iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Plus 6 Months Later

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Plus 6 Months Later - Hello all and welcome to this video comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 15 Plus and in this head to head comparison we will discuss which was better over my time using both. iPhone 15 Pro Max features a new Titanium finish and, a 6.7" Super Retina XDR Promotion 120HZ display with reduced bezels. World's first 3nm A17 Pro Chip, 8GB of RAM, a new 6 core GPU, 5X optical camera zoom with 25X digital zoom, and much much more. iPhone 15 Plus features a new Matte black finish, a 6.7" Super Retina XDR display. Last year premium A16 Bionic Chip, 6GB of RAM, 5 core GPU, 48MP+12MP camera with 2X optical zoom and 10X Max zoom, USB C, and more. So as you can see both iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Plus offer quite a bit for your money, but since I purchased both 6 months ago, this video should give you a lot of information to help you make the right choice if you are still considering one of these two iPhones. As always, thank you for watching and be sure to be well and peace.
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Camera experience 6 months later: 1:48
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[@nickackermanchannel]

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Plus 6 Months Later - In this video we discuss in depth the differences between iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Plus after 6 months and now on iOS 17.4!

[@InsighterofTech]

Crazy how if you look at it closely, we're now closer to the 16 launch than the 15s launch

[@nickackermanchannel]

I know right like bro I just made the unboxing like yesterday. Comes so fast 💨

[@jesmond5562]

Stupid 😂

[@xruud24]

So crazy

[@rrrr3666]

Time flies, 2019 feels like previous year

[@InsighterofTech]

@@rrrr3666 when I hear someone say 2019 was half a decade ago, I just can’t believe it’s been over 5 years

[@123theprodigy5]

Man, I appreciate the 15 plus more than I do the 14 plus.

[@jonas870]

Bc of dynamic island?

[@shawn.taylor]

@@jonas870 honestly the battery life is insane 🙏🏽

[@emilsecker7881]

Both disappointing phones honestly

[@frankmfeb13]

@@shawn.taylor battery life is amazing on the plus. I'm honestly impressed

[@koushiksam5748]

@@emilsecker7881 not really 🤣

[@RithikaV]

13:4 "I'm gonna beat on that till it comes" ayoo what 😂😂😂

[@nickackermanchannel]

120hz needs to be introduced

[@RithikaV]

@@nickackermanchannel that was hella sus 😭

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

When 120hz arouses your excitement TOO much 😉

[@AdobongTangkong]

Thanks what she said

[@Epicgamer_Mac]

3:57 I’ll tell you why the 15 Pro Max seems brighter Nick. It’s because of the darker background. With less super bright pixels to push, the display engine can crank the bright ones higher. In fact I’ve tested this: with a light mode or super vibrant wallpaper, the iPhone hits between 1800-2000 nits of peak measured brightness outdoors. But with dark mode turned on, and using a wallpaper with a good amount of black or dark blue, it can put even Samsung’s S24 Ultra display to shame, matching its 2600 nit rating but with more vivid colors.

[@benjaminlopez0629]

I agree the plus and the regular size iPhone should’ve been at least 90hz refresh rate for the price to make it more attractive

[@Mr.F0xx]

If tthey will add 90hz to non pro models,the pro models will not sell so much like now,lol

[@rrrr3666]

I'm a fan of this channel, and the video in which you did the “Phone 2 vs iPhone 15PM“ lives rent-free in my mind 0:21

[@thetoughcookie3665]

I had 11 Pro Max and bought 15 Pro, but already sold it. Now 15 Plus. This feels for much better than the 15 Pro. Max one I have not tried. But these don't really offer anything really new vs 11 Pro Max, which is still super amazing phone, with better color (gold) 😁

[@Tsepz]

Both fantastic devices indeed. I went with the 15 Pro Max and have been very happy it. A colleague of mine got the 15 Plus and I must say I would recommend it to any non-enthusiast who wants a larger screen iPhone or a person who doesn’t really care for Pro features.

[@ekin62]

Hey 👋, I live in Turkey and unfortunately iPhone prices are very expensive. Also, there is a really serious price difference between iPhone 15 plus and pro max. Have the camera problems really been solved? I want to buy an iPhone 15 plus, but I don't want to have camera problems when it is so expensive. Should I buy the iPhone 14 series instead of the 15 series?

[@raufmeherremov]

My opinion 15 plus is better because New Chip & big screen

[@hamza.991]

15 plus battery life is better too compared to 14 plus and i don’t know what camera problems you’re talking about but they’re probably already fixed or will in another update if they haven’t

[@gokberkk.199]

Merhaba, eğer aceleniz yoksa 16 serisini beklemenizi öneririm. Dedikodulara göre 120hz ekran baz modellerde de olacakmış. Fakat bu dedikodu gerçekleşmeyedebilir… Arkadaşımla aynı zaman diliminde iki modele de sahip olduk ve kesinlikle tercihim Plus’dan yana. Ekran haricinde gerçekten günlük kullanımda bir fark yok bence paranız cebinizde kalsın. Extrem fotoğraflar çekmiyorsanız inanın mantıklı olan Plus 256GB almanızdır. Seçim sizin. Şimdiden hayırlı olsun güle güle kullanın.

[@frankmfeb13]

I have the 15 plus and the camera is amazing.

[@ZiejiMyers]

Keep going men. You are an amazing tech creator ❤️

[@nickackermanchannel]

Thank you so much! I appreciate you!

[@user-xo8xt7dn5t]

I love my iPhone 15+. I traded in my iPhone 11 Pro Max for it! It’s worth it to me. Just need to learn it more.

[@aryanchudasama8333]

Watching on my 15 plus ❤

[@Brandon_N420]

I’m on a iPhone 12, but I want to get the 15 Plus. How is the battery life holding up with the latest software updates?

[@ANI915]

I haven’t had any problems with updates absolutely awesome, love mine 15 plus and it’s pink❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@drexter09]

What difference from the 15 pro max? U miss what feature

[@Solomon4926]

@@Brandon_N420 have had the 15 plus since a month after they came out and its worth the buy! They really did well with it ive had zero issues with the 15plus

[@LaurenJoyStudio]

Watching on my 6s 💔

[@rrrr3666]

I'm a fan Nick, especially for the video of comparison b/w "Phone 2 vs iPhone 15PM", that one just lives rent-free in my mind, it's just so satisfying to watch that one!

[@vijayncr]

How much battery health in 6 months?

[@jonasolofsson4128]

I know you are not asking me, but my 15 plus is 100% still. Not a power user, but I charge it every night. (Not that i really need to, it's rarely below 60% when i go to bed).

[@billy8336]

Which one has thinner bezels?

[@ingyinkhaing8993]

Hello guys! I wanna get advice from you guys. I'm going to buy next month. And I can't wait for the coming 16 series. I'm now confusing between 15pm and 15 plus. I can afford the money problem. First, I prefer 15 plus but now I mostly use one model at least 3years. I wanna buy it for long term use. So which one is better and suitable for me. I'm really sorry for inconvenient question. Thanks.

[@farfaraway6004]

If you have no problem with money i’d say go for pro max i guess. Better display (120hz), better material, better chipset, etc. In short, better for future proofing. I have the 15 plus because im a bit short on money but still want a phone with bigger screen, bigger battery and still can be considered lightweight. Honestly if i have the money id get pro max just for the 120hz tho

[@ingyinkhaing8993]

@@farfaraway6004 I got it. Thanks for your advice.

[@Mr.F0xx]

Pro max for sure,if u wanna use it for longer time,if you wanna swap after1-2 years plus models will be just fine

[@x9v32]

i have the 15 plus and i dont mind the 60hz because the animations still feel really smooth

[@clp3050]

Just try 120 hz

[@x9v32]

@@clp3050 my other phone is 120hz

[@usmanabdulkadir3334]

Great content as video comprision as always brother

[@nickackermanchannel]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@skxlper]

I have a Samsung S23+ but i want a iphone should i wait or buy now?

[@majedns246]

Wait

[@ztsukiiii]

How about the overheat issues and lagging issues in the Pro/Pro Max models?

[@ashleygusko5516]

I have the 15 plus 512GB for 2 weeks and I'm really stuck trying to figure out if I should upgrade to the 15 PMax while I have a week left to exchange, the more videos I watch the more I'm confused lol. I have heard so many horror stories about the Pm and some say the Plus is the way to go for most people. Im not a Pro in any way. the 120 Hz is something I think I would want. I want a future proof phone but hardware stable less issues . I don't change phones often so my next one will probably be the 20. I know more ram is better the telephoto is cool action button. always on display for mag charging just seems like bells and whistles . Since I already spent 1200$ do I need to spend another 250. I have a lot of music apps and audio books and play some games . already used 160 gb of stuff. what should I do. Stick with what I got for 5 years or throw more money down ?

[@aboelseoud99]

as u don't upgrade every 2 or 3 years so i think to have the latest & if u calculate the 250 extra for next 5 years you will be the winner (POV)

[@nuraliasyuhadah7806]

Hi ashley! I discovered that my problem is same as yours; i want to upgrade to iphone 15 (from iphone 7 plus) but not sure to choose the plus one or the pro max. Can i know did u upgrade to pro max?

[@katinasoutherland7693]

I agree 1000% Apple should give us at least 90hz display I wanted to buy the PINK 15Plus but man I couldn’t it seriously hurt my eyes ima gonna wait until the 16PM to upgrade my 13P tbh I might wait another year my 13P battery life is strong at 94% it’s In mint condition idk I’ll have to wait & see.

[@smileyboy318]

I feel the plus is better nice comparison as always ❤

[@ItsCold101]

Hi! I gotta quick question- Should I get the plus or the pro max? I like can't make decisions and I have like a Moto (5in) from 2013.. Sooo it's super slow and 99% of the androids I get are like dead in a week- anyway, which would you recommend for a person who is gonna use it to the extreme? (what I mean is which would survive like being thrown down steps, windows, stepped on, burned, etc.)

[@GalaxiusPilgrim]

"android I get are dead within a week" have you considered buying androids that aren't completely awful.

[@sihlenkutha8572]

i have an iPhone 13 rn. it’s been 2 years and i need an upgrade but i can’t decide between a 15 pro max and a 15 plus because i’ve never had a pro model phone before. HELP

[@Brandon_N420]

I wanted the pro at first but now I’m thinking I want the 15 Plus because I don’t care about the 120hz on the pro, & the Plus has amazing battery so I’d probably go with the Plus.

[@Bubbaxmonster]

Do you know if apple is going to fix it where everything is much smaller then usual? Idk if people even care but I’m visually impaired and I don’t like my phone to look special and some text sizes bother me if it’s to big and I like to keep my home/Lock Screen at 130 and everything else at 160 and 160 is still small on iOS 18 and 190 is way way to big and nothing keeps it same size layout

[@lynch42]

I think 120hz on a phone is crazy. The average consumer doesn't really care about that. I have it on my Samsung note 20 ultra but it does drain the battery too so I leave that off. Just give us a phone that works well and performs well.

[@user-hi2dh4ug4t]

It has adaptive refresh rate from 1hz to 120 so it doesn’t drain battery,

[@hoobie11]

You will see the difference.... Only in games. Buying 120hz cuz u want to scroll tiktok faster is so crazy

[@giovannisolano1299]

Great review! thank you!

[@blast4me589]

Nick is a legend!! We appreciate your break down more than you’ll ever know sir,

[@MertBey87]

My wife has a iPhone pro i got a vanilla iphone 15. Pro has a slightly better camera. Display is way better but for me it just doesnt justify the price. I got the 512gb version instead. Planing to use it for at 3-5 years.

[@rrrr3666]

15 has way better battery life, lot more than the15 Pro! I'm enjoying my 12R tho, dad has 15 Pro and it just doesn't feel like a 1000+ dollar phone!

[@bestwhitney]

5:41 very reasonable and accurate statement/opinion

[@ExpertManOfficial]

Question: On 9:10 I noticed it says next to the "Model" word - 15, 5 while on the other video moment (can't find it) it says that your iPhone15 pro max uses iPhone 16, 6. Please explain. Didn't you said that these were iPhone 15 pro max and iPhone 15 plus???

[@patrickchong8581]

Great video Nick 👍

[@TeoM]

Battery capacity numbers?? Did you just shrug it off of the numbers aren’t Apple pleasing 😂😂

[@Javerz887]

90hz would be such a big improvement for the base model the only reason I own a pro iPhone is for the pro motion display

[@sharthok1742]

Please anyone clear me that iPhone 15 pro max heating issue solved or not ? Because I want to buy this

[@Aman-gx1rs]

Solved, when i first got mine and from a-lot of reviews, the heating issues were there in the early 15PM software. They have since released many updates and my 15PM doesn’t ever get nearly as hot as it used to when I got it at release. Also heard these improvements with others too.

[@robertbryanlitao347]

@Nick Ackerman Do you think until when will Apple still sell iPhones with 60Hz screen?

[@patwellsemil]

Rumors say the iphone 17 base will have 120hrtz

[@ginadiangelo2401]

Thanks for this!!!! I needed help to figure out the difference! Going with the plus!

[@nickackermanchannel]

Glad it was helpful!

[@RucifX]

Why would you do that? The pro is better he even says it in the video

[@arunsuresh787]

I plan to buy iPhone 17 plus next year I like plus models with larger battery and big diplay

[@nickackermanchannel]

What are you currently rocking?

[@arunsuresh787]

@@nickackermanchannel iPhone 14 Pro

[@nickackermanchannel]

@@arunsuresh787 Nice, hopefully that 17 Plus brings Promotion!

[@arunsuresh787]

@@nickackermanchannel I expect 120hz may be I don’t know let’s see

[@arunsuresh787]

@@EmmieSuksai what really ?

[@brokerrecords1]

Agreed, apple should stop being tight with yesteryears features

[@BLAZERI]

Is there a giveaway for one of these? Great vid btw

[@redmanrm1]

You must be black

[@przemysawkozyra-gj6gj]

In Poland iPhone 15 plus 512gb costs 1600USD and what you get? 6GB RAM :-) , 60Hz screen, weaks battery, only 5 years iOS updates, no AI or other advance options.

[@meathead207]

Again, it’s 2024 and Apple still hasn’t put Pro Motion in its entry level iPhones.

[@emilsecker7881]

Again, they’re entry level for a reason. Buy a Pro phone and quit whining. They haven’t done it on the entry level iPads either. The people buying the 15 and 15 Plus don’t care. Calm down

[@SIGMA0222]

Crapple fan for a reason...suk tims dik...60 hz for 820$ 😂😂😂insane right 😂😂😂​@@emilsecker7881

[@ChanChenny]

15 PM display color more warm

[@Bubbaxmonster]

Getting the 15 pro max tomorrow it will be my first pro max since the 13 pro max I went from the 13 pro max to the s23 ultra and currently using 14 plus and miss pro max

[@jaworq]

It’s funny that they will put 60Hz once again in September 2024…

[@Mobi-et4yk]

iPhone just rips the masses

[@TheVitaliy111]

120 Hz is essential! The only reason why I bought pro version is 120 Hz screen.

[@Brandon_N420]

How’s the battery life on it?

[@gamezod18]

I agree nick because honestly I was gonna get the pro max but I was afraid of the heating issue but ain’t go lie the 15 plus is very good only missing the pro motion that’s all

[@mimiltakes]

The 15promax still has heating issue?

[@afiqazizi8426]

No, they fixed it via software update like a month later after releasing date.

[@health4430]

i hate how iphone keyboard there is no number above letters while galaxy phone has above so much easier to type its actually very annoying to use with iphone keyboarrd

[@health4430]

i got both s24 plus and 15 pro max and i ended up keeping s24 plus and returned 15 pro max lol

[@gurgesater9933]

Why?

[@bigpapikane7170]

My $200 pixel 6 pro has 1440p and 120hz, the regular series should have 120hz minimum.

[@stxqzi]

iOS software is still more beautiful

[@stxqzi]

And camera is better for sozial Media

[@angeltechnology]

Well i bought the 15plus yesterday, coming from a 11pro and i like it so far .😅

[@queenelizabethofficial5651]

i want to buy 15 pm, and my mind gets 15, plus 😆 😂 im confused 😕

[@angeltechnology]

If you want the extra camara and the 120ghs display get the 15pm lol !!!

[@goodlife2144]

Over all value = reselling value. Android devices can dream of that. Also iPhones can stick to the Apple ecosystem. So it gives you an extra value.

[@jorloy-jd6lx]

Just got 15pro max and also keeping my s23 ultra for another year then see what s25 ultra looks like.

[@shion_lwn]

I have S23Ultra. I am an android user for years and used iphone only for short time twice in the past. Now I am interested in iPhone again lol How do you like 15 Pro max ? I think it's slightly smaller anf lighter than S23Ultra. I like PM has more camera focus features. I hate teying to take close up pix on S23Ultra. it sucks. other than that it's a fantastic phone. I will keep it,and want to get iphone 15 pro/plus/pro max. just dont know which one to go with. Battery life is important. I originally wanted small phone like 13mini or 15. but their bettery life is so so, I assume. I had tried 12mini and battery was TERRIBLE! I returned right away.

[@donnagathers6979]

Great comparison, thanks

[@superiortoall22]

I’ve had the 15 Pro Max since launch, it’s a good phone, nothing great. Does the job of keeping up with my hectic life.

[@jedolivier2688]

They should’ve stuck with the same sound signature of the 14ProMax. It sounds much better with music on Bluetooth speakers & car stereos, as opposed to the sound signature of the 15ProMax. If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. C’mon Apple!

[@Alisher-lb8ui]

iPhone 15 Pro Max ❤

[@ansyp5713]

Same thing

[@jonas870]

Can't wait to buy 15 pm in August because then I'll start working and then treat myself to a new smartphone

[@Mobi-et4yk]

Do u mean 16pm ?

[@jonas870]

No I mean the 15 pm because of the lower price. 16 pro max is really not that phone that I am looking for because for me even 13 pm would be enough but does not have USB c. USB c and 120hz are the two main reasons for buying 15 pm. Plus, the extra 200 euros(I'm living in Germany) arent worth it

[@ogikay7056]

I think its because you are using a more bright wallpaper on the plus

[@ofcourseimfullofit]

I’m a little upset about Apples new contract with Google. Besides KZbin I stay away from Google. I no longer get targeted ads or feel like I’m being spied on like I did with android.

[@turkicaz5505]

I have the 15 Pro Max but in some Apps like on X, Instagram scrolling is laggy. Normal ?

[@JacksonNeustaedter]

When you're coming from an SE 👀

[@rhea3234]

Amazing.❤

[@FlySoloDre]

I have the red iPhone 14 Plus 128gb.

[@josephdlonewolf9155]

I have a 13 Pro Max and I love it! But after I fully paid it I’m going to upgrade to 16 Pro Max (if that’s what they’re still going to call it)

[@Oyzatt]

I paid 1200 for my iPhone 15 plus 256gigabyte in Europe. 300 euros difference to get the 15 pro max. Yeah, iphones are crazy expensive here 😅

[@earlusmcdivett]

120hz is hyperbole. The only difference between the two is zoom. Literally that’s it. Besides that, i actually know people that judge others by of their iphone has two lenses or 3. It’s a big unspoken status symbol.

[@jacobim94]

Always on display to me owning a 15pro max is useless I have it off don’t need it also action button has been stuck to silent mode

[@NateTaggart5692]

And I think it’s going to be an interesting one

[@NateTaggart5692]

That goes to Waze for 120 Hz on the Standard iPhone apple may 120 Hz on the iPhone Or they will not Aunt is kind of leading at a good chance I might do it next year I’m putting 120 Hz on the iPhone 17 and 17+ but for this year is not gonna come onto the iPhone 16 and 16+ sadly What does have to see what the rumors and leeks say once turn The new iPhone come out next year after the iPhone 16 lineup we are going to see

[@destinyroberts97]

Good 👍 video

[@princeerick11]

iPhone 15 Pro Max❤

[@Mr.turbo50]

9:00 u see the speed difference

[@Jinncfc]

Pls do a Vivo V25 vs nothing phone 2

[@TheJutho]

Bevorzuge das Honor Magic 5 Pro für das Geld. 👍

[@sarahalzghoul2264]

iPhone 15 Plus 👏👏

[@THEHARSHPATEL21]

At 5:40 you said you should care and absolutely you said it right it's embarrassing when we pay 999$ phone we should get all features but apple doesn't care about consumers they only sold their expensive products first that's why even this year apple is not giving high refresh rate in 16/16+ even recently launched samsung galaxy A15 which is hardly 250$ phone has 90hz amoled but apple 😢

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Nice video

[@xruud24]

When is the nothing phone 1 vs 2a comparison?

[@vishv3060]

The 16 is also coming with 60 hz 👎

[@JohnCarloIson]

It's so expensive

[@GAMERGEBITER]

Just a note: The 15 Pro models have "USB 3.2 Gen 2" (10Gbit/s) There is a even faster standard called "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2" (20Gbit/s)

[@Wristbanerz]

YESSS

[@princeerick11]

You Love IPhones

[@user-uc3tk5br3y]

❤

[@VNR20]

If apple make their ios more useful then many people will go ios .......

[@nickackermanchannel]

What do you mean by more useful? Like more multitasking?

[@VNR20]

@@nickackermanchannel In apple store there are limited source of app and mostly like paid .. if I need any app and that is not apple store why would choose apple rather than android .. they need to work more apps not limited apps .. people use third apps many times hope apple give the access ...

[@VNR20]

@@EmmieSuksai what do you mean no idea ???

[@redeem5858]

They already dominate Samsung in terms of sells so no need to

[@Bubbaxmonster]

Do you know if apple is going to fix it where everything is much smaller then usual? Idk if people even care but I’m visually impaired and I don’t like my phone to look special and some text sizes bother me if it’s to big and I like to keep my home/Lock Screen at 130 and everything else at 160 and 160 is still small on iOS 18 and 190 is way way to big and nothing keeps it same size layout

[@TheJutho]

Bevorzuge das Honor Magic 5 Pro für das Geld. 👍