Apple’s iPhone 15 Plus Is More Than You Think?
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This is the iPhone 15 Plus, the larger version of what Apple considers as New Camera. New Design. Newphoria, and yeah, we go through that final term a bit in our base iPhone 15 review. The thing is, to call this just a blown-up version of that phone would be kind of an oversimplification in most ways. No company goes through the extent of manufacturing two variants of something unless they both serve a different market, and this phone is the perfect example of that. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and let's dive into that in our full review.
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Got the 15 plus 2 months ago. It was the right decision. Excellent display, battery and cameras.
Was thinking between 15 and 15 plus but I was thinking of getting the 15 plus but only concern is how big is it, I like using most of the time one hand when scrolling with my phone and stuff. I have an iPhone 11 so I wonder how big of a difference that could be
quite large than 11 @@Homelessfish1
@@Homelessfish1i just got the plus for the first time and its not even much bigger. After a few days it just feels like the normal size now
I like bigger screens, so I got the 15 plus. But it's not bad at all. I also have big hands so the 1 hand thing isn't bad
This is my first ever iPhone and i absolutely love this thing, especially the battery
This is my first top. Ordered today Black 🖤 iPhone 15 Plus 27 Dec 2024.
Great to see you on my feed again. Love my 14 Plus, not personally enough of an upgrade for me. Great video as usual!
I upgraded from the 13 pro to this and it’s been pretty good. I can’t say I have regrets. The 60hz is admittedly jarring on some apps and I don’t really prefer size as much BUT tbh battery life makes up for any complaints I have. Best battery life I’ve ever experienced in my own personal use so I’m pleased. Camera is a clear upgrade too,I haven’t taken a picture that isn’t an obvious upgrade over my 13 pro so no regrets. OH and before I forget speakers are another plus for me and these speakers are another very clear upgrade.
upgraded from 8Plus to the 15Plus. No regrets especially with that 2x zoom that i do use more compared to 3x zoom.
What do you use zoom for
@@tailslapguru my cats around me
same here
Just got mine a couple of days ago when there was 100 bucks discount. Compared to my 120Hz S20 FE, I was surprised that the difference is not that noticeable…
@@theramatube they offer discounts? Where
I have no issues with iPhone 15 plus. Loving it since the first day i got it. 60hz isn't a deal breaker for me personally as i prefer a better battery life any day
60hz and no 3x zoom lens on a £900 phone is a criminal offence.
Not for most Apple users 😉. iPhone no matter what…🙄
@@iAfroTech that’s because they don’t know any better
@@kramshiron in France, 1119€ for this phone. I’m using a 13 Pro and an Android daily. Most iPhone users buy an iPhone, not a smartphone. I would never buy a 60hz that price in 2023 but at the end of the day, it’s not my money😅
Well not for all. I have poco x4 gt which has a 144hz display but I still use 60hz for better battery life. I do have a 144hz monitor for gaming. For me I don't care about the refresh rate on a phone. Dont think I am defending Apple, I am an Android lover through and through.😅
@@saswatmeher05 the point is that you should have the choice at that price point.. on or off your decision
I have the 15 plus and I can honestly say it has been a very good phone and the battery life has been better than I thought. I will say the gripe I still do have is using a 60Hz panel in 2023 is now like...come on Apple stop being so tight and give us 120Hz even if it was the panel from the 13 pro's and have heard already that Apple is STILL going to use 60Hz in 2024 which is a disgrace in my opinion even if the avergae consumer doesn't really care it would be nice to have. Having USB-C is a nice welcome (FINALLY) and only using 1 wire for most of my electronic needs but still dissappointed it's 2.0 speeds. Having the 2x on the main sensor is another welcome edtion now that you can zoom in 2x...yes its going to be a 12MP photo but still gets a nice result.
The usb 2 speeds on regular 15 is because it use a16 and it doesn’t have an usb c controller like the A17Pro. Not that I defend Apple here but I was very angry at Apple until I found that out. So I’m assuming the A18 for regular iPhone 16 models will have an usb c controller and the speeds will probably improve if Apple doesn’t limit it software wise
Gracias Jaime! Always good to hear from you and your honest reviews!! Just ordered mine. Waiting for it to arrive soon.🤞
Got mine in October and couldn’t be happier with it.❤
Watched right on my green variant iPhone 15 plus. I agree this years base model 15s are packing a punch. I am so glad I got the 15 plus over the pro max.
How does the green look to you out in sunlight?
the pro max is better
@@siddharth_chatterjee no shit sherlock, it's literally the more expensive premium version of iPhone
@@siddharth_chatterjeeshouldn’t it be? I mean, the Plus is the sweet spot for those who are used to 6.5 inch android phones and wanting to switch to the latest iPhone but not willing to break the bank. It might be more comparable to the 14 Pro Max, but still, the 14PM is around 150 bucks more expensive in my country. And the main camera is the same, minus the telephoto lens, 120Hz, and stainless steel frame. Instead, you’re getting brighter display, dynamic island, same SoC, better battery life, USB-C, and more colorful options (colors are subjective tho).
@@abhinavkhadka7969 but the pro max has more longevity and that's a fact. Any vanilla model or even the plus versions don't last too long. Pros' and Pro Maxs' are built to last way longer
I agree soo much because I brought it for myself as a Christmas gift a week before Christmas and this phone is so amazing but yet super expensive but worth it I love big phones and this 15plus is so great
@7:18 useful information & as always even tho you take your time but your reviews are the best!
Appreciate your hard work ❤keep glowing….Cheers Love from India 🇮🇳
I'm new to iphone. I saved for two months because I really wanted to buy one. And man, I didn't regret it :)
Great review
My new iPhone 15 Plus is so great! Definitely no regrets about buying it, since it's such an upgrade from my old iPhone X.
What upgrade 😂.it has nothing new.60 hrz display aluminum body (which is actually a downgrade),no always on display,no 5x camera.just trying to justify your buy🤣
@@drsmile128if you’re telling me there’s no difference from an iPhone X to a 15 plus, then you’re just an apple hater lol
@Lo0ixz I actually use my brain that's all.
@@drsmile128 use the phone, not your brain. U will see what differences they offer.
@toddybrian6525 typical sheep,I use and 23 ultra and I good,was a x user as well definitely 15 is better but is it better than every other 800$ phone?what kind of stupid accept a 60hrz display (which BTW was in x too)in 2024?like do you have brain in your ass or what?
i own a blue 15 plus and i am super satisfied with it! love it
This video is done so well. I'm having a hard time picking between the iPhone 15 or the plus but this video makes the plus look so delicious its gotta be the plus. Thanks for the video and information.
Useful and informative review. I want a decent large screen, long battery life, customisability, minimum 6 years of os and security updates, decent resale value. I'm happy with 60hz for the battery advantage. I'm using an android 60hz oled and the 15 plus screen looks so much better. I'm not the sort of person who is continually scrolling up and down fast_ so 120hz isn't as noticeable for me. I listen to audio a lot and the 15plua has a longer audio battery life than the others. Easy choice, and that's from a long term android user. I'm on android 13 and it's fallen behind for deep, integrated personalisation that I want compared to iOS. My android phone only got 3 years of updates, os and security. So, iPhone 15 plus is the obvious choice.
Helpful review. Switching to this from my android phone
Very good video. Thanks!
I agree with you, I’ve always had pro max and now I got the 15 plus and I love it 🥰
Got the 15 plus 512 and it's amazing 😍 the color the battery the camera everything is perfect! I don't why know why would people go for 15pm 😅 this is the real deal
Coming from iPhone X. Already ordered iP15+ thanks Jaime for the nice review.
I agree with your assessment. Your review was great. Thank you for helping with my decision. I wasn’t sure what to pick pro max or plus. The plus is definitely more than enough for a non creator like me but I can use for work. If my current 3rd generation SE can handle what I currently do this plus will be way more than an upgrade. Thank you again and keep those reviews coming.
First time Apple user , ive got 15 plus and i love it, battery is really good
I have the 15 plus in blue and my only gripe with it is the color. It love the matt finish on the back, bur my girlfriend has the pink version and it is way nicer. The blue is to subtle, you hardly notice it. The pink is also subtle but clearly there. I don't know why the blue didn't get the same treatment. 20% more color and it would be a homerun.
Same thought. 🥹 I want the pink one but it was out of stock so decided to get blue instead of yellow (only color left in the store that time) I asked my 3-year-old son what color my phone is and he said “white” huhu
@@eracasvil yeah my girlfriend and my daughters are adamant that my phone is white…but a nice white!
I got the yellow one and it looks white with a transparent case
Thanks I ordered the pink one c:
I’m deciding between the 15 and 15 Plus. I do love the bigger screen, but I have very small hands and I’m worried reaching up to the Dynamic Island on the Plus is going to be annoying. I currently have the 13 Pro (I slipped on ice yesterday and smashed my screen). Will I heavily nocitce going from 120hz to 60hz? Should I just swing for the Pro? I wasn’t planning on upgrading until the 2024 iPhones drop, but I didn’t expect to smash my screen.
Buy the 15 plus man.( It has more battery life and bigger screen than the 15 )
I would not get the 15 pro,battery on it is terrible,I have seen a huge amount of videos on the battery tests,the 15 pro is very poor. The 15 plus is a much better option, trust me once you start using the 15 plus after a few days,you will completely forget about 120hz pro motion, you will just enjoy and use this phone as normal. Trust me the iPhone 15 plus is a great phone.
Ideal for content consumption at only 60 hz? Maybe in 2015 but not today
I have this phone. I had the 13 pro max. I absolutely love it & have no regrets. Camera way better, and the 60 hz really isn’t a big deal.
Glad to read this! I just ordered the 15 plus and I currently have a 13 pro max
@@danzavier Enjoy 😊
@@danzavierso u sell it or still use both device?
@@muhamaddanish1809I traded in the 13 pro max.
@@danzavierpls update us, how’s the 60hz? Seriously I too have the 13PM was thinking about the Pink 15 plus
I honestly can't believe how good the battery is on the 15 plus.
I just told my friend to buy me an iPhone 15 Plus from Tokyo, and I'm glad I saw your video. GREAT!
I had a 13 pro before this, and always was on battery saver so I never ever had on pro motion. There was a carrier promo so I got the 15 plus and I love it. The battery life is STELLAR and it’s significantly lighter than my old phone. No regrets
My 1st iPhone ever! Got this last December, so far it’s so good
Fantastic review - I am a 15 Pro Max user but I think 15 Plus is best suited for most people who prefer iPhone!
My question is do you get used to the dynamic island popping in between while watching vidoes or doing some stuff ? Coming from iPhone 13
I know it’s been 2 months, but as someone who also came from an iPhone 13, you do get used to it in the same way we got used to the notch, even forgetting it was even there until something popped up on it.
Excellent review and this is my choice of any iPhone 15 model. Most people only get the Pro or Pro Max to flex and don't use all the Pro model features. I'm ready to see the next SE model. Matte Black is 5he way to go.
I don't need all the pro features, I just cannot go back to a 60hz display. That is the dealbreaker for me.
@@xzombo32facts. Give us 120hz and I’d grab the smaller 15. I could do without the telephoto.
You could have just bought a 14 Pro Max for that price.
@@shuggfilmzandstudio2354 I'll pass on the 14 Pro Max. The 14 models dont use USB-C and that's a deal breaker for me. I want all of my devices to use the same type of charging.
@@shuggfilmzandstudio2354yeah with lightning charger that you cannot share with your Android phone (Google Pixel) 14 is a an X
One of the best reviews for the iphone 15 plus....I own this phone and it's really one of the best mod range iphones made by Apple. The only take I have against it is for its price, there's no excuse for not having a minimum of 90 Hertz display
Watching this video on 15 Plus!⭐️
I swapped from the 15pro to the 15 plus - I wanted best battery and bigger screen. Holy s**tballs, I don’t regret it. It took me a day to forget that I don’t have ProMotion 120htz and even now I pick up this beast of a phone and go “ohhhh so smooth…wait…” and realise no, it’s still 60htz. iOS is just so smooth on this thing I don’t notice nor miss the refresh. The cameras are amazing, even without the third lens, and the weight is sooooo much nicer than the pro max models. The black (which I have as I didn’t like the pastels) looks like a pro phone - I actually compared it to the black 15 pro in store and - it looks better and more “pro” than the actual pro model. The battery is stellar and lasts me all day and then some - and now having the island I feel like I have the latest and greatest - but paid so much less. This phone is a beast and I’m LOVING it. Best phone Apple’s released in literally years, since the introduction of the X.
Hi mate! I just can’t decide between 15 plus or 15 pro. And I think with you , I found the perfect comment . I don’t play games or take many photos ( the casual ones for instagram for example) so maybe I should pick plus for extra battery?
@@ignaciolasserre9628 My battery life on the 15 pro is not exactly good. Since the latest update, my battery has been draining somehow quickly. I'm also considering changing. Can't decide between the Pro Max and the 15 Plus.
60 hertz in 2023? Come on man! I have the 15 Pro Max and I cannot go back to 60 hertz. I really wish the pro max has the pink color. That pink is bae!
@@ignaciolasserre9628yes definitely go for the plus, the battery life on the 15 pro is terrible.
Hi Kris, please ask me a question, regarding the quality of the camera, do you think it has high saturation or is it perfect quality?
The plus models have always been my favourite
I have the 15 plus and i am very impressed, the plus had all the love this year💝
Plus garbage
I have the 8+ so this 15+ is gonna be one helluva upgrade 😂
Idk whether to go for the iPhone 15 Pro Max or the iPhone 15 Plus i currently have an android phone so I'm looking to upgrade to Apple 😅 for the very first time battery life and camera quality mean A LOT to me by the end of the day coming back from university with my android I always end up with 10% I don't know if that's something but yh 🤷🏾♀️
I need this for work and some casual social media work and other things ft zoom interviews and apps for my work and i can also use it with my macbook pro. If you want to do gaming or something else do pc and android
ugh cant decide on 15 or 15 plus
I have been watching Pocket now since i was 15 when the HTC One came out, still top quality content.
My favorite tech reviewer of all time ❤❤❤
I just bought one, but in the first charge it felt a bit hot ( is this normal ) ?
i bought 2, 15 and 15 plus, currently swinging to the 15 plus, even if my hands are not tt large, but i love the big screen.
I just upgraded from iPhone X to 15+ it’s so heavy 😂
I just can’t decide between 15 plus and 15 pro, too hard decision
I just can’t decide between 15 plus and 15 pro, too hard decision
@@ignaciolasserre9628 plus is better because of the battery longetivity
Upgraded from 11 to 15 plus. Definitely worth it 💜
I saw all the colors of the regular 15 in a store, and except for the black all the others are absolutely horrible. It even discouraged me from buying and holding off to get the Pro
Crazy, but I prefer this approach to how they were before
@@Pocketnowreally? Just look back to as recent as the 13, those deep green and blue and red colors were stunning in my opinion, the washed out pastel colors are nothing compared to that. But, it's a matter of taste
@@Pocketnow pastel is for bud light
@@medilyesoudhini7411yes, for me it's opposite. I can't stand strong colors on phones, looks so cheap to me
@@medilyesoudhini7411and I thought they are some of the ugliest colours Apple has ever put out. Pastels are nicer, imo.
Picture perfect analysis
I have the 13 mini. It is my company phone and lease is ending up. I am considering the 15 plus for the larger screen and better batterylife. An android is not an option. I switched in 2016 with the first SE to Apple and there has never been any problems with iphones. Can not say the same from the phones I had before….
Totally agree!
should I get this? I m stuck between the 15 or 15 plus. I need better battery but i feel like the plus is too big
If it’s because of better battery then the 15 plus is a take, I have small hands too I chose the 15 over the plus, I don’t regret though but the battery make me feel like I need the 15 plus so I’m going to do a trade in for 15 plus
The funny thing is we always think it’s big but we tend to use two hands with our phones most of the time, so if the battery life really means a lot to you go for the iPhone 15 plus where you wouldn’t need to really carry power bank with you and no battery anxiety plus big screen less money as compared to the Pro max. Cheers mate !!
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Insead of these features people should buy phones for longetivity...at least for 5-6 years...thats how we would push these companies to deliver good phone with updates.
just moved to ip15 plus.. and I do like it a lot coz of simplicity
My 15 plus is a battery king. I haven’t not needed to charge a phone during the day in a very long time.
That's cause it doesn't do anything
60hz in 2023 is some bull shit that only apple can pull off.
At end of the day most people keep their old iphone longer or most people still buying older iphones
15 plus or 14 pro max, for long term and for camera mainly???
upppp
iPhone 15 base models only have Wi-Fi 6, not 6E support like on the 15 Pro models
When it comes the iPhone 15 pro/max reviews, Jaime?!
I’m currently using X and I’m now looking for an upgrade in terms of battery and I’m not a pro photographer. Which one would help me iPhone 15 plus or 15 pro max ????? Please suggest me
Ip15+ , the battery is good. I have android phone as second phone & has 120hz refresh rate, i mean Apple's 60hz refresh rate still good and smooth imo.
If you can afford it just go with the pro max, you won't feel the need to upgrade for a couple years while the plus may leave you with feeling of wanting a little bit more as newer phones come out
Which would you pick 15 or 15 plus?
I couldn’t see myself getting the 15 plus after having the 14 pro bc I felt like I would have been downgrading not having a 120 ghz screen and not having the always on display. And if I didn’t upgrade to the 15 pro max I wouldn’t have gotten the action button another thing I would’ve had to sacrifice. Getting the 15 plus just doesn’t make sense if you had the 14 pro last year imo.
Using a 15 Plus as an upgrade from an iPhone 11 regular. Monster phone, great battery, amazing screen, awesome cameras and blazing performance. What more coud I want?
amazing screen 💀
@@lookinaturmom I’ve used phones with both 120hz and 60hz to me it’s not the big of a issue I’ve put a 15 pro max on 120hz and a iPhone 15 right next to each other the 120hz display looks faster and smoother but if u are not using them right next to each other you won’t notice the difference
Nice video
Hey thanks for the video but I really really hate they got rid of the physical sim and only have ESM here in America. It means if you're an active person, you'll never buy this phone as a runner on the weekends. I do a nice long run so before I would just take it swap it out and stick it in my iPhone SE 2022 and go for a run but now that's not possible. And here's the best part Apple's done nothing with that space that the use SIM card used to be. It's just there's a box there. It's just there's a placeholder so Apple got rid of something and they're not even using that spot for anything so just like apple
Please, how does an ESIM affect an active person? What are the limitations of the ESim ,? I thought it had more advantages over the physical sim
@@danieludoh2961 i’m a runner and also active another sports and so I have a iPhone 13 mini that I use when I’m going for my long runs on the weekend so it’s easy just to swap out my Sim from my Galaxy phone and put it in the 13 mini that way if I twist an ankle or something, you know Ana 8 to 10 mile runI can get help I can’t carry my galaxy phone as it’s quite a bit larger so that’s why physical Sim is so much easier. It’s also why I’ll be keeping my iPhone 13 mini for quite a while.
Excellent review! iPhone 15 and 15plus will serve 95% of users well. The iPhone Pro is a show-off for most people, and only people who use the camera a lot and want to create videos will appreciate the Pro models. I have tested many people around me, and no one sees the difference between a 60Hz and 120Hz refresh rate. In other words, the Pro models are mostly ashow-off for most people.
I’m not sold on the phone. I’ll wait.
I don’t get why my 12 pro max had miniature video window from YT but my 15 plus doesn’t. Is there something I’m missing? YT premium of course
I having such haard time to pick from 15 plus and pro kindly advise
Whats your purpose?
If battery is a concern the plus if camera if ur thing then go for that
i am stuck on my XR. i don't want android. but paying more than 800 usd for 60Hz screen is non sense in 2023.
Jaime, You can watch KZhead in a window natively on iOS without the browser.
I think the iPhone 15 plus is a great phone, and I like the fact that apple finally "shortened" the distance between basic and pro. The 60 Hz are a bit of a bummer, I mean I can live with them but for 900 dollars in 2023?! I don't know...
Great analytical video! I just wish Apple had made a white and silver iPhone 15 Plus...
A key take away is the light weight of this phone. Noticeably lighter than the Pro Max and dramatically lighter than the 13 Pro Max with a screen that is twice as bright for outdoor use like cycling GPS. Just ordered mine today!
All this phone needs is a 90hz panel. Otherwise it’s great for the average user. Love the colours
Just upgraded to the 15 Plus from Xs Max, it’s so worth it
I agree this is a great phone!
The iPhone 11pro has pop up youtube. Are you saying no iPhone has that? Im confused.
It has pip - picture in picture so yeah
i purchase iPhone 15 plus and my previous phone is poco f3 which has 120hz but animation is not constant like iPhone
Nice Garmin watch!
I usually only get the pro max but this year I got the plus for the pink color. I wish the camera was a little better but it’s not horrible. If they ever make the pro max in pink It will be perfect.
That's what I want. I'm trying to decide between getting the 15/15 plus or the pro phone now that I'm upgrading from my 12 mini. Im doing more photos and videos now and want a workhorse but the colors of the Pros leave much to be desired. I know I can put a case over it but still. It's just not the same.
@@aspencierraphotosame here, I can’t decide between 15plus or pro. I don’t take many photos ( the casual ones for social media) and don’t play video games on it. Any advice ?
@@ignaciolasserre9628Get the 15 plus the battery life alone is more than worth it. Speaking from experience man
@@ignaciolasserre9628go for the plus, the 15 pro has terrible battery life.
YES IT IS!
Did you just say there's no popup/picture in picture for the KZhead app? Not even with premium?
I have the 13 Pro Max & it's still going strong. However, the 15 Plus is making me want to upgrade
my daughter have this phone and she has been having alot of glitching going on with her phone
Can you bring back the older iconic music?
I just bought the iPhone 15plus and gave up the ,,15pro max.so happy
the mini iphones almost made me jump ship from android back to ios. but then they scrapped that for the plus series and with the 14 plus i was not impressed. this however does feel a bit more like it too me. people are spending way too much time talking about how it's missing x or y and missing the point: its price. ain't no way i'm paying nearly 900$ for that. if they had reduce the price by an extra ~50-100$ then it would've been a deal. which is what y'all should do actually - trade in and get it for lower price, or just wait next year (if you don't have "tech-FOMO" ofc)
Manifesting iPhone 15 Plus. I have been using iPhone XR ❤❤❤
I have a 13 Pro. Can someone tell me if it will be worth it if I switch to the 15 Plus?
Yes.
I was surprised by the colour I bought the blue one , it looks more like white 😅😅 should got the black , I upgraded from 13 pro max sierra blue , that was real blue ! So I’m disappointed in a5bleast colour
I have a iPhone 13. Got it a few days another it came out. The battery life is great. Still as if it’s brand new. Not going to upgrade now
If I wanted to get an iPhone I would get the 15 Plus in black, with the black if you look at it quick it looks the same as the 15 Pro Max. From the front I don't care about the Always On Display, and I probably would get used to 60hz.
My problem is while the Mini is unique, you're pretty much always better off getting last years Pro Max instead of this years Plus.
Don’t agree; especially because of how abismal the battery performance is
If you are getting a new phone I can never see the point of buying the year before’s model.
@@davidjacobs6244 What I mean is that for the most part, the 14 Pro Max beats the 15 Plus. The Mini is unique in its own right.
@@Pocketnow If Apple gets the battery life up to Zenfone or Xperia standards I totally see it working. Or if they make the SE in the 13 mini form factor.
@@pixelgaming7261They won’t bring the mini form factor back,not even in an SE, it’s dead and never sold enough.