I love Eber's phone reviews. I wish he'd do more of them. With that said, perfect timing for this one, I'm about to pick up a Canadian (for the sim tray) 15 Pro in the stealthy looking titanium black color
The 15 Pro is not even "ancient", some of us bought the phone back around October-December 2023 and even earlier this year as well. I upgraded from 11 Pro after 4 years in December 2023. I don't upgrade every year so plan to keep my iPhone 15 Pro for at least 5 years. Great to see you doing these 1 year old reviews for previous year models. We do need more content creators to review previous year models.
Bro how's the battery life and overheating issues are still there or what? I'm also planning to get one so, I need some guidance on spending responsibly
@@drishyarijal6877 It doesnt get warm in normal usage. Yes it gets really warm (near the camera) while gaming. Keep in mind if you use it outdoors it will get warm but no heating that ive noticed. Battery is disappointing honestly. It barely lasts a day with mixed usage but it charges farely quickly too. If you can get a good deal on it go for it.
Super solid video. Been really enjoying my 15 pro - coming from a Pixel 5 and Pixel 3a user, I am blown away by how far things have come for the iphone - my first and only before now was the iphone 3. No regrets so far.
First time iphone user here. After a year of using 15 Pro, i just want to give up and go back to Android. Probably having a hard time to adjust to the iOS environment plus the screensize, but this review made me hold on to it a bit longer. Thank you. I love how you do your reviews.
This is a great review. I saw it just for its professionalisme. Really good explanation of the product. The light setting and the cinematography is just beautiful. I really like this type of content, even though the product is't relevant for me. I have a iPhone 14 Pro and will upgrade next year, or 2026. I also use the Sony Xperia 1 IV. iPhone's are just a symphony of good hardware combined with good software.
My 15PM that im using since last december still has 100% battery health. I do often go 2 days between charges, so that means less charge cycles. I also gotten very used to the format. It does not feel like a ridiculous size to me.
ha i was/am thinking about doing the same 11 pro --> 15 pro good upgrade? satisfied that it was a big enough jump? i feel like the 11 pro is still completely relevant so i'm really on the fence. appreciate any input
7:00 Dude, your photos are fire. It’s rare to see someone take photos like this from a smartphone. I follow you on the socials. Any chance you sell Lightroom presets? I'm ready to buy! 👏🏾🔥🙏🏾
Honestly I've had great battery life on my 15 Pro. Best battery I've had since the 11 Pro. I had some weird issues with my home wifi for a few months, but other than that my 15 Pro has been fantastic. And since Apple Intelligence is going to be supported, there's quite frankly nothing about the 16 Pro I feel like I'm missing out on. Except for 4K 120 video.
@@Shahannj1mine's 14h screen time, 90% battery health after 366 cycles. I bought this in January, but those charge cycles were mostly because I play games like genshin for long hours.
Today’s phones are fast enough and bright enough, if I was a decision maker at one of these companies I would really push on efficiency and battery technology. These features are also good for marketing and sales so the people in that portion of the company would be happy with advertising it to users. Also pressing designers to make better software that allows users longer battery life.
Still looking into this phone. I’m not sure I can give up the 3x optical lens. I use it so much for work. It’s so rare that I would ever practically need to zoom into 5x.
I have 282 cycle (probably cause I've been using it for an additional month comparing to you according to your stat in the battery setting) and only 90% of maximum capacity with an iPhone 15 pro max I'm amazed how you have lost only 3%! I've also been using only MagSafe charger overnight
Here's my reasons for not getting a 16 pro... The camera button is useless to me i barely touch the cameras on my 13 pro, the size is already amazing i don't want it any bigger (i know i won't have a choice in a few years) The improvements this has with usb-c, cameras,dynamic island,Double peak brightness and the action button will already be an improvement over my 13 pro! The biggest factor in my decision was cost i just paid slightly over £700 if i wanted the 16 pro the only model i could find in stock was £1099 it simply isn't worth the extra money for a zoom lens,thinner bezels and a camera button! AI is coming to the 15pro anyway. I will miss my trusty 13 pro but it's time for a slight upgrade :)
for me the worst thing with the 15pro max is the constant overheating, while charging, while gaming, while being in direct sunlight and scrolling instagram and using 100% brightness (for like 10min before it dropps so far you can see anything ) apple did so far 3 patches what was supossed to fix the overheating and after a year now with iOS 18 the thing still overheats. "A1500€ phone that overheats at everthing and no one cares cause its Apple." And dont forget the camera bump what prevent the phone from wireless charging.
Yeah I swapped from a 12 to the 15 pro max and while the experience has been a huge jump the overheating is one of the worst drawbacks by far. I’m actually not sure why it was never fully addressed. The phone legitimately gets hot to the touch in many of the scenarios you described
Guys, try to reinstall the whole phone from scratch with Apple devices app or iTunes. I've heard that it might help with this overheating issue. Just remember to backup your stuff first.
My 1yo 15 pro max is sitting around 85% battery health. If I could do it again, I would not use MagSafe charging despite the convenience. And maybe try to turn down my game’s graphical settings from the highest possible. Both those activities seem to be putting a lot of thermal stress on the battery cells and causing premature degradation
I got it this festive sale season.. Switched from the s24 ultra as the size felt perfect for my use.. I loved the ultra but it felt like a brick after sometime.. It did not fit in my bags or pockets.. It’s a great phone but the size of the pro is something I really wanted to have…
@@mvr29 Well after a while you don’t notice it much.. It is a slight downgrade yes, the AI on galaxy was another level and I really used it, even the s pen.. Battery was also better on galaxy.. Cameras are similar, I don’t use zoom much so that doesn’t bother me.. But the size.. Eventually I had to switch, I used it for around 7 months since launch and my shoulders were starting to hurt even after using the phone for a few minutes.. I have small hands… So I decided during sale I can purchase the 15 pro for a lot cheaper, I went ahead and got it.. I do miss my galaxy but not its size.. Even 15 pro seems big to me sometimes…
Thanks for the great review! Just for the record, color banding is really bad in this video on my LG C1 in Filmmaker mode (supposed to display the content as true to source as possible). It is not as noticeable on my OLED equipped phone but it is really distracting on my 55" TV to be honest. Other than than, top notch production value as always :)
Yes most probably since I notice the same issue in Colors music videos for instance. I tought it might be useful for the team to know that the final result is not smooth on TV OLED (in cinema/expert/filmmaker modes only) as there might be some stuff to tweak at the mastering/rendering stage (10-bits colors?).
It is not as obvious on other top tier production value channels such as Marques Brownlee or The Tech Chap. same goes with high quality Dolby Vision demos and the likes. It is also the first time I find it really distracting in a HC video. BTW this observation was meant to help in case Hardware Canucks couldn’t notice it for some reason, not to argue with porentially non-expert people on what is causing it and whether it is fixeable.
@@Gofrette entirely fair to point it out no argument from me i was just saying it’s almost impossible to completely get rid of banding with this type of color grade youtube compression really just hates dark colors that aren’t pure black
My iPhone 15 Pro has 246 cycle count and 93% battery health. My 11 Pro was 93% when I traded it in for the 15 after 4 years. It was at 95% until the last 6 months or so until I updated to the latest iOS and it started dropping. I use 100% brightness but I run 24/7 low power mode. I’m wondering if my Tesla’s wireless charger is what’s killing it faster.
I totally agree-I prefer taking photos without using AI or beauty filters. Don’t get me wrong, those features can be cool, but they can also make things feel a bit artificial, taking away from the natural moments. I’ve used different Android phones, and each has its own strengths, but where I think they often fall short is in the camera performance. Sure, some phones take great photos, but the real question is, how long does that last? A friend of mine had the S22 Ultra, and while it was amazing at first, after about more than two years, the camera quality really dropped. It got to the point where it couldn’t even compete with a $150 phone at this time. There was a noticeable difference between the photos from when the phone was new and after a few years of use. I’ve checked with other people I know, and a common issue with premium smartphones seems to be the camera. And yes, the iPhone isn’t much different-it takes up more space, the photos can be a bit blurry here and there, and it’s not as snappy as it used to be. But compared to Android, I do think the iPhone holds up better in the camera department.
Apple software support is the best, sure. But also the weakest in terms of third party software support. Iphone x and older not supporting netflix is one of the few example
I just can't get into iOS. The customization options are limited compared to Android. Galaxy S24 Ultra/Honor Magic 6 Pro/Oneplus 12 are far superior smartphones in every aspect. Apple is just a marketing company and people have started to realize that and change to Android
I think I speak for many of us when I say we need more of these long-term style phone reviews from you guys.
We do indeed. Not everyone goes out and buys the latest iPhone every year.
Hear, hear!
Link to wallpaper? (free ones preferred)
You’ll find it in MKBHD’s Panels App 🤣
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Panels
Pretty sure he has said he uses wall haven
Your cinematography and editing are perfect. Btw, are you in a new studio? Something is different in a good way. Great video, Eber!
I love Eber's phone reviews. I wish he'd do more of them. With that said, perfect timing for this one, I'm about to pick up a Canadian (for the sim tray) 15 Pro in the stealthy looking titanium black color
wish so too, but suppose the amount of time and care which goes behind every review, he's limited to how many devices he can use on a daily basis.
A very good short film reviewing the iPhone 15 Pro. The iPhone camera shots are excellent.
The 15 Pro is not even "ancient", some of us bought the phone back around October-December 2023 and even earlier this year as well.
I upgraded from 11 Pro after 4 years in December 2023. I don't upgrade every year so plan to keep my iPhone 15 Pro for at least 5 years.
Great to see you doing these 1 year old reviews for previous year models. We do need more content creators to review previous year models.
Bro how's the battery life and overheating issues are still there or what?
I'm also planning to get one so, I need some guidance on spending responsibly
@@drishyarijal6877 yeah i would like to know too
@@drishyarijal6877 It doesnt get warm in normal usage. Yes it gets really warm (near the camera) while gaming. Keep in mind if you use it outdoors it will get warm but no heating that ive noticed. Battery is disappointing honestly. It barely lasts a day with mixed usage but it charges farely quickly too. If you can get a good deal on it go for it.
@@drishyarijal6877 i got one too it was resolved
@@drishyarijal6877 used should be under £700 and a sealed new one should be under £850
Love the way you story told everything the entire video, and those photos were really something else with that music. Loved the video, keep posting!🙌
That ending was great, especially the "spend responsibly" part
Super solid video. Been really enjoying my 15 pro - coming from a Pixel 5 and Pixel 3a user, I am blown away by how far things have come for the iphone - my first and only before now was the iphone 3. No regrets so far.
First time iphone user here. After a year of using 15 Pro, i just want to give up and go back to Android. Probably having a hard time to adjust to the iOS environment plus the screensize, but this review made me hold on to it a bit longer. Thank you. I love how you do your reviews.
Can we appreciate the fact that these guys add Sponsor note to the chapter titles. Amazing stuff. Keeping the viewers first priority always...
One of the best, most real reviews I have seen. Great job!
Just got my 15 pro max last Aug. happy with my choice and the natural titanium colour is mint. Not to light and not to dark
This is a great video! Been watching for years and the approach to filming this is great.
this whole vid such an amazing eye candy
This is a great review. I saw it just for its professionalisme. Really good explanation of the product. The light setting and the cinematography is just beautiful.
I really like this type of content, even though the product is't relevant for me. I have a iPhone 14 Pro and will upgrade next year, or 2026. I also use the Sony Xperia 1 IV.
iPhone's are just a symphony of good hardware combined with good software.
The video was truly refreshing and definitely worth watching great content men and love the cinematography
This vid and the way u taking photos, u made me click that subs button
My 15PM that im using since last december still has 100% battery health. I do often go 2 days between charges, so that means less charge cycles. I also gotten very used to the format. It does not feel like a ridiculous size to me.
Love your long-term reviews. Thank you so much for making them!
This long term review was so helpful thanks man ! However is it worth upgrading to iPhone 15 pro from a 12 mini ?
I got the 15 pro a week ago and I love it so far. Worth the upgrade from my 11 pro
ha i was/am thinking about doing the same 11 pro --> 15 pro
good upgrade? satisfied that it was a big enough jump? i feel like the 11 pro is still completely relevant so i'm really on the fence. appreciate any input
7:00 Dude, your photos are fire. It’s rare to see someone take photos like this from a smartphone. I follow you on the socials. Any chance you sell Lightroom presets? I'm ready to buy! 👏🏾🔥🙏🏾
thanks.... I finally upgraded from a iphone7. New phone is here 15 pro, but I haven't switched it over yet...
That lake shot at 07:34 🤌
Great video brother!
The grading of your video is next level mehnnn
Thanks
This video is fantastic, thank you
Honestly I've had great battery life on my 15 Pro. Best battery I've had since the 11 Pro. I had some weird issues with my home wifi for a few months, but other than that my 15 Pro has been fantastic. And since Apple Intelligence is going to be supported, there's quite frankly nothing about the 16 Pro I feel like I'm missing out on. Except for 4K 120 video.
how many hours of screen time do you get?
and whats your battery health and cycle count ?
@@Shahannj1mine's 14h screen time, 90% battery health after 366 cycles. I bought this in January, but those charge cycles were mostly because I play games like genshin for long hours.
@@oblvs.c14 hours screen time on a full charge as in 100 to 0 % ?
Today’s phones are fast enough and bright enough, if I was a decision maker at one of these companies I would really push on efficiency and battery technology. These features are also good for marketing and sales so the people in that portion of the company would be happy with advertising it to users.
Also pressing designers to make better software that allows users longer battery life.
i got 15 pro last aug hahaha it will be my daily driver for the next 4-5 yrs
Beautifully shot video.
Still looking into this phone. I’m not sure I can give up the 3x optical lens. I use it so much for work. It’s so rare that I would ever practically need to zoom into 5x.
😮
can u share ur charging routine
Okay but the exterior b roll though 👀😮💨🔥
No 16 pro vid? Ur film/editing technique is fire
The end couldn’t be more on point
Awesome video. Waiting for Pixel 9 pro review
I have 282 cycle (probably cause I've been using it for an additional month comparing to you according to your stat in the battery setting) and only 90% of maximum capacity with an iPhone 15 pro max
I'm amazed how you have lost only 3%!
I've also been using only MagSafe charger overnight
I’m hoping to not be alone here but I prefer the 3x lens 😮on
Here's my reasons for not getting a 16 pro... The camera button is useless to me i barely touch the cameras on my 13 pro, the size is already amazing i don't want it any bigger (i know i won't have a choice in a few years) The improvements this has with usb-c, cameras,dynamic island,Double peak brightness and the action button will already be an improvement over my 13 pro! The biggest factor in my decision was cost i just paid slightly over £700 if i wanted the 16 pro the only model i could find in stock was £1099 it simply isn't worth the extra money for a zoom lens,thinner bezels and a camera button! AI is coming to the 15pro anyway. I will miss my trusty 13 pro but it's time for a slight upgrade :)
How's the battery life ? How many hours to get lowbat your phone?
15 pro is all you need
It just came out 365 days ago
The phone will be good for 4+ years.
A17 Pro chip in 15 Pro is still powerful.
you've talked about how the camera can be a great b-cam for your a-cam, then what's your A camera? Just curious if it's still the C100?
There IS a visual distinction between the 15 and 16 Pro. It lost the gorgeous brushed finish in favour of a boring sandblasted texture.
for me the worst thing with the 15pro max is the constant overheating, while charging, while gaming, while being in direct sunlight and scrolling instagram and using 100% brightness (for like 10min before it dropps so far you can see anything ) apple did so far 3 patches what was supossed to fix the overheating and after a year now with iOS 18 the thing still overheats. "A1500€ phone that overheats at everthing and no one cares cause its Apple."
And dont forget the camera bump what prevent the phone from wireless charging.
Yeah I swapped from a 12 to the 15 pro max and while the experience has been a huge jump the overheating is one of the worst drawbacks by far. I’m actually not sure why it was never fully addressed. The phone legitimately gets hot to the touch in many of the scenarios you described
Guys, try to reinstall the whole phone from scratch with Apple devices app or iTunes. I've heard that it might help with this overheating issue. Just remember to backup your stuff first.
@@Dew4lkit doesn’t
That opening shot could've looked sick looking a little like a polariod
Mine self- imploded so I got the s24Ultra instead too scary for me to risk it catching on fire while I'm out but I haven't forgot the S7 either
My 1yo 15 pro max is sitting around 85% battery health. If I could do it again, I would not use MagSafe charging despite the convenience. And maybe try to turn down my game’s graphical settings from the highest possible. Both those activities seem to be putting a lot of thermal stress on the battery cells and causing premature degradation
Can we get a comparison of:
Audeze Maxwell vs Airpods Max vs Orosound Tilde Pro???
A video that makes sense
My 15 pro max is 331 cycle count with 93% battery health
Rare non-sponsored video
This video is sponsored?
Sponsored I think. Check around minute 6:20. Still great video.
I got it this festive sale season.. Switched from the s24 ultra as the size felt perfect for my use.. I loved the ultra but it felt like a brick after sometime.. It did not fit in my bags or pockets.. It’s a great phone but the size of the pro is something I really wanted to have…
How's it? Isn't that a downgrade? I see battery Screen on time is only 4 hours on 15 Pro. How are you managing?
@@mvr29 Well after a while you don’t notice it much.. It is a slight downgrade yes, the AI on galaxy was another level and I really used it, even the s pen.. Battery was also better on galaxy.. Cameras are similar, I don’t use zoom much so that doesn’t bother me..
But the size.. Eventually I had to switch, I used it for around 7 months since launch and my shoulders were starting to hurt even after using the phone for a few minutes.. I have small hands… So I decided during sale I can purchase the 15 pro for a lot cheaper, I went ahead and got it..
I do miss my galaxy but not its size.. Even 15 pro seems big to me sometimes…
What about heat problem in battery??
Im so confused should i upgrade from 14 pro max to 15 pro max?
Perfect size❤
Thanks for the great review! Just for the record, color banding is really bad in this video on my LG C1 in Filmmaker mode (supposed to display the content as true to source as possible). It is not as noticeable on my OLED equipped phone but it is really distracting on my 55" TV to be honest.
Other than than, top notch production value as always :)
UA-cam compression
Yes most probably since I notice the same issue in Colors music videos for instance.
I tought it might be useful for the team to know that the final result is not smooth on TV OLED (in cinema/expert/filmmaker modes only) as there might be some stuff to tweak at the mastering/rendering stage (10-bits colors?).
@@Gofrette nothing the creator can do can fix UA-cam compression it’ll always happen
It is not as obvious on other top tier production value channels such as Marques Brownlee or The Tech Chap. same goes with high quality Dolby Vision demos and the likes.
It is also the first time I find it really distracting in a HC video.
BTW this observation was meant to help in case Hardware Canucks couldn’t notice it for some reason, not to argue with porentially non-expert people on what is causing it and whether it is fixeable.
@@Gofrette entirely fair to point it out no argument from me i was just saying it’s almost impossible to completely get rid of banding with this type of color grade youtube compression really just hates dark colors that aren’t pure black
beautiful looking video !!!!
My iPhone 15 Pro has 246 cycle count and 93% battery health. My 11 Pro was 93% when I traded it in for the 15 after 4 years. It was at 95% until the last 6 months or so until I updated to the latest iOS and it started dropping. I use 100% brightness but I run 24/7 low power mode. I’m wondering if my Tesla’s wireless charger is what’s killing it faster.
100% brightness is insane. You use that inndors as well? I can only have it at about 40% while inndoors.
Love your photos. Try to use Vivo X100U or Oppo X7U. It would be better for sure.
I think the iPhone camera software processing is as aggressive as it gets.
Miss the mini lol
12:53 Little tips, AirDrop can be transferred via wire cable.
Eber's phone reviews always hit different 🔥🙏
Kids buy the iPhone 16. Cultured folks know the way is to buy a discounted 15 Pro.
No discount but prefer the 15 pro with no ai
@@misshallokatty15Pro supports AI with ios 18
Gigachads use 256GB iPhone SE
Noice seiko alpinist gmt 😮
S23 ultra or IP 15 pro?
The 15 Pro Max was their best phone, as it has a better telephoto lens than the 15 Pro.
iphone 16 pro max battery white super bomb
iPhone 11 still great maybe I will wait for 17
Everyone in town loves my tight pants, I got my tight pants, and im the only one!
I totally agree-I prefer taking photos without using AI or beauty filters. Don’t get me wrong, those features can be cool, but they can also make things feel a bit artificial, taking away from the natural moments. I’ve used different Android phones, and each has its own strengths, but where I think they often fall short is in the camera performance. Sure, some phones take great photos, but the real question is, how long does that last?
A friend of mine had the S22 Ultra, and while it was amazing at first, after about more than two years, the camera quality really dropped. It got to the point where it couldn’t even compete with a $150 phone at this time. There was a noticeable difference between the photos from when the phone was new and after a few years of use. I’ve checked with other people I know, and a common issue with premium smartphones seems to be the camera. And yes, the iPhone isn’t much different-it takes up more space, the photos can be a bit blurry here and there, and it’s not as snappy as it used to be. But compared to Android, I do think the iPhone holds up better in the camera department.
Apple software support is the best, sure. But also the weakest in terms of third party software support. Iphone x and older not supporting netflix is one of the few example
iPhone X was released in 2017. its been 8 years man
Most apps like Instagram and Snapchat work significantly better on iOS because you only have to optimize for a few devices.
Finally 😮
The best phone for pocket ability is the Z Flip
You can still pay a 1000 or more the iPhone 15 pro
Dock Fields
I take the 15 pro Max for free this week
Brother, please speak a lit louder. I genuinely thought I had hearing loss...lol.
I just can't get into iOS. The customization options are limited compared to Android. Galaxy S24 Ultra/Honor Magic 6 Pro/Oneplus 12 are far superior smartphones in every aspect. Apple is just a marketing company and people have started to realize that and change to Android
You know might as well buy a Samsung they run Samsung displays Samsung chips Samsung batteries what is iPhone
Wintheiser Manor
Off sound and video
Bro that mosquito on your forehead is pissing me off.
I only caught that after watching the edit 😂
東區粉圓😂😂😂🎉❤❤❤
cant wait to upgrade from my xs😩
to early
Hi can you guys hire me ( I can clean )
First!
What’s the point of a 1 year review on a product that gets refreshed every year 😂🤣😂 ain’t nobody buying it when the next one is out
No it was useful for me because I am considering buying a refurbished 15 pro
WOAH WOAH IS THAT AN RWB? NOICCCEEE 🥹🔥🔥🔥🔥
Dude, your glasses are crooked.
Apple intelligence is not coming to ip 14 pro max?