I Bought Every 2024 iPhone - Which Should You Choose?
Apple's 2024 iPhone lineup is packed with great options. The iPhone 15 lineup might offer the latest & greatest features, but that doesn't mean you should go out and buy an iPhone 15 Pro Max. You might find much better value in the iPhone 13 or iPhone 14, for example.
So in this video, we compare every iPhone currently sold by Apple in terms of design, camera quality, display, battery life, connectivity, value for the money, how long each one will last, and much more. Enjoy!
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Chapters:
0:00 Which iPhone Should You Buy in 2024?
0:27 Design & Build Quality
2:14 Size & Weight
2:54 This stands out
3:42 Major differences in Displays
4:46 Dynamic Island.. worth it?
5:42 Is 120hz worth it? (Always-On, StandBy)
7:22 Speakers & Action Button
8:13 Cameras (avoid these)
12:30 Front Cameras
12:44 Battery Life (Pro Max isn't king)
15:00 Performance (why it's not a huge deal)
18:21 DO NOT overlook this (connectivity)
20:19 Pricing & Storage
21:00 Which iPhone Should You Buy? (Don't skip this chapter)
24:50 How long will these last?
25:40 Ranking my Favorite iPhones of 2024
26:06 That'll do it
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Which iPhone are you picking up in 2024? Or are you sticking with your current one for a bit longer?
Waiting impatiently for the iPad announcement. I want a new Mini (currently using 5th Gen).
@@pug_63same! We need new iPads asap
@@pug_63how is it holding up?
What are your thoughts on on iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 mini for someone coming from an old android?
I've got 15 Pro Max so no need to change in 2024
Quick note: The only country to go eSIM-only was the US. The rest of us still get SIM trays.
which is good because I heard recently about e-sim scams... They fake your ID and order a e-sim duplicate on your behalf which is in the next step used to receive SMS to change your bank account password and then log in to steal your money.
Yep!
I have eSIM and use eSIM in Ghana
In China, Hong Kong. Macao, they have dual sim cards due to China’s resistance to eSIM
For real?? @@jaworq
Excellent Analysis and recommendations and my family already got the 15 some months ago! Thank you so much Brandon!
The iPhone 13 is great, I probably won’t upgrade until the 17 comes out. People treat phones as a flex or a fashion accessory, the 13 is fantastic and even compared to the 15 pro the feature set is not large enough for £999. My phone has a great camera, great battery life, overall great specs and even though I would like a telephoto camera and a new design with Dynamic Island it is by no means something that I would pay £999 for.
just got one for 360 referb cuz the antenna in my 12 mine broke and stuck in sos wont connect to data
Ended up picking up a refurbished 13 Pro Max with a significant discount after rocking an SE 2nd gen for about four years- planning on keeping this until at least another 4 years are up. The upgrade is real, even if the 13PM is a couple years old now; the 120Hz screen is wonderful in particular.
i've got a 13 mini after using an SE gen 2. used my previous phone for 3 years and the battery life on it got so bad at the third year - my 13 mini battery life is like a game changer.
@@chongus1072 where did you buy 13 mini? in my country its always a used one
Thank you for this helpful video I’ve been wanting to a value phone
Great overview :) I know you focused on new models. Tho I think a refurbished (with new battery) 13 Pro / 14 Pro can be interestign for people that care about the ProMotion Display or the tele lens. I use a 13 pro myself and don't see the need to upgrade, currently.
Love my 13 mini to record my work and not planning on changing it soon. Thanks for the video 👍
I should have bought the 512GB model when I had the chance last year.
@@shauncameron8390 Pink one available in Apple Amazon Store 👍
I have bought 512GB Red 2 weeks ago.
Same
Just bought my iPhone 13 mini 512GB a few days ago, and I'm selling my S23. I plan to keep the 13 mini for at least 3 or 4 years... Still getting used to the 60hz display, but I love iOS system.
Exactly what I need, when I need it, so thanks!!! (Still using an iPhone 7 Plus).
iPhone 7/8 gang?
@@ides0745 i'm using iphone 8 for a few years, time for a change this year!
I am also using the iPhone 7plus, amazing it’s still working.
15 Pro is PERFECT! Yet I got the 15, since I got a nice plan and honestly don’t need the any of the pro exklusive features
Thanks for sharing. I picked up the 15 Pro Max. So far, a great experience. Blessings on your day.
i have an iphone 13 and have been looking at upgrading just because i’ve had mine since about 2021, and really like the notch on the 15’s, this video really helped me conclude that i am going with the base model 15 because it’s everything i need, thank you for this awesome video!
Although I wouldn't wanna use one as my main phone, I'm perfectly happy with the SE 3rd gen as a secondary device. Just picked one up $160 used about a month ago. I don't mind the outdated design at all as I already use a galaxy S23 as my main phone. As a matter of fact, it's actually kind of appealing since this'll likely be my VERY last chance to enjoy the good ol' home button and touch id. Not to mention it allows me to also experience iOS without giving up android or breaking the bank.
Brandon thanks for the great video. I have an iPhone 12 Pro Max and I am looking to upgrade. Your information helps a lot.
If I were you, I would wait for the 16, 4 generations is the sweet spot from my experience, like that it REALLY feels like an upgrade :)
Extra technical facts about the camera. The front facing camera on 14 series and onwards have auto focus. Prior to 14 series, all have older sensor with no auto-focus capabilities. The ultra-wide camera and sensor on non pro model including 15 series have inferior sensor, slower aperture speed and doesn’t have auto focus compared to Pro models. The quality difference is massively noticeable at medium to low light conditions. The ultra-wide on 15 Pro series shares the same sensor with 14 Pro series. Sony IMX633. The 48 MP main camera on 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are identical to 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max. Using Sony IMX803 with larger sensor (1/1.28”), larger pixel size (1.22 um) and much wider 24mm focal length. The baseline 15 series 48MP is newer design but comes with smaller sensor (1/1.56”), smaller pixel size (1.0 um) and standard 26mm focal length.
Really needed this review! Brandon always know what to post and when to post it
A part of me thinks I should’ve stuck with my base 13 but I actually made money switching to the 13 mini, I got it in better condition and unlocked with double storage. What sucks is it’ll likely be the last sub 6’ phone and I’ll likely jump to a base model again once they stop supporting it or it becomes unusable.
22:44 That's why I bought the iPhone 15. Absolutely, the best bang for the buck. I really don't need ProMotion, as I lived with the OnePlus One for 8 years and had no issue with 60Hz. I saved a whole whack of cash over the 15 Pro which I used to buy a nice case and screen protector, as well as Bluetooth earbuds. And I still had plenty of cash left over.
ive seen my brothers iphone 15, im so glad i went with an s23 instead
@@chickenbobbobba Different strokes for different folks. You have your own priorities and I have mine. Today's smartphones all function similarly. Similar capabilities. Similar build quality. Similar reliability. Similar support. Similar prices. The differences are a matter of taste. No phone is perfect.
@@horridohobbies fair enough, but i am disappointed by a lack of basic features on both the hardware and software level, and just generally being slower
@@chickenbobbobba That's just nitpicking. Most users don't care. If they did, then Samsung should dominate the consumer market.
@@horridohobbies saying core features (which are in phones under half the price) are lacking in a latest gen phone is not nitpicking in the slightest
Hello Brandon, peace and blessings and love to you and your family. Another great video. I actually have the iPhone 14 Pro Max and I love it. I truly truly love it. I really do. I love the purple. I love everything about it.
Don’t switch to 15 pro max
The iPhone SE 3 is criminally underrated, especially for people who aren't glued to their phones all day. It's thin and light, easily pocketable, performance is on par with the 13 and 14, and the camera will surprise you. Got mine used from a friend for $200, planning on keeping it until it quits.
i used to have an SE gen 2 (i upgraded to 13 mini) and honestly my only gripe about it is the battery life. it got so bad that i would be low battery in 4 hours. battery life wasnt that strong in the beginning anyway.
@@chongus1072Maybe the battery needed replacing? If you haven’t tried that. When I first got my SE 2nd gen new the battery felt fine ofc and lasted a good while. I have it for maybe 2-3 years now and the battery loses charge faster. I just remembered you can check your battery health (I knew it was getting bad anyways but never bothered to check it myself lol) and yea it says it significantly degraded at 75% max capacity. But I can get it replaced so im thinking of doing that first before switching. Some apps are now requiring the new ios and I havent updated since ios 14 haha. So I need to free up space. Gonna see how that update treats my phone after the stuff Ive been hearing
$200 from a friend is the only reason you think it's underrated
It’s a good phone itself, the issue is it’s not worth $429 new anymore if someone finds a good deal on it used/refurbished for like $100-$250 then i’d say yeah that’s a much better deal because you’re still getting an iPhone and you know what you’re getting in terms of iOS
Having just upgraded from the XS, my answer would be a 13 Mini. I know they’re not sold new in the Apple Store (virtual or real) any more, but they do still sell the pink one in their Amazon Store. I didn’t buy mine brand new, but you wouldn’t know. It was mint condition with 100% battery, limited warranty via Apple til August ‘24, and a 2-year warranty via the store where I bought it. If anyone thinks it’s too small for them, it has the same footprint as my iPhone 7, and that was the norm back in 2016. Thanks for the content!
Do you reckon the iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12 or iPhone 13 mini for someone coming from an old android as a first phone? Also not much into going out so long lasting battery wouldn’t be an issue.
@@neomolefe359 If you have the choice between a 12 or 13 (Mini or regular), I’d always go 13. Also, the 13 Mini got the 12 Pros’ camera, so that would be another reason to go with the 13 Mini. Plus, the 13s got photo stabilisation. And they’ll get an extra year of iOS support. I should be on commission! 🤣
@@pug_63😂fr
The battery life one 13 mini is better and the notch is smaller with better cameras.
Brilliant video, thank you for all your research! I have an SE 2020 which I’ve had since release and I’m debating about upgrading to a 15 Pro Max as I have few big concerts coming up next month that I’d love to have better photos/zoom for and overall my SE is just struggling a bit with lag and battery life. My only concerns are if overheating is still an issue for the 15 Pro Max as I heard horror stories about this at release, and I know there are rumours about the iPhone 16 coming out soon-ish and I don’t know if I’d regret upgrading when that release is so close. Any advice?
I have a 12 Pro Max and tbh I wasn't considering an upgrade till the 17s come out or something but lately I've been having a lot of troubles with the phone so rn I am trying to resist to urge to upgrade till the 16s come out.
I just got a 12 pro max after testing iPhone 13 and 14, and it is just far better, premium feeling etc and a better battery, but personally yeah I’d wait 17 or 18
Thank you for the information
Had the iPhone Xr since 2018 and last week I was at Apple Store to test the new iPhone's and the normal iPhone 15 felt like my Xr slow and laggy so not a big upgrade. And that after 6 years... Only the Pro Max felt like an upgrade with 120hz, 5x zoom etc. so I bought the 15 Pro Max 👌🏼
15 plus got benefit with update ios 17.4 with the cycle count with the longest battery life in daily use, it means that ip 15 plus will have less cycle count than the other type.
Awesome review. Incredibly informative - looking forward to purchasing a new iPhone. I’m swaying towards the 15plus. The pro max battery life put me off somewhat. 😊
went from xs max to 13 mini happy with my purchase. The only downside is I don't have a brick to knock someone out if I ever need to.
Considering updating from my 13 Pro to the 15 Pro, but I'm not ready to commit esim.
Currently using 15 pro and iPhone 12
Is there a way to have always on display automatically turn on when it’s time to go to bed? That would be great with stand by mode.
Yep, you can do that with Focus Filters
Considering switching from android 6.4 inches to 15/15+. Would be switching from 6.4" to 6.1" challenging or not? I think 6.7" is a bit big for my hands. Is there a big difference for reading 6.1 vs 6.7" - for both i need +1.5 glasses
I took quite a while before deciding on the 15 plus.Every time I went in the Apple store the 15 pro and max where either warm or hot to hold.I got the 15 plus with £100 off the price and I'm very happy with it,no problems with games or photos and I don't really notice the difference in refresh rates anyway.
And what is the sound like? Is it good enough? In 15+ specification they put -27db
Iphone 13 gang. Check in👇👇
Im still on the iphone 12 lol idk if i should get the S24 or wait until the next iphone
@@fran9519 definitely wait for the next iPhone
I’m on the 15 pro max 👿 it’s already broken on the back glass
@@fran9519most definitely I advise wait for the next
yes sir! bought my 13 last year 😊
The iPhone 13 only has the 4-core GPU of the A15 same as the SE. The iPhone 14/Plus has the 5-core GPU version from the 15 Pro/Max.
13 Pro kicking rear still, probably upgrade in a year or three. Miiight go back to Android idk, I don’t want to but I miss how easy it was to copy/paste photos to or from a PC as if it was a flash drive or SD card from a camera. I like both but I do prefer iOS and iPhone camera consistency. We will see!
Upgraded to a base 15 from a base 12, loving it(black color)
Is 12 battery really good?
@@mikesatoshi81i have a 12. Battery is decent & will last most of the day assuming you aren’t a heavy user but the 13, 14 & 15 are noticeably better and will last about an hour longer
Using 15 standard black color it’s a beast ❤
Upgraded from Xr 64gb to 14 128gb and I am very happy with it
That was a solid upgrade!
When I bought my 15 plus the apple sales person told me the battery life last nearly 30 hours I live in Scotland 🏴 so not sure 🤔 if the iPhones sold in uk 🇬🇧 are different from the ones sold in America
Love my 15 plus ❤ battery BEAST
GOAT battery life 🔋
Same! Gave my 14 pro away for 15 plus. Love it!
great choice! but i’m rocking the pro max cause of the camera & action button 📸 😊
true
Good day afternoon evening whenever this may reach you man, I would like to say I value your opinion when it comes to these iPhones in the different things that they can do, you help me make good decisions when buying such iPhone as 13pro max or the 15pro max and everything in between and those phones even before that. You help me become an iPhone expert so I can repeat what you say and add my little twist on my own to help people make decisions based on knowledge gain From your tutorials. Thank you very much. I know this is long, but I just wanted to give you them Purple Roses while your phone is still charged up, lol.
Hi, new subs here, i just confused how you test the battery life, why just dont you test on real world scenario with a timer ? so we get the clear data
Thank you. I have a 12 pro max that’s starting to get hot at times. I want to keep it for books, so I’m gonna do the 15 pro max, Thank you.
15:05 We're not gonna talk about how Jacksonville is 3 different temperatures all at once? lol
lol
just Florida things
I usually go for the highest end models before but then I realized I don't really use the extra features, so I went for the iPhone 15 plus and I'm truly satisfied with it. Best value for money!
15 Plus is a battery beast!
I had an SE3 and was about to buy a 13 mini in Product Red before Apple dropped it from their line. Went for the 13, same chip as the 14 but nicer colours than the 15. My friend bought the Blue Titanium 15 Pro and it’s a thing of beauty. If Apple ever did a Red Titanium Pro, they would have got my money - fast!
Got my Product Red 13 Mini at the end of January this year. Stunning colour and looks great with my black bumper and glittery MagSafe grip. Love it.
@@pug_63I hate you 😂
I’ve got a 14 plus and it’s the glitchiest iPhone I’ve had. I remember all my previous iPhones running so smoothly 😢 and the camera is extremely processed looking it’s kinda bad sometimes.
Stay with 12 to 13, the 14 and the 15s r so bad. My 15 stopped working within 8 months. Money wasted with a trash phone.
I'll probably retire my beloved XS this year...I don't know whether I should get the 15 or 16!? Let's see what features or OS perks Apple decides to give each device...
Only the us version of the iPhone 14 onwards have eSIM compatibility. If you buy an iPhone 14 let’s say in Australia you’ll still have a SIM card tray
Great video 🤙
I gotta know man do you sell your old phones? I have a xs max and I really want to upgrade I had my heart set on the 14 pro max because I want the Dynamic Island but looking to get the 15 pro max through my cellular service
No, I keep them all
If you’re a music lover, & like to listen to music from your phone on AirPods, Bluetooth speakers, & or car stereos, then get the 14ProMax. I purchased the 15 ProMax, thinking it would perform similarly to the -4ProMax with music. Boy, was I wrong! Very clean & detailed sound, but with really tight, thin, narrow sounding bass.
upgrading from my 8 to a 15. only iphones i’ve had are the 7 and 8, those barely had any difference to me. going to get whiplash from this upgrade
Upgraded from 7 to 13 😂 the difference is really huge
This is the exact vedio which i was looking for
i had the 15pro max but replaced it with the 15pro as wanted the smaller phone, I am looking forward to the 1iphone 16pro, which rumors are saying its 6.3inch...
Hello Brandon please for about how many charge cycles should i reach to get my iphone 15 pro to 95% battery health?
its different for everyone but the average should be around 150-200
got a 15pro max. wish i never got rid of my 14 pro max... overheating issues galore when charging. it's the dumbest problem to have.
Best review I've found!
Excellent video!
the blue 15 pro olded well the color is just getting better
its not "olded", its "aged"
Just got my 15 pro in natural titanium color.
Actually, depending on the country, the iPhone 15 can have a physical SIM tray. How do I know? I live in Canada and my iPhone 15 has a SIM tray (which I need).
Yes, this is based on my phones I own
Loved the video!
Thanks!
15 plus… Great upgrade.. worth buying in 2024… I am enjoying it in every aspects😊
I have a 14 with the Sim tray. I wouldn’t recommend the 14 due to the shorter than expected battery life, the adequate memory for multi apps and the crashing and restarting often. The camera quality for macro shots is worse than 8+.
it really angers me that the weather app still gives different temperatures in different phone even if they are showing the same exact location
this is why i use the weather channel
I'm planning to sell my iphone 13 mini because I find it too small and the battery isn't optimal. After watching this video I assume the 15 will be the best upgrade for casual use?
I got the 15 from a 12 mini and its great. Miss the smaller size because of my hands but the battery lasts so long. Often ending the day with 50% left.
I really only use my phone for work and music. The best pick just for those would be?
i want to buy 15 series , but afraid of get heating issue , any ideas ? 😢
I have been a pro max user for the last four years, but for my next phone, I am definitely going to get the pro the non-Max version
My wife and I are not hardcore smartphone users, so we ended up with iPhone 13s early in 2023, a few months after the iPhone 14 was released. Our first Apple products ever, we have no complaints about the iPhone 13. Good size, good build, good battery life. Given our modest usage, the batteries will likely outlast the iPhone 13's ability with future iOS releases.
Should I upgrade my 13 mini for an Iphone 15? I love the size but the battery is already at 85% and I need to replace it! Also I love the “telephoto” feature of the 15 but I don’t know if it’s worth the upgrade…
Test it out before you get rid of 13 mini. I’d still keep it in case need a back up phone.
Yeah u can , but I would recommend u to go for 15 plus u will see a huge battery difference believe me with bigger display and battery , rest ur choice
should i buy an iphone 15pro max or should i wait for the 16pro max and by the way i don't mind waiting and thank you!
the reason to buy SE is a comfortable size. I am that person that actually would prefer 15 mini. but since it’s not there, I have to pick a shovel-phone. and since the colours of 15 are not good for me, have to buy a pro. so happy to spend grand for not actually what I wanted🥲
I don’t know how people live with eSIM only. Unless you never travel or don’t mind paying insane carrier pricing for international data and don’t mind some countries requiring a passport ID registration before you can use their networks then good for you. I travel a lot in Asia and it is so much cheaper to buy prepaid SIM cards and just swap them out when you arrive. Often with more data allowance too.
Got the 15 plus. Loving it so far.
what color do you have?
you should do a color white comparison of all the iphones..
Can anyone suggest me if I should get 14 pro max or 15+? My main requirements are camera and battery life.
Both excel in that. just depends if you want type c and a year longer software support
As someone who came from an Android with a 6.7 inch display, please please please consider getting a smaller iPhone. I have a 15 pro max, iPhones not having a back button is a problem. Jerry Rig Everything explained it well in his 100 days with iPhone video. The UI is dreadful for one handing your phone. Swipe to go back isn’t always available, and the back button is in a different location on every 3rd party app, and most of the time it’s in the top left corner. I highly recommend getting a smaller screen.
Same shifted from a 6.5 inch samsung to the base iPhone 14 perfect size ngl
Rocking iPhone 15 Pro Max in blue titanium. No regrets so far
Crazy air tag story: My AirPods Pro 2 case dropped in a maxi while traveling and the buds were in my ear this morning. I am now in search of my case using find my
awww I hope you find it
I would love to have the 5X camera of the 15 Pro Max but I don’t care for phones that big, I’ll wait until the 5X camera comes to the standard size 16 Pro
i went from 8 plus straight to 15 plus ❤ no regrets on my part and it is a huge improvement for me ❤
I’ve got the 14 pro max when it was brand new and I’ll probably keep it for another few years before I upgrade again.
Yeah not reason to upgrade from the 14 pro! Great phone
No you won't. Apple wants you upgrading every 3 years. Your phone will mysteriously go tits up.
@@JamesG1126honestly that’s just the battery. Which obviously has wear and tear. You just get it replaced through Apple for like $40 and boom. Phone is like brand new again
@@JamesG1126 that is actually not true, you can go easiy 5 years with iphones the only thing that changes is the battery health. i used to have an iphone 7 and an iphone 13 both of them work perfectly fine to this day
@@TheCC22 The touch pad on my Iphone SE went tits up. Thanks Apple.
This’s such a beautiful Thumbnail, and a nice video to watch…
Thanks! 🙏
Amazon refurbished can find good deals on them. Can get a 14 pro cheaper than the 13.
iPhone 15 gang check in ❤
what color are you rocking?
black!
Green 💚
black
Blue 💙
where to find that wallpaper you have there????
Where is the 14 pro , I was looking forward to seeing if I should get it
Great video. I’m still using my 11 Pro.
i‘m one of those people who want the features of the 15pro max but i just think it‘s too big. i hate when i sit down and have to take my phone out of the pocket cuz it stabs me. that‘s why i got the regaular 15pro :)
It would be cool if iPhone had something like dex for the pro models
Upgraded from 11 pro max to 15 pro. Very satisfied. The big screen wasn’t really for me
I got a 14 plus nearly half a year ago so defo won’t be upgrading any time soon
It does have Ceramic Shield but I don’t trust it. I’m still getting a screen protector for it.
I got the 14 plus really wish I would’ve gotten the 14 pro, I prefer the 3 cameras and the smaller size but I got the plus because of the battery life and because of the bigger screen for watching stuff on my phone
15 pro 1tb
Hold on. I thought the 14 pro and pro max also have 120hz screens, but only the 15s drop to 1hz (LTPO)
It does have 120.
Both 14pro and pro max also drop down to 1hz
What the heck will I do when all the LCD iPhones get too old? Like 10% of all people, I can’t use OLED due to PWM 😒
you’re screwed pal
Great video cant wait to get my iPhone 15 im upgrading from my 11