice 120hz, the only thing he noticed was the better OLED display. Can't wait to get him this phone for his upcoming birthday.
For me I upgraded from iPhone XR to iPhone 15. I’m loving it and will probably upgrade when it’s at iPhone 19 or 20 (XXR). We will see what technology does in the future.
Same
Same 😅
I think the peak of smartphones is going to be similar hardware but more and more complex software that is locked between premium models. The mostly hardware industry will see a shift into mostly software, and it is already on it's way by the looks of how Apple handles their products.
Sorry but hardware is still a huge factor and always will be but there is definitely a spike in software demand recently.
if ai is introduced into diffrent softwares as a normal part of software, hardware will still be important but different metrics will be important
BINGO! I went to my settings on my iPhone 14 Pro Max & couldn’t find the 80% limit. Turns out it’s iPhone 15 / 15 Pro exclusive, when that is literally a feature that could have been implemented years ago. I’m bummed, but I understand it’s a business. I wish the portrait mode after the fact was available for previous models as well. Oh well, I’ll be getting the iPhone 16 Pro Max. I can wait!
Focus on AI integration.
The Canon camera period of Apple: holding back / removing features from fully capable gadgets. Sustainability baby.
I feel like the story here is that it's getting hard to keep upgrading phones on an annual cycle - the baseline tech is mature enough that gains are going to be minor.
they should just release a dslr camera at this point that makes use of the apple ecosystem. >
It's more likely customer conditioning, training them, like you would a puppy, to expect less and pay more
well they should stop saying "all new design"
@@Think666_In the UK the 15 is cheaper than the 14, so you get more and pay less.
Yeah, I basically lost interest on phone development some 10 years ago. All releases are just a big yawn.....
I’ve been watching this guy for years and he’s influenced quite literally every single tech purchase I’ve ever made
Same‼️
As a photographer/videographer, the ProRes Log and 5x Tele with the new iPhone 15 Pro Max is definitely astounding. Cant expect most people to realize that tho.
Pro res log is actually pretty good
My phone is 60hz but my ipad is 120hz and the switch is always so jarring! I think the main thing with the refresh rate isn't that normal people don't notice it, it's that they don't miss what they don't have. After spending an appreciable time on 90 or even 120 it's really hard not to notice Props to the intro again, that was fire
I dont even notice it xd
Spot on. They don't care cause they never actually used it or at least spent a little amount of time using a phone on 120hz lol. And for people who don't even notice, that's more like people who play on console vs people who play on pc. They just don't care but love to jump into the discussion
Once I accidentally noticed a difference between 120 and 144 hz refresh rate, first i thought its a touch sampling difference then i checked the specs
Showing us the difference of a low and a high refresh rate phone on a 60 hz video, nice 😅
I have iphone and ipad pro. Difference is not big at all. My 27 inch monitor need 120hz, not a phone
I’m still using the iPhone 11. Not one iPhone after that has really made me want to upgrade. I’m sticking with the 11 this year still until the next iPhone comes out. The 11 still works like a charm!
iPhone XR works perfectly well for me! :)
13 PM was pretty great actually the battery would last me almost a day in a half while using it heavy
Good for you
I have aX but I upgraded to the 14 and never looking back! It’s amazing I recommend the 14 or 14 pro when you can upgrade!
@@toriash6970I feel you'd be better getting the 15 since the old lightning cables are phasing out.
This is a huge upgrade for anyone who’s been using the older iPhones, I upgraded from iPhone XS to 15 and honestly I can see a huge difference and I love it. But for someone who’s been using the more advanced iPhones you will not see it the same
Base iPhones aren’t meant for the refined smart phone/power user/creator anyways.
I made up my mind after reading your comment. I'm also have XS right now, and upgrading to 15 is more than enough i think. Kinda fomo on 15 Pro but i don't want to be broke again 😂
I have been my entire life with Android and I am thinking to upgrade to iOS. I am a bit hesitant as it would be a big change. However, thinking to buy 15 as well.. 😁
One of the best reviews I have seen. Awesome Content bro
Great review as always, Marques. Thank you.
These intros are phenomenal! Amazing work to everyone who contributes to these videos!
Thank you inwork hard on these ❤
I dont find his intros that amazing, they are overrated imo
This looks like the older S models!
Bro stop with these basic NPC comments!
iphonedo channel it’s still the king of intros. 😅
Two days ago I upgraded from the iPhone 11 (which I purchased brand new in January of this year) to the iPhone 14 Pro (again, brand new). It feels much smoother with the 120Hz ProMotion display. The cameras are definitely way better. Always-on-display is something I really like. Saves battery.
Why would u go for the iphone 14 pro... u should've just got the 15 pro or 15 in general
@@Tsumi784is the 15 better than the 14 pro?
@@Getthedotty the price is practically the same, why would u get the last gen.
@@GetthedottyNo the iphone 14 pro and 15 are identical internally but the iphone 14 pro is cheaper and is built better not to mention it has 120hz display only thing it’s missing is the usbc
@@Tsumi78414 pro better than 15 👌🏻
I've been holding out on upgrading until usb-c came to the phones and here it is so I'll be moving from an 11 to the 15. Excited to try out all the new features they've introduced over the years and the new camera will be nice. I get the complaint about the 60hz model and locking the higher hz to the 'pro' line is a bit infuriating but not worth holding out for in my eyes.
my partner has a 120hz high end samsung...dont see the big deal.
@@newagain9964 hz is something you don't fully notice immediately but you would longterm. if your partner used it for long enough and then went back to a 60hz display, he would probably notice the difference immediately. Animations and what not would instantly look more janky and slow, ruining the overall experience of said phone. But that said, if you're used to the 60hz, I could easily see why many wouldn't care as much for the 120hz display.
@@newagain9964 Yeah it's a bit frivolous, it looks nice but it's not necessary... and you no longer notice the difference after a few minutes.
@@newagain9964 the difference is huge. I guess some people’s eyes just can’t see it
The authenticity and non-biased reviews from Marques always has me coming back. Even if Apple wants to rub shoulders with him and put a quote on phone releases, he is always putting his opinion and audience first. Keep up the great work!
An opinion will always have bias.
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Marques is an Apple shill without question.
@@ameerali.ouarda yeah but he is considered by most people as Objective.
@@ameerali.ouarda What he means is - MKBHD does not allow his personal opinions to be biased by interest of others, and that is what we love about him.
Voice isolation feature has been there in iOS since quite few months now. Been using it on 13 Pro!
Yeah I don’t know why no one else is saying this. It’s been over a year at least.
He's a blind supporter of Apple, he'll justify everything and promote it like they've done an amazing job.
i also have it on my 2020 iphone se
@@MuhammadSaaddevfeels weird to defend someone else but he mainly uses Android, not iPhone. He uses both but has stated many times how he uses Android more often then iPhone
@@MuhammadSaaddevbro his not blind supporter of Apple
Best breakdown of the iPhone. Thank you so much, for the great video.
Great review as usual, thank you.
01:09 *“All new really” was very personal 😅*
Upgraded from the 11 Pro Max so its a reasonable jump for me. I didn’t even go for the 15 pro max, the regular 15 appealed to me and I’ve been loving it so far. The design and color is stunning to me and USB C is super convenient. Easily could switch from charging my PS5 controller to the phone 😂
Me too. I don’t upgrade every year and then complain about it being the same as the last version. Just wait 5 years. It will be worth it then.
@@darianwilliams3452 just wait till it fully shatters on you in a week
Or charge your ps5 controller with your phone
USBc is the most practical and best upgrade.. now my wife can use the rest of the chargers in the house since i'm on andriod.. and everything is usbc
Same! Didn’t need the giant cameras on the pro at all and the 120 whatever display actually made me a little dizzy. I’m perfectly happy with my 15 plus coming from the 11 pro max 😁
Good video. Watching this on my new iPhone 15 black.
I love your videos! Im planning on upgrading for the iPhone 7 thanks for the help!
Currently on the XR, I was going to upgrade last year but decided to wait because I wanted the dynamic island feature and I had a feeling they were going to add it to the baseline phone this year (which they did!). I don't need the pro phone so the 15 seems like a good upgrade to make this year.
Nah, I’m also XR and waiting for 16. We already an “island”
15 is a big upgrade from the XR. 👍🏽
XR to 15 is gonna be insane
Coming from 14 pro max user last year. Dynamic island isnt adding much to my usage. Coz its so high up
Coming from the same phone, I think I’m waiting for a higher refresh rate for the non pro phones.
That's the whole reason I prefer your reviews to any others because so far you are the first one I have heard talking about the difference in base models it might be small but it really shows a big difference
Had the the iPhone 15 for a few weeks now and I love it
I wasn’t blown away by the iPhone 15 or 15 Pro so (probably controversial to some) I recently upgraded from an iPhone X to an Apple Refurbished iPhone 13. Mainly due to the poor battery on the X and that it wasn’t getting iOS 17. Im pleased with my purchase. A fraction of the cost of a new phone with almost identical features and although refurbished you would never know as it looks brand new and gets a 12 month Apple Warranty. I’m not fussed about USB-C as Apple isn’t utilising it to its full capability. I have no problem carrying a different cable or I just use wireless charging . I don’t like the new colours of the 15 and can’t justify spending so much on a Pro for features I can live without. Great videos Marques by the way.
Great choice brother
I switched from a 13 to a 15 yesterday and the experience isn't different at all
Having upgraded from an iPhone 11 Pro to a 14 Pro Max a few months ago, I do not regret it. However, I feel that a lot of features in the iPhone 15, like the 80% charging, the 24 MP and the auto portrait mode should not be iPhone 15-only features. They have nothing to do with hardware changes like some other features do. They are artificial software limitations which make no sense to the end user.
Welcome to Apple 101
Which is very scary since it set a precedent of what they choose to give in the futures based not on software but what feature allow on their A year old model product. It understandable if it not possible but feel evil when they choose just not to.
Yeah you’d think with their emphasis on sustainability these days they’d make the 80% charge limit a universal option. Not charging your battery all the way makes a massive difference for long term battery health. They could save millions of batteries.
THIS. I've done extensive research on qhich phone to buy in the summer and people said the iPhones have 6+ years of software updates, yet when doing the research I realized that's a blatant lie. They have 6+ years of security updates. Apple locks most new software features behind a) their new phones and b) their Pro phones. There's no reason the features you mentioned or an always on display shouldn't come to an iPhone 14 for example.
@@Jppen Yet they're not interested in saving batteries but in selling new phones and as long as reviewers don't call them out on it, people will continue buying
The voice isolation thing is a game changer I love the battery charge limiter too
I’m gonna be upgrading from an iPhone 6+ at some point this year, so it’s definitely gonna be a big leap for me! I was already pretty set on the 15 just because of the USB-C port (my iPad pro and most of my other tech has it too, so it’ll end my cable-management suffering) and your reviews definitely help me feel better about breaking the bank on it!!
Great review. It helps me a lot. Thank you. 😎
the editor needs a raise.. killing it lately 🙌🏼🔥
You mean arrested?
He's probably already getting paid absurd amounts of money... so nah
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@@bradgarrett7159lol nah i clicked on it when it said 1 min ago 😂
the best timing for me to upgrade. I've made the jump from X to 15 and it feels so refreshing knowing that you've got all these new features that are available in a base model. I do believe it's the best base model made since the iPhone 6
Apart the iPhone 5c, and the 8s when the X came out, base models started with the iPhone XR
@@kasziel i thought the plus model was considered flagship. then since XR it is.
@@thecfclad Apart from more battery and pixels for screen size, the plus never had any extra advantage, or am I forgetting something?
A lot of the carriers you can get a 14 Pro Max right now for around the same price, definitely a better phone, 13 pro max also basically the same phone I would take that over 15 as well
@@josuastangl7140 6s plus had optical image stabilization and more ram, 7 plus double camera, but as of now for the pros, same with a little bit more for the bigger one.
I’m thinking about upgrading from the iPhone XR to the 15 Pro. Not as big of an upgrade than if I had an iPhone 7, but this would still be a really big upgrade for me.
yeah i have a XS and the battery on this thing is cooked. besides that my phone works fine cuz i take great care of it. still i think i’m going to make a switch now, just cuz this battery cant last all day anymore. i think its cooler to upgrade after many years cuz you get to feel like you’re actually buying a whole new phone, kinda ruins the experience if you upgrade every year. just my opinion tho
I agree completely!
I'm upgrading from the XR to the 15 since the camera isn't super important to me I just want my phone to run smoothly and last long
i had an XR too and i feel the same way you feel tbh
Thank you good sir
Thanks Marques, you’ve helped me make up my mind..will be upgrading from XR to 15 👍🏻
I have already been enjoying the voice isolation mode for WhatsApp calls, and now that it is available as a standard for normal calls, that is cool. However from a general user perspective, if you have an iPhone 11 or older, upgrading to an iPhone 15 will make more sense, in terms of a better camera, better display last but not least a much better performance especially when multi-tasking thanks to 6GB RAM.
Whatsapp calls💀
Multi tasking in an iphone? Is that possible?
@@axvan2158 Thats never an option 😂😂😂 i'm dead sure he means keeping apps open in background 😅
What multitasking? You mean switching apps?
just use the normal phone lmao
The Isolation mode has there in Samsung phones for a year now and it works amazingly. The base iPhone 15 is amazing, the only issue is, how can a company not give a 120hrz or 90hrz display at this ridiculously high price point otherwise, it genuinely feels like an upgrade to the base iPhones from previous years. Just because of the display hertz, it's hard for a 120hrz Android user to make a switch to the iPhone which costs 2x with fewer features except the camera.
I was thinking of getting the 15 basic because I have the 13 basic. I just wanted faster screen hz, but no surprise it’s 60 hz yet again. I love my 6.1 screen size, any bigger is to much. So thanks for this review.
Wait, for 16 just maybe.
I agree I switched from 14 plus to 15 smaller to me is better 😊
Returned my 15 Pro for the black 15 Plus and no regrets. I missed the 120hz for about an hour then never thought about it again. Don't care about titanium because I use a case and the battery life is amazing. No overheating or anything like that. Love this phone.
Why did you return the 15 pro? You just wanted bigger?
Best battery of an iPhone and lightest big iPhone. It's the best
@@NartaQNC yeah just wanted a bigger screen and the Pro Max was backorderd till November so I gave the 15 Plus a try and it was way better than I thought. The extra money for the Max isn't worth IMO. Your mileage may vary.
Faster refresh rates are highly overrated. It really doesn't matter at all. iPhone 11 *forever* !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@stevennovakovich2525 iphone 11 🗑
I just love these subtle intros... absolutely gets me into gear for the review. Nice work MKBHD.
MKBHD and Mrwhosetheboss 🎉
The intros subtly nudge viewers into wanting the product.
Do you know what the song he uses is called?
Getting rid of LCD was a bummer for a lot of people with PWM issues Had to switch over to Android after the iPhone 11
Wow, your opinion bout the 60 Hz display is completely new and I actually never heard anything like this. Great!
Thank you for your detailed review, as usual. Are you planning on speaking further to iPhone 15 Plus? I'm curious about any possible differences more than what you mentioned.
The long awaited review well done 👏🏼
This channel has really milked this year's iPhone release.
I love this guy. He's not afraid of not being called to Cupertino to have a "first look" at the same old phone next year.
I have upgraded from a iPhone 7 Plus to an iPhone 15 Pro Max. For day to day use I have big changes like wireless charging, USB-C, Dynamic Island, Face I.D., and 3D camera, just to name a few. There has never been any manufactured product that has a significant difference from year to year. My advice is regardless of what you buy, buy with the idea of having it for about 5 years or more before you buy a newer generation of the product.
I’m also just upgrading from a 7 Plus, but I went to a 15 Pro
I am also upgrading from a seven. You are correct, the improvements may be incremental year to year, but waiting through several years makes a big difference. Good luck.
Stop glazing
Your jump would be exactly as big with an iPhone pro 14.
Then wait until 5 years then.
I noticed a big difference between my 14 plus -15 plus. Battery is the best and it feels smooth
I'm an avid follower of your content! Your insights on all things tech are consistently excellent. The common assumption made by many KZheadrs about screen refresh rates can be somewhat frustrating. Budget constraints often play a significant role in our product choices. While I'd appreciate a 120Hz display on the iPhone 15 Plus it makes sense for most ppl to purchase that product because of its cost and familiarity with Apple's ecosystem. The distinction between 60Hz and 120Hz doesn't sway my decision. While the difference is noticeable, the Apple interface offers a more enjoyable experience for me. I could opt for a more affordable phone, but my long history with iPhones keeps me glued to this product. Maybe I should make the change someday to save some money. What’s the best product for that?
Last year my company stopped subsidising pro max phones so had to get the 14 plus - seriously surprised how much I prefer the lighter weight over the lost features. Honestly, the 15 plus is probably the one to get for most people that want a good phone with a big screen.
People like you are so weird lol acting like phones are heavy devices.
bruh these 12 -14 pro max models were heavy. you can't use em too much without wrist pain. personally used em fir gaming.
@@flavioa6351I wish I had your wrists
What you mean lost features. You get less in phone features with the other model?
@@NoobPlays690what😂😂 I'd understand if you're 80 and got arthritis, but ain't no way you said that with a straight face😂
Had the iPhone XR for the last 5 years. It was time for an upgrade, especially since iOS 17 is the last software update for the 10. Getting the 15 Pro and can defiantly see and feel a difference.
Imagine buying a new Android after so many years. You would be blown away by the improvements.
Same here man i am aslo upgrading from xr to 15 pro it is going to be more fun
@@user-wj8kv2rv4uThis may seem crazy, but there are people who literally could not care less that Androids exist and have no interest in them.
@@Hotshot724I have a XR. I have been wondering if it is time to upgrade or wait another year. Is it time?
Man you r brutally honest , and I really respect it
FaceID was the biggest change to an iPhone and phones since we've been able to use our finger as a stylist. Haven't really been excited for anything since, I still have my iPhoneXR.
I really love the way you do your reviews. ❤😊
As a standard user, the only thing that made me even consider the pro was the 120hz. I went for the 15 plus and can honestly say after a couple of days I’ve not missed it at all. Battery life is king.
We get used to things very quickly. My S23's display seemed so small coming from a 6.6 inch phone, but only 3 days later phones of the same size looked and felt so massive.
Hm, interesting. For me personally, when I checked out 15 and Pro at the store not long ago, I just could help but notice how choppy the regular one felt compared to Pro. Honestly, it even looked choppier than some of the older 60Hz iPhones. I would say iPhone 14 Pro is currently the best bang for the buck tbh. But the form factor and no rounded corners does suck a bit...
@@SmOgER10 I agree with you completely when testing them side by side (I did the same) but, when you’re not comparing, you don’t miss it after a couple of days of not thinking about it.
Can you imagine having a choice of toggling between 60 and 120 for those sweet battery savings?
@@labasjonaiturn on low power mode?
keep up great work
Hey man, thanks for demystifying Apple products for me. Much appreciated 🙌
I literally bought a blue base model 15 this afternoon, amazing timing! ❤️
Hi! Been a follower for a while now and thanks for your review videos. I had to updated from the iPhone 11 to the 15 (pink) and I think it’s great.
just upgraded this made me feel better about my purchase
Actualice de un Samsung a53 a el iPhone 15 y puedo decir con toda sinceridad que ES LO MÁXIMO Y LO AMO
Upgrading from the 128 gig 11 to the 256 gig 15 seems promising to me.
What do you do to need that much added space though ?..
@@1Raunchy doesn't take many 4k videos to fill up that much space
64gb xr to 256gb 15 hopefully
@@cJustin_big upgrade bro
@@1Raunchyphotos and videos, apps, software updates take up more and more space nowadays
The production quality on these recent reviews have been insane, it's crazy how far you've come from just a few years ago
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I upgraded from the iPhone 12 to a base model iPhone 15 and it really felt like a huge change!
I am using iPhone 13mini Do you think I should upgrade
@@kiwifrenchie6036no. Not until the 16-18 your phone has plenty of life left
if it works i dont think u need it@@kiwifrenchie6036
Rockin a 2021 Moto Edge with 144 hertz refresh rate and can set to many rates or keep auto or keep it 144 hertz rate. I still get 2-3 days with 5000 Amp Battery. 6.8” Screen Paid $350 new back in 2021. Retail was $599 luckily 2 sales Best Buy matched brought it down.
I decided to finally upgrade specifically because I was in need of new charging cables, and I didn't want to shell out money for more lightning cables I'd never end up using in a few years anyway. I ordered the 15 plus and I'm planning to use it for the next 3-4 years hopefully. I wanted to get improved battery life first and foremost and it seems like the perfect time to upgrade.
Thanks EU
You upgraded your phone because you needed new cables?
@@AndreaAustoni Apple still includes cables in the box for now, and it's USB-C braided ones with matching colors. Who knows when the cable or even the phone would not be in the box to hit zero carbon footprint.
ikr. dont make any sense. OEM lightning cable is $20 bruh.🤷♂ and a person can use wireless charge to.@@AndreaAustoni
I use the 8 plus right now and its great - finally upgrading to the 15 next week when it comes in!
I have been trying to get my lady to upgrade. Your videos are helping me do some research! 🤓
Excellent review
1:01 the way MKBHD trolled and roasted 😅😅😅😅😅😂😂 apple for the " all new design" 😅😅😅😂😂 lamaooo
I upgraded from 11promax to 15plus and I'm super happy. Originally I was going for the 15promax but after trying both phones it didn't really give me enough reasons to buy the pro. 15plus battery is a monster, 100% recommended.
哈哈，确实，15plus 续航太棒了
@@Tom-xz Bạn có thể im lặng và nói một ngôn ngữ nhất quán không đồ ngốc. Thấy điều này bất tiện như thế nào không? Không ai thích khi bạn làm những thứ này, thật khó chịu
I was using144 hz moto edge 30 ultra and switched to iPhone 14 to understand this display difference. Honestly it’s not much of a big deal. I find it usable without any issue.
Bought it yesterday ❤
On the $499 Pixel 6A you were more worried about the 60hz screen than on this $800 iPhone
I guess you could say he thinks about the customer. Someone spending 800 on an iPhone is less concerned about the feature than someone spending 500 on an iPhone. Apple people just have lower Standarts.
Love the time and effort you and your team put into these videos every time. Keep it up ;)