iPhone 15 Pro vs 15 Pro Max Camera Comparison! Is The Difference Worth It?

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[@TechDaily]

Quick & simple video to give you an idea of the camera differences between the Pro / Pro Max. Not totally worth it IMO. But also like...if you want Super Zoom just get an S23 Ultra lol 😅 ------ Bellroy Leather iPhone 15 Cases: bit.ly/45BNM5Z (10% off discount code: Q-YOUTD-V1IP)

[@samirim6504]

Yeah, thinked about it too😂

[@deziderziga1484]

Tbh, the 15 pro comes with 128gb at 999 while pro max at 1200 comes at 256gb, bigger and better quality screen and camera which I think is fairly good price considering that 15pro at 256gb costs over 1100 which is only 100 less. I think it's rather worth the 200 to buy 15 pro max. What do you think?

[@fionarutter8361]

I don’t want to get a Samsung as I have an Apple Watch but want the better zoom it’s $400 more in Australia for the pro max😢

[@simon3744]

​@@deziderziga1484 Thats exactly the way Apple's marketing strategists want you to think ^^

[@hiagobeckerle7310]

I chose the iPhone 15 Pro (not the max), but I was sad that I couldn't take 5x portraits with that beautiful effect. But I went crazy when I was taking pictures and zoomed from 3x to 5x in portrait mode. And I was shocked because it was almost identical to the result of the 5x lens of the pro max. I had the 13 Pro and there was no possibility of zooming in portrait mode, at most it reached up to 3x. You who have the iPhone 15 Pro, open the camera in portrait mode, select the 3x lens and try to zoom. Go straight to 5x and the portrait effect is perfect. I don't know if more people know this, but I still haven't seen any KZbinr explaining about this possibility or testing it. I'm super excited 🤩

[@_UA_]

Because AI technologies complement the shortcomings of photography. That is, it is an illusion

[@ModulerDrone]

You get close, but that 5x optical compression is only achived by light traveling a bit more through the tetraprism Quality wise the digital 5x obtained with the 3x optical from the Pro model gets to nearly identical

[@agthegoat26]

I believe the identical zoom is 4.5x on the pro because 4.5x is 120mm. When i compare the 2 sid by side they are identical.

[@jonathancappellini2961]

Omg this is amazing to find out, Now I can take 5x portraits with my 15 pro and it’s close enough in quality to the optical version,

[@ArturoArce-ts4cd]

How about on videos? Is there a lot of difference?

[@Jrfeimst2]

you missed one feature. you also get double the hard drive space on the base pro max

[@arpitkumawat5425]

Hi , can you plz suggest is there any issue in iphone 15 pro battery and which one is better in camera iphone 15 pro or Samsung s23 ultra

[@ledooni]

I disagree. Between 3x and 4.9x the regular Pro is significantly sharper and less noisy which might actually give it the edge in everyday use when you wanna take pictures of your family members etc., but what is also a very significant difference between the two phones is the battery. The Pro Max lasts multiple hours longer which makes sense with 35% increase to battery size. Considering that and the fact that you get 256 GB instead of 128 in the base model which will be just what many people want for everyday use I think the price difference is somewhat reasonable.

[@bigrunts9768]

It doesnt cost Apple much money to give you 256gb instead of 128 so the whole thing is a scam

[@JoshConnectMedia]

@@bigrunts9768 Technically true, Apple chips are perhaps made of gold and hence they take their chips soooo personal!!! An increase in a chip size from Apple literally is like buying a piece of land in Dubai!!

[@ACasualCustomer]

Only bad thing is the size of the max

[@ledooni]

@@ACasualCustomer Depends on your use case and preferences of course but generally it‘s not. Bigger screen should result in holding the phone further away from your eyes which is better for your eyesight long term. It‘s also not as heavy as the 14 Pro Max and with the right case and screen protector you can take advantage of that and make the 15 Pro Max a great daily.

[@bruhno1545]

​@@bigrunts9768 I want the bigger battery cuz my $100 android has a 4000+ mAh battery, and I just can't imagine buying a $1000 phone with 3000 mAh battery, so I might as well add the extra $100 dollars and have the same battery as a $100 android, otherwise it will be embarrassing.

[@Tarek123H]

if you had the option between the 15pro and the ucoming 16pro with the 15promax cameras and zoom which would u go for

[@ChrisCanadianHusky]

What many people don't mention is how at 3 or 4X and even up to 4.9X, the Pro max will use its main lens to crop in the image, as opposed to the Pro, which will use the telephoto. Now you briefly mentioned it, but didn't show enough practical examples to showcase this, in my opinion. Maybe text-based images would have presented things more accurately. GSMArena made a great comparison in this aspect and showcased that the difference in short zoom distances is much greater than those at let's say 5 or 6 times zoom. Of course, the further you zoom, the more noticeable it starts to become, but it really bois down to what type of zoomed shots you're taking. If you're taking more 3, 4 5X shots at most, then the Pro would still be the better choice, IMHO. If you want to snipe at long distances, maybe Androids are the better bet, honestly... As you said it yourself. Great video, nonetheless!

[@karolislatakas137]

You're right, half of youtubers don't understand how good 3x is. "Tony & Chelsea Northrup" made the best test of how 3x vs 5x differs.

[@MatthewVlossak]

This is exactly why I returned the Pro Max for the 15 Pro. For my needs, missing out between those focal lengths was not essential

[@cinderchen]

They dont mention it so people spend 200 more bucks on Apple. Win win lol

[@bruhno1545]

​@@MatthewVlossak I want the pro max for the battery, 3000 mAh for a $1000 phone is embarrassing, my $100 android has a 4000+ mAh battery

[@puchianas94]

sorry but what does this mean practically?

[@egodrunk]

Videography for the pro and pro max are the same?

[@user-pu6ui4ib4e]

Great review

[@agambhatnagar]

The pro max crops the main sensor between 2x to 4.9x - which means the 3x on the pro would be way sharper than the 3x on the pro max - and you can try this out. So no, every image isn’t sharper on the pro max. It’s a choice - whether you want a shaper 3x or a sharper 5x on the telephoto.

[@TheCrimsonPope]

what if you use the black magic app and select the telephoto lens on Pro Max, and zoom in 3x?

[@JoshConnectMedia]

One equally important thing you left out which is worth noting is, the Pro Res Log. Which of the 15s got that.. where you could shot in the native log format and then color grade? Is it iPhone 15 pro or the 15pro max?

[@BreddaK]

Both

[@Bluemanta69]

You forgot to say that for many topics, a x3 zoom may be more convenient than a tight x5. Besides if you need to be on a 3x on an iPhone Prox Max, you'll be using digital zoom from the X1 lens so the quality at that focal length will be worst on the pro Max than on the standard Pro. It's a matter of choice because both have pros & cons based on your own needs.

[@yunuyg]

Idk, i don't see difference when i compare 4,9x with 5x zoom on my 15 pro max (it should be)

[@solavita9767]

😂 that's such a lie pro max way better focal

[@Seeker-Gaming]

I will preffer 3X Over 5X becuz 5x is like adding more artifacts as compared to 3x

[@Seeker-Gaming]

You should Compare 3X vs 5X Potrait

[@BenEncounters]

You forgot to review the cinematic mode, it's like no one does it. I need to know how the zoom compare in cinematic mode

[@umairhussain2005]

drawback of 15 pro max is that it record the cinematic mode video by cropping its main 24mm sensor and 15 pro optically record by default 3x sensor..sp the quality is not amazing as optical..it misses the edges as well..Also should have a option on 15PM to record cinematic through 5x telephoto

[@ExTr3M8]

So for video is a pro15 max better or a pro or a plus?

[@GragonV]

some pictures actually show that even with 1x,2x, the Pro produces different pics comparing to pro Max. wierd

[@mattpacker4372]

It’s weird how the max hasn’t got a set 3x zoom

[@MissionControlTet]

They did, in 13 and 14 Pro Max

[@amardhaliwal9407]

Lot of dust on cases, you holding pro max in left side but comparing photos shows pro max on right side confusing, you need to work on that, else everything great

[@Vaibhavgaming007]

Also suggest what should one buy? iphone 15 pro or pro max? I am using 13 pro max should i switch to 15 pro or pro max?

[@alphackp1937]

Switch to 14 pro it would be better , I have both 14 and 15 pro and both are almost identical , no difference even the A17 bionic chipset is 5% faster than A16, if u looking for major upgrade then wait for 16 pro

[@iceallowcome]

can somebody explain to me why is picture in picture working on this video without premium?

[@jojox4459]

Exactly. Happens to me on random videos. What is this?

[@irtezarahman704]

Wrong info. 15 pro max optical zoom capability not up to 5x. Before 5x I mean to 4.9x it will be digital zoom which is actually cropping. When 5x if there is enough light then telephoto lens will kick in otherwise iphone use the main lens. Because telephoto lens does not work good in low light environment specially in phone. It can be improved but if they work on it will become much more costly life a camera.

[@user-je6fr3cp8f]

im a concert person, which one I should get? pro or pro max?

[@FWild-eb1rd]

​@@user-je6fr3cp8fpro max then

[@MissionControlTet]

@@user-je6fr3cp8f Pro Max

[@user-je6fr3cp8f]

u should compare iphone 15 pro max vs samsung s 23 ultra

[@DjangoGroen]

I got the 15 pro max because I like the size better. The extra zoom is a nice bonus. Just choose the size you like. It isn’t even about the money. But it’s a big phone. If you don’t like it you’re never going to enjoy it.

[@juantorresbr]

Does it have 3x zoom? Digital, of course. But does it have this option the Pro Max?

[@DjangoGroen]

@@juantorresbr I prefer 5x over 3x. But that’s personal preference :)

[@juantorresbr]

@@DjangoGroen I know, but I thought you didn't even have the 3x option in the Pro Max

[@DjangoGroen]

@@juantorresbr you have a 3x option but that’s digital zoom. 5x is optical.

[@RealLagu]

Went for the 15 pro cause I want a bit smaller phone and I already have a s23 ultra so a bit of size changing is nice

[@sanZeeet]

Is Samsung s22ultra log video on mc24fps almost like 15 pro max ?

[@PSy84]

forget about it

[@sarkis4876]

I have $1500, what should I buy, a 15pro max or a pro camera for a beginner photographer?

[@tiebee2472]

Promax broo

[@Vaibhavgaming007]

what about battery backup difference ?

[@josef4713]

its a cam conparison!

[@RWJSJG]

Hi Wade ❤ 😊

[@liezelrosal6848]

Watching using my iphone 15 pro

[@TheAzeez]

I have the Pro Max and I hate/lovr the camera setup. 5x comes in handy sometimes but in portraits I want the 3x.

[@Hariri0777]

جرب يمكن تقدر تصور في وضع التصوير العادي اعمل زوم على 3x ويمكن تقدر تحولها بورتريه جرب وخبرني بالله استخدم هاي النصيحة على وضع التصوير العادي وليس البورتريه

[@TheAzeez]

@@Hariri0777 فكرة ممتازة. بجرب بس الي اتوقعه لازم اضاءة ممتازة او الصورة ما تطلع واضحه.

[@Hariri0777]

@@TheAzeez شو جربتها ولا بعد ؟ تصور صورة عادية على 3 اكس وتحولها بورتريه من المعرض ؟

[@yusif.heybatov]

What about video quality

[@Hariri0777]

Can we take 3x picture in photo mode then transfer to portrait on 15 pro max?

[@BazookaClipsXD]

no ! 2x and then 5x

[@Hariri0777]

@@BazookaClipsXD imean in normal mode can we do the bokeh effect on 3x after take photos please if you jave phone try this

[@BazookaClipsXD]

yes we can brother , but the quality will be compromised a bit , I mean if you have used 14 pro's 3x for bokeh then its a bit low quality then that but the 5x is really good for that , 2x and then 5x best for bokeh . @@Hariri0777

[@AkunBaru-fn6hu]

15 pro & Pro Max,,, Best Phone this year!

[@Lou16.]

There is a difference at 3x and everything up to 4.9x - the pro is better because it is using its 3x zoom lens and the pro max is using the main lens. The difference is quite obvious and is worse than the difference of the pro at 5x and above. Not an accurate review!

[@user-je6fr3cp8f]

so if im a concert person, which one I should get? pro or pro max?

[@Lou16.]

@@user-je6fr3cp8f I’m a concert person too and I’m still trying to decide 🤣 I guess it depends how close to the stage you are

[@ArturoArce-ts4cd]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@user-je6fr3cp8fthats the main reason why I get my head comes off too 😂

[@ListenToPowerViolence]

Doesnt the pro max have longer battery life too?

[@XmissingY]

Camera

[@AliHamza-yc4ul]

Honestly would choose 3x over 5x any day on portrait shots.

[@jmarte.m]

what if I take a 3x shot from a 15 pro which is closer to the subject, would it be the same quality as the 5x of the pro max?

[@YS_yet_stronger]

Noooo

[@MikeShawTV]

iPhones are mostly great, but they could be greater. Apple slow walks improvements and over charges for what you get. I haven't heard a good explanation for why the regular pro doesn't have a 5x zoom except to get people to spend more for the Max. Apple cares more about their bottom line than their customers. Tedious.

[@samirim6504]

I think so too, probably they always want us to buy Pro Maxes, at least in the basic 15 is 48 mp camera.., eventually.

[@_UA_]

There is information on the Internet that the company that supplies the new lenses used in Pro Max did not have time to manufacture the lenses. Therefore, Apple decided to use them only in pro max

[@MikeShawTV]

@@_UA_ I hear ya. Maybe they should have started, I don't know, three years ago like Pixel did!!! Even earlier for Samsung... I understand why people like iPhones. I like iPhones! Just tired of Apple's games. They should be so much better.

[@_UA_]

@@MikeShawTV Yes, I agree with you

[@NachoT1]

You can add the normal usb transfer unless you use their cables, same for chargers and stupid restrictions I don't notice in my android laptop or phone but I do in the iPad or MacBook. Apple has very good hardware software but they don't do the best, the worst is they do it on purpose. Android has been better in making personal desktop and cameras has been much better specially in ultra wide shots, and at much lower prices. In respect of the weight to me anything above 195 grams is heavy. And 6.1 I feel it small and 6.7 is the right size from years but 220 is too heavy to control the phone with one hand without risk of falling or slipping. Also the corners in the iPhones are too sharp making them uncomfortable to grab. You Just need to go to Samsung or OPPO to find out what's an adaptive corner to make it easier to grab with one hand. It's better the iPhone 15 than the 14 as it was much thicker but still difficult for one hand unless you are a big person. I would go for the 15 pro, but 5h of battery and no 5x lens is definitely backwards.

[@yunuyg]

You didn't mention the other big difference. 15 pro max has 256GB standard capacity, where 15 pro has 128GB. Getting a pro model allows you to take better quality pics (also with proraw) which are much more larger (up to 100MB per 1 photo! in my 15 pro max). So why would you buy the lowest storage option if you want to take many photos? 128GB is good for standard non-pro model. So maybe you want to buy 15 pro with bigger 256GB storage? So now you have to pay 1100$ so there is only 100$ gap between pro and pro max with the same storage. So now you think hmmm okay so only 100$ can make me have bigger screen, longer lasting battery and better zooming ability. Here is the point where it''s worth to buy the MAX version of Iphone 15 PRO. :)

[@AntonioMoreno-hd8gb]

I totally agree. It was this small difference in price that made me consider the Pro Max as the better choice.

[@kreytube5177]

I think ppl more willing to choose Max cuz of battery, screen&camera is just bonus. like pro is 1day use, max can go next day

[@haruyanto8085]

Doesn't matter if you have a battery pack

[@AskTheo_]

Zoom between 3x and 4.9x produces worse photos on the max than on the standard 15 pro. I believe you should re-review focusing on how often someone uses more than 5x and i am sure the conclusion will be that Apple screwed up. The difference is that a 12mp photo with the pro max and 4.9zoom is actually all digital cropping whereas on the pro and 4.9zoom is actual 3x zoom and 1.9crop. Images on pro max at 4.9 are actually very bad so i am certain that Pro Max is the worse phone this time. Unless you are on holiday all the time shooting buildings and landscapes.

[@Hernaner28]

2x is enough, you don’t need all 1 2 and 3x at the same time. 5x gives more versatility to the setup

[@ArturoArce-ts4cd]

What about in concerts?

[@myyoga8spa]

Thank you sir, I needed this confirmation to assure myself. Thank you again ❤

[@pokeNHearts]

I bought the 15 Pro Max just because the x5 telephoto lens, I don’t like big screen phones

[@Rajesh.Kankariya]

Me Who Is Watching On A14 5G 😅😅😂😂

[@samirim6504]

I'm watching on Galaxy A12 🤣

[@basicallyelite]

I'm watching on A13 5G

[@samirim6504]

@@basicallyelite we need smb who watching it on A11...

[@danielmodeljr.6694]

I'm On My iPad 9th Generation (2021) Watching 😂😂

[@damianwojcikiewicz3951]

I'll tell you something better: Me Who Is Watching on 799$ iPhone 12 without 120Hz 🤣

[@capeT27]

Tecno comparison

[@sameerkumardash5795]

Watching it one oneplus nord

[@AlexVassiosOfficial]

Independence Pass?

[@danielm.2118]

Imho the decision between the two should Most of the times not be about the camera. Sometimes the 3x is better. Other times the 5x. But what always makes a difference, every day, is the bigger screen and much better battery life. If you dont have small hands, the PM is a better every day carry, unless you dont like the size. I am planing to use this the next 4-5 years. For that the better battery and 256gb will come in handy over time.

[@bruhno1545]

Im not a vlogger, my main concern is the battery thats why idk if i should go for the pro. My $100 android has a 4000+ mAh battery and I just can't imagine buying a $1000 phone with 3000 mAh battery, so I might as well add the extra $100 dollars and have the same battery as a $100 android, otherwise it will be embarrassing. So should i go for the pro or the pro max?

[@kawaiiwaste]

i have to go with pro because i just cant stand gigantic phones

[@denvercolorado]

Pro Max crop more... i prefer pro

[@WizardBastender]

So iPhone 15 pro is just better option!

[@WizardBastender]

Sure? Im need to choose one

[@senroz]

Yes promax is the best

[@AjLuvU]

15 pro gives better better than 15 pro max

[@breika100]

I wanted buy iPhone reason was camera. But Iphone camera is bullshit! Samsung milion times better!

[@nasseral-sibai4740]

I think the sunglasses looks terrible on you! 😅

[@shubhamthakur4236]

iPhone 15 plus 🥵😎🤍 10x iPhone 15 pro camera 15x🥴🥴