I Switched iPhone 15 Pro Max to iPhone XS Max in 2024. Here’s why...

[@danilocord]

I still have my XS Max, since the launch. It's still a great device for today

[@nbp0316]

Same here sitting & 78% batt health 😂

[@pompom6675]

Have you updated to iOS 18? Is it laggy and freezing?

[@danilocord]

@@pompom6675 Amazingly, iOS 18 is running well on it. Without locking and in a coherent way. It’s an old device but it’s aging very well, in fact my mother has an iPhone 11 that is suffering from this iOS 18 update 😂

[@victorzarate9929]

I currently continue using the iPhone XS Max as a personal phone since its launch, It really works perfectly, it is still fast and the battery is a little degraded over time, but even so it seems to me that it is still very useful for photography, social network uses and games.

[@pompom6675]

Have you updated to iOS 18? Is it laggy and freezing?

[@Anthony-dk7de]

Ive asked Apple. Please just give me an 11 pro form factor, 1440p display, flat screen ❤️

[@marksman6803]

Yes 11pro was the perfect form factor .. i miss that

[@suprxmefire9497]

Same here

[@DanMills7]

Yes! I had the 11 Pro, and it is the one iPhone I’ve appreciated and missed the most. 5.8 inches really was the sweet spot.

[@spec8888]

i love the concept of downgrading to an older phone for a simpler phone experience, and i'm loving these vids. hoping to get a 13 mini sometime, keep it up!

[@VittorTech]

So far the 13 mini has been the absolute best downgrade I’ve ever done.

[@drip_sauce7967]

What phone are u on now ?

[@spec8888]

@@drip_sauce7967 i'm using the 14 pro max as my daily. i have an SE 2022 and it's okay and i've used it for quite a while but the screen is just so bad with the LCD panel, so i always switch off of it after like a week or so.

[@FridgeStudio]

Unless battery life doesn’t matter to you, you’re going to notice the poor battery life of the 13 mini, it is that noticeable.

[@spec8888]

@@FridgeStudio battery life honestly doesnt matter to me, ive got chargers everywhere and a magsafe battery pack. i did just fine with the SE 3, which has the same chip and less advertised battery life by apple. mini says 17 hours, SE says 15 hours, and I did completely fine on the SE gen 3.

[@Ayansh0.]

Tips to make you old iphone faster 1. Turn on Reduce motion and reduce transparency from the settings. 2.Turn off announcement and turn off Apps,music,TV and more from settings. 3. Turn off background app refresh.

[@JamesC183]

Thanks for the tips! Just to clarify, when you say "turn off announcement," do you mean turning off a notification or the Siri voice announcement? Also, are "Music" and "TV" the only apps that need to be turned off?

[@Ayansh0.]

@@JamesC183 turn off announcement. Im talking about apple ads. Advertise is the most useless thing.

[@Ayansh0.]

@@JamesC183 If you have an old iphone then I'll assume that u don't pay for apple music or apple tv. I personally don't use them I just use KZbin for this things.

[@JamesC183]

Thank you, that’s really helpful. Yes still rocking the iPhone XS Max!

[@Ayansh0.]

@@JamesC183 Happy to see that you are still using the xs max. My 13 pro is a trash. I use my android.

[@piotricky]

I still have this phone and the ridiculously shaped Apple battery pack. I really loved it and still update the OS but can’t see myself using it in 2024. Currently on the 13 Pro Max which has more than enough horsepower for today’s apps. That being said, I will be getting the 16 Pro Max! Fantastic video as always!

[@sukhneetsingh7041]

Xs max looking more premium than 15 pro max

[@RedaSalhi93]

I agree

[@pro-hz7kx]

That’s just nostalgia

[@S-1_24-25]

Not only looks but it also feels more premium. I can say this as I have felt both phones

[@maksymustymenko3465]

I have 15 pro and recently took XS Max from my friend to hold - it’s the best phone ever

[@stev6963]

I have owned the following iPhones over the years since 2010: iPhone 4 iPhone 5s iPhone 7 Plus iPhone XS Max iPhone 13 Pro Max, and now, the iPhone 16 Pro Max. I can confidently say that out of all the iPhones i've owned over the years, the XS Max is my favorite among them all. It was the device that got me interested in tech KZbin videos and I just have really great memories from that time of my life with that phone. The first time seeing a large OLED display on an iPhone was magical and although the newer devices have better specs and features overall, I think the XS Max had one of the most beautiful designs in an iPhone. I miss the rounded edges.

[@thamaraipoo-rj3eo]

I still use xs max 256gb and watching your video on the same. Updated ios18 no lag nothing. Battery 83% and i will replace battery after an year and use it for another 3 years

[@Juhsentuh]

Out of headache from the pixel reception issues, I swapped my sim from the pixel 7a to the iPhone SE 3rd gen for work. I’m an extremely impressed with the SE performance and reliability. All I need is a strong reception signal for phone/zoom calls. Text messaging and emails. Decent camera for quick reference pics. It’s been great for what I need. Sometimes less is more.

[@joepisciottajr]

Man I was just thinking how great my XS Max was. All the issues you mentioned just brought me back to why I upgraded to the 13 Pro Max. I now have a 15 Pro Max. Had some good times with the XS Max.

[@sh9683]

funny how they will slow older phones down to make it seem like they don't run as smooth as the newest gen, and in doing so makes the new gen seem like it runs faster and better then the previous gens, when the XS came out, it was fast and smooth

[@tyriekblake7063]

I just switched from an iPhone 14 Pro Max to an iPhone 12 mini and I’m loving it everyday

[@LF_EXPLOSIONS]

What's the battery like?

[@usermehso]

2010: Our phone is getting dumber. Let's make a smart one! 2024: Let's make our smartphones look like a dumbphone!

[@bishalkarmakar]

This phone was my dream phone back in the days. Really loved the gold colour and somehow it seems more premium than the 15PM.

[@pameliahooks2741]

Hello there I am absolutely still using the xs max and its still going very well as of today without any problems at all 😊

[@conzcoronacion2]

Switched to 15 pro max from xs max. I'm telling you I didn't feel or see and experienced a big difference. Loving the USB c option though

[@mattsephton]

Still rocking my iPhone XS (not Max) 256GB. Such a great phone.

[@leanit5756]

I still use my XS Max. I had it since it came out. Battery life sucks. And my cell reception in our rural area is shit, while others with different phones with same cell provider don't seem to have as much trouble with it.

[@boowhywhywhyboowhywhywhy9547]

I switched from 14 pro max to 11 pro max 4 months ago to live what I preach. I tell people they don’t need to upgrade every year. So I sold my 14 pro max and with that money I bought 3 older phones for my whole family (11 pro max, xiaomi mi 11 and OnePlus 7t pro). 👌 as a phone enthusiast I keep eyeing newer or actually even just other phones, but it’s just from boredom and procrastination.

[@ГеоргиСтефанов-н3е]

I still use my iphone XS Max,the phone works very good whit ios18.Great phone

[@Treborray]

I miss my XS Max. it was the only Max phone Ive ever had. I only upgraded because it stop charging with the wire. The wireless charging took for ever, Overall it lasted me for years!

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

I love my 13 mini! 🌟

[@candyavi7076]

I watching this video with xs max😊… going to upgrade with i phone 15 pro max soon…

[@pompom6675]

Have you updated to iOS 18? Is it laggy and freezing?

[@moonbustin]

Apple should consider a 6.5-inch display for a better balance between regular and pro models and may want to bring back the S series for iPhones.

[@Madeintheshade65]

The ads and Xs Max are really good phones and they run great on iOS 18 I have both and the feel and weight of the phone is perfect

[@pompom6675]

Is it laggy or freezing?

[@manuelcuevas4418]

AWSOME INFORMATION IS THERE A NEW UP GRADE AFTER MARKET BATTERY TO INSTALL IN THE IPHONE XS MAX ??? THANKS YOUR HELP

[@mdas35010]

Bro plz make the camera portrait mode photography compression video xs max vs iPhone 15 pro max Xs max vs iPhone 16 pro max portrait photography test video

[@isaie.1619]

I have the 512GB Space Grey variant. My first iPhone as well. Owned it since 2019. I gotta say it's been a great investment and proven to be reliable. Yeah it dies fairly quick with having 78% battery capacity now, but I'm still able to get through a day with ease. I know I can still get the battery replaced I've just been lazy about it. Lately I have experienced the Iphone 15 plus, 13 Pro, S24, S24 Ultra, etc. I do gotta say these newer phones are quite faster and nice.😅 So upgrading is tempting! However after receiving the iOS18 update I may just wait another year so or see what the IPhone 17 has to offer.

[@pompom6675]

Have you updated to iOS 18? Is it laggy and freezing?

[@isaie.1619]

@ No freezing. I have noticed a bit of lag when switching between apps, but that’s expected. It’s very minimal, though.

[@emmanueltecson8124]

i'm using an iphone x in 2024

[@LennySharer9]

I still daily drive my iPhone Xs Max with 79% battery health which has problems of it's own due to being lower than 80%, I got one with 256GB and that's comfortably enough for me but the A12 Bionic really does start to show its age, I can't play games without them lagging and I had iOS 18 beta but with my low battery health it barely lasts 3 hours so I went back to iOS 17 but all that aside it's awesome that it's still supported by Apple 🤘

[@gerardford5707]

Got the xs max 256 and switched to the 12 pro. Sent the 12 pro back. Xs max screen is better.

[@Faux1000]

Its prolly the best looking iphone ever made

[@JamesC183]

I’m contemplating upgrading purely for performance reasons. Hopefully, the battery tips I picked up here will help with my current battery life, which has been dwindling. I had to replace my original iPhone XS Max (which I had since release day) through insurance, so now I’m using a refurbished handset that’s less than a year old. My biggest issue is that the network keeps cutting in and out, and I suspect it might be an antenna issue. Otherwise, I don’t feel the need to upgrade!

[@Beemysingingmonsters]

Love the content!

[@kitsunetsunami4923]

Got a 15 pro max leaning towards a 13 pro im having so many issues with this phone

[@jish8681]

you seem to be running a beta of ios 18 on that phone, that's probably why the performance is so visibly poor and partially why the battery drains so fast, it'd probably be a lot better if you were on an official build of ios

[@VittorTech]

Not running an iOS beta on the iPhone XS Max. The Pro Max is on a beta.

[@MrJosebatute]

Just change the battery dude and problem solved. Iam using xs max with new battery.

[@EV7SOCCER]

Can you link the wallpaper on the 15 pro max. ? Thank you! Great video.

[@Tempusmeunem]

Personal ditched the 14 pm and went to the 11 pm and I can’t say I’m disappointed my only caveat is the refresh rate as I am a gamer but it’s not as bad as I thought as the battery is amazing ntm the camera isn’t that far off as you’d think all around older phones are just as good as the newer ones don’t break bank and they hold up quite well for everyday use

[@s2000.]

I still use my XS 256gb, even after trying the 13 mini for a week. It just does everything, and even faster than anything newer in some cases thanks to 3D touch (for example, super fast opening and closing tabs in safari by force pressing on the tabs button and sliding to the action wanted, + text selection on keyboard). Photos are great and natural (no oversharpening watercolor effect), the 2X lens is great for so many uses thanks to its ideal focal length. FaceID is seamless and I like that I can see my notifications immediately just with a glance. Superb haptics as always with iPhone. I love it mainly for its form factor, it is still the most comfortable phone ever made, with its rounded stainless steel frame and a very minimal and aesthetically nice camera bump. The 11 pro is even better in terms of usability, thanks to its battery life, but I like my 3d touch. But the battery is pretty terrible, max 4h screen time atp. So I have chargers everywhere, but the heat kills batteries meaning I have to change it like clockwork every year. Luckily I don't feel the slowness yet you mentioned, its perfectly fine. Durabilty is decent too, I dropped mine face first 1m into gravel and instead of cracking the screen I luckily only got a tiny tiny mark. But the back glass has been shot for years, it cracked after a 1.5m drop in the official leather case, but I covered it with a skin and that's enough for me, the official leather case is so nice I never want to remove it. I think a 15 Pro is in the cards once I need it, going over to USB-C + 120hz would be nice, although I know I would keep missing the form factor of the XS. I'm giving mine one last fresh battery soon and then I'll see how it goes. I have unlimited sideloading thanks to iOS 17.0 and trollstore, but I can go without it. The 13 mini was just a bit too small when the XS was so perfect and I hated the unnatural camera processing for the huge price I paid. Only thing is that I don't like the look of iOS18 CC and photos app and I don't know how much longer it will be possible to get an 15 Pro on 17., but that's minor.

[@VittorTech]

3D Touch is something I should have touched on in the review. And corrections on current model iPhones is crazy. You can take a great photo and the final product is completely different. It was worse on 14 Pro max but still not great.

[@nomecognome2]

Do you get battery replacements at Apple? Usually after a couple third party repairs you get unlucky and issues start to arise

[@s2000.]

@@nomecognome2 Once at Apple, that battery dropped to 85% in 3 months. Then third party- so far has been okay. Now thinking also third party or DIY. I agree there is a decent chance for issues. For example screen detaching from its little plastic frame. This is why I don't really want to DIY, as I there is no one to blame if I break something. Well if it something goes bad I buy a new phone, aftermarket screens are trash.

[@drip_sauce7967]

Yup, pretty much said it all, i have an 11 pro, and sometimes i just appreciate the phone , the performance, the form factor, the cameras, all do almost exactly what i want, planning to upgrade to a 13 pro simply due to the design, 120hz and the additional storage, those aren’t things i inherently need, i just want them cus im more of a design person, the 11 pro performs just as well as the 13 in cameras lol, i play call of duty mobile but not on max settings, it can run it on max settings but it experiences a little lag, even with my phone cooler, its one of the reasons i wanna upgrade , but so far, from texting, to scrolling through apps, its amazing , also the 3d touch was something i never even noticed at all 😭 im coming from an iphone X , i literally never noticed the difference when i switched 😂😂😂😂, i kept asking what is this 3d touch yall are talking about

[@happytoons04]

I finally met my double even I used the iPhone 15 Pro until i realized that it's not much of the phone that i expected it to be and I sold the 15 pro and purchased a MacBook M3 Air which has so much potential than the iphone and I purchased refurbished iphone XS 256GB just like you and trust me the only thing I miss is the camera other than that the speed, performance, screen all feels the same. I'd probably be switching to a 14 Pro on Fall next year just for the camera

[@hunchostunnah]

3d touch is why I still keep an x

[@PastaSauce316]

My xs max is slow to test your patience. I got the 512GB. Btw you forgot to mention your battery health

[@AyaanThwainyAlThinine]

documents app is awesome

[@KINGVIC87]

Any iPhone from 5 and up will still work its just most of the apps will not be updated as the new iPhones I have a iphone 6s plus for my Lil girl and it works just fine

[@IamFun-o4g]

we all know this is a freaking lie, it just content

[@liam5097]

Could you drop a link for that wallpaper you got on your 15PM? Thanks!

[@RyyXD01]

I have my iPhone 12 and it's great

[@wilsonzea5616]

i am moving from the 13 pro max to the 16 pro

[@xx_mlguy_xx7345]

5:14 tf are you talking about xs has 256/512 gb models as well

[@ceasarsalad2055]

The camera is better on the XS Max too

[@joenathanz7474]

XS doesnt come with 128GB storage, it’s 64, 256, & 512. If you chose 512, it should be enough

[@Theinspirationalrogue]

Xs Max is pushing it though, I don't think it even supports the latest iOS 18 that will be released in a few weeks. I still have my 13 PM since November 2021, looks and works like new, I do agree with you in that regards that you don't need the latest and greatest. I will probably be using my 13 PM for one more year and wait for the 17 series next year.

[@alejandrotarazona5359]

My first iPhone was the 11, bought it at release, switched on sunday to 15 pro max, which I will replace for the iPhone 20 at least xd

[@dach7912]

If it drains 60% without use then there's something wrong with the phone, not the norm.

[@ejcubing3622]

Sounds like a battery issue. Get it replaced and all your battery related issue will be gone. It is exactly what I did to mine with the same issues as yours has.

[@TheCC1651]

Girl, the XS is one of the best old phones, but for someone that likes to take lots of photos, one would be better off with the 11 Pro Max. Have a 13 Pro Max & downgraded but I’ll be using it again next year & hopefully get a new iPhone later

[@thomasiee_]

I love it but wish it had USB C

[@dannydan4253]

Where did you got those widgets from?

[@memeseller1706]

Replace ur battery the battery on this phone is not bad there’s a difference between a old ass phone a brand new one

[@MHKS-vizh]

Is there a way to get the original xs max's Planet live wallpaper?

[@360DanielH]

Tolles Video 😊 ich nutze das XS Max seit 6 Jahren und bin absolut zufrieden. Es gibt keinen Grund für mich auf ein neues Gerät umzusteigen. Den Akku habe ich ganz einfach selbst getauscht. Display, Kamera.... alles ist perfekt beim iPhone XS Max 😊 Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland

[@pompom6675]

Have you updated to iOS 18? Is it laggy and freezing?

[@360DanielH]

@ ja ich habe iOS 18. Alles läuft bei mir perfekt 😃👍 es gibt keine Probleme.

[@1sttikoAquila]

what is the battery widget that you are using?

[@twistedfantasyy]

You can still use an iPhone XS Max today, yes. But buying it idk I don't think it's worth it.

[@duffguard6720]

Where did you get the 15 pro max wallpaper? 😊

[@Rohim394]

I'm from indonesia How can i buy your iphone??

[@alanMeplusYou]

I’m enjoying my iPhone 11 ❤❤❤

[@Greyskulll80]

Link to your 15 Pro Max wallpaper ? ❤

[@Pizza16x]

where did you get those widgets?

[@xmefre888]

this delay It comes from Apple updates that slow down the phone believe me, Apple forces you to buy new phones from it it wasn't an iPhone xs when it comes out ‏‪5:02‬‏

[@musicviolamusician4392]

yasss i see that supernatural by ariana grande last played

[@kellyarnold]

What was the BH of the xs mad you tested Cus it doesn’t drain that fast on my end

[@VittorTech]

100%. It was a new battery.

[@allanarobinson458]

Can you link the water iPhone wallpaper?

[@oneminutewonder77]

Because Apple haven't innovated since the iPhone X really in terms of design. I get it, there's not a huge amount of things companies can do to still make the form factor exciting but it feels like every year we buy the same device we've always been getting but maybe with a new coat of paint.

[@darrenr3503]

my XS ends the day with 80% battery. It sounds like your battery has some issues.

[@abyaniqbal689]

my iPhone 14 with 90% battery health dies before the day and I have a screen on time of 11 hrs so how do you manage your XS to last that long with 80% battery health

[@darrenr3503]

@@abyaniqbal689 Because I barely use it. He was talking about battery drain though, saying it drops 60 percent without touching it. My xs doesn't last the longest, but it works for me. I am sure your 14 has way better battery life. I would probably only get 5 hours or so of screen on time with my xs.

[@stepankarasek5607]

What is the name of the widget than looks like Apple Vison Pro UI?

[@Only-Hitotsu]

Live wallpaper app for ios 18

[@PEjab-m6v]

I have a XSPROMAX AND MY SCREEN IS PLAYING UP REALLY BAD DO YOU THING THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE SCREEN OR SOMETHING ELSE LIKE THE SOFTWAREE?

[@darrenr3503]

Dude, 13 pro max is like 4x more expensive!

[@MalikSucharzewski-c9x]

Sigrid Tunnel

[@EternalCoders]

please provide this lake wallpaper

[@marka8817]

yall got the money to spend on different iphone 🥲

[@goten3265]

Can test the iphone 12 pro max

[@Muhfariztopvideosshortsstats08]

NEVER, iPhone XS Max Switch to iPhone 15 Pro Max PLEASE!

[@Lucky_Pony1]

Xs max looks better than 15 pro max

[@darkfloat]

I switched from 15 pro max to nokia 3310😂

[@VittorTech]

I’ll consider it 😎

[@YvonneThelenPoalmzvayao]

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[@ruddokam6670]

Hey vittor can I have this xs max

[@LeeSean04]

ARIANAAA GRANDEEEE

[@YvonneThelenPoalmzvayao]

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[@BioLights24]

Or you can just keep replacing the battery 😂 jazz use your heads!!!!

[@ericon_1234]

this video is complete nonsense

[@EmeryBrown-s7i]

Omg not eternal sunshine 🥹🥹🥹😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰