iPhone 15 Pro Max: A Gateway Drug For Android Users

[@TheMrMobile]

[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! 🙏

[@fatna22]

❤.

[@mrgw98]

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.

[@thepeddle]

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!

[@abheetjain9819]

just what i was about to ask 😅😅 cheers...waiting for the full review!!

[@luc7976]

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.

[@aidenfrost10]

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!

[@TheMrMobile]

Much appreciated!

[@soumengupta8729]

Absolutely!! Couldn't agree more

[@Ragnar0321]

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-.-

[@stefangrubesic2708]

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

[@thomaselwood12]

Didn't even mention battery in this review. Very important considering some other reports.

[@JerryRigEverything]

that world clock thing is sick.

[@Milos596]

A legend himself. Omg 😍😄

[@anythingreview7855]

Yup Jerry 🪛

[@Chris.in.taiwan]

Why is this post so far up evn though it only got 89 likes? Ohh because KZbin favors posts from other youtubers. Go figure!

[@N-S.]

@@Chris.in.taiwan its just how algorithms work. People with influence (more followers/comments/activity) benefit from the algorithm by getting promoted more

[@cubiq1]

@@Chris.in.taiwan As KZbin should. Creators with more subscribers likely have more to say.

[@coolkillerr]

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.

[@clintgolub1751]

💯

[@leonro]

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.

[@coolkillerr]

@@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)

[@snazzy]

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.

[@padcontrol1]

Can I ask why you so desperately love iOS?

[@TheMrMobile]

Love your takes, man (even the spicy ones I hate, lol)! 🍻 You're 100% right about the cable "controversy."

[@mrnobodytonoone]

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?

[@Nicktechnoo]

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

[@featel1]

@@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.

[@SmudgyRules]

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.

[@PSy84]

Except in videos and uploading those photos

[@adnanabbas.]

Following you from the Pocketnow days.... you're still one of the best reviewers in this genre 🙌

[@Scerttle]

Friggen ay. It's always neat seeing Pocketnow alums in the videos too.

[@furqansiddiqui8437]

Still remember listening to pocketnow podcast after class back in college days...how time flies

[@DaydreamingTrack]

A decade later he's still the best

[@VibnWavez]

Same! I even remember some car review videos he was in. I want to say Autotrader or Kelley Blue Book?

[@Krystalmyth]

Phones were so exciting back then. Good times. 😊

[@APCS3X]

Everybody says that iPhones DON'T LAG, but there's a nasty lag around 1:29 when he's scrolling the app list. My 13 Pro Max did this here and there in pretty much every app and I still notice it in other people's videos on the newer models.

[@adrishbiswas465]

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 😀

[@theMLBfan]

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. 😕

[@kaitlyn__L]

@@theMLBfanthey’re never gonna look right on a video anyway, you need embedded high res images on a website to really do those comparisons.

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

​@@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.

[@martyn_g]

Yet the fans continue to fight😂

[@seth4321]

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!

[@maritocara]

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

[@TheMrMobile]

The story of modern-day mobile tech: conservative iteration year after year, with occasional flashes of "wtf?" that I dearly treasure.

[@thomasjensen1590]

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

[@andyH_England]

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.

[@g.holmes694]

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

[@theramennoodler7950]

​@@g.holmes694 Exactly, just plug your lightning cable, into the USB c port. 🥴

[@hayazhafiz]

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"

[@prebenjaeger]

It's gotten insanely boring. Like generations of street dogs - no matter where in the world they look the fucking same

[@Iamsam526]

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.

[@seabedrock]

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.

[@stevenlewis1696]

I just want an Apple foldable…😅🤤

[@jonathanpusar5931]

@@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.

[@rpottage]

@@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.

[@thesidneychan]

​@@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.

[@aeriskabkr1110]

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..

[@AgentStarke]

I'm really surprised they made that USB C port so functional. I figured they would lock it down tight.

[@MarwanMahdy]

I always found iPhones inferior in terms of features, now it is just a matter of preference, buy whatever you like, it won't make a difference.

[@SteveBIRK]

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.

[@davidnaromal4720]

Yeah! I honestly think that it boils down to the editing skills..

[@leonro]

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.

[@japzone]

​@@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.

[@frankvuong1080]

Getting an iPhone is like buying a Buick. You get the same design year after year with features that came out years ago. If the usb C is the only draw, I am good.

[@herohunter81]

I’m excited for console games on phones. I just wonder if they will overheat or how the battery drains.

[@TheMrMobile]

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

[@DARKSHREK000]

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.

[@danking1172]

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

[@ChrisJohannsen]

It's just 720p 30fps, that's not even PS4 level. Closer to PS3.

[@LSDdreams808]

​@@ChrisJohannsenthey say its capable of running the same graphics as a high end gaming pc but we will see.

[@trentreimer130]

I still can't believe Apple's design team decided blocking more screen content with a large black oval that floats well inside the viewing area was somehow better than blocking a tiny bit of the screen edge. Landscape will never be the same.

[@samdas101]

Yep, I'm one of them. Lifelong android user, now jumping over with an iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[@michaelstojovski1593]

how are you liking it?

[@TheJaycal77]

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 🤪

[@tdperkinsgmail]

I switched to iPhone 5 months ago to the 14 pro max, I just switched back to 24 ultra, no thanks

[@bassentertainmentstudios1]

@@TheJaycal77 a new phone every year!! 😭😭I hope to be rich enough one day

[@TheJaycal77]

@bassentertainmentstudios1900 I'm bad with dropping phones, so I always get the insurance which includes jumping after a year.

[@heyitz_rj]

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!

[@FawziBreidi]

sideloading apps is the only reason i'm still on android.

[@Jst4vdeos]

yeah it's annoying to resign the ipa every 7 days. Side loading on iPhone sucks currently

[@Caljkusic1]

Why use the button to take pictures if the volume buttons do the same thing?

[@vivek3346]

This dude is seriously flying under the radar. His product insights are on another level compared to KZbinrs with ten times the subscribers

[@therealzuluking]

Lol I love how everyone is talking about. The shortcut button that they put on there blown pixel. You don't even need a physical button because the power button works as a function to open the camera and additionally you can turn on quick tap which is just you tapping the back of the phone and it literally does the function of what apples shortcut button is doing. Just minus the button. All you have to do is tap the back and it does whatever action you tell it to do

[@GeeEee75]

Yes, there's ways of doing the same thing on Samsung S series phones. But Apple always likes to pretend they're the only ones innovating.

[@TheJaycal77]

I've learned that Droid users talk about the features more and android makes them easier to find and use than Apple.

[@GeeEee75]

@@TheJaycal77 Generally, yes, although Samsung One UI tends to hide certain functions and features pretty well within its settings menu. 🫤

[@rgb3x3]

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.

[@deuspax]

I'm also crazy envious, my middle tier android has only 120Hz whereas iPhone.... waaaaait a minute!!!

[@hhhmmmmmmmm]

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.

[@senzatieee]

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.

[@davidmacc4452]

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

[@TheSpiritOfTheWest]

And white shoes!

[@patrickkiarie5964]

Finally a genuine and unbiased review!!! Thank you MrMobile.

[@ToasterStud]

“Unbiased” 😂

[@SkyTreeStudio]

@@ToasterStud no ones unbiased, but Michael is a fantastically objective reviewer

[@ToasterStud]

​@@SkyTreeStudio **subjective

[@Scolopente]

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.

[@LuisSantiagoDiazPfeil]

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!

[@TheMrMobile]

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.

[@kaitlyn__L]

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.

[@LuisSantiagoDiazPfeil]

@@TheMrMobile oh I see, thank you, Michael, I'll be expecting for that video too!

[@LuisSantiagoDiazPfeil]

@@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 😅

[@lauly33]

@@TheMrMobileWell, to be fair, you’re the one whom titled it, - right..⁉️ ~ Thanks.

[@alaistarjophy3762]

Idk why but I actually preferred the video on the pixel from what was shown in the small clip, it looked not too artificial whereas the iPhone looked like it was showing more detailed at the cost of realism

[@beokay1540]

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!

[@jimmyw7530]

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!

[@JOHNLEXXX]

@@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.

[@alexrosu9911]

​@@jimmyw7530Samsung has committed to 5 years of software support on their flagships. In fact, they've been doing that for a few years now.

[@beokay1540]

@@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

[@korvusfilms1]

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

[@ElMalito187]

To quote Vegeta from DBZ when he faced Semi-Perfect Cell. "Are you ready now, to witness a power not seen for thousands of years?". That sums up the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[@snowontheweb]

I’m just growing tired of the stupid trend with phone companies always having notches, islands or hole punches in the screen. It takes the immersion away while watching videos full screen.

[@CommodoreFan64]

The wide range of choice, and customization is why I stay with Android, and currently rock a Pixel 6a 👍

[@DipsyMum29]

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.

[@eulehund99]

​@@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

[@Jhihmoac]

It's always been like this: _"IF I could afford an iPhone when I initially went from clamshell to smartphone/slab technology, I would've had one, but Android was the only game in town when you were on a budget back then! Now years later, I have far too much time and money invested in the Android/Google ecosystem to switch!"_ - That's my story, and I'm a-stickin' to it!

[@elmejorjugadordefornaik]

nope. android offers so many more very important things that you use everyday and will never get on an iphone, going from android to its is the worst experience for any android user, an iphone user (excluding ecosystem) doesn't know what they are missing, and when they switch they won't appreciate the gimmicks and comfort settings that the android has

[@eedoamitay3341]

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.

[@DominickRuocco]

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.

[@FrankieTech]

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!

[@RareFXChrisC]

The 'U' in "USB" stands for "Universal". Proprietary cables and ports are not cool.

[@skankinsamurai]

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! 🇲🇾

[@Scerttle]

Greatest crossovers since Endgame lmao

[@vincetoreno6178]

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!

[@m.e.p.r]

After 10yrs in the Android world I switched. The one thing that really stands out to me is the stability of the iPhone and iOS. It’s just light years ahead of Android….even Google who develops its own software and hardware cannot compete. I returned my Pixel 8 Pro and picked up the 15 Pro Max and it’s like a breath of fresh air.

[@clintgolub1751]

Thanks for explaining the ‘shortcuts’ customizability in detail! I had no idea you could get that specific with this feature!

[@D8686M]

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.

[@Gamble396]

Well, I have been a hardcore Samsung fan. And within last 2 years, my impression of Samsung has gone from Best to Worst because of all the crap they are pulling and things that break now.

[@msp5138]

Thanks for all the specific examples. Pretty clear you are an iTroll...

[@RAGHAV4882]

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!

[@skymitch89]

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.

[@ArtieMunsch]

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.

[@jdbb3gotskills]

I love tech. I used to be all in on Android. But once I got my hands on an iPhone 5s I jumped ship. It had the same feeling of holding my iPod classic for the first time. Everything worked great no glitches. Everything just works with iPhones. And now they have USB-C I'm never going back to Android as my main phone.

[@DNAtraveling]

I am not changing my pixel 5 anytime soon, but still interested haha 😅

[@harryroadman1089]

Pixel 8 tempt ya?

[@-cc9ye]

Same, battery's giving in a little bit hoping Android 14 gives me another year at least

[@DNAtraveling]

Honestly... not really , it looks good but rather spend my money on other stuff then my phone which is fine for now

[@LuckiestManAlive]

Man. I gave mine to my mother and upgraded to an S23. Bad choice. I miss my pixel 5.

[@maxoo._]

​@@LuckiestManAliveyeah very bad choice Samsung ! 🤦 They are good for internals but not for whole smartphones and UI... Kind regards (OnePlus 10 Pro green owner)

[@fightnight14]

The hold and double tap of the lock button should be customazible. That “action” button is such a gimmick

[@robsnow2099]

Great review, and the honesty of the photo showdowns… and how redundant they have gotten over the decade was much needed.

[@johnm7882]

I like that Mr. Mobile is not on the Apple wagon. It goes to show he's not just going with what everyone thinks is popular.

[@josephmessere7617]

He buys what he likes apple users act like apple is giving them some of the profits

[@darrylwoodbury]

I’m weird because I use both iOS/iPhones and Android phones. They both have their strengths and weaknesses. Also, awesome review!

[@Nornfang]

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

[@spiral2012]

Can't believe I'm even considering switching to iphone. Mostly pressure from the wife, but also excited to try something new. I remember how much I loved delving into all the android features back in the day.

[@dfitzy]

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.

[@vladvlad8218]

iPhone user here. All that auxiliary button feels so much like an excuse to justify an obvious and old sidegrade. Everyone tried that at some point, they didn’t invent anything about it wtf

[@costasgiannakos7410]

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 KZbin. Your video format and storytelling way of making videos are just so delightful to watch and a pleasure. Keep up the amazing work!!

[@soulsbourne]

With that 150 minute 0-100 charge time , no thank you... id stick with my 25 minute charge time

[@IronsWHU]

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.

[@JohnScigulinsky]

so the 5 features are 1) a programmable button which you can find on other android devices (xperia), or through software functionality (android lockscreen has 2 "corner" functions, Samsung (and others) has the edge panel, Moto has the karate-chop & twist functions...) and the button is also terribly placed. Great. 2) a feature Apple was dragged into, kicking and screaming 3) a somewhat customized Always-On Display feature which I could replicate on my android, but when I don't use my phone, I just... don't use my phone, so just displaying the time is enough and displaying photos is distracting 4) power that can run console-grade games but on a tiny screen with no ability to output the video... i.e. STILL no desktop mode 5) camera that can be matched or superceded (sometimes by a phone 1/2 or even 1/4 its price (Pixel A, anyone?)) Competition is good, yes. But Apple has basically decided to compete on the strenghts of its marketing and very tiny gradual improvements that are years behind Android, they just market it as if Always-On Display or animated notifications were a never-before-seen feature.

[@betterlife5738]

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

[@aravindvinayakan]

At this point, all they need to do is give me multi tap options for the action button and I'm sold! Single tap for camera and double tap for flashlight

[@TheBiggestHistoryNerd]

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

[@RP-dy5mu]

I'm switching from 10+ years of samsung use to iPhone. When I ordered a new Samsung S22 two things jumped out at me: -Samsung killed SD card, and wants to sell me cloud services, just like apple. -Samsung copied the iPhone design, except it feels cheaper. I sent the S22 back. Why would I buy a phone with worse build quality, same drawbacks, that feels cheap and has worse integration? I've decided to just get apple since I'll be forced to stop using sd cards eventually anyway. Plus there are some perks such as being able to play Genshin Impact with 120fps and controller support, and in general a more stable OS. MagSafe charger is gonna be pretty fun, and I hope the greed was worth it for Samsung.

[@sbothra2000]

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!

[@PSy84]

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

[@JoshuaOlujide]

The one consistent thing i always see and hear in iPhone reviews regarding its camera system is that its video capabilities are still unmatched. The day that either the Pixel or the Galaxy S Ultra series can match or even beat iPhones in videos is when the real competition will begin

[@TheDiymovies]

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!

[@SuperiorityQomplex]

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.

[@TheDiymovies]

@@SuperiorityQomplex good advice!

[@suprxmefire9497]

I’m having the itch to go get the 15 pro max, despite the stuff I’m hearing about it

[@WIProgress]

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.

[@suprxmefire9497]

I love the customization of the s23 ultra, & the spen. But I also love the aesthetic of the iPhone

[@viraltube4232]

Im Currently Using iPhone But I’m Waiting For The Samsung Flip To Get The Camera Of The Ultra Phones Because I’m A Big Fan Of Flip Phones From My Childhood But Camera Is A Big Deal For Me That’s The Only Thing That Keeps Me In iPhone…

[@benspriggs5430]

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

[@kennethloung3422]

As an android user never will buy the new iPhone it still sucks. Locked down hardware and software. I ain't paying a kidney to buy a phone that I can't own.

[@DanielPacheco-e3e]

sounds like broke to me

[@Get_yotted]

Folding is just a gimmick, if I got an Android it would be a Sony Xperia because those cameras are nice, they have an actual shutter button, and have a headphone jack.

[@doniscoming]

Great, clear and "objective" review as always Michael! Thanks for good content and cheers from Poland!

[@a.g.8871]

Basically the video just says you don't loose too much functionality anymore. And that is exactly the problem. I switched from iOS and looking back the only thing that made them better than iOS was the fact that I believed it was so. Android has no limitations, you don't need an action button becauss you have the freedom to map functions the buttons, which sit in the right place. IOS was really unintuitive compared to android. They have a real gallery with seperate folders, easy access from any computer, Android Auto is so much better than carplay........I was always believing Apple is best, but the reality is, that Android looks by far not as good, but it works so much better and I don't need a phone to show off but to work with.

[@talklein39]

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.

[@movieblues4614]

"2023 flagship takes great photos". Yeah, but if ur serious about video ...

[@kokopuffs5789]

​@movieblues4614 videos on androids are just fine. And the s23u has 8k video and 10x zoom iphone doesn't

[@movieblues4614]

@@kokopuffs5789 "just fine" does not cut the mustard.

[@kokopuffs5789]

@@movieblues4614 it does to most

[@heezdeadjim]

The Apple 15 isnt a threat. Its not even a threat to its earlier models. Tell me which version of iPhone someone is holding when the 15 looks near similar down to the 11 pro. 11 to 15 all have the triple cameras with same housing. You can tell a S21U from a S22U to S23U from Samsung because they at least changed the camera bevels. Performance, 15 is 10% from 14 which was 15% from 13. So 2 generations equal 25% increase? The camera is still a 12MP camera like the previous iphones from generations ago. Its a 48mp with quad binning, so no, its not 24MP but 12. They might be using the details from a 48mp shot and incorperating it into the 12MP for a combination of pulling in more light with the binning and then overlaying the detail from the 48mp data, but its not a true 24mp shot. Its like renting out a 2 bedroom apartment and claiming its 3 when you shortened the other two and the main room to make the the 3rd bedroom.

[@samright4661]

Top notch video quality it’s like watching mini movies. Nobody can compare to the sheer quality! Awesome work as always.

[@collenmusemwa]

Living in North America is an experience. I feel nowhere else compares. When we watch how society there and tech influence is ,it is a surreal experience.

[@Amit_l92]

Apple is nailing it right now. The 15 Pro is a good update. Hoping a foldable iPhone comes sooner rather than later.

[@josephmessere7617]

Yeah they got the bathtub in the screen apple is nailing it

[@jedimastu]

2:00 This was common on Android phones when action buttons were typical. You could jump to any app OR function

[@naikcho1]

You are always making informative, catchy and objective reviews that I am eager to watch! Amazing work!

[@Gurenn83]

In case I buy this phone, I will not be using the gaming on console feature. The dynamic island is a real pain when it comes to gaming.

[@Thisath100]

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...

[@well7885]

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

[@sesameseedbar8853]

I switched from the fold 4 to the 15 Pro Max 1TB on release. Purely for sake of convenience. With the folds (Still have both) I could not find a case locally, nor could I get it repaired locally for less than half the price of a new fold phone. Like, Literally $1,200 AUD glass replacements and 7 stores did not have a phone case. I bought the 15 Pro max 1TB on release for $3,000 AUD ($1,999 USD). $500 more than the fold 4, which was only a 256. After ordering a case 2 weeks ago for my fold, it’s still not here. Par the reason I “upgraded”. So far for 2 days use time, it’s been a difficult experience transitioning, I’m not a fan of iOS. (Haven’t had an iPhone since the 4Gs or whatever it was called). I honestly feel Samsung’s UI is miles apart. Apple feels like a 3 year old’s spaghetti covered $99 Spy Tablet from China.

[@tdata545]

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.

[@ChristianStudebaker]

With android, you're using a device, with iPhone you're using a part of an ecosystem. Nobody does multi-unit integration as seamlessly as Apple, being able to listen to music on my phone, sit down at a desk and with the press of one button I'm listening to the video playing on my computer is done so well that nobody comes even remotely close. again, android is a device, and Apple is an experience.

[@Marrow614]

Iphone stays trash

[@JBuchmann]

Am I right to assume the iPhone 15 still feels "hollow" and cheap when tapping the screen? One you notice this you can't un-notice it

[@351tgv]

Not convinced to switch from Google Pixel line of devices. My list is now: Pixel 3aXL (white 64GB) - my gateway into the world of Pixel, while low tech specs, battery life was tremendous. Now retired on Lineage OS (Android 12) still does the job for when I need a device that I dont mid throwing around. Pixel 4a5G (Black 128GB) - 5G opened up poductivity on this mid spec device, rocking Android 14 beta with unlocked bootloader for Magisk support for zero ads I use it as a work phone, easily still does 36 hours before battery needs to be recharged. Pixel 6 Pro (White 128GB) - Beautiful design if flawed execution of the custom SoC that said it's a beast in terms of camera and yes it's an oven with high temps but can still go hard if you don't mind holding a hot device. Upside? People crap on Tensor Gen 1 but seriously it's got power and more than enough for Android 13, 14, 15 and probably 16. Pixel Pro 7 (White 256GB) - Google took the design flaws of the 6pro and squashed them, back to back testing gainst what would be omsidered the sister device the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and it kicks it's backside time and time again, Google listened to the criticism of the 6Pro and fixed the Tensor SoC, the Pro7 is a beast and stays cool under pressure. As for Apple? Meh, no doubt it's a very good device but yeah the company itself is the issue not the devices they make, until Apple fix their core errors I and many others won't be swayed by what they produce.

[@protrainingtips]

I switched to MacOS in 2008 and never looked back. I didn’t get an iPhone until 2013. But when I finally got an iPhone and when Apple added it to the Mac ecosystem, I will never go back. (I did have a Pixel 2 for a couple of years, but switched back to iPhone).

[@fishe826]

Siri shortcuts is the #1 most underrated features of iOS. It blows me away that Android doesn't have a comparable stock feature. Bixby routines is the only thing that's similar but pales in comparison.

[@elismart13]

yeah.. hard no.. ill stick to my ROG 6 for the next few years, I've tired the i phone 14.. i just hate the software / has many annoying "features" apple calls em

[@AngelAngelesIII]

I hate to admit it but I've switched to iPhone over Android a year ago after being vocal about Android's capabilities. Sure, I still miss my old phone and a lot of its features but the iPhone has been reliable for me. Suddenly I lost the apetite for customization and power features and just wanted to have simpler, more cohesive, and streamlined workflow to ease up my work. One of the reasons I've also switched is I bought an iPad Air. Apple just basically pushed me over the edge. I needed the iPad for work reasons but then I wished that I could sync up my Android and iPad which you know is very limited. Now I'm all in the Apple Ecosystem except for my desktop. I'm looking to purchase a MacBook or a Mac Mini soon.

[@ahabkapitany]

>1500 Euros for a phone >Apple will start intentionally degrading it's performance with software updates in about two years yeah nah

[@global2526]

2 days to go until iphone 15 pro max gets delivered, Can't Wait, I was using every Samsung Note series Android Since the Note 1!!! After so long good to be back with a Real Quality device and interface with Apple Phone 🍎 🍏

[@mulvihillmatt]

Props to the Wesley Willis throwback. That was extremely unexpected and WELCOMED!

[@Elliott1314]

Your scared face while playing Resident Evil had me in stitches 😂😂😂

[@bubbag3332]

god actually so refreshing just basically hearing phone cameras these days are just as good as eachother and who cares anyway? because they all have post processing to them

[@The92Waffles]

The title is true lol. As a lifelong Android user, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is my first iPhone and honestly I'm loving it so far

[@chaechaerro]

I'm one of the Android users making the switch. The USB-C port was the deciding factor as I could make the switch without having to change my charging habits, and it makes it much easier to switch back if I change my mind.