iPhone 15 Pro Review: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly! 

I'm not here for Apple, I'm here for MKBHD's opinion

Pro tip you can hold the RAW MAX button to change the mode without swapping to the settings app

I agree with not upgrading every year. I personally had a 11 and just got the 15 pro makes it feel like a big jump in features.

I got my 15 Pro yesterday and he’s absolutely right. In terms of YoY, it’s nothing special, but compared to my Xs I upgraded from, the difference is astounding.

I love how Marques always takes his time and thoroughly tests products before releasing his reviews.

I appreciate the fact that the MKBHD team doesn’t rush to be the first to put out content. And when they actually DO…it’s both quantity AND quality. Keep it up guys!

This channel is so high quality. I'm sure MKBHD is filthy rich from it and it is well deserved when you see how much effort went into it. This is for sure the future of entertainment!

I upgraded to the iPhone 15 pro today, coming from an iPhone 12 and honestly. It’s not so bad, I’m actually really liking it so far I love the bezels I love how nice the screen looks, I love the camera it looks great with the beautiful cinematic mode on video recording and the brand new little bar for notifications on the top still excited to see what other features this new phone is hiding but for one full day of use got to say I’m pleased and satisfied with my upgraded.

It’s amazing how you don’t break under pressure with so many other RU-vidrs releasing their reviews so prematurely, while you trust the process and take your time to release a solid, consolidated review, like this one

This intro animation was a step above most of the other ones I’ve seen you guys make (although all of them are great), it was absolutely awesome!

Great presentation, actually answered all my issues with the iPhone 15 Pro

Who’s here to justify their purchase like me?😂

This intro is next level. It’s always fun to see these iPhone reviews from Marques.

That intro Was insanely good. Props to all the editors. Awesome work and great review Marques!!

Watching this video from my iPhone 11, doing research into whether I should upgrade to the 15 or the 15 Pro… The fact that you held up the iPhone 11 next to the 15 Pro as a comparison was such a nice coincidence! Everyone always compares new phones with the most recent previous generation, which is always so unhelpful. (Your point about upgrading every year is so true!) Thanks for the great video! 🥰

Awesome and detailed review. I'd love to know of a waterproof case for the 15 pro.. Seems like some impact the audio or video quality. THNX and Excited to watch more of your content!

You keep putting out intros like that and Apple may just hire you guys to make their own intro video for the next iPhone. Absolutely insane!

I like how the tech community works together. Marques mentioned Zack for build, Dave2D for gaming benchmarks and Arun for battery benchmarks.

Oh my god! I love your videos! And your intros are so amazing!

I haven’t updated iPhones in years. I always felt Apple’s “upgrades” over the years were incremental at best. So, I just held on to my iPhone XS Max since 2019 and I upgraded to the iPhone 15 Pro Max yesterday. Now I feel like I’m Captain America standing in the middle of Times Square after being sleep for 70 years with this phone. Also, thank you, Apple, for *NOT* telling me that I needed to purchase the Thunderbolt 4 Pro Cable when I picked up my phone yesterday. Because why get everything I need with my phone when I pick it up the first time when I can just make multiple trips? 👍🏽

Your production quality is taking the same approach as Porsche or Apple, just getting slightly better with every video. The opening scene with animations, the subtle C light in the back when talking about the USB port. Amazing. Well done

I think it would be really cool to see a comparison between the new 15s and older phones like the 10 and 11 to appeal to those who may actually be looking to upgrade and also to see how apples small improvements over the years have added up.

I agree with everything with the last statement. I think you made a great point on video and photography. Teach more to shoot better. Still people need help with this. Log files are huge! Leverage this as a great camera! Great video.

That was an amazing intro. Especially the iphone cut!

Damn this guy is good. Balanced reviews with top notch production. The only competition he has is himself

You and your team killed that opening video animation, it looks just like a production reel at a apple conference and the MKBHD showing on the island was the cherry on top

My mom got me this phone as a present and honestly it’s such a pleasure and luxury to have. I’m extremely grateful had a 12 in good condition but the battery was always dying cuz of how long I had it for,this tho the battery is crazy and it runs games so well

Your reviews are just so satisfying.

Dude you never fail to impress with editing and camerawork. Great video.

Dude those animations are INSANE. That USB-C port to dynamic island transition was SO smooth. You and your team don’t miss 🔥 Stuff like that does not go unnoticed. Thanks again for a thorough review, Marques n Co. ❤

Bro is getting bank off of enterprise mobility 😭

Great review! I always check out your evaluation before I take the plunge. Thx.

I love the fact that even after all these years his content keeps getting better and better. The fact that he includes so much of what other RU-vidrs think and actually cares for others' opinions is such a step forward in the right direction. Absolutely wonderful to see that!

OH MY GOD that intro! This is one of the few channels that consistently makes me re-watch a scene to appreciate the amazing cinematography / animation. Absolutely incredible!

Absolutely loved the parallels you drew with the Porshe 911

I’m late but DAVE2D shoutout was so real. I love how you keep it so professional and always are giving props to other creators. I love your analogies too 🙂🙂

Been watching MKBHD for about 13 years and I am STILL blown away by his consistency and level of production.

I upgraded from the iPhone X to the 15 pro max and the jump is insane.overcoming all the lag and overheating, battery draining so fast it has definitely been what I needed.

You are a great reviewer - one of the best I've come across. The videos are arty, fun and informative but the biggest draw to you is your complete honesty and practical approach to reviewing these products. You are totally right about these new product releases - let's face it Apple and the rest of them want to you want to buy a new device every year but unless you review for a living it's really not necessary especially with what the listed changes/improvements are yearly. Also - I like the fact that you are not gimmicky or flashy - just tell it like it is. Really appreciate that. And you are very good at explaining the higher "tech" hardware and software upgrades and the use in the real world (especially to people who might be "age" challenged.

Man! Your intros are getting better and better, I can imagine them in Apple’s Keynote! Well done to the whole team behind it!

Easily the best intro of any MKBHD video. It was so well edited!!!

Thank you for the upload😎

I went iPhone 15 pro from S22 max. After a month: Battery seems better than I was getting with my S22 Ultra. I was expecting it to be worse but it has easily outperformed it. I’m not playing games. Primarily browser, audio, RU-vid and camera. I do not miss the larger screen. I do NOT miss the fingerprint reader. Face ID is excellent and it allows me to use a glass screen protector. It is always smooth and apps like both the ones I use for my 2 cars (VW and ford for a Mach E) definitely work better and more consistently. I’m impressed.

The video is good and very true to MKBHD's brand, but big props to Brandon for the AMAZING intro!!! This is instantly one of my top 3 favorite video intros from the MKBHD universe.

A good thing to note is that most people aren't upgrading from the 14, but the 13 or earlier, which means we also don't have Dynamic Island, an Always On Display, and all the small stuff the 14 previously had. It really does compound over time.

God bless you marques that animation on the intro that you and the team made was so amazing that i thought that im watching a sci fi movie you and your team made the best intro ever on a phone review kudos to you and the team such a masterpiece review of the iphone 15 pro max currently using an budget android but though dont have money to buy a new flagship phone cause im still a high school student lol but your reviews of the iphone 15 pro max makes me want to buy this phone it has amazing cameras amazing proccessors amazing software its still a goat phone alongside the galaxy s23 ultra with a hefty price its still a tag of mine anyways bro thank you so much for the review bro

Mannnnnn 🥰 I love the music intro and outro, truly banging 🥰🥰🤩🤩🤩

That intro sequence was fire. Also, the whole video was just a great, thorough analysis (as always) - but it's so hard to make someone get chills from a phone review intro and you guys nailed it.

The intro scenes are incredible quality. It started playing and I actually had to pause, go back to the beginning of the sequence, and rewatch it. So good. Great video Marques!!

You’re so right about things building up over time, literally today, I just switched from the iPhone 12 Pro Max to the 15 pro max and omg do the changes add up, it’s so much nicer

Best Intro I have Ever Seen 🤙♥️

That intro sequence! Apple couldn’t have done it better if they tried! Amazing work as always

That intro cinematic was better than the entire Apple event. Great job Studio team!

Great review and production. Thank you!🙏

now that introduction was fire!!

I have zero intention of buying an iPhone, but man do I just enjoy Marques' passion for tech; it resonates with me so much. His reviews are so enjoyable to watch. Thanks again!

Gotta love and appreciate the production placed in this video. It’s amazing, and one of the best I’ve seen this year!

Writing this as I sit in my vehicle typing on my new iPhone 15 Pro Max I just bought. I’m coming from an 11 Pro Max that I’ve had since it came out. Everything you said and your main point overall is extremely spot on. I think people have oversight at times on trying to justify buying a new phone each year but that was never really practical anyway. Truth is when I get an Apple product it’s an investment and something I plan to keep for a 3-4 year period. My point is coming from and 11 pro max this 15 feels light years ahead. From the smaller “notch” to the overall “feel” IFYKYK

Thank you for your clear and honest opinion..... very helpful!

Marques, your team is killing it with the opening visuals. I've been subscribed for so long and it has been a pleasure watching you grow and get better and better. Long may it last.

The 15 pro max has been a great update from my 11! Wish more tech reviewers would focus on which phones the current model is a great upgrade for, not just the previous years

Wow! Just discovered you and you are just awesome🎉. Loved your video and the information given. I am thinking about updating to the 15 from the iPhone 12. Thank you for the excellent review. A thumbs up from me and I am hitting that bell/notification button.

I just recognized that you didn't use any music whatsoever in your video which is SOOO pleasing to me. Please keep on doing that.

I’m always amazed how insane the production of these reviews keep getting up. You’re the best at what you do for a reason.

The incredible attention to detail with the C-shaped light with the USB-C iPhone is why MKBHD is my favorite

My 15 Pro is coming on wednesday and i'm upgrading from XR. I can't be more excited to try it out 🤩🤩

Love the review appreciate it big time!!

I’ve been watching MKBHD since I was a 7th grader back in 2013. 10 years later and it’s just gotten better. Best tech reviewer in history

The Porsche 911 analogy is spot on and is the best one I’ve heard! Really helps shift my perspective to realize how reliable and performant flagship smartphones have become recently that the fact that annual updates are just iterative is just so fine, and there’s nothing to complain about.

Excellent review mate, cheers!

This was great. Very informative and well presented . Thank you. :)

1:20 bro presented the iphone better than apple itself

I keep saying it, the MKBHD team are amazing at what they do. That intro 🔥

“Wouldn’t say I love it, but appreciate it a little more” - MKBHD on Porsche 911s half a year ago, in this video. Now it’s his favorite and quote on quote what he thinks is the “best” car lmao

The intro is soo good I cried!!😭🌺

That intro - wow Biggest respect I can give MKBHD is the love he gives to other creators. He knows Dave2d knows his gaming so shouts him out as an example. Great ethos

19:10 It's confirmed. MKBHD already has the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

The damn intro on this video! dang!!! the transition there with the "dynamic island" ooo yo!! 👌

props and cons. thank you for the detail description

The editing on this video is insane. Keep up the amazing work!

The main issue I see with the Action Button is the lack of multi-purpose use without having to go into settings to change it each time. For example, on the Pixel phones, single clicking the power button will lock/unlock the phone, double-clicking the same power button will launch the camera, clicking and holding the power button will either bring up the power settings or launch the Google Assistant, and clicking the power button five times will start Emergency SOS, notify your loved ones of your location and call 911 for you. The Action Button should be able to have similar multi-purpose functionality like this.

Great review 💯 I’d love to see a focused review on how the real life two camera recording will change video memories as we know it going forward with the Apple headset

Anything tech I need to know I’m coming to your channel 🤟🏾

I upgraded from an 11 so I had my 11 for 4 years and I am enjoying the 15. It’s definitely a significant upgrade for me. The display alone for me I can tell the refresh rate was much better. Also, could cut the lightning cable so I thought why not.

It's great to rewatch the intro to this review having just watched the behind-the-scenes filming video of the intro by The Studio! High-end production work for a high-end product! Great work by the entire team!

Satellite S.O.S , fall & crash detection are THE feature game changers for me. I solo travel, hike and climb and although trees and valleys can affect readings its better than not having any location tagging in emergencies.

I had a Blackberry around 9 years ago and that had a customizable action button, not called exactly the same but function was exactly the same. Always missed that on all phones. 21:02

19:12 - So impressed that Marques is already testing the forthcoming S24 Ultra. He is next level. But seriously, absolutely amazing review 👏

I’m surprised no one mentions an iPhone getting 8 gigs of RAM for the first time. It’s such an important improvement in long term over 6 gigs that all Pro phones had before. Me with my regular 12 already suffering a lot due to low RAM.

the animations on this intro WOW lol the team went off! 🙌

You awesome cuz! God bless this man!

I’m jumping from an iPhone X to the 15 pro and as a parent, I’m 100% setting the action button to launch camera. I want the barrier to photo time to be as short as possible. I’ve gotten good at locking, waking, swiping right, but that takes timing and isn’t as fast as my kids are at doing funny things.

Production and sound design was top notch. Intro was SO good. Well done team.

As a Designer and one-man Marketing Department, the pixel-peeping, the zoom, the Camera RAW and the log video stuff are all my JAM. Today’s day 1 with this 15 Pro Max, and I already had an occasion that I HAD to shoot a video at work without notice and had to use my phone in this pinch. Unfortunately, I didn’t know about Log on here yet, and it’s gonna look VERY different than my Sony Alpha footage. 😅

Thank you for all the great information on all the gadgets. My main issue with the iPhone security is the ability others have to jailbreak your phone. I hope the next time you are with the iPhone Apple team you can bring it up. I currently have an iPhone 13 and plan on moving to an iPhone 15, but my current issue is security the ability others have to jailbreak the phone put stealth spy apps, or clone the phone. You can keep your phone updated with the most current patch. If the has been compromised it won't make a difference. So my issue is security not features but actual soft or firmware. Again thank you time you took out.

That was some next level intro production! Killing it M! My 🫡 to the 3D and the motion designer

You guys killed it with this video!I love the creative colab of your team.Its always fun to watch.

Another great real-life review of this new pro phone. Thank you.

Thank you Marques ❤

The intro gave me crazy goosebumps!! Kudos to the team for the amazing work here