@@joefries365 Well, he did say he would just use the phone he was reviewing, so... he's probably bringing the iPhone 15 Pro home until the poll comes down.
phone repair guru actually looked into it, the weak point on the back glass is due to the metal plate that all other parts are anchored to isnt directly attached to the glass this year. even on the 14 and 15 where they open from the back the metal backplate is attached to the glass and for those they have another backplate just behind the display for all the components to attach to
So the glass is easier/cheaper to replace but weaker? F. Never cared about the obscene cost of repairs as they always were covered by basic home insurance, which happens to be mandatory anyway for most.
As if one giant glass plate on one side wasn't enough, Apple has 2, both of which can be broken if it is dropped. I understand we already use phone cases (for any smartphone, really), but you can't justify the use of titanium to compensate for more weakpoints. I mean... smartphones will always be dropped.
The reason they dropped the Bionic naming was because originally it was created to distinguish a chip with Neural Engine, right now, after dropping the A11, every single chip in a phone sold/supported now has A12 and up and all of them have a Neural Engine.
6:50 In India all the models below pro and pro max are the only one being assembled (thus reducing price of import duty for those models in India) and pro and pro max are china exclusive only (which has a higher price due to import)
Just a little correction. "Apple is only assembling the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in India. Not the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both the iPhone 15 Pro models are still assembled in China."
@@wobblysauce exactly, they should have done some fact checking before putting that weird theory in the script regarding manufacturing of pro models in India.
I hope DJI makes something that utilizes the USB-C port to have external storage and a microphone all in some sort of a camera handle on the side of the phone.
I really want to see more USB-C testing, loving the flexibility of the port compared to lightning. Also backed up my phone to my PC and it was so much quicker thanks to USB 3 speeds. Finally out of 2010 with USB 2.
@@Hopgop1it doesn't, people being pedantic as usual. Annoying kids. Then again you gave apple 1500$ to use a 2008 port... that's just stupid. The other models are still on usb 2 btw
Actually, it seems the reason for the immediate glass break in Zack's (JerryRigEverything) test was due to the fact that Apple moved a support metal bracket from the back glass to the actual frame of the phone itself, which severely weakens that glass's rigidity.
I don't get it. They KNOW people are going to do the "bend test"... they should do that test at least a hundred times before they decide to go ahead with a design change like that.
And yet I've seen many tech reviewers do the same thing as Zack and weren't able to reproduce the same result, maybe he's just a force of nature or got a faulty unit.
I think when testing any phone, iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, etc. maybe having the Software version listed as well could also be helpful. I know when new phones rollout there are always hot fixes in terms of updates so testing on an older version versus a new version could lead to slight discrepancies. It could also be negligible but I do feel like it could help those who look at the charts have a better overall understanding.
Different actions for the action button in different focus modes is my suggestion for features. I mean, if you go to the movies all the time, set a geolocation focus for movies and set it to ring/silent, during work you can have it set to open a specific app or maybe flashlight depending on what you do for work, then have a vacation focus that makes the action button a camera quickdraw. That would just make it perfect along with Linus's idea for the double press or hold. Certainly miles better than the backtap feature
the action button is nice, but i'm conflicted as i really like the physical toggle switch. being able to set (or check that it is in) to silent mode with the phone still in the pocket is so nice.
I'm guessing is Apple figured out through analytics (you can opt in to share usage behavior data with Apple) that most people default the switch to off mode, so for most of their customers that toggle was redundant.
I think you should do a deep dive into shortcuts. They're incredibly powerful. You can even use them to change how apps look on the home screen, or to make siri do x thing when you say x phrase.
@@Chopper153 I mean... it's basically a scripting language. It doesn't get much more powerful than that unless you want to program your own app, especially for an Apple product.
You can’t. He said could not can, like it would be great if the volume buttons would change their function to zoom and focus if the action button is set to take a photo.
I think that the usb c native accessories are the same ones that work with the lightning connector because you can just use a lightning connector to the usb a camera adapter to connect the device.
Woulda been nice to see if the ip15pm usb-c could output 120 hz 1080p. Would be cool to use with the xreal glasses and moonlight/nvidia gamestream now that they support 120hz.
same with iPadOS. still stuck in 60Hz when on external display (both on stage manager and mirrored). Also, maybe limited implementation of Stage Manager when connected to an external display on the next iOS update/iPhone? (e.g. only 2 apps at a time, and installing iPad version of an app to the iPhone to make it scale better on external screen)
@@kkshinichi fun fact: for the vast majority of apps, there is no iPadOS version, it's the exact same one as the iOS version, same installation file and every thing, so if Apple did decide to add stage manager to iPhone, you would already be able to run the "iPadOS version" of any app by default.
I've done that with my ipad air 4, it works just OK except they still don't support multi monitor. But if you want to take notes, write a paper, web browse etc. in a more desktop setting, it's functional but not a true windows/macOS experience. Definitely more productive if you're trying to do actual work than using the touch interface.
On MIUI you can make custom shortcuts for double tap wake button, volume up + wake, volume down + wake, volume up + volume down and you could do that since about 2019
i could be wrong about this, but im pretty sure the pro line phones have had LTPO screens that go as low as 1 hz, not 10 as stated in the video since the iphone 14 pro line
I've considered switching to iPhone because my partner uses it, but never really wanted to. The action button and finally having USB c makes this the first one I've really considered.
same exact boat here. ive considered it, but theres so many apps and stuff too that id be missing out on from android. maybe ill daily drive both for a little bit and see what happens
Personally waiting until the 16. They pushed out iOS 17.0.3 which they say fixes overheating, but the 3nm process could still be more efficient than it is. I think however, for those really due for a new phone it’s probably a decent choice.
Just wait to see how much they improve on the 16's. They'll find problems this year and make next year's models a nice refinement. I'm hoping for a 12 going to 13 situation.
There is/was an official Apple lightning to HDMI converter and before that, even a 30 pin dock connector to HDMI dongle, I’ve had them for years, admittedly I only used them a couple of times on vacation, but Linus saying for old school iPhone reviews having easy HDMI would have been a game changer, just shows a lack of knowledge somewhere in the production chain. I’ve even connected my Apple lightning to HDMI adapter to my elgato HD60s in the past.
@@TerribleUsernameAmirite Yours must have been defective. I've been using my Lightning to HDMI adapter with the NReal Air glasses and they work just fine.
Is that a soft plastic case or a hard plastic case because I'm willing to give props to them figuring out how to make a soft plastic case non yellowing....
Personally I use Spiegen's stuff, and it yellows a touch as in if I try to look at edge corners my red phone reflects as a little orangeish but it's basically completely clear still after a solid year.
I’ve used it for like 2 weeks at this point (15 pro, china) have not had any issues except when I had instagram opened and the phone was charging. It heated up a lot, I simply quit out of instagram and it fixed it. I also haven’t had that issue since. The phone feels very strong and I don’t think its weakness is going to be any more of an issue than that of any other phone
If I recall, you could remap the bixby button with a 3rd party app. And I definitely remember that you can remap double/long press of the power button to anything you want (in oneui at least).
yep an advantage of android, if some level of customisation isnt offered out of the box, you can bet someone will make an app for it. whereas apple users need to wait 8 years for apple to invent the functionality. i know id rather have half baked functionality tomorrow than fully baked functionality in 8 years.
Hearing Linus mention a possible thermal issue being caused by small factors in the assembly lines with China vs India made me remember the Samsung vs TSMC issues that the iPhone 6S had
I feel like Apple is not getting nearly enough flak for the "you should use first party cable otherwise it might hurt the phone." Even if it's complete bullcrap, the point of going to usbc is that its compatible with usbc, not *apple's* usbc
They would've actually put hardware blocks in place but legally they weren't allowed to if they wanted to sell the phone in the EU. Everything Apple claims should be taken with an ocean or salt
You should have tried and USB-C dock. I backed up my data via a type c dock from my old Pixel phone after smashed the display too many times. :D It did work. I think I can do it with my Samsung as well. So would be interesting to test an Iphone as a docked machine. Just an advice.
For the battery test, they did not use UA-cam video playback, they used a downloaded iTunes video though it does not state what the audio settings or brightness settings were, just that True Tone and auto brightness turned off
I am wondering why Apple has not made the Action Button case sensitive, meaning: if I am on the homescreen I want to launch my Camera app. But if I am in the Camera app, I want it to either used as a shutter button or switch it into video mode... and so on...its all software... it looks like a wasted opportunity....
3:12 I'm confused. I have the double press the power button option on my Galaxy S22U and I easily configured mine to turn on the flashlight. (I missed my old motorola chop motion) The settings are easy to access and it can be programmed to open any app on the phone. So I don't see how that has a lack of configurability.
my BlackBerry Torch 9800 from 2010 had the "convenience key" and it was the best thing ever. I'm glad we are finally starting to get features back! Maybe the next revolutionary thing may be a headphone jack?
Last year, I upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from X to 13 Pro. I hate the weight of their phone. I was considering the 13 Mini when my XS stops getting the latest iOS (guessing this time next year) but, with the new Pros getting a lighter weight frame, that idea might now be redundant. Thanks for the vid!
They been doing "lite reviews" for a long time though. They gather hard data about devices before they get on camera, and they've already unboxed the device at least once before filming. It's not an unboxing channel anymore. It's the review channel.
8:40 I think you should have formatted the time inside of the bars a bit different. While 1,58 hours is not incorrect my first thought was: "It is pretty brave to call 1 hour 58 minutes 'just over one and a half hours'"
I still can’t believe people with a 3 or 4 year old iphone run out and needlessly upgrade then complain when they realize not much has changed. They’re meant to last much longer than that. Plus smartphone innovation has severely slowed down in the 20s. They’re definitely taking advantage of their customers stupidity.
Would’ve loved to see you test a usb-c dock and plug in multiple devices. Everything you showed has been available since early iPhones, but required adapters for lightning. I want to see mouse, keyboard and display all at once! With a mic for audio capture!
You sure didn't seem that disappointed to me... I like how plugging things in works and it's the best thing since sliced bread...Android has been doing that for literally years now. 🤣
Bixby button was easily remappable with an app tho. I wont even be surprised if Apple lock down third party devs from accessing the action button to customize it further.
I was hoping for a monitor with a usb-c dock and seeing if it was possible to have mouse monitor keyboard combo that way, I thought I needed a computer to do things like onshape in the browser, but maybe not?
Linus, HDMI adapters have been around for the lightning port literally since iPhone 5s. I've had one for like a decade... Oh, and they made lightning to VGA as well.
not sure how long its been a thing but samsung does have this feature (on the 23 anyway) hold the power button and you get a configue button option and you can choose any app you want to open with double tap.
I think you guys always put WAYYY too much focus on gaming on phones and believe a MUCH higher percentage of people actually base their purchasing on game performance.
I’d like to see some cases with a built in ssd. Could save a lot of money. Or I just rubber band one to it when I’m using it with my dragonfly for lossless. More nostalgia that way anyway I suppose lol
Two things to also note. The drop test showing the camera popping out. That was after the 3rd attempt, not the first. The MAX also has different chipset (A2?) vs the Pro. Meaning that your USB-C data transfer and battery charge will be noticeably faster on the Max.
so far I've found several totally legit USB-C cables that are capable of fast charging on Android phones that iPhone 15 Pro simply reject. As in, you plug it in and no charge happens!
Nope, it will always be in portrait mode on the home screen and change from landscape to portrait if it's not video content. The orientation lock is explicitly a Portrait orientation lock. From Apple's support site for "Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch": Rotate the screen on an iPhone without a Home button Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center. Tap the *Portrait Orientation Lock button* to make sure that it's off. Turn your iPhone sideways.
The video out feature has been on the iPhone for over a decade albeit you needed to use lighting to HDMI. Can’t expect Linus to know everything but sometimes this is just odd to comment that it’s a new feature. Glad now it’s usb-c for even more compatible adapters.
I've personally used an expensive certified lightning to HDMI adapter many times. This matters because it's just ANY random cheap adapter. Freaking awesome -LS
That would get me into an iPhone for the first time ever - especially if we got a legit DAC I could bet all of my future life's earnings on that not happening and feel 100% safe though, lmao
@@RyTrapp0 I would be absolutely in heaven if smartphones with headphone jacks plus DAC started showing up again, but you are right, it will not happen I'll bet my life savings right along with ya
@@lupolinar An LG V60 that's on its last leg lmao. And, today, there's just no alternative to it - if you're into these sorts of hardware features, you can only downgrade from here. Before LG(had the V20, V30, and V60; far from perfect but killer hardware), my preferred brand was HTC. Who also had nice phones and did some against-the-grain stuff. Who also quit the phone business because it was like me and two other people buying them. Ugh.
@@lupolinar You're right, most modern phones don't have all of those features, and neither does mine. I have the ZenFone 8, which only has the headphone jack of the features I mentioned, which is the most important of the 3 to me. To my knowledge, basically zero modern smartphones have replaceable batteries (really looking forward to seeing the EU's laws bring this back) and only some mid-range or budget phones have microSD card slots, and I guess Sony's flagships still have them. However, this does not stop me from criticizing every single company that decides to release a new phone that still doesn't have these features, including the phones that I buy. Nowadays, I go for the flagship phone that has the most features for a decent price. Last time I was looking for a new phone, I was deciding between Asus, Sony, and ZTE. Next time I shop for a phone, I will likely be deciding between the same companies, since they seem to be the only ones I can think of that release flagship phones that still have features. You better believe that I criticize Asus or whichever company's phone I happen to be using every time they fail to include these awesome features. It would be a dream come true if the EU made a few more consumer tech laws mandating expandable storage like microSD card slots as well as wired audio solutions like 3.5 mm headphone jacks.
I mean sure I replaced my 14 pro max 1tb with a 15 pro max 1tb and I do notice the difference sometimes, but not very often. Even android daily driver Linus was more excited than I. I do absolutely love the log filming feature straight to external drives tho
When I heard about the "action button," I immediately thought about the "Bixby button" on my Samsung phone, but I had the opposite reaction to Linus because the finger-scan button on my Samsung phone does single press, double-tap, and scan finger gestures, all of which can call up specific programs or do OS functions. (I think some of that is part of Samsung's Good Lock program, which adds a lot of other functionality too.) At any rate, Samsung's already got "next level" functionality which Apple seemed to think was good enough to copy. (That happens all the time. I'm not dissing Apple for recognizing a good thing and using it.) With all the varied concerns about "3rd Party" USB cables, it is good to see that Apple now has the same functionality as Android for using headphones, USB A, and video out using that USB-c connection. Having recently had to get an Apple-specific video adapter for someone else, being able to use what's already in my kit is great. Thanks for doing this feature review.
That's exactly my thoughts too. Plus Bixby can too some really advanced actions too. Then theres the single tap of the power button that can be reconfigured.
I was interested and planning on upgrading to this... but while some overheating issues can likely be sorted in software, the fragile back glass is really making me have second thoughts about it. It breaks so easily, even when dropped from just hip height. Just a small bend as well is enough. Just don't wanna buy a device I have to keep fix...
@@vespuccini They don't break as easily. The glass back broke on both Pro and Pro Max dropped from hip weight in testing. Same test with iPhone 13 Pro and Pro max and none of them broke, in fact they even survived being dropped from head height without breaking the back.
End with the monitor reminds me of 2012, when I connected my ~200€ android device to my TV and used a bluetooth controller to play Shadowgun. And now in 2023 people are hyped that a 1k+€ phone can finally do that.. what?!
Can't believe people are jizzing their pants over being able to mirror your screen and use a usb mic with this new model when I could literally do that on my droid 2 from 2012.
It's funny how iPhone supported mirroring the display over HDMI since literal 2010, and noone ever talked about it. They have an official cable for it on their website. I'm certain that if you connected your USB mic to an older iPhone, it would've used it too. I'm amazed how many people never knew that they could do all this on their iPhone, even before USB-C
Linus: "I haven't done a phone review in a long time so I'll need to buy one myself and you guys can choose wich one I'll buy/use." Also Linus: does a phone review the same day.
@@ShortCircuit And how does this small distinction prevent you from using one of these phones as your personal daily driver? I think my point still stands, not that it matters. I like the idea of letting us choose your next phone.
You know there have been apps for Android that can rebind buttons for more than 10 years, right? The fact that you are amazed by the ability to rebind a button says quite a lot about what expectations Apple customers have :D This entire video is Linus being amazed by stuff Androids have been able to do since forever, what is going on.
You probably didn’t really get the point. It’s about this being implemented directly into iOS with this many features. iOS actually has quiet a lot of features that can be used with that. You can use a kind of scripting language that can automate many different tasks for you
@@lukas_lsLinus mentioned the lack of configurability on some Android phones. Even if he meant "not directly in the OS" that's at least disingenuous. If there is a simple option (like getting an App) to do it then it doesn't lack that functionality. It still has that functionality.
I really hate Apple and their anti-consumer practices, but honestly the Aluminum-Titanium frame was such a smart idea, it's extremely durable....the problem? Why the HELL did they decide to put a glass back on the phone? It's like they WANT users to be like "Oh look, it's so hard and durable!" then drop it on the floor for the back to break so they feel inclined to buy a new one. Apple is still one of the most disgusting companies with horrible ideas that I can't FATHOM why people continue to fanboy/girl over them.
@@blablubb1234 I would rather a plastic back honestly, or hell I'd use whatever Samsung uses now (which I know is glass, but I've seen teenagers purposely drop their phones to show how "Durable" their phone is and it just chips away when it hits the pavement/concrete), where it still cracks, but not enough to completely break it like the Galaxy S10 and S9 phones used to. JerrySwoleMuscleman being able to break it THAT much shows A.) He's fucking YOLKED man and B.) It really shouldn't have done THAT much damage from pushing in on it to completely crack the entirety of the back. I get part of the issue was the fact that the phone would not bend, which is a star in my book, but what's the point if you can literally shatter the entire thing and just make it a hand hazard. I get there's no perfect material to make these phones out of, but I still feel like iPhones are made to break to sell more (considering their stance on right to repair). Edit: I still don't like Samsung's Gorilla Glass backs because they can still break from miniscule shit, but I'm still glad it's durable....still rather have plastic
You can use the power button to do what you want too on Samsung S23 Ultra . Action button isn't all that. Even the old bixby button could be mapped to do what you wanted .
Back in 2013 a teacher of mine forgot his Macbook at home. He attached his iPhone with like 4 dongles to the beamer and did his class like that. I suppose support for external video output has been implemented in iOS for quite some time, but not many people tried to go from Lightning to VGA.
Gotta love the teacher hardware solutions. I have seen a teacher use an iPad with USB-C to VGA to an AV switch to HDMI to an Epson projector during my time as a high school student.
“I am disappoint” goes on to praise nearly every aspect of the phone and giggle like a giddy child.
Apple "haters" be like
This channel capitalises on their anti apple audience
LLT click 🎉bate
He always does this. Zero professional ism.
Bro it’s a video chill out. Does the same with every brand new android that crosses the table
It was a title meant to get the fandroids to click as fast as possible lmao
Title: "Son, I am disappoint"
Linus: "This thing is awesome I love it"
Clickbait for android fanboy
yeah.. that's an instant down-vote from me then
Also linus : i dont review phones anymore
literally the next video is a phone review
@@Myst3ry714ew don't call it a downvote sounds reddity
@@joefries365 Well, he did say he would just use the phone he was reviewing, so... he's probably bringing the iPhone 15 Pro home until the poll comes down.
phone repair guru actually looked into it, the weak point on the back glass is due to the metal plate that all other parts are anchored to isnt directly attached to the glass this year. even on the 14 and 15 where they open from the back the metal backplate is attached to the glass and for those they have another backplate just behind the display for all the components to attach to
So the glass is easier/cheaper to replace but weaker?
F. Never cared about the obscene cost of repairs as they always were covered by basic home insurance, which happens to be mandatory anyway for most.
As if one giant glass plate on one side wasn't enough, Apple has 2, both of which can be broken if it is dropped. I understand we already use phone cases (for any smartphone, really), but you can't justify the use of titanium to compensate for more weakpoints. I mean... smartphones will always be dropped.
The reason they dropped the Bionic naming was because originally it was created to distinguish a chip with Neural Engine, right now, after dropping the A11, every single chip in a phone sold/supported now has A12 and up and all of them have a Neural Engine.
6:50 In India all the models below pro and pro max are the only one being assembled (thus reducing price of import duty for those models in India) and pro and pro max are china exclusive only (which has a higher price due to import)
Just a little correction.
"Apple is only assembling the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus in India. Not the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both the iPhone 15 Pro models are still assembled in China."
True
And the pro has the good chip, non pro has the old one
@@wobblysauce exactly, they should have done some fact checking before putting that weird theory in the script regarding manufacturing of pro models in India.
@@geeky_san they never told about pro, they stated "some iPhones" and then checked what is on their iPhones on hand. someone even don't listening
@@s.i.m.c.a Look at the title of the video my friend.
I hope DJI makes something that utilizes the USB-C port to have external storage and a microphone all in some sort of a camera handle on the side of the phone.
Why DJI? Wouldn't such a product come from Smallrig?
At that point just get an actual camera.
Going to be pretty slow external storage use given its USB 2 (which is absurd).
@@geebster.the pro is not USB2
Not a bad thing to hope for.
An iPhone 15 mini would have been so nice! The new 15s are awesome but I'm disapointed they removed the mini size of the line.
It just didn't sell as well, hence why it was removed.
There is no 14 mini for that reason, and I doubt there'll be any
@@lukewt456 yeah it seems the mini was just 5% of the iPhone sales. Not enough to maintain the production.
I hope the next SE will fill that gap. :/
@@RC2225 I think the new SE(if it ever comes out) is going to have a shitty display like iPhone 11
The SE 3rd Gen is out but I will keep my 13 mini alive with Applecare as long as possible.
When dbrand just lets you do a product shoutout it jut feels so much better than an ad read or break I actually watch or listen to the whole thing.
Agreed
4:25 they actually have a refresh rate between 1 and 120 Hz, not 10 and 120. That’s why the always on display doesn’t show second.
4:26 iPhone 14 Pro and 15 Pro are 1hz to 120hz. 13 Pro was 10hz to 120hz
That’s only for AOD (Always-On Display) 1-120hz
I really want to see more USB-C testing, loving the flexibility of the port compared to lightning. Also backed up my phone to my PC and it was so much quicker thanks to USB 3 speeds. Finally out of 2010 with USB 2.
2000*
@@GH0STST4RSCR34M Does the exact year really matter? My point is USB 2 is ancient
@@Hopgop1it doesn't, people being pedantic as usual. Annoying kids. Then again you gave apple 1500$ to use a 2008 port... that's just stupid. The other models are still on usb 2 btw
@@ForeverHobbit My old iPhone was broken anyway, faceid stopped working so I upgraded instead of fixing it. I’m not some new iPhone every year fanboy.
This is not a defense of lightning, but isn’t plugging your phone in to do backups very 2010 era? Wireless backups every night on charger are the way!
Actually, it seems the reason for the immediate glass break in Zack's (JerryRigEverything) test was due to the fact that Apple moved a support metal bracket from the back glass to the actual frame of the phone itself, which severely weakens that glass's rigidity.
I don't get it. They KNOW people are going to do the "bend test"... they should do that test at least a hundred times before they decide to go ahead with a design change like that.
@@MakerAventuras I bet they do but they just don't care as long as the phone doesn't break completely the green light it
And yet I've seen many tech reviewers do the same thing as Zack and weren't able to reproduce the same result, maybe he's just a force of nature or got a faulty unit.
Other people have done the bend test and did not have the same issue as Jerry
did everyone forget that the man blow torched his phone before bending it?
I think when testing any phone, iPhone, Samsung, Pixel, etc. maybe having the Software version listed as well could also be helpful. I know when new phones rollout there are always hot fixes in terms of updates so testing on an older version versus a new version could lead to slight discrepancies. It could also be negligible but I do feel like it could help those who look at the charts have a better overall understanding.
Different actions for the action button in different focus modes is my suggestion for features. I mean, if you go to the movies all the time, set a geolocation focus for movies and set it to ring/silent, during work you can have it set to open a specific app or maybe flashlight depending on what you do for work, then have a vacation focus that makes the action button a camera quickdraw. That would just make it perfect along with Linus's idea for the double press or hold. Certainly miles better than the backtap feature
The Apple Shortcuts app is your friend
You can do this easily with Shortcuts
the action button is nice, but i'm conflicted as i really like the physical toggle switch. being able to set (or check that it is in) to silent mode with the phone still in the pocket is so nice.
It lets you know with haptic vibration if it's in silent.
I'm guessing is Apple figured out through analytics (you can opt in to share usage behavior data with Apple) that most people default the switch to off mode, so for most of their customers that toggle was redundant.
I also like being able to quickly glance at my phone during a meeting etc and check if my phone is on silent.
@@Endemoniada I don't think AOD shows the top bar items
If it's in silent and you press the button, the phone will vibrate. So you can still tell whether it's in silent without taking it out of your pocket.
"Let's look at the fun little report card from the labs team"
Goes on to read apple's marketing material
I think you should do a deep dive into shortcuts. They're incredibly powerful. You can even use them to change how apps look on the home screen, or to make siri do x thing when you say x phrase.
Android also has much more powerful automation tools, so I don't think he'll find Apple's shortcuts as revolutionary.
@@Chopper153 I mean... it's basically a scripting language. It doesn't get much more powerful than that unless you want to program your own app, especially for an Apple product.
From what I've read on the internet, Google's analog to shortcuts is a lot less powerful...@@Chopper153
@@RATsnak3Yes it does. The problem isn't the tools, its the artificial limitations imposed by apple.
if this is what impresses iphone users then damn the bar is set pretty low lol
You can use the action button as an extra shutter button in the camera,
so you could use the volume buttons to zoom or focus separately
How is that useful tho?
For small precise zoom adjustments you could never do with touch input?
@@danielring8060 there's a zoom wheel/slider for that already
how can you use volume buttons for focus or zoom? for me i can only use it to quick-take video or a shutter burst
You can’t. He said could not can, like it would be great if the volume buttons would change their function to zoom and focus if the action button is set to take a photo.
I think that the usb c native accessories are the same ones that work with the lightning connector because you can just use a lightning connector to the usb a camera adapter to connect the device.
12:05 It says video playback, not UA-cam playback which would use more battery as it’s streaming the video
Good catch, it was probably measured playing local files in ideal conditions.
6:21 currently India only makes 15 and 15 plus models and not the pro
Woulda been nice to see if the ip15pm usb-c could output 120 hz 1080p. Would be cool to use with the xreal glasses and moonlight/nvidia gamestream now that they support 120hz.
same with iPadOS. still stuck in 60Hz when on external display (both on stage manager and mirrored). Also, maybe limited implementation of Stage Manager when connected to an external display on the next iOS update/iPhone? (e.g. only 2 apps at a time, and installing iPad version of an app to the iPhone to make it scale better on external screen)
Not going to happen. Apple would like to sell you a whole different device (laptop) instead.
@@kkshinichi fun fact: for the vast majority of apps, there is no iPadOS version, it's the exact same one as the iOS version, same installation file and every thing, so if Apple did decide to add stage manager to iPhone, you would already be able to run the "iPadOS version" of any app by default.
If you have friends.
That "if you have friends" hit really hard.
i like how LTT reapplied the out of the box screen stickers for authenticity 😂
So what we need to see now is a usb C dock plugged in with KBM, monitor and wired networking.
I've done that with my ipad air 4, it works just OK except they still don't support multi monitor. But if you want to take notes, write a paper, web browse etc. in a more desktop setting, it's functional but not a true windows/macOS experience. Definitely more productive if you're trying to do actual work than using the touch interface.
On MIUI you can make custom shortcuts for double tap wake button, volume up + wake, volume down + wake, volume up + volume down and you could do that since about 2019
Do you like having ads in your software?
4:45 lil error at the bottom-left side, "nan nan"
i could be wrong about this, but im pretty sure the pro line phones have had LTPO screens that go as low as 1 hz, not 10 as stated in the video since the iphone 14 pro line
This is correct yes.
I've considered switching to iPhone because my partner uses it, but never really wanted to. The action button and finally having USB c makes this the first one I've really considered.
same exact boat here. ive considered it, but theres so many apps and stuff too that id be missing out on from android. maybe ill daily drive both for a little bit and see what happens
I had an android once and loved it. My wife and family dragged me back.
@@daniellove162If you love using android just use android
Personally waiting until the 16. They pushed out iOS 17.0.3 which they say fixes overheating, but the 3nm process could still be more efficient than it is. I think however, for those really due for a new phone it’s probably a decent choice.
Just wait to see how much they improve on the 16's. They'll find problems this year and make next year's models a nice refinement. I'm hoping for a 12 going to 13 situation.
There is/was an official Apple lightning to HDMI converter and before that, even a 30 pin dock connector to HDMI dongle, I’ve had them for years, admittedly I only used them a couple of times on vacation, but Linus saying for old school iPhone reviews having easy HDMI would have been a game changer, just shows a lack of knowledge somewhere in the production chain. I’ve even connected my Apple lightning to HDMI adapter to my elgato HD60s in the past.
Yea I have one too. It was basically only for slideshows, couldn’t keep a smooth frame rate to save its life.
@@TerribleUsernameAmirite Yours must have been defective. I've been using my Lightning to HDMI adapter with the NReal Air glasses and they work just fine.
@@KayJay01 Yep, i've watched movies on a big screen connected to my iPhone XS through the Apple Lightning HDMI adapter! no issues at all!
I thought this at first but I think he was saying the *ease* of it using a generic adapter, not that it wasn’t possible using a proprietary adapter.
Is that a soft plastic case or a hard plastic case because I'm willing to give props to them figuring out how to make a soft plastic case non yellowing....
yeah I'm thinking of getting one for the Pixel 8 Pro when I get it next week. If Dbrand makes one for the Pixel 8 pro, I'm assuming they will.
Personally I use Spiegen's stuff, and it yellows a touch as in if I try to look at edge corners my red phone reflects as a little orangeish but it's basically completely clear still after a solid year.
@@ashfox7498 i use to have spiegen cases and agree they do yellow but i like them back in the old day i use to use speck cases all the time
or he just bought a new case every 6 months
6:20 - Pro models aren’t manufactured in India as of now. Apple only manufactures non pro models of iPhones in India as of now.
I’ve used it for like 2 weeks at this point (15 pro, china) have not had any issues except when I had instagram opened and the phone was charging. It heated up a lot, I simply quit out of instagram and it fixed it. I also haven’t had that issue since. The phone feels very strong and I don’t think its weakness is going to be any more of an issue than that of any other phone
I would have liked to see Linus use the framework storage usb c module to record ProRes onto
If I recall, you could remap the bixby button with a 3rd party app. And I definitely remember that you can remap double/long press of the power button to anything you want (in oneui at least).
yep an advantage of android, if some level of customisation isnt offered out of the box, you can bet someone will make an app for it. whereas apple users need to wait 8 years for apple to invent the functionality. i know id rather have half baked functionality tomorrow than fully baked functionality in 8 years.
Yes. I use double tap to open my Google Wallet. And the press, I changed it to power settings (never will I use bixby)
Yes you can. And at some point, Samsung also basically removed all restriction out of that Bixby button.
But well, Samsung is not an iphone.
@@iris4547 You're fine with half baked functionality? That's not good lol
@@zizu-lakaka no i quite clearly said "i know id rather have half baked functionality tomorrow than fully baked functionality in 8 years."
Linus on LTT: I don't review phones anymore
2 seconds later Linus on ShortCircuit reviewing phones: I hate this iPhone
@ShortCircuit 10:30 How do you know that it was actually using the external microphone and not the internal?
Hearing Linus mention a possible thermal issue being caused by small factors in the assembly lines with China vs India made me remember the Samsung vs TSMC issues that the iPhone 6S had
I feel like Apple is not getting nearly enough flak for the "you should use first party cable otherwise it might hurt the phone." Even if it's complete bullcrap, the point of going to usbc is that its compatible with usbc, not *apple's* usbc
They would've actually put hardware blocks in place but legally they weren't allowed to if they wanted to sell the phone in the EU. Everything Apple claims should be taken with an ocean or salt
You should have tried and USB-C dock. I backed up my data via a type c dock from my old Pixel phone after smashed the display too many times. :D It did work. I think I can do it with my Samsung as well. So would be interesting to test an Iphone as a docked machine. Just an advice.
For the battery test, they did not use UA-cam video playback, they used a downloaded iTunes video though it does not state what the audio settings or brightness settings were, just that True Tone and auto brightness turned off
That's just half assed testing
@@seya_2it's not testing. It's marketing.
Classic. They tested a use case that not one of their customers ever uses.
I am wondering why Apple has not made the Action Button case sensitive, meaning: if I am on the homescreen I want to launch my Camera app. But if I am in the Camera app, I want it to either used as a shutter button or switch it into video mode... and so on...its all software... it looks like a wasted opportunity....
3:12 I'm confused. I have the double press the power button option on my Galaxy S22U and I easily configured mine to turn on the flashlight. (I missed my old motorola chop motion) The settings are easy to access and it can be programmed to open any app on the phone. So I don't see how that has a lack of configurability.
The enthusiasm on Linus' face when interacting with the action button is why I love LMG's content so much.
my BlackBerry Torch 9800 from 2010 had the "convenience key" and it was the best thing ever. I'm glad we are finally starting to get features back! Maybe the next revolutionary thing may be a headphone jack?
MF pulled out a note 9 from 2018 outta nowhere
and compared it with a isheep pro max 😮💨
The screen/lens break was on the 15th drop. Heat issues resolved by iOS 17.03 software bugs..
12:39 apple did make a lightning to hdmi adapter though
Last year, I upgraded from the iPhone 7 to the XS, while my kids went from X to 13 Pro. I hate the weight of their phone.
I was considering the 13 Mini when my XS stops getting the latest iOS (guessing this time next year) but, with the new Pros getting a lighter weight frame, that idea might now be redundant.
Thanks for the vid!
I read the title in an Indian accent
Short Circuit isn't a review: they're an unboxing channel.
They been doing "lite reviews" for a long time though. They gather hard data about devices before they get on camera, and they've already unboxed the device at least once before filming. It's not an unboxing channel anymore. It's the review channel.
8:40 I think you should have formatted the time inside of the bars a bit different. While 1,58 hours is not incorrect my first thought was: "It is pretty brave to call 1 hour 58 minutes 'just over one and a half hours'"
I still can’t believe people with a 3 or 4 year old iphone run out and needlessly upgrade then complain when they realize not much has changed. They’re meant to last much longer than that. Plus smartphone innovation has severely slowed down in the 20s. They’re definitely taking advantage of their customers stupidity.
Would’ve loved to see you test a usb-c dock and plug in multiple devices. Everything you showed has been available since early iPhones, but required adapters for lightning. I want to see mouse, keyboard and display all at once! With a mic for audio capture!
A worthy comment/question
We need to know
Yeah, missed opportunity. Would have been cool to see them drop it in a docking cradle and essentially turn it into an iOS "desktop computer".
You sure didn't seem that disappointed to me...
I like how plugging things in works and it's the best thing since sliced bread...Android has been doing that for literally years now. 🤣
but android sucks, what dont u androids people don't get? no one wants bloatware or overall an ugly phone lol
@@TheREVOLUTION690 🤣...ok, boomer.
@@rmp5s boomers are usually the only people who have androids , boomers or nerds lol , sorry
@@rmp5sbro is stuck in 2013. Let them be😂😂😂
@@592Johno Poor things. 🤣
Bixby button was easily remappable with an app tho. I wont even be surprised if Apple lock down third party devs from accessing the action button to customize it further.
Ok but it’s ridiculous that a third party developer had to make the button mapping good
After a year of so of backlash from the customers...
third party devs can access it if their app is open onscreen, or provide shortcuts for the user to map the action button to.
0:35 Leave it to our boi Linus to not use the provided tab to pull the phone out of the box, but awkwardly pick it up from the sides
13:57 , the dynamic island bugged out or what?
I was hoping for a monitor with a usb-c dock and seeing if it was possible to have mouse monitor keyboard combo that way, I thought I needed a computer to do things like onshape in the browser, but maybe not?
Linus, HDMI adapters have been around for the lightning port literally since iPhone 5s. I've had one for like a decade... Oh, and they made lightning to VGA as well.
But with USB-C you can use any random USB-C adapter, not something "certified" by Apple. Options are literally endless.
1:18 Ouch
Wait hold on so you saying that the heating issue on my iPhone 15pro is due to supply chain issue, was expecting a better answer
not sure how long its been a thing but samsung does have this feature (on the 23 anyway) hold the power button and you get a configue button option and you can choose any app you want to open with double tap.
I think you guys always put WAYYY too much focus on gaming on phones and believe a MUCH higher percentage of people actually base their purchasing on game performance.
I’d like to see some cases with a built in ssd. Could save a lot of money. Or I just rubber band one to it when I’m using it with my dragonfly for lossless. More nostalgia that way anyway I suppose lol
The Dragonfly was already possible with Lightning
Two things to also note. The drop test showing the camera popping out. That was after the 3rd attempt, not the first. The MAX also has different chipset (A2?) vs the Pro. Meaning that your USB-C data transfer and battery charge will be noticeably faster on the Max.
And it was a glass phone dropped from 20 feet onto stone ffs 😂
I think the drop immediately before it was 15 feet up - never gonna happen IRL
so far I've found several totally legit USB-C cables that are capable of fast charging on Android phones that iPhone 15 Pro simply reject. As in, you plug it in and no charge happens!
11:10 orientation lock is just a setting change. It’ll lock in whatever orientation you have it in if you set it to do so.
Nope, it will always be in portrait mode on the home screen and change from landscape to portrait if it's not video content. The orientation lock is explicitly a Portrait orientation lock.
From Apple's support site for "Rotate the screen on your iPhone or iPod touch":
Rotate the screen on an iPhone without a Home button
Swipe down from the top-right corner of your screen to open Control Center.
Tap the *Portrait Orientation Lock button* to make sure that it's off.
Turn your iPhone sideways.
The video out feature has been on the iPhone for over a decade albeit you needed to use lighting to HDMI. Can’t expect Linus to know everything but sometimes this is just odd to comment that it’s a new feature. Glad now it’s usb-c for even more compatible adapters.
I've personally used an expensive certified lightning to HDMI adapter many times. This matters because it's just ANY random cheap adapter. Freaking awesome -LS
if it had a headphone jack, microSD slot, and a removeable battery, then we'd be in business
That would get me into an iPhone for the first time ever - especially if we got a legit DAC
I could bet all of my future life's earnings on that not happening and feel 100% safe though, lmao
@@RyTrapp0 I would be absolutely in heaven if smartphones with headphone jacks plus DAC started showing up again, but you are right, it will not happen
I'll bet my life savings right along with ya
So, what Phone do you use, as most modern Phone don't do that.
@@lupolinar An LG V60 that's on its last leg lmao. And, today, there's just no alternative to it - if you're into these sorts of hardware features, you can only downgrade from here.
Before LG(had the V20, V30, and V60; far from perfect but killer hardware), my preferred brand was HTC. Who also had nice phones and did some against-the-grain stuff. Who also quit the phone business because it was like me and two other people buying them. Ugh.
@@lupolinar You're right, most modern phones don't have all of those features, and neither does mine. I have the ZenFone 8, which only has the headphone jack of the features I mentioned, which is the most important of the 3 to me. To my knowledge, basically zero modern smartphones have replaceable batteries (really looking forward to seeing the EU's laws bring this back) and only some mid-range or budget phones have microSD card slots, and I guess Sony's flagships still have them.
However, this does not stop me from criticizing every single company that decides to release a new phone that still doesn't have these features, including the phones that I buy. Nowadays, I go for the flagship phone that has the most features for a decent price. Last time I was looking for a new phone, I was deciding between Asus, Sony, and ZTE. Next time I shop for a phone, I will likely be deciding between the same companies, since they seem to be the only ones I can think of that release flagship phones that still have features. You better believe that I criticize Asus or whichever company's phone I happen to be using every time they fail to include these awesome features.
It would be a dream come true if the EU made a few more consumer tech laws mandating expandable storage like microSD card slots as well as wired audio solutions like 3.5 mm headphone jacks.
I love mine and it is a bigger difference to my old 13pro max than I've thought. 👌🏼
Shoot i upgrage from my 13 pro to the 15 plus and couldnt be happier! 🥹
9:35 sorry was that three replacements or free replacements?
Free, subtitles say Free, not three.
@@Yellow-channell Thanks
Linus here comes a tech tip Iphone 15 pro's are currently not being manufactured in India.
Would have been nice to see this before recommending the iPhone 15 pro on the other video, but I understand not wanting to influence the suggestions.
So he's... not disappoint then? I don't get it.
Now try to change the buttons on the lockscreen or enable pocket mode, so your camera isn't turned on everytime you put it in your pocket.
Isn't "pocket mode" the standard for every smartphone? Not on IPhone?
I mean sure I replaced my 14 pro max 1tb with a 15 pro max 1tb and I do notice the difference sometimes, but not very often. Even android daily driver Linus was more excited than I. I do absolutely love the log filming feature straight to external drives tho
15:18 Isn't the refresh rate from 1 to 120 hz?
If I remember correctly, the 1hz is only for certain features in the phone, which doesn’t include gaming
@@cesium22931 hz is for the always on display
When I heard about the "action button," I immediately thought about the "Bixby button" on my Samsung phone, but I had the opposite reaction to Linus because the finger-scan button on my Samsung phone does single press, double-tap, and scan finger gestures, all of which can call up specific programs or do OS functions. (I think some of that is part of Samsung's Good Lock program, which adds a lot of other functionality too.) At any rate, Samsung's already got "next level" functionality which Apple seemed to think was good enough to copy. (That happens all the time. I'm not dissing Apple for recognizing a good thing and using it.)
With all the varied concerns about "3rd Party" USB cables, it is good to see that Apple now has the same functionality as Android for using headphones, USB A, and video out using that USB-c connection. Having recently had to get an Apple-specific video adapter for someone else, being able to use what's already in my kit is great.
Thanks for doing this feature review.
That's exactly my thoughts too. Plus Bixby can too some really advanced actions too. Then theres the single tap of the power button that can be reconfigured.
I was interested and planning on upgrading to this... but while some overheating issues can likely be sorted in software, the fragile back glass is really making me have second thoughts about it. It breaks so easily, even when dropped from just hip height. Just a small bend as well is enough. Just don't wanna buy a device I have to keep fix...
Do you not put a case on your phone??
small bend is not enough... also the glass backs on all the other iphones break too
@@vespuccini They don't break as easily. The glass back broke on both Pro and Pro Max dropped from hip weight in testing. Same test with iPhone 13 Pro and Pro max and none of them broke, in fact they even survived being dropped from head height without breaking the back.
It’s a non issue to majority buyers. I have and always will use a case regardless of what phone I’m using so drops aren’t a big deal.
Who's going around bending their phones? lol
End with the monitor reminds me of 2012, when I connected my ~200€ android device to my TV and used a bluetooth controller to play Shadowgun.
And now in 2023 people are hyped that a 1k+€ phone can finally do that.. what?!
lmao same
8:50 no surprise, Labs most definitely forgot to change the battery settings
India does not produce/assemble pro model iphones , just the 15 and 15 plus .
On LTT: "YEAH I DONT DO UNBOXINGS ANYMORE"
I don't remember them saying that.
they don’t do them on LTT. that’s why they have the short circuit channel. unboxings and first impressions
Literally you are showing how iPhones are playing catch-up with Android phones 😂
Can't believe people are jizzing their pants over being able to mirror your screen and use a usb mic with this new model when I could literally do that on my droid 2 from 2012.
It's funny how iPhone supported mirroring the display over HDMI since literal 2010, and noone ever talked about it. They have an official cable for it on their website. I'm certain that if you connected your USB mic to an older iPhone, it would've used it too. I'm amazed how many people never knew that they could do all this on their iPhone, even before USB-C
nobody cares about android bro
4:25 I'm pretty sure it can go to 1hz for AOD
1:50 The base model iPhone 15 still has USB 2.0 speeds
People don’t need to transfer big videos, since most users who buy regular iPhones don’t need that perk lmao
@@Yellow-channell I know and I'm just pointing that out
Linus: "I haven't done a phone review in a long time so I'll need to buy one myself and you guys can choose wich one I'll buy/use."
Also Linus: does a phone review the same day.
This is not a review. It's an unboxing with some first impressions and some lab data. Small distinction, but an important one -LS
Came here for this comment, but this is not a review, it's an overview
@@ShortCircuitso it's a review..
@@ShortCircuit And how does this small distinction prevent you from using one of these phones as your personal daily driver? I think my point still stands, not that it matters. I like the idea of letting us choose your next phone.
You know there have been apps for Android that can rebind buttons for more than 10 years, right? The fact that you are amazed by the ability to rebind a button says quite a lot about what expectations Apple customers have :D This entire video is Linus being amazed by stuff Androids have been able to do since forever, what is going on.
You probably didn’t really get the point. It’s about this being implemented directly into iOS with this many features. iOS actually has quiet a lot of features that can be used with that.
You can use a kind of scripting language that can automate many different tasks for you
@@lukas_lsLinus mentioned the lack of configurability on some Android phones.
Even if he meant "not directly in the OS" that's at least disingenuous.
If there is a simple option (like getting an App) to do it then it doesn't lack that functionality. It still has that functionality.
Why is there a salty fandroid in every apple video's comments 😂
@@lukas_lsShortcuts on iOS is very weak though imo.
I really hate Apple and their anti-consumer practices, but honestly the Aluminum-Titanium frame was such a smart idea, it's extremely durable....the problem? Why the HELL did they decide to put a glass back on the phone? It's like they WANT users to be like "Oh look, it's so hard and durable!" then drop it on the floor for the back to break so they feel inclined to buy a new one.
Apple is still one of the most disgusting companies with horrible ideas that I can't FATHOM why people continue to fanboy/girl over them.
You can’t have wireless charging (also no MagSafe) with a metal back. You need glass or plastic.
@@blablubb1234 I would rather a plastic back honestly, or hell I'd use whatever Samsung uses now (which I know is glass, but I've seen teenagers purposely drop their phones to show how "Durable" their phone is and it just chips away when it hits the pavement/concrete), where it still cracks, but not enough to completely break it like the Galaxy S10 and S9 phones used to.
JerrySwoleMuscleman being able to break it THAT much shows
A.) He's fucking YOLKED man
and
B.) It really shouldn't have done THAT much damage from pushing in on it to completely crack the entirety of the back.
I get part of the issue was the fact that the phone would not bend, which is a star in my book, but what's the point if you can literally shatter the entire thing and just make it a hand hazard. I get there's no perfect material to make these phones out of, but I still feel like iPhones are made to break to sell more (considering their stance on right to repair).
Edit: I still don't like Samsung's Gorilla Glass backs because they can still break from miniscule shit, but I'm still glad it's durable....still rather have plastic
@@blablubb1234 Or ceramic
8:22 With how many watts were the devices charged?
Disappointed that you didn't try multi-gigabit ethernet adapter.
This dude definitely gay and at least partially liberal, but at least he’s informative
You can use the power button to do what you want too on Samsung S23 Ultra . Action button isn't all that. Even the old bixby button could be mapped to do what you wanted .
Pro models are yet to be manufactured in India,
I mean assembled
Back in 2013 a teacher of mine forgot his Macbook at home. He attached his iPhone with like 4 dongles to the beamer and did his class like that. I suppose support for external video output has been implemented in iOS for quite some time, but not many people tried to go from Lightning to VGA.
Gotta love the teacher hardware solutions. I have seen a teacher use an iPad with USB-C to VGA to an AV switch to HDMI to an Epson projector during my time as a high school student.
1:15 "That is legitimately pretty useful if you have friends" -Linus :,(