iPhone 15 / 15 Plus FULL REVIEW - Time to Upgrade!

Should You Upgrade to the iPhone 15 or 15 Plus - and how much better are the 15 Pro's? Here's everything you need to know about Apple's latest iPhone 15's!
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00:00 Intro
00:45 Smarter
03:00 Brighter
04:10 Faster
06:15 Longer
06:47 Sharper
09:03 Outro

[@Thetechchap]

Hey Chaps! Is 60Hz a deal breaker?

[@johnnydoe3603]

Yes, Don’t you Think We Deserve a High Refresh Rate Screen even in 2023 ? 🥺

[@Simalacrum]

Yes - spend any amount of time with a 90/120Hz screen and you can never go back to 60. Given that everyone else does minimum 90Hz for their mid-range phones, this omission really sticks out like a sore thumb.

[@scttymn]

If it’s not, then I would just get last year’s model and save money.

[@hasanurrahman7064]

Apple peasants don't care about specs, all they care about is that how good it works. Camera snaps fantastic images, battery lasts all day long. 15 plus has humongous battery backup

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

Yes.

[@Beefers26]

I reckon the iPhone 15 Plus is the best of the iPhones this year. The battery - a crucial factor for me - is better by miles than the other models and the screen is gorgeous. 60Hz is fine for me. Very happy with my Plus.

[@lerobanesydney3963]

How is the camera quality

[@vincentga7243]

​@@lerobanesydney3963superb

[@Beefers26]

Great. I'm happy with it. @@lerobanesydney3963

[@jasvinderkaurgabadia2770]

Idk I think I like compact phones , like I want that battery but I can't justify lugging around a big phone , idk but the battery's good and I'll mostly watch stuff on my laptop so idk about content but ik not sure , (I haven't bought my 15 yet tho ) I think what I'm trying say is sell me on the plus

[@i_like_Peanuts]

​@@jasvinderkaurgabadia2770 If you are willing to get Androids then the Asus Zenfone 9/10 are also great compact phones with flagship specs and battery.

[@coffeedrinkingpreacher]

I upgraded to 15 plus from base 13 on Friday (09/22). The battery life is outstanding. The size and weight are perfectly balanced by my size hands. The upgrade was 100% worth it.

[@underratedlebron4778]

I just bought the 15 plus. Comes this week☺️

[@MrAtlantis95]

New smartphones have always a oustanding battery life in the first year 🙄🙄

[@wakeupcall2665]

@@MrAtlantis95I have the 14 Plus bought December 2022, screen on time at around 10 hours at 25% batter remaining (I watch  TV a lot and of course KZbin) - battery health at 100% - the Plus really is a plus. So what are you getting at?

[@MrAtlantis95]

@@wakeupcall2665 By your comment I just decided to order a iPhone 15 Plus, 256GB, Black. One of the thing I use it for is for looking KZbin and Formula 1 (F1 TV Pro)

[@MultiWeezy5]

Nice . I upgraded from the base 13 to a base 15

[@johnkent6866]

It’s cool how Apple has made the lower end iPhones more on par with the pro models compared to before when there was a bigger noticeable difference

[@Xkikax6]

I've been looking for this video! No one ever talks about the regular 15 and the 15 Plus, everyone is just talking about the Pros.

[@ngtamphuong]

Because for the price, those 15 and 15 plus with 60Hz display don't worth it.

[@shaimacharles5724]

@@ngtamphuong it is worth it

[@MatthewVlossak]

Would love to see a 14 Pro vs. Regular 15 comparison! I don’t see anyone doing this.

[@MatthewVlossak]

@UmarAkmalPK I’m speaking in terms of overall quality as the 15 (to me) is essentially a 14 Pro Lite without the 120hz, telephoto lens and the bigger sensor.

[@robroberts5244]

@@MatthewVlossak the regular 15 definitely will last longer than the 14 Pro for sure

[@MatthewVlossak]

@@robroberts5244That’s what happened in MrWhoseTheBoss’ video! He was shocked too.

[@azriqhaikalazahari7148]

@UmarAkmalPK4k my ass. That phone only up to 1080p

[@kiritsu79]

​@@azriqhaikalazahari71482k on the plus and pro max actually, it's something above 2k since XS max

[@nerd26373]

We appreciate your reviews. Keep up the good work.

[@TerjeL]

I have upgraded from the regular iPhone 12 to the regular iPhone 15 this year. The main reason for me was because of the brighter screen for outdoors.

[@TerjeL]

@TheTechChap2_.. 😂😂😂

[@imthe_catgod]

​@TheTechChap2_..😂😂😂 ur mother

[@gronshik]

И у 14 экран достаточно яркий

[@nepp-]

as an iphone 12 user, I wanna get the 15 plus for the exact same reason! even though the 15 pro is only $100 more, the only things I miss out on are the 3x telephoto zoom, lidar, and 120hz. All of those things I don't even need or use, and the 15 pro doesn't make sense when the 15 plus has literally the best battery life ever in an iphone

[@fabolousjada5070]

13 pro max wouldve been the best choice my brother

[@trigremlin]

I held onto my old iPhone 8 until recently, mostly because I hated the notch. The cameras this year are really good too so I went for the 15 and I’m pretty impressed.

[@jasrosebrar]

Hey bro how is it working overall??? Battery life weight and all what colour u got??

[@joeybleu]

I’m definitely getting a 15 plus this year, I’m coming from a mini iPhone. Thanks for the video and information!

[@chamarawedamulla5264]

Your reviews are always great! thanks buddy! 🙂

[@SteveH-TN]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts and opinions. Appreciate getting this review I ordered a 15 plus earlier today, expecting delivery in a days. Upgrade from iPhone 11.

[@ethanjara8822]

literally the only thing holding me back from the base 15 is 120hz and that’s probably exactly why apple kept it from the 15 because otherwise the base 15 is so much better value than the pros this year

[@adams.gestwicki5292]

After reading some of the initial thoughts on the 15 pro, I went with the 15. Let me just say, I'm very happy with the purchase. Absolutely wonderful phone. Feels wonderful in the hand. The cameras are noticeably improved, and this is me coming from a 14pro. That photogenic engine is no joke. Whatever formula the changed between the 14pro and 15, it's wildly better.

[@alberto4509]

Why you changed?

[@josephroyganados-ff7bu]

I upgraded from 11 PRO MAX to 15 PMX… Thanks for your videos… It helped me decide

[@darrentullock20]

the average person dose not care about 60hz

[@Max-1906]

Actually they do, even 200$ androids has 120hz so people are used to it. Ofc apple optimises a lot so it won't be bad 60hz like androids but still it's not an excuse for them to give 120hz at this price range. They could have totally had more people buying the base iphones this year for that sole reason

[@darrentullock20]

@@Max-1906 try tell that to a 50 year old or 60 even some in there 30s don’t I know many who just care the phone works U.K. people

[@kramshiron]

I do at the price they charge

[@axd2312]

Agree. Even my phone has 120 hz but I've only used it for 2 days since i purchased. Ever since then I've switched to 60hz lol

[@RithikaV]

It looks so much better but whatever floats your boat ig

[@dcstanda]

Got a 15 plus in black and love it, I can understand about the 120Hz but if you went and asked allot of people they would give you a confused face as a tech geek like myself I love 120Hz but it’s not essential although on the flip side would love to have always on as with using the standby mode/night stand the display goes off after around 30 seconds

[@5150crazyfun]

For me, i think rhe regular iPhone 15 is the best value this year with all the nice upgrades. Most tech reviewers complain about the refresh rate, but I'd take better battery life over 120 hertz any day. But I'm still undecided if I'd rather get the Pixel 8 instead. Gonna wait until the Google event on Wednesday to decide which one i want.

[@nemanjalazic7383]

And?

[@tomthorn6596]

This is what I have been waiting for 🙌🙏

[@Irving_tech]

Incredible video once again!

[@user-dw2io1sm6r]

Finally going to upgrade to a base iPhone 15 from a first gen SE, which I’ve had for over 7 yrs. So massive step up for me. Still not keen on the large screen sizes, wish they’d kept the Mini.

[@anonymous-entity]

you can still buy the 13 mini from certain sellers.

[@creedstump0662]

@@anonymous-entity clearly they’re the not the type to upgrade every few gens, so why buy a phone that’s already two generations old?

[@anonymous-entity]

@@creedstump0662 well, there's not much of a significant difference between the 13 and the 15 except usb c and dynamic island. Why not save a few bucks an get the mini. its also 60hz oled. plus cameras on iphone are pretty good as they are. To a normal user, the camera differences are very minor. And yes, call a phone that is only two generations behind as old is pretty messed up for the enivronment

[@11cesarrenato]

if you stay for a long time i think the 15 Pro is a btter option, has 3.0 usb c, the 120hz, it's future proof better than the regular

[@flanneldaddy5220]

You and me are twins. I have a SE it’s straight dogshit the screens been shattered for 2 years haven’t fixed it. Finally treated myself to a new one. I got the green one on the way I’m not sure I’m going to like it though

[@jessicawilson8240]

I upgraded to the 15 plus from my 13 - first big phone for me since the 6s plus. I stopped going for the big phones since the 6s plus died rather spectacularly when I dropped it in a toilet but slapping a MagSafe popsocket on the back makes it so much easier to handle, plus it’s a lot easier to get really good protective cases that aren’t massive now than it was then.

[@michaelsheehan3735]

🙏🏻 thank you for a brilliant video

[@chrisshepherd8848]

Best iPhone 15 review I’ve seen! Thank you.

[@xyzxyzxyz8978]

Just got the 15 plus amazing phone except it’s to wide and heavier than the IPhone 15 . By far graphics are amazing , you get great sound volume so much that you can hear it two rooms across. By far iphone is a great phone , this coming from a 60 year old grandma who just gave up her iPhone 8plus 🤩

[@westfield90]

I’ve had the pro max for a few generations but only use about ten percent of its features. I think it’s now time to get the 15 plus.

[@celestiallynne690]

I was going for the pros but after this review I'm tempted now by the 15 plus

[@pepchristian]

The 15 plus is also super lightweight, it is still practical to use even though it’s huge

[@cablestick]

Which pro max?

[@dorissenpai8988]

I already got the 15pro max and the main reason why is cause the price difference isn’t that big and if I’m spending that type of money I rather get the top phone the pro max is mainly wanted for the big screen and cameras.

[@celestiallynne690]

@@stick272 well said. I sometimes think people just like to show off just because they got a pro max. Lol. Technically for me the 15 plus suits my needs.

[@robertbattaglia8261]

Hi there! Nice video. Question. Any kind of overheating? 👍 Thanks

[@gogadgetgo3125]

Tom you legend, this is the review i needed.

[@jejunamja]

A good review and yeah the 60hz is a bummer , but as long as you don't have another phone to compare it's livable.

[@andyH_England]

I use 60Hz on my Pixel 7 Pro on most days. No idea what all the fuss is, and I got a projected 14 hours SOT one day thanks to not wasting battery on 120Hz; for me is hardly noticeable (I turn off animations).

[@user-vf8gd8mv9b]

I am a 11pro user. Even 15 is completely upgrade for me from camera, monitor, cpu, memory, 5G … 15 is enough for me to buy.

[@adeboandrew6044]

Excellent review

[@nkereuwemezekiel5290]

The quality of this video is top notch. Impressive

[@gord8743]

Nice clear review here of the new 15. Currently using a 12 & the fave for upgrade looks like the 15 base model as ticks all the boxes for me & not bothered with the pro model or 60hz rate…£799 is enough for a new phone!! I only change iPhones every 3 to 4 yrs as more of an upgrade than every year as minimal differences. 🤔😉👍🏻

[@maxrigby8766]

same

[@stephanieperry1119]

Smartphones are much more than phones unlike flipphones of the late 90s- maybe about early 2010s or so. Smartphones are computers in your pocket with at least decent camera for pics and video, computer games not necessarily fancy ones playing and you can make calls as well as having a calculator.

[@athyscollection]

The pink looks gorgeous, just wish it was on the Pro.

[@sagarviswanathan1956]

Nice and detailed review 👌🏻

[@joanna1984je]

I preorder my iPhone 15pro max in natural titanium and it got shipped yesterday and getting it Monday! Cant wait I’m excited 😊

[@DonnieChoi]

I rarely use the camera and never play games. Couldn't care less about 120 Hz. The only thing that matters to me is the battery life, so I'll get the iPhone 15 plus.

[@My40Love]

The battery king

[@kageyama9tobio]

so which one battery life is better? 15 or 15 pro?

[@MissionControlTet]

@@kageyama9tobio Regular, always same story ever since of 14

[@DonnieChoi]

@@kageyama9tobio iphone 15 Plus has the best battery life. And 15 is better than 15 pro in terms of battery life.

[@Rx0Rick]

@@kageyama9tobio 15 is way better when you look to the battery, 15 pro has a smaller battery but a faster chip and 120hz. the normal 15 will last way longer. If you want the battery king, go for the 15 plus. Best battery life on an iphone yet.

[@davidtaylor8644]

I seen another KZbinr do a battery test on all the new and all the 14s from last year and the 15 plus blew them all out of the water . Genuinely making me reconsider which model to upgrade to as I have the 13 pro max and was intending on getting the 15 pro max but as battery life is the main reason I have the larger phone its making consider plunging for the regular 15 plus

[@simaknaveedakther8755]

You mean mrwhosetheboss

[@wakeupcall2665]

I have the 14 Plus and battery easily provides 10 hours screen on time at 25% charge left. Awesome

[@natashac7786]

I’m coming from an iPhone 8 Plus. Really appreciate your size comparison between 15 Plus and 8 Plus.

[@blakaeg]

I’m one of those who have not been raving about the IPhone 15. Infact I felt rather underwhelmed when it was launched and when I went to try it out. When you went to look for the phone in your video and was making sure you had the correct one also pointed out to me that there is nothing ‘new’ about this phone, just cramming a few new tweaks in the same old design.

[@its_clapis]

I'm extremely on the fence about upgrading from a 13 mini to a regular 15. 2 years doesn't seem like that big an upgrade and now suddenly everyone's saying the 13 lineup is great. I love the size and color of my 13 mini but the 48MP, the dynamic island and especially the better battery life are things I'm seriously considering.

[@alanyu7732]

as a former mini user, you'll greatly appreciate the longer battery life and brighter screen.

[@jackroy9094]

Mini battery life is rough. I had to abandon mine. The size was so nice though

[@its_clapis]

@@jackroy9094 yeah, it's rough. It held up when battery health was over 90%, but then it's just not sustainable even for 4-5 hours of screen time. Size IS perfect imo, though

[@chrisroby3281]

In the same boat, watched so many of these review videos and still can’t bring myself to get a 15/15 pro purely because of the anxiety around regretting getting a bigger phone.

[@nimlahab1901]

The mini is just the perfect size. Apple shoudve retained this 😩

[@LennyPelullo]

I have a 13 Pro and call me crazy, but I’m more interested in the 15 Plus than the pros this year. Giving up 120hz and the better zoom is a hard sell, but I love the colors of the regular 15s. I want the bigger screen and lighter weight.

[@Jovijoker]

Crazy!😜

[@billycavy96]

Legit my thinking! I have a 13 pro and I really want a yellow plus.

[@sleepynatured4264]

Same here. 13 pro been great for me until recently. I don’t take many photos and zero gaming so 15 plus for me. Arrives tomorrow.

[@LennyPelullo]

@@sleepynatured4264 that's the challenge for me ... I travel a good bit and DO take a lot of photos. I have a Pixel 7 Pro that I mostly use for the camera so the plus is possible, but I still haven't decided 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jenaht]

I’m strongly considering trading in my 13 pro max for the15 plus. Lighter weight, prefer aluminum (as well as the look of the camera set up on the back) and that infused glass. I only really got pro max for bigger screen anyway. It’s a great phone and I do wonder about missing 120hz tho…..have to go into store and test

[@jimbo_slice18]

Using an i11 base 256gb currently. Got a i15 base 256gb on the way and I’m so excited. Thanks for the info!!

[@BobsGang1]

I had a 14 pro. Upgraded to iPhone 15 pro max. But then the next few days go by and I switch my upgrade to the iPhone 15 plus pink. Very excited

[@Watchandlearn91]

Apple is the king of making the sort of step ladder approach to their products. Spend just a little more to get that feature or spec until you’re all the way at the top. They do it with their MacBooks and their phones. Want 120hz and that’s all you care about? $200 more. On their macs it’s the same story. Ram and ssd upgrades are $200 for a meager amount which should have already come on a computer that expensive the same way 120hz should already be there on a $800 phone.

[@andyH_England]

A good business is not just about making good products; look at the litany of failures from Blackberry to Nokia, LG, etc. You have to survive the long game, and Apple knows how.

[@JustBaileey]

Could you compare iPhone 15 vs iPhone X? In regards to significant differences, I think these two models are the perfect comparisons. Also, this is the upgrade I’ve made due to apple no longer supporting iPhone X

[@7860092]

Did u upgrade? Me having X

[@JustBaileey]

@@7860092 I did to iPhone 15. It’s on par with the iPhone X in terms of comfort in my opinion and size. The only difference is the usbc and fast charging

[@PomskieSaints91]

Nice review Chap! 👍🏻

[@hkb6389]

I upgraded from an iPhone X to iPhone 15 plus and the differences are huge! Glad I did.

[@khalidlatif6200]

It's great that all iPhone have USB C ports, but the 15 and Plus could do more. 1) Have 120Hz instead of 60Hz 2) Change the design of the Camera on 15 and Plus 3) Have faster charging 4) Have wireless charging to charged your Earpods 5) Have instead of the base 128GB, start from 256GB to 1TB Again Tech Chap you did Awesome review on the iPhones always.

[@mubashirhumayoon522]

yes you are basically talking about 15 pro! then what is the difference between both!

[@ngtamphuong]

Then it would be a $500,000 iPhone! Don't ask for more. Just like the Apple's fanboys here, be grateful with what Apple sells you: 1) I can't tell the difference between 120Hz and 60Hz, or even 10Hz 2) I don't use camera. Apple could've just removed it. 3) Na, iPhone 15 Plus' battery is enough for me. I don't even need to charge it, if it drains out I just go buy another iPhone 15 Plus. 4) What are earpods? Na, I never listen to music or receive phone calls. 5) Thanks, 10GB is already too much for my need.

[@AEF95]

Looks good. But i still dont feel missing that much features with my xs max

[@YashrajThakor06]

Hey champ, Nice video but do make a video on Meta c Connect 2023 QUEST 3 The VR Headset!

[@Arsalan_2210]

great video tom, I especially like to watch your tech videos because of the production quality as well as 60fps smoothness :P

[@markojo532]

Exactly, the 60fps he shoots on is a delight every time

[@Thetechchap]

Cheers!

[@NghiaTran-er5mp]

Love the 15s colors and new dynamic island features, but 60hz pull me back since I'm quite enjoying 120hz it with my 7 pro. Not using telephoto camera as much though, but it's really a nice-to-have one.

[@galaxspace1]

7 pro is 60hz

[@aarontuttle2830]

​​@@galaxspace1pixel 7 pro is up to 120hz

[@marksman6803]

@@galaxspace17pro can be pixel or oneplus or a lot of other 3world brands

[@nickbromhall]

​@@galaxspace1120hz on Pixel 7 Pro

[@drs2328]

@@galaxspace1 Google 7 pro has 120hz.

[@Pro_black_guy]

Its got to the point where the biggest upgrade between iphones is a button. Great innovation👍

[@andyH_England]

Name me some stuff that you can add and I don't mean old features that have been abandoned (like the headphone jack)?

[@AzVfL]

And just some raytracing 😴

[@Thetechchap]

A button (meh), A17 Pro (cool for next year maybe), bigger sensors/telephoto zoom (yay), 120hz (yay)

[@MD-wz8uz]

​@@Thetechchap120 hz not an upgrade. This wasn't a huge upgrade sir.

[@fabolousjada5070]

@@Thetechchapthis is anti cosumer bro .. 60hz for a 980$ phone ? Thats nuts and not good for normal consumers

[@matttroughton7391]

Could you please drop the name of the controller you were using your iPhone please. ? I am quite intrigued !

[@hamdyemam9361]

Perfect review

[@krisgormley621]

The features and price point really do throw into harsh light what a poor proposition the base 14s were last year. 60hz doesn’t mean a thing to me. I literally couldn’t care less. It’s just a shame (for me) that I moved to a Galaxy S23 a few months ago. And yes, I do have dynamic refresh rate switched off 😉

[@noah-j00]

bro. you ve got a better phone

[@ragingsilver]

I'll be curious to see if they use the old mini form factors for the next SE phones.

[@OnlineGirlfd]

They won't

[@ragingsilver]

@@OnlineGirlfd I know but one can hope :P

[@ramitlamba3675]

Tech chap reviews are anyhow one of the best I have seen. The way he makes it. Pretty much very practical

[@thebasketballhistorian3291]

While I don't "need" the 120Hz display, it is almost a deal breaker considering how many years it's been out and even a lot of mid-range phones are 120Hz.

[@karon718]

I'm actually in the minority here and will downgrade to the regular 15. I picked up my Pro on Friday but after comparing the 2 side by side in store there really isn't much of a difference this year. Yes the 60hz is noticeable but not a deal breaker for me.

[@mistymouse6840]

I'm not sure if you're that much in the minority. It seems to me the difference between the regular and pro models have shrunk over time.

[@cristianb9557]

@@mistymouse6840have they tho… apple used to put the same chip in both the base models and pro models, now the base models get last year’s chip

[@jpdream1971]

Still deciding which one I will get: 15 plus or 15 pro max but I guess until I see them personally I’ll decide. Meanwhile just want to keep seeing reviews 😊😊

[@florian_d]

I ordered the PM, because I think it is just more future proof with more RAM, newer Chip and 120Hz. I don’t know what they want to add to that in the next years…

[@jpdream1971]

@@florian_d I’ll probably get the PM too

[@peacelovenpineapples]

Coming from 6s plus to iPhone 15. It’s pretty fancy and I’m glad I got the right one

[@wendy-annlewis2347]

I recently purchased the iPhone 15 plus in pink and I love it so far!

[@kfx3907]

In that price tag, they should at least give us a 90Hz.

[@damianwojcikiewicz3951]

Think the same yeah! It's shame

[@sannakji]

I am thinking of upgrading, but that 60hz refresh is doing my head in. I think it’s a clever ploy by Apple to force people to buy the more expensive pro model and I’m not happy about it

[@kgrox32]

You can’t even tell I had 14 pro before

[@sannakji]

@@kgrox32 You got the 15?

[@Elite12Pivot]

If all you do is content consumption, that 120hz isnt gonna do anything but drain your battery. All it is, is smoother scrolling and honestly it annoys my eyes going from a 60/30 fps video to a 120hz scroll.

[@fififairuzfuyooo]

⁠​⁠@@Elite12Pivotthis! No one really needs more than 60hz for general day-to-day task unless you're a content creator which makes no sense to opt for the base model anyway that's what the Pros are for

[@LiE_]

After a few days you adjust and just forget about it.

[@BeelzeBob420]

⁠​⁠Great vid, killer Info! 👍. I'm not a "professional", so I don't think I need a PRO model..? 'Coming from an iPhone 12, I'm now looking @ the 15 Plus. I have Huge hands, but want it to fit in my front pocket. Also, am I going to wish I had the higher refresh rate? I'm so on the fence!

[@rohanshingala5389]

i love the fact that he clarified himself at 2:10

[@EverydayTechSJB]

I wouldn't say deal breaker but for $800 and $900 it's hard to justify. I personally think 90 hurts would have been the sweet spot for the base iPhone 15. Regardless it's still a great phone

[@theachilles96]

Lmao 90 hurts?

[@EverydayTechSJB]

@@theachilles96 lol speech to text strikes again 😂

[@MissionControlTet]

90 Hertz

[@rethabilemont]

​@theachilles96 it does, doesn't it? Lol.

[@Thetechchap]

yep that's fair

[@MatthewVlossak]

The 60hz refresh rate will not matter to the general consumer (like older generations such as parents and grandparents). The regular 15 is still great value for the money! A 14 Pro Lite essentially.

[@ChristianRoland7]

That 60hz refresh rate contributed to it's absolutely insane battery life. The battery life on my 15 Pro Max is outstanding coming from Android, I cannot imagine how much better that battery life is for the 15 plus

[@omsingh4478]

​@@ChristianRoland7bro U can't compare android with iPhone based on your old android phone to the brand new iPhone, comparing phones like s23 ultra and Xiaomi 13 ultra they last similarly to the 15 pro max, and win some battery tests as well

[@andyH_England]

@@omsingh4478 Android has only had a good battery for one year after Samsung was sacked by Qualcomm for sucking at making efficient chips. Over 95% of current Android users will be on older Androids that have a subpar battery!

[@lakkadbagga]

@@ChristianRoland7no there’s not much difference because there is constant 60hz but pro models have LTPO screen, so the refresh rate is adaptive

[@bloxoss]

Loving my 15 pro white!

[@ScibyTravels]

I've gone from a 12 pro to a 15 pro... and in hindsight... I probably only need a 15. 60/120hz isn't a dealbreaker, but I'll miss the all the extra camera guffins and the USB3 speeds. I've only had it a week and it's already proven useful.

[@UnkemptBushell]

I think the vanilla 15 is a good deal this year. I think they are limited to 60hz purely to give you more reasons to go for the Pro. I'm still not sure if I want an iphone. I'll be waiting for the Pixel 8 reveal before I commit.

[@koune1os17]

Dude that's what I was thinking

[@shameermulji]

Supply chain for LTPO 120hz supplies are really tight. Between Samsung, Apple & other brands that are demanding these screen, there is currently not enough supply for new Pro and non-Pro iPhones. Apple is not going to take the middle ground and use 90hz or non-LTPO 120hz screens. Marl my words though, we'll see ProMotion displays on non-Pro iPhones starting with iPhone 17.

[@kielvostro]

Pixel 8 was already announced. So what phone did you choose?

[@henryha835]

I don’t care much about 60hz vs 120hz as a feature but I care about the principle. The fact that a 3 trillion dollar company is so cheap that they put 60hz screens on $800+ and $900+ phones is insane 120hz is a basic feature that should be on every phone above $400

[@Thetechchap]

yep

[@florian_d]

Is is all about LTPO, mostly only the Android flagships have LTPO, the normal and cheap phones just have 120Hz without LTPO. But that would ruin the battery life of the 15 (Plus). And there is another aspect: The iPhone account for more sales than all Android smartphones with LTPO together. So the question is, if Samsung would have even been able to produce enough screens

[@iAfroTech]

If 120hz were so important, people would have not bought so many iPhone 12, iPhone 13, iPhone 14. It doesn’t matter how rich Apple is. So many Apple users say that don’t see the difference: they don’t seek for the best. If someone want the best iPhone, they buy a Pro phone

[@vinayrocks8121]

​@@florian_dwho cares about ltpo

[@MindfulMya]

I have an 8Plus and I love my 8 but it’s slowing down, shutting down randomly and getting hot. I’ve had it for a long time and it’s time for an upgrade. I run my business and do emails from my phone so it’s well loved. Gonna upgrade and deciding if jumping from 8 straight to 15 plus.

[@gianthefirst]

Upgraded to a 15 plus from my XR, best decision ever. The battery is a beast! I really thought I’d be bothered by the 60hz, but an average user like me could not care less. I barely even notice it! The phone provides such a great experience overall.

[@FuumetsuPhoenix]

I currently have a iPhone xs max and I’m looking to upgrade, i been watching lot’s of reviews and yours makes a really good point about the 15 plus, especially the battery. I’m concerned about the pro max durability but I really want to make this upgrade last another 4-5 years. Maybe i need to see them personally

[@S_2_7]

​@TheTechChap2_..yeahhhhh

[@11cesarrenato]

15 pro max...future proof

[@PSy84]

And shortcuts app that can have many functions depending on time and location

[@stuartconlon7492]

Traded in my 14 Plus for a regular 15 today and love the upgrades 👍

[@DonnieChoi]

Why did you downsize?

[@MatthewVlossak]

I’m guessing the Plus was too big to hold in the hand comfortably and why you downgraded?

[@stuartconlon7492]

@@DonnieChoi It was just a little to big for one handed use (I’m out walking my dog a lot and with the dog lead in one hand and the phone in the other it got a little precarious 😊).

[@stuartconlon7492]

@@MatthewVlossak Absolutely correct 👍

[@12akul]

Will 14 pro get all the new camera features (24mp, depth info etc) via software updates?

[@ice981214]

I am having an iPhone 8 and still struggling between upgrading to 15 or 15 pro. Wanted the pro feature but loves the light weight of 15.

[@saifulalam4086]

I just love 15plus specification but only thing pull me back everytime is 60HZ display. I'm still confused should I buy 15+ or have to buy pro models only for this reason. 😢

[@kageyama9tobio]

yes😭

[@AzVfL]

Maybe 14 Pro Max?

[@kageyama9tobio]

@@AzVfL it’s like carrying a heavy stone🥲now 13 pro for me ardy so heavy…Thinking change to 15 or 15 pro😭

[@nicholastaylor9375]

I think it's really poor from Apple that they're withholding high refresh rate screens from the standard iPhone models simply to differentiate the product stack. It might be okay if the standard iPhone was cheaper than it is, but for £799 and upwards I expect a 120Hz screen.

[@shytut]

Not everyone who wants a phone wants a high refresh rate. To a lot of consumers, they’d prefer better battery life. My girlfriend can’t tell the difference between 60hz and 120hz and just uses her pro on low power mode 24/7.

[@aasimk9546]

​@@shytut for that price 120hz should be standard , and if you don't want 120hz just change it to 60hz in settings. It's really cheap from apple to not give 120hz .They should've at least given a 90hz display . Nowadays even the lowest range android phones get higher refresh rate.

[@MrModikoe]

​@@shytutthat excuse is gettin tired...last year's chip is capable enough to offer high refresh rate without compromising battery..

[@andyH_England]

It's the sum of the parts, and no 120Hz for most is not even on their radar compared to other features. And who made YT techies the arbiter of whether all phones should have 120Hz? Apple has a business plan, and consumers can choose to buy or not. People should move on as if you are an iPhone fan and your life would be destroyed without 120Hz, pay the extra for the Pro, a few Pounds extra a month, which you will get most back when you resell it 2-3 years later. Typical techies whining about silly stuff.

[@rethabilemont]

​@amfrepo yeah, it does get tiring hearing the same excuse. You're the type of person who would buy a Toyota Conquest for £80k and say it suits the average consumer's needs, so it's okay.

[@jongsuwat]

I am using the flip 5 right now, what do you think about changing to 15 plus, is it worth it?

[@TheCC22]

just upgraded from the 13 to 15 plus, my 13 was perfectly fine and loved it ! i just needed a bigger screen and w better baterry life and wanted to trade it before the battery health goes too low. So far i have been loving my new phone and i tryly believe that unless you are aphotographer, the plus is so much better, the camera is also insanely greatt !!

[@Joaaaaaaaaaaa]

Apple next year should make : Iphone SE : 60Hz - A16 - Notch Design Iphone 16 / 16 Plus : 90Hz- A17 - Dynamic Island Iphone 16 Pro / Pro Max : 120Hz - A18 - Smaller Dynamic Island. We Know for a fact Dynamic Island will disapear in 2 or 3 years, Next year it should already be smaller for its 3rd appearance

[@Joaaaaaaaaaaa]

@UmarAkmalPK 2796 x 1290 isnt even close to 3840 x 2160. Thats not even half 4k pixels

[@celestiallynne690]

Great review, im coming from a i phone 11, the 15 plus sounds a significant upgrade, but i also like the pro models so i dont know what to go for 😂 🤦‍♀️

[@MissionControlTet]

@UmarAkmalPK You're high when reading the specs

[@erdz145]

I currently have an SE (2020), idk if i should upgrade to the 14 or the new 15?

[@anamikamodok2838]

good work

[@TheRealK6]

I’m coming from an iPhone XR… so 60hz isn’t an issue. Would I feel ripped off?? Given that Android, Samsung and Google pixel offer cheaper phones with 120 hz… honestly… for me it’s the total experience and what I’m comfortable with… I’ve always owned an iPhone. That’s not to say I haven’t had a Sony Xperia for a short period… I got it when iPhone was only 8MP and the Xperia was 20MP… the learning curve is high on these Samsung/Google phones… people that own those would say different (cause they’ve always owned one) and they are comfortable with it. Look, I’m an IT analyst and we use SeeTest to test mobile apps and they have multi-platform… if I don’t have to use an android for testing… I specifically ignore it… and I go for the iPhone cause I’m comfortable with it. Even Marques Brownlee (MKBHD) said it during a flagrant podcast that he has to carry both cause if he doesn’t and uses one over the other for an extended period of time the less used one becomes uncomfortable.

[@Haito_roku6]

Im using 11.Will wait for 17 for 120hz.Been testing the pro one and it feel smoother.Didn't bother with the camera addition.

[@TheRealK6]

They might add it in the 16s… My next one will be either a 20 or even 25 (depending on how much advanced the iPhone will become and there has to be huge differentiators)

[@Haito_roku6]

@@TheRealK6 If they add in 16 i will buy it then.The only missing piece for me its 120hz.Yea changing every 4 or 5 years better.Value for money.

[@lukebrady65]

Apple didn't see the light. They were forced by the EU to change to USB type C 😂

[@MissionControlTet]

Apple see the light... only on Macs and iPads from ever since 5 years ago or so🤣

[@andyH_England]

Apple made billions from made-for-Apple Lightning products. If you had a business making you billions and a Gov on the opposite side of the world told you to stop it, you would also be reluctant. Apple runs for shareholders (by law), and they delayed it as long as possible. Of course, Apple will recoup that loss from Lightning sales in some other way, and consumers will pay in the end.

[@joeybleu]

I have used the standard iPhone, mini and pro, pro max.. this time around I got myself a 15 plus model. I am very happy with my purchase. This is a personal story but I was at the hospital for four days without a charger: I was using my iPhone for texts and calls, nothing more. I was at 20% by the fifth day. I was very impressed because I had enough battery to call family.. it solidified my love for the iPhone plus models. Refresh rate .. I still have a pro max with the 120 hertz but I barely see a difference but you can tell if you’re staring at them while scrolling lol.. not a deal breaker for me: I love this phone but if you want a camera with all the zooms then go for pro max but I haven’t complained as I don’t use my cameras like that.

[@deelaw.]

Currently on the pxiel 6 not had an iphone since my 6s that just died on me. Finally tempted after years to get an iPhone

[@htenthusiast2897]

What motivates paying a little more for the pro is that over 24 months the difference is peanuts, plus there are good incentives for trading in an old phone for a new with all goodies. I much prefer the size of the regular but still wish the battery would last longer. My 13 pro became a battery sucker after the last iOS update, still having 92% battery health.

[@MissionControlTet]

Shame Apple done this, 13 Pro was such a monster on iOS 15... and they took great lengths to fuck up older iPhone models. Are you on 17.0 or 17.0.1?

[@andyH_England]

@@MissionControlTet I suspect it is just a bug on this beta/public release. Before the RC (release candidate of iOS 17), battery life was good. Not apparently for some on the current. It will be fixed (on 13ProMax). My second phone is an S23U, which also lost 1.5-2 hours SOT on the last update (Sept).

[@MissionControlTet]

@@andyH_England Please tell me later when the iOS update will bring our 13 Pro battery life back

[@andyH_England]

@@MissionControlTet yes, I'm hoping tomorrow the beta will at least get me back on track.

[@gmemo4449]

I'm on the fence for the 15 Plus to replace my 13. The camera improvements and dynamic island have me one the fence. I like the bigger display on the 15 Plus, I'm not a fan of the 60hz display at $800, so buy or wait for the 16. I love the colors on 15 compared to the bland boring colors on the pro models.

[@anuragchaudhuri213]

wait for 16 as refresh rate will be upgraded

[@shameermulji]

​@@anuragchaudhuri213I wouldn't bet on that

[@vivianjdcosta]

its confirmed the 16 will have the same screen. 60hz

[@karolislatakas137]

15 regular not bad this year. But in october upcoming pixel 8 and cost 699£ and will be 120hz and better battery life:) can also be mentioned USB Type-C 3.2 and always on display. Iphone only plus are video and brightness on the sun.

[@CallmeE2]

1:53 was crazy for me because I have an 8 plus. Also great video made me upgrade :)

[@mills9096]

coming from a beat up galaxy S20 with the usb-c port not charging (wireless only), my new base 15 (6.1" black) feels not only way faster, but take photos with much better quality and by far the battery life is superior (finished the day with 20% remaining with moderate/heavy use). I used my S20 on 60 Hz mode so I don't care about it tbh. Here in Australia it actually got $100 more expensive the base model.

[@15heartz]

iPhone could easily update the screens in software updates to 90hz or 120hz on 15.

[@MisfitGl]

It's hardware issues, not software issues.

[@15heartz]

@@MisfitGl Same screen built. Feel free to fact check

[@SurreyEnemy1]

Hello :) I just wanted to ask if you would recommend charging my iPhone 15 on MagSafe over night?

[@larocc1]

That battery on the plus is awesome!