iPhone 15 Pro Max: A Gateway Drug For Android Users
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[iPHONE 15 PRO MAX - IF I SWITCHED]
They won’t make it mini, they won’t make it fold, and they still won’t make that logo glow without some hardcore hackery … but survey says that most of you don’t care one bit: you’re gonna keep buying iPhones no matter what Apple doesn’t do to it.
As you probably know, that’s not me - as Data says, “I am an Android.” And I promise, I’m not gonna draw this out into a season-long “will he/won’t he” string of engagement bait episodes. The iPhone doesn’t fold, and I’m all-in on foldables. That’s that.
But even die-hard Droids have to deal with the data: the iPhone just keeps gaining momentum, at home and abroad. And after a week with the 15 Pro and Pro Max, I’ve found five features that would make the transition even easier - if I switched.
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This iPhone 15 Pro Max video essay was produced following one week with an Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max review sample provided by Apple. Pre-production sample running pre-release software.
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07:37 Oh god, not another camera comparison
09:44 The shape of things to come
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[CLARIFICATION] This is not my full review, folks! I know it has many of the hallmarks of one, but I haven't yet had time to get a good handle on things like battery life, call quality, etc (and I'm having a lot of fun testing the new Voice Isolation feature). So if you're writing to say that I forgot something - that's because it's not a review. Stay tuned! 🙏
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Can't remember if you touch on this in your other reviews, but could you specifically talk about how true to life the photos are when comparing them? Like which ones overblow the colours or are too dark in certain areas. The photos you take are great and varied so well compared to some other reviewers' photos that I see. You's make for great references when determining which phone's camera I prefer. It could also just be they are closer to pictures I'd want to take, but not sure. Really considering switching to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, my first iPhone since the iPhone 4S so apologies if I'm being a bit overzealous in asking for this.
Even your non-reviews are always refreshing. I have no desire to ever own an Iphone but I'll watch whatever you're putting out. Keep up the hard work dude!
just what i was about to ask 😅😅 cheers...waiting for the full review!!
I think one thing missed here is why in the US Apple is becoming a monopoly (I'm not so sure there's really a competition going on since then you would have seen riskier moves). Vast majority of people are not shopping around or even watch tech reviews. They just buy what family and friends have and Apple does everything to keep their system closed as much as possible to any other brands. Second branding, no one is waiting hours in line for a new model, but they did again for this phone.
No one reviews like Michael does, or asks the questions either. Those last 3 or 4 minutes of the video is someone just breaking the traditional barriers of reviews and asking the real questions. Bravo MrMobile you certainly pushed out the best review on this device that I've seen so far!
Much appreciated!
Absolutely!! Couldn't agree more
Wtf happened on the last 3-4 minutes to break the walls?? Yeah good review overall but jesus your making it out to be something soooo out of this world-.-
Right? Don't wanna be negative or anything but thats the reason I follow only Micheal when it comes to tech, there's a finite number of times I can sit through an MKBHD (or any other) video in which I know 90% of what will be said, it's down to phone companies inovating less for sure but the reviewers have gotten stale as well
Didn't even mention battery in this review. Very important considering some other reports.
that world clock thing is sick.
A legend himself. Omg 😍😄
Yup Jerry 🪛
Why is this post so far up evn though it only got 89 likes? Ohh because KZhead favors posts from other youtubers. Go figure!
@@Chris.in.taiwan its just how algorithms work. People with influence (more followers/comments/activity) benefit from the algorithm by getting promoted more
@@Chris.in.taiwan As KZhead should. Creators with more subscribers likely have more to say.
this is the reason why i only watch michael's reviews ! he covers all aspects while still being kind of poetic in his own way !! Love it.
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If you don't plan on buying then it's fine to watch a single review for entertainment, otherwise it is good to check other opinions. It's always proper to have multiple sources of information to make a decision.
@@leonro yes but others are turning into NPCs with nothing new to offer.. ppl are more mature than that.. as a buyer i feel like i waste my time watching reviews where they just read the specs sheet(which is important but not the only thing)
Following you from the Pocketnow days.... you're still one of the best reviewers in this genre 🙌
Friggen ay. It's always neat seeing Pocketnow alums in the videos too.
Still remember listening to pocketnow podcast after class back in college days...how time flies
A decade later he's still the best
Same! I even remember some car review videos he was in. I want to say Autotrader or Kelley Blue Book?
Phones were so exciting back then. Good times. 😊
Such a refreshing and accurate comment on the cameras Michael , we are at a stage where all flagship smartphone cameras perform brilliantly regardless, and all it boils down to is personal preference. Great review as usual 😀
Right but we still need to see the side by side camera shots and get his opinion on them to decide which phone is better based on our personal preferences. He seems hesitant to continue to do this since the work is tedious and annoys him. 😕
@@theMLBfanthey’re never gonna look right on a video anyway, you need embedded high res images on a website to really do those comparisons.
@@theMLBfanI agree but to a certain extent. We definitely need to see a side by side comparison but It's not that it annoys him that he doesn't do it, it's just not his style. Been watching him for years his approach is more of a day in a life and story telling rather than a full on review.
Yet the fans continue to fight😂
You nailed it. So often the photos are a close call, and slight lighting changes can flip the winner. I still like seeing what the cameras can do, and I detest photo noise, but far as comparisons go, it’s become a pointless exercise in most conditions. Love your work.
Except in videos and uploading those photos
Nobody does it better than you, MrMobile! Your videos are just so FUN to watch. Each one isn’t just a review - it’s a story. I can’t wait for your Pixel 8 video. Your Pixel 7 review last year was killer!
A shout out from the legend himself?? Thank you, kindly! What a fantastic review. Also, amen on foldables. It’s the only thing that ever pulls me away from iOS and I so desperately wish Apple would release one.
Can I ask why you so desperately love iOS?
Love your takes, man (even the spicy ones I hate, lol)! 🍻 You're 100% right about the cable "controversy."
Does this mean that the day Apple comes up with a decent foldable, iOS and everything else is just so good that Android will take a back seat?
Funny seeing you in a twitter post as well being that you made such a fuss about it when Elon took over and saying you would never be coming back. Good to see you decided to come back afterall
@@padcontrol1I do too, integrates perfectly with my Mac and iPad so I can see texts from any device (no not iMessage, I mean SMS) a shared clipboard across all my devices, better tablet apps, more optimised apps (e.g. instagram), I know I already mentioned ecosystem but the Apple Watch is truly fantastic for me to log and track my fitness goals and then being able to see it everywhere too is great. At the end of the day iOS lets me do what I need and care to do on my devices. I’ve had my fair share of Android devices (Nexus 4, nexus 5x, S7 edge, S8) but all the reasons I mentioned are why I’m glad to stay put on iOS.
I definitely think most of the improvements or changes on the new iPhones are small. And yet it goes to show that both Apple and most other brands and their models have matured immensely. I personally won't be changing my android any time soon but I can definitely recognize that you can't really go wrong with any modern day flagship anyway
The story of modern-day mobile tech: conservative iteration year after year, with occasional flashes of "wtf?" that I dearly treasure.
agreed... however only android provides modern smartphones that have different form factors and uncommon featuresets... examples include the the earlier samsung android phones such as the note 4, blackberry android phones and the unihertz android phones but also the devices from planet computers
It is a rare industry that after 15 years is still innovative. What else can we shove into a candy bar phone? It’s a mature market and the sea change of foldable has not yet gained traction to make it rise above a niche market versus the 1.4 billion candy bar phones sold worldwide yearly. I do not expect it ever will as it will mature much faster than candy bar phones despite Samsung holding out to draw out the process.
What's crazy is how many Apple users are going to have to throw all them cables away. Nah they don't have to because they've been putting out the same damn phone for 4 years
@@g.holmes694 Exactly, just plug your lightning cable, into the USB c port. 🥴
Thanks for explaining the ‘shortcuts’ customizability in detail! I had no idea you could get that specific with this feature!
It's even deeper than that. You can chain multiple actions together from across a variety of apps (including third party ones), like instantly take a photo, crop it to a square, and email it to a friend. Or turn on dark mode, open Netflix on your Apple TV, turn off your smart lights, set your phone to silent, and send a WhatsApp to a friend that you're ready to start the movie. You can include "if, then, otherwise" functions that change what the shortcut does based on the time of day, your location, which focus mode you have on, the volume of your phone, or any other number of factors. You can even go as far as writing snippets of code to run.
Can't get over how nicely paced, narrated and shot all the mrmobile videos are and have been! even going back to the blackberry priv reference video (yes we all felt old real quick on that one for remembering the spacebar fingerprint). How the random star trek references and some of the most creatively put out-of-nowhere yet relevant to the story phrases pop up!. Never feels like a tech spec read, nor too casual; or maybe it's both at once! somehow, casually informed yet rich of all the things I actually needed to know! :| That's a very fine line mahn!
I really enjoy your videos, they are more than just a review, they are a story and it's such a nice way to learn about a product. Thanks for these.
Your point on the cameras is spot on. Honestly it's been years since I have actually watched the full way through a camera part of a review unless the reviewer starts off by saying the camera is particularly bad. But most flagships at this point are just great that it doesn't matter.
Yeah! I honestly think that it boils down to the editing skills..
Cameras have truly become stagnant on flagship smartphones, you're not even losing out on anything if you have one that's a couple of years old. Whether it's a good or a bad thing, I don't know.
@@davidnaromal4720Yeah. As long as I have an option for RAW files when I want to get picky about the result, I don't much care about the auto as long as it doesn't look like crap when I just want to make a quick snap. Love when a phone's software let's me switch between Auto and Pro on the fly.
Wow, mate, I am watching your vid after a while. I must say this one has a lot of style and substance. Very finely nuanced editing and very matter-of-fact. liked and subscribed right away!
Michael Awesome Video and love when you show flashbacks.Been following for a while and like to see what you come up with next. Thanks so much for sharing definitely cute video.✌️💯
I have followed your videos for years now and I think I have watched every single one. Your passion for foldables is exactly like mine. I believe you are the best reviewer/tech guy on KZhead. Your video format and storytelling way of making videos are just so delightful to watch and a pleasure. Keep up the amazing work!!
No one does it better than this guy. Great video and insights. And thank you, thank you, THANK YOU for not devoting 75% of the video teasing out every nuance of the camera hardware. Bravo!
You're so right about the picture comparisons! I always fast forward that part of the reviews.
Love you videos. Always a different perspective...
Great review, and the honesty of the photo showdowns… and how redundant they have gotten over the decade was much needed.
I really miss those times when phones actually come with a variety of sizes and materials, with UI making use of the screen (remember Xperia Mini which had a really fluid and intuitive corner-based timescape UI?). Not to mention custom back covers and accessories in the box. Each phone was unique in it's own way. Now we have a whole bunch of similar looking rectangular glass bricks with little to no difference in experience, and new launches are like "okay so we launched the same phone for the past 3 years, now deal with it"
It's gotten insanely boring. Like generations of street dogs - no matter where in the world they look the fucking same
Thank you for the succinctness of comparing pics. Picking out their faults is needle in haystack now w these high quality specs
Love the vibe in your videos!
Watching Michael's review/video, is like watching the early MCU movies; with recognisable other YT tech reviewers in his review. Loving your videos as usual. Much love from Malaysia! 🇲🇾
Greatest crossovers since Endgame lmao
I'm really surprised they made that USB C port so functional. I figured they would lock it down tight.
fantastic video as always. Are you planning to make a video about the new Samsung Fold?
I like your review style. Excellent timing and wording. Thank you.
Fair review as always. I think phones in general the upgrades are becoming so minimal now, I’m struggling to justify spending another bucketload when it won’t improve on my current model much more. I love my iPhone 13 mini and won’t upgrade to the 15, although no doubt will end up buying another iPhone in the future. Sure there’s better phones out there but I like the ecosystem. That said the new era of folding phones are tempting
This is the most refreshing review I’ve come across. Bravo, really. I’m a long time Apple user and it’s so nice to see a You Tuber actually get it and not perpetuate the norm… Subbed in a heartbeat.
I don't often comment but you are a fantastic reviewer! Your videos speak creativity 👏 and the details you give, just blows every other KZheadr away. Really well thought, true, confident and unbiased 👍 (because it is really becoming hard to find good, creative, honest and detailed content today, which should also be different from uncountable channels available, and also, without getting yourself much affected from the hype and craze, unlike every other person/youtuber fells for). Kudos to your intellect! 😉 👏
Was that you singing in your College days @TheMrMobile ?!!! Your narrative voice is obviously your talent and glad you gave up on the singing bit lol! Great narrative content and insights as always! PS. Is Apple really serious about AAA gaming though? Can it give us titles locked at 60fps with decent peripherals and controllers, or is it just more hype? Remember the very powerful but rather unfulfilled iPad Pro M1?
As a iPhone user locked into apple’s ecosystem I hope android continues to put pressure on apple and push them to continue to innovate.
Apple seems like it doesn’t care about the competitions latest foray like the foldables and all gimmicks thats aren’t even fully realized. Love the concept of vertical foldables. Still hate the crease. I don’t know how apple would solve that tbh. That’s what I like about them because they are concerned about things like that. When “bezel to bezel” screens became a thing for android, I hated the “chin.” When apple came up with their version of the full display with the iphone X, I looooved that they went with the symmetrical bezels all around by engineering a folded bottom panel. The “chin” still exists on mid to cheap androids to this day. That’s why I love the nothing phones over any foldable because of their attention to detail as well.
I just want an Apple foldable…😅🤤
@@seabedrockunless it thinks a technology is a sure bet, Apple rarely is a first adopter. Rather a wait and see adopter. Foldables…just aren’t there yet from a practicality standpoint of everyday use. Most ordinary users don’t replace their phone for several years, and foldables just don’t have that longevity now. I wouldn’t be surprised if Apple unveils one in the coming years after it thinks they have perfected it, or the competition has. Until then….they have absolutely no reason to.
@@seabedrock One of the things Apple is known for is that generally speaking they won’t release a product until it’s amazing. So when it comes to things like foldables I expect Apple won’t release one until they can figure out how to make it as durable as a normal phone and without the crease.
@@rpottagethe iPhone 14 certainly wasn't amazing, neither were several generations of their macbooks prior to the m1. So while they do release amazing stuff, saying they release things only when they're amazing is inaccurate.
I’m excited for console games on phones. I just wonder if they will overheat or how the battery drains.
I'm really curious about this too. IGN had a pretty good interview that touched on it: www.ign.com/articles/apple-iphone-15-pro-gaming-interview
Also checkout BoredAtWork. He is excellent at quick coverage of thermals during gaming. He mentioned Genshin Impact elevated the new iPhone to 112F which is worrisome for those who game without mobile controllers. There seems to be a trend emerging because I have the 14Pro and a game like NIKKE (moderately demanding) brings the device to untouchable levels of hot (even outside and caseless). Hopefully Apple addresses this soon cause only my half dead Samsung Galaxy S8 reaches temps that high. It's atrocious.
Someone has done a test and found that the a17 may not be any more efficient than the a16. Oh well. I have two weeks to decide whether to return it
It's just 720p 30fps, that's not even PS4 level. Closer to PS3.
@@ChrisJohannsenthey say its capable of running the same graphics as a high end gaming pc but we will see.
Great video Michael! Good insights. Yes, the iPhone is getting pretty good but I haven't switched yet. Loved your Star Trek bitter taste insert 😂 I'll be excited to see what Google comes out with next.
This is state of the art smartphone review in style, suave, and groove (all three things constituting a Michael Ficscher video). Most KZheadrs these days review smartphones too much on a technical standpoint without hints of subjectivity. Yours is just creative and unique.
majority of the users could not tell which camera is better the android or the iphone? me personally, I don't care too much. I don't use my phone's camera too much. I would still prefer the android and will not switch until apple adds the back button and improves iphone's customizations... I few years back I struggled switching from an android phone to an iphone, mainly because I felt like using a cellphone when I switched to an iphone. All the things that I could do in an Android got reduced when I used an iphone.. Also the lack of back button was annoying it's hard to go backwards..
I can always count on Mr. Mobile to give us an unbiased Apple review. Some other channels not so much. I finally joined the Flip Side and purchased a 512 GB Galaxy Z Fold 5 for $800 with trade-in from Samsung and couldn't be happier. This phone is an amazing piece of technology and don't see myself EVER going back to a candy bar type phone.
I think for cameras these days, edge case and consistency are the main thing to look for. Yes, all phones have great night mode and often also have large sensors to handle bad light without night mode. But there sort of isn't any phone today that will snap a fairly non blurry photo of a kid or pet in a dimly lit room. You need to go manual, control shutter speed and balance ISO to get a good picture. For me I still remember my Moto G which took horrible pictures but I still remember it as the fastest phone to handle exposure/shutter speed on, almost, auto. And with RAW and log creeping in as features, these will to separate great phones from good phones.
First time i have come across one of your videos and i have to say, this is hands down the best video I have come across reviewing Iphones. I am a huge apple fan. Fully invested in the ecosystem. But i use an s22 for work so I am not totally blind to the advantages of android. I will likely not ever switch from Apple unless something goes horribly wrong for apple or universally brilliant for android. But this was such a fresh perspective. Instant sub!
I was all for iPhone always but when I had the fold 5 experience I must say I was blown away. Superior display and split screen multitasking were the pinnacle at least for now But pretty impressed about the console level gaming iPhone is providing Jus like Micheal said i am also not into these mobile gaming …if I play I ll play real games like the red dead redemption and stuff Glad we got competition in the mobile Industry and it all comes down to the consumer getting more for less pay
8 Gen 3 GPU is far more powerful than A17 Pro GPU and can run Console games far batter than A17 Pro
I'm glad that you and Flossy carter are here to review these products. You always give great objective views on aspects (like camera comparison) that make me as a viewer feel your investment in honest feedback. This was definitely the best iPhone 15 review I've watched. The best part is the insight into the need for real competition. Well done Mr Mobile
And white shoes!
While the incredible amount of accessories makes iPhone tempting I am too in love with my Pixel Fold to go back to a regular bar style phone again. Great review though as always!
Dude I love the way u represent your videos ur style is very different watching ur videos from last 7 years ,big fan ❤❤
One feature that would be cool to have reviewed is the microphone, see, sometimes I like to record rehearsals or parts of concerts, and most microphones would saturate sound and maybe you'll get a video with senseless noise on it, I would love to see which phones are the best on this issue, recording live events, for parties, weddings, concerts, stuff like that, crowded and with a lot of background noise, what options could be the best? thanks for your content, Michael, I learn a lot by watching your videos!
Oh definitely! There's actually a new voice isolation mode that I've been testing. This isn't the full review (lots of confusion about this due to my headline I think) so I'll try to call out the mic when I get around to the next iPhone video.
Unless they somehow slid backward, iPhone mics have been really good at avoiding peaking or over-saturating for quite a while. Not that I’ve recorded entire concerts, but short video clips of them sound just fine from iPhone where they distorted on my older Androids like Pixel 3. (Even when at the front, by the stage and speakers.) Not sure what the secret sauce is, I’m pretty sure Android uses floating point audio just like iPhone (saw a Google lecture about implementing it in Android over a decade ago anyway) so presumably that’s not the only thing.
@@TheMrMobile oh I see, thank you, Michael, I'll be expecting for that video too!
@@kaitlyn__L totally, back in the day the iPhone 4 used to be my companion to concerts, but when I switched to Android, to be fair the most clear phone that I got in these recordings was a Huawei, I think it was the p20 and p30, Samsung used to over saturate and the sound came out pretty bad, but it's been years since I tried to renew my phone and I found this issue almost non being reviewed 😅
@@TheMrMobileWell, to be fair, you’re the one whom titled it, - right..⁉️ ~ Thanks.
This dude is seriously flying under the radar. His product insights are on another level compared to KZheadrs with ten times the subscribers
Great one! Thanks Mr Mobile
3:06 This is one reason why I left my iPhone 11 Pro in 2021 for the Galaxy S21. I couldn't connect my memory card reader or usb drive to transfer pics from my drone to the phone or from the phone to the USB drive. This brings me that much closer to wanting to get an iPhone again.
Finally a genuine and unbiased review!!! Thank you MrMobile.
“Unbiased” 😂
@@ToasterStud no ones unbiased, but Michael is a fantastically objective reviewer
@@SkyTreeStudio **subjective
sideloading apps is the only reason i'm still on android.
yeah it's annoying to resign the ipa every 7 days. Side loading on iPhone sucks currently
Hands down one of the most creative and fresh take on reviews!! Love from Land down under
2:00 This was common on Android phones when action buttons were typical. You could jump to any app OR function
Amazing video as always Michael! I really am so glad that iPhone made the jump to USB-C this year. As an iPhone user I was so sick and tired of using lightning I forgot how ubiquitous USB-C has now become, this is a win for consumers both on Apple and Android sides. Keep up the great work and greetings from Hong Kong!
The 'U' in "USB" stands for "Universal". Proprietary cables and ports are not cool.
Yep, I'm one of them. Lifelong android user, now jumping over with an iPhone 15 Pro Max.
how are you liking it?
I was android and went to ipm12 then 13, 14 then back to ultra 23 now 24. Just can't with apple. They work, but it's like the average looking girl who doesn't argue with you, but in the bedroom she's, we'll, boring. I'll take the crazy to get the 🤪
I switched to iPhone 5 months ago to the 14 pro max, I just switched back to 24 ultra, no thanks
@@TheJaycal77 a new phone every year!! 😭😭I hope to be rich enough one day
@bassentertainmentstudios1900 I'm bad with dropping phones, so I always get the insurance which includes jumping after a year.
The console gaming on the iPhone almost makes me want to upgrade from my 14 PM. Village looked pretty good from your footage on a mobile device.
Depends on what enhances your day to day life more. Most my friends and family use iPhone, so communication is a much better experience. When I went on my California trip this year, FaceTime was clutch. And there's an overall polish and consistent experience with iOS that you don't get on other android phones except the pixel. However, I still use my Fold 5 for everything else. That's how much I love it, and like you, in on foldables.
I’ve tested a lot of different phones both iPhones and Androids. Every time I have gotten an iPhone, I’ve always missed having an android and so I switch YET AGAIN back to android. I’ve done this SEVERAL TIMES. I recently went back to Samsung after testing out several phones (including iPhones) and I’m glad I did! I don’t think I’ll ever switch back to an iPhone ever again. Android just treats me better lol. I have full control over my device and there are no silly limitations that are frankly insulting to my intelligence. On top of that, and this is a big one, the android community is not as snobby and privileged as the iPhone community. Every time I’ve entered an Apple Store the staff treat my like my money means NOTHING and instead avoid me at all cost. Samsung, has not treated me like that PERIOD! That apple mentality just grosses me out and has just left a bad taste in my mouth even now!
You are always making informative, catchy and objective reviews that I am eager to watch! Amazing work!
Always good videos !!!!!
Fantastic review as always man, loved your input as an Android and foldable guy. Couldn't agree more with your points!
A long time iphone user who's recently switched to a fold 5 here. It hasn't been an easy transition, but wow you can do so much customization. I probably wouldn't have bought one without your reviews, which are some of the best out there!
Give it time, you will tire of the Android skin deep customisation. All flagship phones essentially do the exact same things, just as well as one another. Apple’s software is more stable and reliable, plus depending on the person you get to enjoy +5 years of software and security support. Unfortunately, no Android offers that!
@@jimmyw7530 Foldable phone is not as durable as regular slab phone so I don't think it would last 5+ years to get software and security support. Apple’s software is more stable and reliable? Have you seen how fcuk up IOS 16 was? I hope IOS 17 is better on my iPhone 13 this year.
@@jimmyw7530Samsung has committed to 5 years of software support on their flagships. In fact, they've been doing that for a few years now.
@@jimmyw7530 i still use my 14 pro max for work. It's reliable as anything I've ever used and fast. Fold is not always practical, but it's very fun to use
I switched from long term iphone usage to a Fold 4 last year. Difficult transition. Dropped my fold a week ago, it went kaput. Currently getting it repaired, but I'm not happy with how vulnerable that phone is, and am considering going back to the stability of IOS again with the 15 pro
Great, clear and "objective" review as always Michael! Thanks for good content and cheers from Poland!
The wallpaper on the 15 Pro Max looks beautiful! Do you have a link for it by any chance? Great video!
That Wesley Willis clip caught my attention. Must have been 20 years since I’d listened to any of his songs but I recognized it instantly.
I am not changing my pixel 5 anytime soon, but still interested haha 😅
Pixel 8 tempt ya?
Same, battery's giving in a little bit hoping Android 14 gives me another year at least
Honestly... not really , it looks good but rather spend my money on other stuff then my phone which is fine for now
Man. I gave mine to my mother and upgraded to an S23. Bad choice. I miss my pixel 5.
@@LuckiestManAliveyeah very bad choice Samsung ! 🤦 They are good for internals but not for whole smartphones and UI... Kind regards (OnePlus 10 Pro green owner)
You perfectly captured the thing about the cameras! The difference between samsung, google and apple now is negligible to call one phone the better, last 2-3 minutes of review is what experience of Michael reviewing since pocketnow days brings to a reviewer! Been watching you since I was a kid and wait every week to see your videos and aspire to become a videographer like you!
You mean daytime photos? Because cameras are also about videos and fast shutter so you really take moments at the very moment you click the shutter not delayed
Always delightful to watch your review
Great video as always. Thank you Michael!
Finally someone said it Camera comparisons do not make much sense in 2023!
I have seen a couple of camera reviews and they are very useful to see which phone performs the best for an individual users case. So when I see the S23U versus the iPhone and see the warmer colours of the Samsung that pushes me to the iPhone as I need more accurate colours. Or, video, I see the Pixel is very average and the iPhone wins easily. Or long zooms where the S23U beats all comfortably. All subjective but useful for someone looking for their take.
Still my favorite reviewer after all these years. Keep up the great work!
Very good material video! 😊
The wide range of choice, and customization is why I stay with Android, and currently rock a Pixel 6a 👍
I miss being able to upgrade and actually use feeling android overlay that makes you feel that you’ve upgraded. However app devs only design for one device, is ultimately why I stay with iOS.
@@DipsyMum29well 90% of the apps that the majority uses are optimized on recognized brands. Things like Snapchat, Instagram etc. all are optimized for phones in the Samsung S Series Line and all the Pixels. You're probably gonna have problems with Xiaomi / oppo / motorola phones
Back in time when Honor put an action button on a fingerprint scanner... 5 or 6 years ago ... on Honor 8 , I miss that feature ever since
You got my sub. Someone who isn't all about the console wars and actually gives facts is rare. Good video
Brilliant Michael...a reviewer saying it as it actually is - the days where comparing umpteen different-scenario phone camera pics, have had their day! They are ALL good nowadays. It's also sad that some tech 'reviewers', are still doing 'Phone X vs Phone Y' _speed tests_ ......wtf??.... in 2023? When there's barely a second between a budget phone & a flagship in opening an app, or the camera?
Top notch video quality it’s like watching mini movies. Nobody can compare to the sheer quality! Awesome work as always.
I’m weird because I use both iOS/iPhones and Android phones. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. Also, awesome review!
Same here, I daily drive an iPhone because I like the convenience of most people in the US also having an iPhone, but when its time for photo or video, I whip out the s23
Always a different review and a real perspective. What is the wallpaper @4:34 on Pixel fold?
I dont know if you still need this but it is a custom emoji wallpaper on all pixel phones!
3:45 the s23/ s22 phones also do not come with a faster cable, only usb 2 is included in the box, despite those also supporting usb 3
iPhone 15 pro max will be my first iPhone after a life of using androids. Had the OnePlus 2, 6, and my last will be the 8t. Between Google, Apple, and Samsung it was the cohesive ecosystem that sold me.
Wow. This is just spectacular, you made so much with this idea and concept. Entirely agree with your key take-the Apple draw for me is stronger than it's ever been now that we're all in on USB C. I've been happy on my Android for so long now, with my S23U as a pact to that, until I most recently got to use an iPhone 13 Pro as a work phone. I continue to be amazed by it, and I'm certain it'll be a FINALLY open playing field once I've finished my contract with this Samsung. It doesn't help I use Airpods & a Mac...
If you have AirPods and Mac, then owning an iPhone makes so much more sense. On its own, iPhone is just neck-neck with Android flagships. But together with the entire ecosystem(Mac, iPad, Watch, AirPods, TV etc.,) , iPhone takes the cake
I literally just moved over from Apple to a combination of Android and Windows. And it was the hardware that made me switch. The foldable Motorola RAZR +, and the twin screen Yoga Book 9i. Absolutely no regrets and I'm loving it.
Nice video! Made me subscribe immediately! Hope to see more videos like this!
I am feeling the strong itch to make the jump from a Z2 fold to the 15 pro. I worry that I will deeply miss the screen space...but I've been so impressed with Apple's software and ecosystem advancement I feel compelled to at least give a swing this time around!
I've got the Fold 4 and I personally can't see myself going back to a candybar phone with anyone. But if the new iPhone is calling you, go for it. If you can, I'd see if you can buy it with an exchange option if you don't love it. Play it safe, if you can. I frankly just think iPhones have better marketing so I'd want to make sure I'm really loving it before getting trapped with one.
@@SuperiorityQomplex good advice!
I’m having the itch to go get the 15 pro max, despite the stuff I’m hearing about it
Grass is always greener on the other side... Until that's the side you're on. I wish it was more affordable so we could just have both, both is good.
I love the customization of the s23 ultra, & the spen. But I also love the aesthetic of the iPhone
I have and use both android and iPhone. But I prefer android, so much flexible and can do many things. But for simple things I use iPhone.
3:21 really rockin the Wesley Willis 😂
Love your content as always.
As a pure Android user, never owned an iPhone, I've been so jealous of the iPhone's quality all around. The longer things go on, the more refined and beautiful iPhones and it's software becomes, while it feels like each version of Android just gets messier and more unclear. I can't stand the lack of control Apple gives it's users, but I have to admit that the UX is far nicer, cleaner, and smooth.
I'm also crazy envious, my middle tier android has only 120Hz whereas iPhone.... waaaaait a minute!!!
NO. I’m on iOS 12 years. The grass is not greener here. Yes, it’s smooth n aesthetically pleasing but that’s where it stops. We have no features when compared to android. Can’t even put apps at the bottom of a big screen, unless the top is already full. Android is a useful tool, apple/iOS is a shiny toy. If I wanna do any serious work, I grab my pixel or Samsung.
LOL seriously bruh? Just get an iphone for like 10 days and return it. No universal back button which is painfully awkward in some apps, settings not in the apps but in one giant settings menu, notifications can only be opened from the top etc. to me iOS looks and feels like a 2015 operating system.
I've used android forever. When I got an iPhone (SE) as a work phone I was initially very interested in seeing what the other side was like. I. HATE. IT. I gave it a chance. I've used it for over 2 years now, but I just can't find anything that isn't somewhere between utterly frustrating and 'meh' about it.
Superb "Michael Review", from the scary thumbnails that missed off the "If", to the steady (&continuous) references to actually How Long BB & Android have had some of the facilities #BadApple likes to call out as "New", Data fans have nothing to worry about, other than "Will he get invited to the next one"! Thank You Mr Fisher 😊
I love (!!!) your videos. PLEASE, PLEASE MAKE IT MORE. Not only one a week
I'm intrigued by it, I think I'm getting the middle storage tier of the 15 Pro Max. it really was that USB C that sealed the deal for me. Would be better if they supported the Pencil with it as well. BUT I'll use the 15 Pro Max for my MS number and use my 23 Ultra for my IL number since I use the IL phone WAY MORE than I do the MS one. I moved to Mississippi after living in Illinois for 27 years. But this also means we should finally get some snazzy accessories for that USB C port as well. Since it won't be locked off by a Lightning port. I experimented with the 12 Max whatever, and hated it, but iOS has opened up more and I just installed 17 on my iPad Mini. BUT I normally use my Tab S9 Plus.
This is gonna be my first iPhone, after having only androids. I've had such terrible support from Google and Samsung, the switch to USB C was literally the only thing holding me back
Good, professional and funny review/vid at the same time. Mr Mobile at his best in a nutshell
Very good video and a unique take on general technology ecosystem indeed
Love this vid! So accurate. And I'm really tired of all the camera comparisons. Come on, 2023 flagship takes great photos, no matter the company.
"2023 flagship takes great photos". Yeah, but if ur serious about video ...
@movieblues4614 videos on androids are just fine. And the s23u has 8k video and 10x zoom iphone doesn't
@@kokopuffs5789 "just fine" does not cut the mustard.
@@movieblues4614 it does to most
Hahah, just starting the vid, but @TheMrMobile you are so on point with the title of this video! I haven't had a personal iPhone since the 5 and have been with Androids ever since, though have had iPhones as work devices so never felt like I was missing anything... However, the 15 Pro Max (mixed with iOS17) is the first time I've actually been enticed enough that I'm switching back to iPhone for my personal device. Wish me luck 😂
The dynamic bathtub on the screen sucks
9:13 Whoa, the Loch Ness monster! Two of them!
I use both iOS and Android. There are pros and cons both from a platform and device perspective. I'll be so happy when the whole battle of which is superior is over and people just pick what they like and respect that others may like something else. It really should just be that simple. Great job on the video!!!
Apple controls the mainstream viability of foldables. Samsung, google and all the Chinese manufacturers can push foldable forever. But, it won’t reach the masses until Apple gets involved.
No it doesn't . Foldables are really expensive to begin with .
I hope it doesn't hit the masses. They break! Every fold I've seen out in the wild has a big line of broken pixels on it.
The problem at the moment is that Apple has rejected foldable screens by saying they are not reliable or durable enough. They would never risk a folding phone that has a failure rate the Flip and Fold 4 lines had. Samsung can get away with it as they replace broken phones, but Apple would actually want to make money out of foldable’s, not have a loss leader for bragging rights.
@@nikhildevani5938New tech is always expensive for a while. I can see a future where foldables have replaced both phones and tablets. You just need them to get much cheaper. I don't think it's impossible.
@@funnyberries4017my zfold two years now no problems still looking like new