What do you think of the iPhone 15 in the iPhone 15+ this year? Thanks for watching, it is always appreciated.

Now that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is $1200, hopefully the iPhone 15 plus does a lot better this year. I actually like this phone better than last year.

Went from 12 Pro to 15 Plus yesterday. Loving it so far. Battery life on my 12 pro was really lacking so that was the most important thing for me when upgrading. I'm used to 60 hz so obviously it doesn't bother me to have another 60 hz phone. I had the triple cameras on my 12 pro and rarely used them. Never shot in ProRaw either. I typically used the main camera and since the 15 plus has a much better main camera, this is a great upgrade for me. I just couldn't see another $300 for the Pro Max for only a handful of differences compared to the plus model and usually I would go for the best model.

I have the 15 plus in green and I’ve been loving it. Battery is amazing and the cameras are great. No complaints at all

I wanted a pink plus from the moment I saw it announced. Went to an Apple Store the day after launch but they didn’t have any and shipping times were mid November, but they did have pro max’s in stock so I grabbed one. After two weeks of normal use I noticed some screen burn in and took it to an Apple Store. They wanted to replace the unit but did not have the same color/capacity in stock. But they did have a plus in pink, so I grabbed that. Honestly I couldn’t be happier. The cameras are great, battery is great, it’s the size and color I wanted, and I’m one of those weird people (I guess?) who doesn’t notice promotion. It’s also lighter. I’m definitely not a pro user when it comes to cameras, and these seem just fine to me (I think any iPhone from the last five years or so takes great photos) so in the end it all worked out and I’m very happy with the plus. 💞

I switched my 14 Pro Max over to 60 hz just for giggles. I noticed right away. Apps opened, for lack of a better term, jiggly. They weren't smooth, even a bit laggy. Switched it back to 120hz. I'll be keeping it for several years. I'm getting old and am losing interest in yearly upgrades. I still love seeing the new tech as it comes out but find I don't need/want it anymore. As always, I enjoy your vids. You do excellent work, sir!

Upgrading from the 11, my 15 plus will be here later tonight so excited for this upgrade!

Can't decide between blue white and Matt black. Both look amazing

I think people keep forgetting that the higher speed USB-C controller is built into the 17 pro chip… So there’s no way for the regular 15 model to get the higher speeds because they are using last years chip. That’s the reason. It’s a nice to have, not a must. If you want it, that’s why it’s in the Pro models…

Had mine ever since launch, I like it very much. I do miss those features such as the 120hz display and camera setup but for the price I paid Im very happy with it. The battery life like you said is a monster and its does everything without skipping a beat. One of the biggest reasons why I bought this over the pro model is for the dynamic island, Im so happy these regular iPhones got it, it just makes the phone look much better also usb c is great as well. I don't mind that data transfer rate is slower compared to the pro, tbh I think its because they never built the usb 3.0 controller into the A16 cpu like they did with the newer A17 "pro" cpu. As for the other features I do understand why they reserve it for the "pro" models because if they didn't have anything to distinguish between the two, most people would settle for the regular one. NGL it would be nice if they brought all the features to the regular iPhone xD But I do get why they don't

Apple is known for removing / disabling Pro features in the regular iPhones to differentiate between the Pros and non-Pros. It makes sense monetarily/marketing-wise.

I’m going from the iPhone 13 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 plus. Not too worried about the features you mentioned because I don’t use any of the pro features of my current phone but with the 15 plus I can get it in pink which makes me happy.

The reason for not having USB 3 speed like pros is the A16 chip. This chip was from last year which was never designed for USB C. The A17 Pro chip has a dedicated USB 3 controller that supports higher speed.

There’s an absolute difference between the 12 Pro Max and 15 Plus. For one, the 15 Plus is insanely lighter. The corners are way rounder. It feels so much better in the hand. The new modem is definitely better. You get better signal and speeds. The screen is brighter. The camera is tremendously better. Definitely worth the upgrade.

i’m obsessed with the subtle baby blue color on the phone

Apple is now using the non pro line to make even more profit by taking last years Pro using some of the main parts and then stripping it of the 120hz screen, camera, new features, and stripping some features the hardware was capable of last year when it was in a Pro.

1:06 oooh I like “cloud blue” that’s a great name for the color. Previously I’ve just been calling it *barely blue*

They had to hard limit the base model's capabilities as it would be too good if it had all features unlocked (always on, camera, refresh rate) and would cripple their Pro sales. If it had 120hz it is easily the best phone you can buy

I bought me this blue 15 plus and it’s so awesome 🥳🤩

I got my 15 plus yesterday and I am very happy with it

coming from an 11 pro max, the 15 plus has been phenomenal. it's helpful that i have never used a 120hz phone so the 15 plus felt amazing. let's just say if you came from a 120hz phone, dont go to a 60hz.

My sweet friend Timmy is upgrading to the iPhone 15 from the iPhone 12 mini

The most truthful statement Aaron has for iPhone 15 plus and I believe that next year Apple will include what is missing in this year's non-pro models.

I have the regular 15 in black and really love it

Nice to see you calling apple out on intentional limitations 👍

I’ve upgraded from the 11 Pro to the 15 regular and I love it. Battery is great and camera upgrades are nice. Also I noticed that even though Apple doesn’t enable pro res video video recording in the native camera app, the free Blackmagic camera app lets you record ProRes in 4K, along with color space settings and even manual shutter speed, iso, focus control, etc. All this in a free app, not to mention how you can record externally too and that this app is also compatible with older iPhones like the 14, 13, 12, etc.

I don’t understand why you keep saying “there’s no reason it doesn’t have this”… this is how apple differentiates very similar products. What’s the incentive to purchase the pro when the plus has all the options you say it should have? Apple is targeting different segments of the market.

I upgraded last year from a 11 to a 14 Pro Max. Had I not upgraded then I would have considered the 15 Plus this year. However, due to issues with PwM eye strain I have no choice but to stick with the Pro models. I think promotion plays a role in supporting dci dimming on these models. Otherwise, I think the 15 Plus is the best option for a large iPhone.

I have the iPhone 15 plus. I find the battery to be outstanding, I easily go a day and half before having to charge it up. I’m super happy with it However I’m not happy with the battery life for the iPad Pro 12.9 6th generation battery is bad

I really am tempted to get the plus this year after years of having various pro max models and barely using it except make phone call, text and occasional photo. I just hope the colors in these phones were better than Apple seems to make them but I realize everyone uses a case anyways.

Got your notification aaron

I don't agree on the "no reason they can't include xxx" part. It's like you buy a basic package car and ask the dealer "there's no reason you can't put sport package on this car." Apple is a public traded company not a NPO. Would you ask your sponsor to give us top of line product at the price of a charging brick? of course not.

USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds are a feature of the A17 Pro which has a high speed USB controller on-chip. The A16 in the iPhone 15s don't have this logic - thus the USB 2 speeds. Always on display for a non-LTPO panel would cause drastically decreased battery life, as would 120 hz since you'd have to drive 120 hz whenever the screen was active. There's a reason those Android phones have such gigantic batteries.

I traded my 13 pro for this phone and i like it better i honestly dont even notice no pro motion

Planning on upgrading to this one from my XS. Thanks for this video

I would really like to upgrade from my 12 to an 15 or 15 Plus. But my 12 is still very strong and I have no problems with it. So I am going to wait at least another year and see what the 16 are going to bring up. The only problem on the regular 15 is the 60hz display. Before I saw them in person for the first time I thought that it was no big difference. But when I looked at the Pro for a bit and then looked back at the regular, I saw how bad it really is. It is not a big problem but it would be nice with that promotion even on the regular models. But even with the lack of 120hz the base 15 models are the best base iPhone models ever.

Just got mine And I love it already.

Thanks Aaron! As usual you do provide an accurate, reasonable understanding for us! I’m using an Apple 14 Plus, & having gone through your reviews feel satisfied to continue using this monster of a BatteryPhone! Apparently, the features of any of Apple 15 phone line up doesn’t excite so much to upgrade this year..!

I have loved iPhones since the first one came out, but those days are gone, lately iOS is very buggy, laggy, glitchy for many models and I'm tired of it. I can't believe the base model doesn't have at least 90Hz screen refresh rate, instead we're getting slow charging, camera SOFTWARE limitations even with the same chipset of the 14 Pro and Pro Max. Makes no sense and same situation for every year.

I mostly just watch KZfaq and use Kindle. As far as Im concerned, its a portable media console with text and call.

I’m quick to criticize Apple but yes there is an excuse why they didn’t include USB3 on the regular iPhone. They used the same chip from the pros from last year which only has a USB2 controller because it was made for an iPhone with lightning.

My battery has improved greatly after the update

2:38 Exactly! That’s why I always buy a screen protector (even if it’s just a liquid screen protector like Liquid Ceramic) first thing and apply it to the even even before I set up the phone 😅

I have a 2-year old 13 Pro on 82% battery health. Would the 15 Plus be an upgrade or downgrade?

I think Apple should ditch non-pro models and just release pro and ultra models.The price difference is too small between non-pro and pro models.

just upgraded from the 13 to 15 plus, my 13 was perfectly fine and loved it ! i just needed a bigger screen and w better baterry life and wanted to trade it before the battery health goes too low. So far i have been loving my new phone and i tryly believe that unless you are aphotographer, the plus is so much better, the camera is also insanely greatt !!

Thanks for sharing. I’m in the process of deciding. Blessings on your day.

They should call that colour, cloud blue

You keep saying there's no excuse, but Apple has a reason: to encourage people to move up to the more expensive Pro models.

Very nice Video Aaron. Keep it up. I like the iPhone 15 and maybe will buy it next year when the iPhone 16 releases

I don’t know why you keep saying that there is no excuse for all the pro features to not be there. It makes perfect sense…what would the Pro models be if all the features of Pro were moved to your Plus?

I just got an iPhone 15 plus. I really like it. Traded in an iPhone 13.

Hope you get the 15 Pro Max battery resolved it should have amazing and rock solid all day battery life. Hope it’s not a hardware issue.

Thank you Aaron!

i don’t know why nobody is talking about the speakers 🔊 on this phone this phone has the bomb speakers sound way better than my 13 pro max

I bought 15plus for my 75yrs old mother and she doesn't care about 120 refresh rate. She love the phone

Thanks for the video, Aaron.

How many times do you used this phone for this content Just I noticed battery this phone at the beginning of was 69 % and at the end was 66% left 3 % battery

They didn't limit it to usb 2.0 speeds, It's because its using the A16 bionic which was designed around Lightning(2.0 speeds) and not the new USB standard, It's a chip limitation

Promotion requires LTPO which is an extra hardware that would cost more. I’d like to see a screen with variable refresh rate from 1-60hz and have AOD on the non-pro models instead.

I currently use a 13 Pro and am considering buying the 15 Plus because I don't like the Pro's this year. What is your personal take on 60 vs. 120 Hz? Does 60 Hz bother you when switching between Pro and non-Pro?

its funny that since apple were caught out slowing phone "because of battery issues", that they are all out showing battery charge etc

THX for the📱15 Plus Video. Greetings from Germany…

I got the same phone. Love the battery life!

LOVE MY BLUE 15 PLUS!

I love the square edges

Sold, my 13 Pro Max and got the 14 Plus. No regrets at all. Works fine for my usage.

I prefer the flat edges

Waiting for my iPhone 15 Plus (sky blue) one. Excited. I've heard many positive reviews. My first time not using a pro model.

I bought the 15 pro max because I wanted the best! But for most average consumers 15 plus is a really good choice this year tbh big leap from 14 plus to 15 plus with 48MP camera dynamic island and USB-C

doesnt the 15 only have usb2 speeds since its reusing the SOC from last year which only has a usb2 controller on it or something? and to get the faster speeds they would of needed to modify the SOC.

Plan to go from the iphone 13 to the 15 plus soon. I heard you mention moving the SIM over. The 13 has a physical SIM and I will now need to use a esim with the 15. I think the Apple Quick Transfer should take care of that, but have you had any experience the physical/esim swap?

great video thanks time to upgrade using iPhone 12 Pro Max 😢

Apple has been using blue since the 12. The phones have progressively become lighter in blue. Apple is running out of blue dye.

The only reason im sticking with the Pros is the 120hz. If they ever bring 90hz to regular iPhone, their sales gonna plummet, HARD!

Congratulations sir soon i will have a iphone 15 plus ❤️

If the regular 15 has all the same features the pro’s do, then what would the differences be? No one I know cares about 60 or 120 hertz. The fact Apple gave the regular 15 models a frosted back, dynamic island and last years pro camera’s just to mention a few.. is pretty great. You yourself just mentioned you can’t tell the difference between them. Let’s not be too greedy considering the price difference. Apple did a great job with this years regular iPhones.

Is iphone 15 has heating problem? Is iphone 15 is good to buy now?

- Is this eyes fatigue only caused by 15 Plus or is it caused by the whole 15 series, except for MAX and PRO? What about iPhone 13 series or 14 Plus?

Hey Zollotech, have you guys figure out how to clean RAM in iOS 17?

It’s simple… the iPhone 15 is for those that just want an iPhone. The 15 Pro is for us tech geeks. Apple is smart to pack all 120hz, better cameras, better USB-C, etc into just the Pro because regular users don’t care about those things. It’s like cars. The reason there’s a VW Golf and a Golf GTI. One is for people that just want a sweet car, the other is for those that want a sweet car with punch.

You moved your SIM card over? I thought the current US phones have only eSIM? Do a story about eSIM if you have not already.

The 15 screeens reminds me of the iPhone X screens and how easily they scratched. It's almost like apple went in reverse with the quality.

The blue is basically the "white" this time around. That's why there's no white version.

Just got my 15 plus yesterday. Couldn't be happier.

I hope that apple will fix those needed features in iphone 16 plus, absolutely need higher refresh rate on display, at least to 90.

great video.. i really want the 15 plus in pink. 😊

Don’t understand that $30 add on fee for non Pro models? Seems like a penalty charge for simply buying a phone straight up. Saw the “blue”at an Apple Store. It is white, with some slight blue trim. The green seemed to be slightly more colorful. Agree with your opinions about missing features. TY!

What is the finish on the iPhone 15 and 15 Plus?

Thank you so very much for your content I really appreciate it I really like my phone it’s iPhone 15 pro n I really wanted pro max but I think I made really good choice with this phone I have never owned one of these phones so I’m grateful for it n I may not have a home next month but I will definitely have a good phone ❤😊

Also can we do wireless charging to phone or wireless buds with this one?

Pro res for the pro phones, makes sense, there has to be a difference between them and what you get :)

I never experienced heat and battery issues

Wanted: offering apple pencil capability on iphones for apps which use these larger screens and have counterparts on the user’s iPad.

Would you pick 15 over plus ?

can you make a comparison video of iphone 15 plus and 15 pro max? not just for features, also comparing with camera with different situations like low light, and battery life. if 300$ different worth to spend for pro max or save for plus model

I have the the iPhone 12 pro I am not changing my iPhone until Apple finally do something else.

Mine got scratch just hours just after opening my 15 pro max. I just placed it in my pouch with my usual stuff. Never happened before with my previous pro max fones. Though the scratch wasnt that obvious and just a tiny one but still it was a bit annoying for me

The usb speed is usb2 because of the controller inside the a16 bionic chip

i noticed that too in the battery usage by app it said mail was using a lot of power in the background but I always turn off push or fetch mail