My iPhone 15 / Pro / Max Review 

the chances of dave making 20 mins video are low, but never zero

I guess I'm the 1% that actually cares about the 120hz cuz I seriously can't go back...

Love that new simple packaging design to peel off the two tabs

Thanks for the review David. Always top notch! Been a fan of your style for years. Don't ever change mate!

Why it feels way lighter: Although it's

Dave being able to deliver A-roll while filming quality top-down simultaneously is crazy. makes the whole video more engaging.

I’ve had the auto portrait mode work on objects, too. Case in point: I was driving behind my wife in her car and took a picture. Well, the phone decided it had enough depth information - turned out to be a great portrait shot after I went in to adjust! Pretty cool.

The fact that the regular iPhone 15's don't have 120Hz displays for $1,000 is just effin criminal 😅

Given the fact that colour options are the one of the only noticeable novelty in iPhone launches, apple will eventually run out of colours. Which means that Dave can finally get a Teal coloured iPhone.

Unlike so many other reviewers in this space, you make it obvious that the phones are all great choices, your life won’t be ruined if you chose one version over the other and we should all be thankful we have the choice.

i've seen a lot of videos about the new iphone as i am in fact browsing to change my iphone X half broken and beat up. i have to say i love the fact you are objectiv and i love that you really showed the pro and cons. with a regular pace it was cool to watch thank you

That int'l price comparison point at the end is one of the best finishing notes I've ever seen on tech YT. Bravo. I didn't realise that I wasn't subbed, but I am now.

9:11 "not be a sweaty tech nerd about it" I like how Dave doesnt take himself too seriously and can joke about himself, the reviews are on point

Thank you for going in-depth on the details regarding the hand feel, weight, fingerprints etc. I think these kind of details matter a little more to the everyday person rather than benchmark scores. 🙏🏾❤️

What I like about this is that Dave brought up the 60Hz refresh rate issue on the base model, plenty of tech reviewers gloss over it like it's nothing. That's one of the most important factors which influence buying decisions.

Thank you Dave for your focused and down to earth review. I liked your comment on the price at the end.

I think for the first time in a long time, the base models are much compelling than the Pro models. (last year, nobody even considered the base 14)

Dave always does the best reviews.

Dave thanks for your aesthtic commentary at the layperson level, other reviewers would go tecnical fast, appreciate your work

Really appreciated the little info at the end talking about how expensive tech is now.

I LOVE your reviews. Extremely honest and unbiased. Most reviewers sound like they've been paid to only talk about the pros but say nothing about the cons.

So refreshing to see a review that doesn't feel like its paid for.Thank you!

Dave’s reviews reaching unprecedented levels of greatness

Was really puzzled why Dave spent so much time on the built quality. But kudos for being one of the most partial reviewers giving credits to other phone's camera output quality. ❤

Dave delivered like a champ. I have seen so many reviews of latest iPhones each year but dave always surprises me the most The ending few minutes were heart tuching.

This is the most brief and concise iPhone 15 review I've seen so far. Even the tiny details that may not ever be shared by other RU-vidrs have been shared. Kudos!

I’m very tempted to get the 15PM from my 13PM bc I’ve dreamt for a usb-c iPhone for so long and the 15PM could finally be one that I see myself holding onto for years (usb-c was the last thing I wanted to make an ideal phone). But I’m gonna wait a little bit more to see if the overheating issues get ironed out. I just know that in the day to day I won’t actually notice any difference

I never comment but you did a fantastic review. I was torn between the white and natural 15 pro max. I'm glad I saw your review. This is a small thing but thanks for showing your natural 15 pro max in your ghost case. It looks a little too dark for me so that helped me decide to get the white one!

Regarding the A16 not supporting USB 3. The iPad Air gen 4 has the A14 SoC and it supports 5Gbps transfer speed through the USB-C port, I don’t really think it’s the limitations of the SoC itself but rather a choice they made so they can differentiate the regular models and pro models.

Only review so far I've seen that even _compared_ stuff like the camera quality, battery, and screen brightness to the older phones. It's crazy that actually _testing_ stuff like demanding games and usability details is nowhere to be found in other reviews. Dave's still the best out there.

15 Pro 256GB is the sweet spot, to me. The action button is an awesome hardware addition, the titanium chassis is great, USB 3 transfer speeds will be nice to dump RAW footage and 4K videos to my laptop

"No one else is doing it"? The flat sides with the more rounded edges are an exact replica of the Z Flip and Z Fold series from Samsung. Those aren't some obscure phones from far off markets. Really surprised you weren't aware of that.

Best review we will ever have for the iPhone 15. You never disappoint Dave

11:37 Thank you for explicitly noting that the cable included with the pro models is only USB 2.0! Every other review I've seen danced around it. Even Apple danced around it in their announcement. They said that one can use the updated speeds with an optional cable.

Love that you appreciate leather patina look. I always loved apple leather cases.

Always offering a nuanced and differentiated take. Thanks

What I like about your reviews is that they are so straight to the point - no fat. I'm probably going to stick with my iPhone 13 Pro Max. However, the direct to SSD capabilities on the 15 and the look of that Olivia Rodrigo video that was demo'd at the Apple Event are compelling. The video out of iPhones is truly impressive.

I honestly think Dave is the only person who can pull of a no-script video.

Much better take on these phones than other reviewers. Good work Dave

Love the review Dave, keep up the great work!

Checked out that fine woven case in the Apple Store and I was shocked how cheap it looks/feels. Already had scratches and scuffs from all the public testing it.

19:09 I really like how he actually talked about the prices in different countries instead of just talking abt the US pricing like everyone else

Been a while since I last watched your vids. Excellent review as usual. Love the hair.

Great viedo. You covered quite a lot. I purchased the 15 pro. All the best

I find the different focal lengths really interesting because I feel, especially with portraits, that the wide-angle cameras of smartphones distort people's faces too much if you want to have a proper image composition. I love the possibility of going from 24mm to 35mm.

9:45 “ For it to be missing on a 700 dollar phone, it hertz” touché Dave

Amazing in depth honest review!!

great in depth review , thanks a lot dave !

Honest and to the point review, touching on key details all others (intentionally or not) ignore. Amazing work, as always, thank you.

I like the honest take on the fine woven texture vs just regurgitating that it feels like “premium suede” like everyone else. I haven’t felt it yet but I’m a fan of suede and that’s definitely not suede…. If it was $30 I’d be okay with it

17:29 that sound of the two iphones colliding is so satisfying

Thank you for helping me decide which phone to get! 😊

Keep your videos honest, always. That is what we find in D2D!

the 48MP sensor on the non-Pro models is not for the 24MP shot imo but for the 2x zoom. So practically eliminating (a bit) the need for a third lens for portraits. That was a selling point for me.

@Dave2D you made it on trending! you deserve it

I love the design elements on the iPhone 15.

Thank you for actually going into detail about the physical design changes and color. So many other RU-vidrs are skipping over this.

Nice video. Thanks for a nice review. But zoom does matter and matters a lot when you are shooting in a tighter space. Even 3x zoom is a lot to work with and you have to move farther from the subject. In case of 5x it is going to be a lot of problem in such situations. Ideally, I would have preferred that they kept 3x on Pro model by adding additional lens, but Apple being Apple will do in in coming years. One major update per year.

That chart at the end was really interesting. Thanks

I like the chart you've put in the end of the video, respect 👊🏼

It's crazy that Snapdragon is kinda keeping up with the A chips now. Can't wait to see what Gen 3 has in store.

Thank you for sharing this graph at the end of the video 19:01. For people outside the US/west Europe sometimes its so hard to buy phones like this. Especially when dollar exchange to local currency aren't 1:1, so we have extra % on device the price (in Poland base iPhone 15 Pro cost 1,390$ with taxes).

Love that new simple packaging design to peel off the two tabs❤

Been watching your vids for like a decade now. It's so cool to find out that your grandmother is from Myanmar (Burma). My grandma is from Myanmar too!!

Till now Dave is the only reviewer that I can trust him blindly ❤️🌸.

I always go with the pro max options when I upgrade every 3-4 years. I get it for the screen size but I also enjoy photography as a hobby and the Max cameras are the better option this year. So after 4 years with an 11 Pro Max, I’ve preordered the natural titanium version pro max.

Looking at your video's just heals my eyes, nice picture, animation and editing.

I will be happy with the basic 15 model 🥰 Pre order is in place. Thank you for a great video 💯😎

Always waiting for Dave2D reviews, been watching you since 2016

bro talking about apple new ‘design language’ they literally upped the fillet on the edges by 1mm and that’s it. 10 second job in cad app lmao

One of the best reviews Ive seen for the phone yet :)

The depth data is really cool and reminds me of the Lytro camera.

After owning an s22 ultra for a year and a half its really hard for me to get excited about new phones. My phone is nearly perfect, i can complain about battery and the curved screen but theres not much to improve anymore with brick phones. Id trade it in if i got a good deal but the phone end game is here. Im not convinced folding phones will be the next big thing so im stuck waiting for something to blow my mind

The whole 24/28/35mm camera thing is very important for people who are into photography and used to shooting with dedicated cameras. The difference between those focal lengths is significant when it comes to composition and suitable subject matter. I (and many others) have always thought 24mm was FAR too wide for a standard everyday lens. Provided the quality doesn't dip, I am very excited about being able to choose from the 3 settings.

What a great review! You have such an awesome personality!

Been awhile since I watched you Dave, I'm digging the new hair style!

12:30 agreed; it is not about speed, it is about maintaining that speed for a long time, i.e. longevity.

The Action Button should be *click* to toggle ringer/notifications and long press to launch whatever you assigned to it so you can keep the basic functionality that we're all used to already.

The Automatic Portrait thing has actually been present in Samsung phones for a while now, you can ''Add Portrait Effect'' to any photo with a subject in focus inside the Samsung Gallery app.

I am from Myanmar and been subscribed to the channel for 4 years. I would never guess that Dave is partially Myanmar/burmese.

Excellent and underrated review ngl you surprised me with how unbiased you are compared to other ' youtubers' and openly criticised apple for the features it's lacking

The fact we can run RE Village, a cross gen game, a 1:1 console version on a sub 200g device without active cooling...it's mind blowing.

I knew i could count on your videos. thanks Dave! I was hung up on the pro vs pro max, but honestly I have the Samsung S10+ and it only has 2x and I don't always use that. I'm sure I'll be FINE with 3x.

Dave is the man.. great video as usual.

No nonsense just straight to the point review ❤

Very simplistic minimalistic and on point review.

dave never fail to deliver stellar content

All the info I was looking for without the marketing hype. Thank you.

Regarding the more 'agile' feeling Pro models - there is definitely a reason they feel better than the absolute weight reduction. Most of the weight reduction was achieved around the very outer edges of the phone (i.e. the frame) and this brings the overall weight of the phone down but also concentrates the weight in the very centre of the phone, so it feels better balanced. Kind of like a mid-engined sports car vs a more conventional car with weight at the front and back, even if the overall weight of both are the same. The whole thing spins and moves around better because all the weight is right in the centre. Hope that makes sense. Looking forward to handling one to gauge the feel.

Great video! The purpose for the 24, 28 and 35mm lenses is because these are VERY common focal lengths for street photographers. Especially 28 and 35mm, so I think the option to set and forget one of these as a native focal length is amazing.

Possibly I am in the 1% that likes the 15 series colors. Me and my wife upgraded this year from the 12 and we are very happy with the colors and feeling of the new devices. I bought the 15 Pro Max on black Titanium. It has a very nice industrial character on it. I also find my wife’s iPhone 15 in pink color very retro! It kinda reminds me of the old iMac with its transparent colored back!

the only person on youtube that worth watching review stuff

One of the major questions with the 15 Pro Max and how it differs from previous generation iPhones e the way the new 5x zoom lens affects Portrait Mode, not just the image quality itself, but the usability and practicality aspects of dealing with such a large zoom increase (from previous 3x zoom). I use 3x Portrait Mode a lot, this is in fact the main factor to make me decide on an upgrade to the latest iPhone or not... I'm really concerned that the 120mm 5x zoom will make it very difficult to use Portrait Mode in several scenarios. So, if you can make a review very much focused in comparing Portrait Mode on the new 15 Pro Max and previous generations, specifically at 3x and 5x zoom and how different approaches and strategies are necessary to shoot the same subjects with these different zoom ranges, it would be really useful.

9:54 "It Hz" , I see what you did there ahah

Great video, perfect analysis!

So good to see that chart at the end. Looking forward to more critical class tech stuff

Another great, trusted review! Apple always has great products but you keep it honest about the pros and cons of each device. Thanks Dave.

I really like taking 3x photos especially for architecture, it’s the perfect distance taking pictures of steeples and towers. I could see some people preferring the 3x still being optical over the 5x for that reason.

Case review much appreciated!

Good in-depth review 👍