I didn’t expect THIS! iPhone 15 Pro Max first impressions!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

What’s the one thing you wish Apple had done with the iPhone 15 Pro Max but didn’t?

[@Truthseeker71]

Add a 10x optical zoom lens like the S23 Ultra.

[@ivybator6167]

double click on the action button....

[@julessmith5581]

For me, this is as much about iOS rather than purely the hardware Spec tbh. That's a kinda means to a usability end. I'd need split-screen multitasking; multiple clips clipboard for 'copy-and-paste' and DEX...to even think about going back to iPhone iOS from s23U 1UI🫣🫢?

[@ethereal_specter4682]

QHD display like with every other flagship phones out there. But with Apple, I guess that's just wishful thinking.

[@liam5382]

Changed the design

[@themaster6928]

the iphone 15 pro max blue tatinium is my favorite color ever fallow by the 2015 rose gold.

[@randyk7699]

I can listen to your voice all day! Good review.

[@billiamnotbob]

I'm forgoing the 15. I have the Space Black 14 Pro max and am quite pleased with it. Besides, I've upgraded every year since the 11 and I'm done being a knucklehead! LOL If I lived in Britain, I'd buy you a pint.

[@pea1973]

0:53 I felt this *exact * way going from my 13PM to the 14PM - I loved the 13PM. I think the upgrade was nominal imo. But from the 14PM to 15PM is like, yoooooooo… I love this phone. The camera system is amazing. The battery life is really really good (I’m using the 80% charge mode), I didn’t realize how much usb-c was the it.

[@elizabethacosta-rayos6061]

I got the deep purple Iphone 14 pro max after years of getting gold. While I like the color, I don't think dark colors for Iphones are for me. This year I got the white titanium.

[@Evil.Totoro]

I upgraded from an iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 15 pro max. The 12 is thinned depth wise, but the 15 is slimmer across, and it really does make a difference combined with the curved edges when picking the phone up. I use my phones without a case, so the differences are probably negated by a case.

[@callmeNeno]

I keep my iPhone 13 Pro one more year and get 16 Pro Max/ Ultra next year fully unlocked and paid for.

[@mrkring1526]

Cool story

[@rags015]

Thank you European Union!! Thank you so much!!

[@callmeNeno]

Be careful what you wish for!! because it will never end .

[@Archivist42]

I do wonder if the dynamic island is a bit like the MacBook Pro Touch Bar. Kind of cool, but in no way essential to using the device. Great review btw!

[@Jonsmama1]

Does the natural color resemble the silver MacBook color?

[@softwarephil1709]

I preferred the old ring/silent toggle switch.

[@AndrewGiddingsWA]

I hope iPhone moving to USB C can force a streamlining of USB C cords. When I was using Android, it was cumbersome trying to figure out if a particular cord would both charge and move data. I have appreciated the made for Apple peace of mind.

[@mjm0787]

I’m upgrading from an iphone 11, but can’t decide between the 15 Pro and the Pro Max. I’ve never had a Pro Max phone before, so I’m dubious about size; amd trying out both in the Apple store hasn’t really given me a definitive amswer. Having an iPad Pro 12.9 has made the 60hz screen on my current phone really unappealing for browsing, so I do want Promotion. However, I wonder if using an ipad pro for most computing needs makes the bigger screen size of the Pro Max redundant. As someone who has an ipad pro, do you still think that the 15 Pro Max is worth it over the 15 Pro, for the bigger screen size?

[@tkusterb]

Yes, I have many Lightning cables and I always charge my iPhones overnight. It's always charged up in the morning. Lightning vs USB-C makes no difference to me.

[@Boitaoutix]

I always charge my iPhone 4s throughout the night since May 2012! Still charged to 100% in the morning and it's still the original battery after 11 years of continuous use. It still supports about 3 hours of phone communication per day. I bought a replacement battery 3 years ago which remains quietly in its box before a future exchange with the original one. I've heard so much terrifying advice about the risks of overloading that I'm oversaturated with it... (Signed Google translation)

[@theidriselijah]

The titanium is not recycled. The aluminum on the inside is. FYI

[@OutOnTheTiles]

Great episode. Thanks for the help. Just subscribed. 👍

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Welcome onboard.

[@jimmygup]

Hi. I like your videos. Very informative. One issue with this one though. I ordered a CASEKOO case per your endorsement. I must report that I found it slippery, not grippy.

[@peppermint86]

Agreed with you sir, the 15 pro max bezels its already thin, what would and what the heck that would be thinner than that, it would like curved edge display like samsung or other phone, we will get mistake touch

[@arjaylee]

Is that the same titanium as Lt. Dan's legs?

[@adamsher86]

Hi Mark, do they do the Casekoo stand case for the iPhone 13 Pro? Just bought a refurb from Apple and I can't see the cases anywhere and love the idea of magsafe with a stand!! Please can you point me in the right direction cheers.

[@RUY2323]

Blue titanium is the most beautiful 🔥🔥🔥☝🏻

[@owlley]

the titanium is misleading as its an aluminum chassis covered in titanium. not much of it is actually titanium. in drop tests its actually performs worse than the iPhone 14 pro hence I'm not upgrading.

[@JustLearning]

The different focal lengths is just zooming in or cropping.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Well, clearly - there’s only three lens on it.

[@brendonhope]

Could I charge an Apple Watch if I plugged the cable into the usb-c on iPhone 15?

[@andrew_designs]

But would you switch from the iPhone 13 mini?! That’s the big question! 😀

[@IvayloVasilev]

I’m on 13mini, ordered 15 pro but still not sure if I’m ready to give up on the mini size. It’s so comfortable to hold.

[@NorCal-refrigeration]

Can pro res be air dropped to Mac for editing?

[@jonassvensson1819]

Jerryrigeverything broke the back glass of the 15 Pro Max just by bending it is so..Titanium is strong but depends on the thickness. If you put a big case on the phone the looks and feel of the new one is kind of lost.

[@Jamseyboi]

Your videos helped me purchase my Macbook Air M1 Now i'm waiting on my 15 Pro Max 512gb Black Titanium to ship from the factory (China) Thanks for the great review videos 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Pleasure! Enjoy 👍

[@Giulioseal]

Thanks for the great video! For me it's been nearly 7 (yes, 7!) years of ownership of the iPhone 7. I do want to get a new iPhone Pro, but it isn't urgent, and I can wait at least another year. Do you think it might be worth waiting for the iPhone 16?

[@Mathswithibrahim]

Hi mate - i reckon get a new iPhone if your current one is dieing on you. There’ll always be a new phone on the horizon so just purchase as and when required. IPhone 15 Pro line is awesome although it is an incremental upgrade from the 14 Line.

[@mrkring1526]

IPhone 19 will be the one

[@alexstruenorth]

I was surprised they didn’t get rid of the mute switch sooner, my 2018 iPad Pro has had that pull down mute switch for years

[@iamarmaankhan]

I was one of the lucky ones to experience the iPhone 15 pro max on Thursday. If you have iPhone 14 pro my best advice is wait until the iPhone 16 models launch next year. iPhone 15 pro max which i have it’s ok not a wow game changer.

[@YuriyNasretdinov]

Nice "not review" review Mark! I have one question about the photos: was some of it shot near the Old Deer Park in Richmond by any chance? It looks very familiar but I am not 100% sure :)

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks! And… nope!

[@Jetsnow4444]

Great video. You’re the best at these reviews. Absolutely love them! This is my first year in Apple’s annual upgrade program so I’m going to go from the 14 PM to 15 PM. Probably dumb but we’ll see.

[@robsawalker]

Another great video, Mark - I've come to similar early conclusions myself. Just gone from my iPhone 13 Pro Max to the 15 Pro Max... The 13PM was the best phone I have ever owned (note: not my favourite though, which was the HTC One M7 and always will be), and the 15PM is slightly nicer in every direction; it's a little bit smaller, a little bit lighter, the speakers sound a little bit better, it's a little bit more comfortable, the battery seems a little bit better (wow!), it's USB C like my iPad Pro and MBP. The bezels are perfect, no thinner please Apple; bezel-free screens are deeply annoying and why I dumped my Huawei Mate 20. I like dynamic island, and agree with you, it's no game changer but it is a nice improvement. I haven't had time to test the camera really but all the reviews say it's a solid upgrade from the 14 so hopefully will be a big step up from my 13PM. Just turning my 15PM over in my hands and considering it a little from a wider viewpoint makes me think that it really is a quite astonishing piece of technology. even 25 years ago people would probably have thought it was alien technology! I hope Apple bring out some AirPod Pro 3's next spring, and AirPod Maxes too!

[@azeman8444]

Did they save weight by degrading the battery

[@jaspalkallar5993]

Perhaps consider the Arc Pulse iPhone 15 pro case -- a very minimalist case. I've never seen anything like this before.

[@bar10ml44]

Thank you for this advice. I’ve been searching cases all day wanting minimalist protection. This looks interesting but I’m not convinced it’s actually protecting the entire phone, although they claim it is. Also they suggest a screen protector and I don’t like them. Cheers from London

[@cinematographytrev]

Excellent concise and informative review from your first experiences of ownership. Would you be reviewing the differences between the iPhone 15 and 15 plus.

[@asan1050]

Mark Ellis Reviews, Thanks Much !.......

[@Ireland2016]

Amazing preview as usual mark ,it’s so expensive do!

[@lawyer4ever]

Outstanding review as usual. Everything we need, nothing we don’t. Thank you.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

🙏

[@PeterbFree]

The lack of a regular portrait camera makes it unbuyable for me. An ultra wide is a gimmick although it has its occasional uses, the 120mm will have more use but is also an occasional use camera. That makes this flagship phone essentially a 1 camera phone…

[@bangarillo]

That T-Shirt in 2023=A+++, video is also great

[@timelwood2555]

Does the case you mentioned come with a belt clip ?

[@dannybishop68]

This years colors are very muted to me and I actually love the deep purple from on my 14 pro max. However so happy the stupid lightening is gone. .

[@guymartinez4394]

I always do. 15 Pro Max 1tb

[@1BSDjunkie]

Smoke on the water…..a fire’s in the sky 🎸

[@YengeAniket]

Love You Brother❤️ Keep Going No Matter What Happens I Am Always With You.

[@marg8315]

If only I get a cent every time a KZbinr picks up a natural titanium iPhone

[@MarkEllisReviews]

You wouldn’t have that much money, mate. About $25?

[@GameWinner85]

Well I preorder Iphone 15 pro max, while waiting, bought Samsung S23 Ultra :DX Will see which is better for daily using.

[@aerobrain2001]

Do you know what it’s like buying those cases in the UK? They do look decent

[@jenniferclare4950]

I've ordered one yesterday, with discounts came in at about £26 delivered. This morning I changed my mind on colour and emailed them... they were amazing about it. Hopefully the case is as good as their CS!

[@aerobrain2001]

@@jenniferclare4950 that does sound good!

[@bigttoe101]

Which phone has no bezel?

[@Alexander42099]

A bit of talk about pricing? The iphone 15 pro 256gb is so close to the iphone 15 pro max that picking the pro max makes more sense 😫 but i didn’t want a bigger screen.. but for the same price the pro max makes more sense than the 15 pro 256

[@Alexander42099]

124gb is a joke.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

It doesn’t make more sense if you don’t want a bigger display.

[@vitalyromas6752]

1:14 - Nooo. I will never understand it )) all this great work done by designers, and then people hide it under covers. It's like buying a Gibson Les Paul, and keeping it in a hardshell while playing. My SE 2017 had never had a cover, it fell down several times on hard surfaces (floor tiles, road asphalt), it's got just few scratches on aluminum frame and that's all. Apart from giving great functionality, its design is an important part creating user experience.

[@ivybator6167]

I agree totally with you concerning the weight and the colour 👌

[@guyjordan8201]

USB-C without USB3 speed across-the-board is an insult. I’ve never bought a top-of-the-line model phone, and I won’t start now sign absolutely one of those being very irritated at the change from lightning making everything I have, with lightning, obsolete.

[@recklessjunkie]

Why a 512 you’re the base model guy any reason why not just the 256 pro max?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Because I’m in shooting a lot more stuff on the iPhone these days.

[@Cjmboo]

i’m keeping my 13 pro max till the change the phone design until they do i will be rocking my phone till it does

[@kylewright3484]

Is this a joke haha the design will never change at all

[@thomasmeyer1408]

Nice review!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you!

[@matthewtyler-jones8317]

iPhone 4 is still the best looking ever.

[@Stop4MotionMakr]

I would love to see a titanium iPhone X

[@recklessjunkie]

Been waiting for your review. I was able to just walk into a Verizon store yesterday at like 630pm and get a natural max yeah I know lucky!

[@alanmillbrowprivate]

Watching this in the Apple Store 👋

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Leave the channel on 😆

[@MoGhotbi]

I'm not sure why iphones are compared to android phones. For most people, we are stuck in an ecosystem, either iPhone+Mac+iPad or Android. Very unlikely anyone will leave their ecosystem for a minor feature available on another device.

[@saulespino2510]

But those cases aren’t guaranteed they won’t turn yellow though.

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Very nice video

[@BlazeingGoldReviews]

People really just leave the iPhone on silent? How do you get you notifications then?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

The Apple Watch.

[@BlazeingGoldReviews]

@@MarkEllisReviews huh. I’ve been on both iPhone and android (mostly Samsung) on and off. On android i do have a galaxy watch, but despite the option to have my notifications only come through the watch, it doesn’t always work weirdly enough. So i just keep it on do not disturb and check periodically. Maybe i should get myself an iPhone pro max and an Apple Watch. Sounds a lot better to me. Appreciate the content thanks a bundle.

[@jeromegold3216]

Great content. The titanium has a pvp coating on top of the titanium. It will scratch super easy. If you decide not to put it in a case and then drop it. 😮 the frame might not dent, but the back glass will crack. Titanium is not forgiving, so the shock will go to the weakest points, being the glass.

[@jjsterlingiv]

I love, love, LOVE my new iPhone 15 Pro Max! Sorry case makers, this is the first iPhone that feels so comfortable in the hand, there is no need for a case.

[@kylewright3484]

Yea it sucks at dropping 😂 14 pro makes 15 lay down at dropping test

[@RossMKF1]

I’ve noticed the Samsung displays tend to just have more of a color pop to them not necessarily better but just different. I personally like the more natural displays.

[@matthewpyatte2797]

Funny cause iPhone 15 pro max has a way better high dynamic range display then 23 ultra

[@chris7077]

samsung is and always has been waaaay oversaturated.

[@RossMKF1]

@@chris7077 Agreed

[@sglatitude]

I am not sure if anyone has ever told you that you looks like Jason Statham 😂 Or could it that you are indeed a twin brother of Jason Statham? 🫢😉

[@marcusnz232]

What is this USB C obsession? I have literally Lightening, MagSafe, USB A, USB B, USBC, Micro USB and Mini USB devices in current use. It makes precisely no difference to me at all really - they did not even make it Thunderbolt. And what is the difference between your filming focus mode and just switching the phone to silent?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

No difference to you, but for people who want one cable for everything, or fast transfer speeds, it is huge. As for the filming focus mode, it stops all notifications and stuff happening on the displays of all of my Apple devices.

[@marcusnz232]

I’d love one cable. But there are too many devices using too many plugs. USB-D won’t be far away either.

[@lalamove8712]

overheat issue

[@smalcy]

Mars Rover never left earth lol 😂

[@weekendwarrior8179]

Made of 100% rerecycled titanium? But it's only on the sides.

[@danky-_-stanky4500]

I never understood why everyone expects every new generation of phone to be like mind blowing like come on people what do you really expect? These phones are so goddamn good already.

[@mikerisner]

Yes! That action button shoulda been International Orange! 😂 ... BTW, will you be comparing the new iPhone 15 against the S23? Just curious. 😝

[@PhilRussell]

I'm not an Apple fan but...nice shirt! :)

[@davidjones_1185]

Just got back from seeing the Pro’s in the Apple Store and they were all roasting to touch. Are you finding any heat problems?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Nope!

[@zureai]

What do you expect, they are plugged in and hundreds of people are using it testing it out

[@davidjones_1185]

@@zureai Appreciate that but have also heard some reports of heat problems in real world use.

[@zureai]

@davidjones_1185 Oh hopefully it's an update away from fixing that or else the 15 is doo doo

[@Theinspirationalrogue]

Really bro? I stepped into the Apple Store, took a look at the new 15s. I’m keeping my 13 Pro Max for another year 😂

[@c2ashman]

Not about a single Segment about Software. That tells you everything about the state of current Smartphones.

[@1alb]

Just came back from the Apple store. All the 15 Pro Max iPhones, except white are fingerprint/smudge magnets. The phones on display looked as if they’d been used by careless users for years, except for the white which looks amazing and doesn’t show marks as easily. Also, the natural titanium has to be the ugliest color ever: it looks like drab concrete, a tin can, or a welding job that hadn’t been finished, very industrial and really horrible!

[@kaczan3]

I'm smashing F5 every 5 seconds until the review for QC Ultra appears.

[@Duc687]

'No action' for action button is for android users that bash iPhone but still own an iPhone.

[@lesliegraham8478]

When you put the new woven apple case you can't reach the action button. Annoying!

[@6bthedevil]

This man’s voice sounds like C3P0’s father.. I enjoy your content my guy, thank you for the time and energy👊💥

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I’ll take that as a compliment - thanks 👍

[@RunForPeace-hk1cu]

Any serious filmmaker will be thrilled by 4k60 ProRes Log

[@michaelupchurch3779]

I agree ☝️ natural titanium is the best color ever

[@Garxa999]

Is it me or the 15 pro max feels a little small? Lol I upgraded from the 12 pro max.

[@beardofzeus9665]

Looking forward to your full review. I still think I’ll hold out until the 16 next year as my 13 Pro Max is absolutely top notch (excuse the pun).

[@Drippedoutfonz]

I was sold on the case until you said military grade💀

[@MindofGavin1]

I blame apple for pushing something that wasnt ready and people for always wanting to have the next best thing before their friends. If you must get the latest get the 15plus

[@fatbowe]

NOT A WORD ABOUT OVER HEATING 😮

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I’d had it for less than 24 hours mate. See my latest video.

[@iAfroTech]

My point of view: 1) 13 Pro Max: i bought it because i have money, i like gadget, i’m not a pro => i only need to replace battery.🔋 2) 13 Pro Max: i bought it because i’m making money with my iPhone => if could make more money💰, i buy a 15 Pro Max.

[@anisabezinjo6432]

Underdisplay finger print call recorder reverse charging no battery health option

[@jonnygti]

I’ve got to give you a like and a comment, as I think you’ve just saved me a lot of money on upgrading my 14 pro max to a 15 pro max 😂😁 I keep looking at 15 pro max videos and unboxings, then telling myself it’s not enough of an upgrade over a 14 pro max.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Glad to be of service 😉

[@terrym3837]

Sticking with my 12 PM it’s working well no issues Apple make there phones reliable so il stick this year unless phone goes tits up

[@solomonhamad4321]

I love your video’s I wish that there was two like button’s

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That’s incredibly kind.

[@Nocountryforgypsies]

I saw it yesterday the older model appears more premium and expensive Even the lady next time was thought for a second my iPhone 13 Pro Max is the new iPhone 😅 Ps : talking about looks and built quality purely

[@anipni]

ooh wow u really did the deep dive in 15 pro max. can i have your iphone purple one :)