iPhone 15 Pro Review: An Android User's Perspective!

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The iPhone dominated smartphone sales in the first half of 2023. As someone who typically prefers an android phone for day-to-day use, every year I try my best to give the iPhone a fair shot to see what Apple’s got cooking up. So, here we are: This is the iPhone 15 Pro in Titanium Blue!
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0:00 Intro
0:36 Lukewarm Upgrades
2:35 One Awesome Upgrade
4:16 Cameras
6:08 My Shrinking List Of Complaints
8:45 iOS: More Customizable Than Ever
9:33 Final Thoughts & Recommendation
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@Thao 8 ай бұрын

💬If you own one, what did you set your action button to? 💬Also, should I review the iPhone 15 (non-pro)?

@pavana8905 8 ай бұрын

Yes please! 15 vs other similar priced Android

@justarnold3 8 ай бұрын

Yes

@kaiichinose9590 8 ай бұрын

I have the 15 pm and s23u. Set my action button to shortcuts list so when I long press I can select from a whole list of actions as opposed to just one.

@Pstaars 8 ай бұрын

Great video Thao. I use it for a Shortcut scripts that shows me a list of quick items to do, launch camera, silent, flashlight etc.

@Real_Natural 8 ай бұрын

I was sad to lose the switch. So for now it’s ring/silent. Will eventually map it to camera.

@carbullzone953 8 ай бұрын

Although I've been using Galaxy phones since the Galaxy Nexus, then I came back for the Note2 and stuck around ever since. I still look forward to Apple and everyone else's improvements to keep Samsung on its toes. Competition is good us all.

@girardjeremie1939 8 ай бұрын

Totally agree!!! It's the competition (especially Apple) that forces Samsung to work on video quality, animations, etc. Now, the high-resolution modes are becoming an issue (kind of): I still can't believe that Apple has managed to make 24mp photos without compromising the HDR or the processing time.

@michaelkenyon3416 8 ай бұрын

I've had had a iPhone never ill.get one as long as Samsung keeps doing what there doing like s23 ultra im happy

@carbullzone953 7 ай бұрын

@girardjeremie1939 I'm still on the S22U which is the best phone I've ever owned. And the camera is insane. But I do look forward to getting the S24U because after seeing how much better the camera's video quality and stabilization are on the S23U I can only imagine how polished everything will be on the S24U.

@daviotkelly1267 8 ай бұрын

Reviews like this are why I follow you. Down to earth, fair, practical.

@daverose5191 8 ай бұрын

Samsung user since S10 switched from iPhone. Each September I watch reviews on the latest iPhones looking for a good enough reason to go back to iPhone but find myself sticking with Samsung each time. Both are great devices but I just think Samsung is better for me and iPhone lacks features I love on Android.

@pauloarenas4956 8 ай бұрын

nice! it was the opposite for me, I have been a Samsung user for years, 2 years ago I tried buying an iPhone, and now I really don’t see me using android again! I really got used to the Apple’s ecosystem, but to each their own 👍

@daverose5191 8 ай бұрын

@@pauloarenas4956You're right, to each his own. Both are great phones. Competition is much tighter than it used to be. For those who say either Android or IOS is garbage they are not being truthful because they are both good. Maybe someday I will give Apple another shot, but for now I prefer Samsung so much more.

@eclecticaro 7 ай бұрын

I am the same with S10e. Every year I watch some vids to quickly realise new phones are like 5% better and my s10e never missed a beat, never froze or did anything that truly makes me want to upgrade. It works consistently amazing w excellent flat screen, headphone socket, sdcard and great camera. And it's and Exynos variant not the Snapdragon and I never had any hiccup.

@Houdini934 5 ай бұрын

Samsung user for 6 years now 👍🏾

@angel-stories2547 3 ай бұрын

That’s so cool, I switched from Samsung to iPhone since I didn’t like the OS enough for me to stick around

@kzmailman 8 ай бұрын

Great review as usual, being a Samsung fan myself it's great to hear this type of reviews

@jonlaguerre3163 8 ай бұрын

Hi Android Girl, I currently have an iPhone 12 Pro, and I am looking to switching to the S24 Ultra when it comes out. What do think over all, about being able to know how to use both systems I’ve been using iOS iPhones for 10 years. How long have you been with android nice video

@lana_354 7 ай бұрын

@@jonlaguerre3163 Hi I'm a samsung user that didn't use iPhones before But if u r interested to know the differences and everything u can find many videos here on yt Samsung is very great bcz it allows u to control it and many features compared to Apple Good luck :)

@sarthakkumar4281 8 ай бұрын

This review was so on point, I really wanted to see how the 15 performs in day to day scenario but from an android user's perspective this video was GREAT! Keep up the great work. also your daughter is sooo adorable❤❤

@AndrewTindale 8 ай бұрын

You are becoming one of my favorite KZfaq reviewers. Very well detail oriented sound quality is great plus, your voice is actually easy to listen to. I’ve had my iPhone 15 Pro Max for a week and I am enjoying it over my 13 Pro Max. My favorite series will always be the Samsung note galaxy note 7 that was my favorite phone of all time, but he kept taking it away from me 😞. I know it wasn’t safe. Because of the large circle of family and friends that I have that have Apple devices I have switched over but I will always miss and cherish the beginning days of my Samsung devices in 2008/2009

@bubbadtm 8 ай бұрын

I love whenever thao posts, it makes me love watching tech videos ❤ 0:03

@Chockster612 8 ай бұрын

I always look forward to your balanced reviews! Thank you for your hard work, I appreciate it! 👍

@glitch_eris 8 ай бұрын

I tried the iPhone 15 Pro after having a Pixel 6A and felt a lot of the same things. It made me appreciate Android a lot more, things like the back gesture would just make sense on iOS and it feels incomplete without it. I ended up returning the iPhone and got an S23+ and have loved it! Still, since I have a Mac and had several iPads throughout the years I really wanted to like the iPhone so I'm hoping they step up their game next year.

@akshaygoswami8568 8 ай бұрын

Have a s23 plus switching to iPhone 15 pro

@ElijahPlayzRBLX 8 ай бұрын

@@akshaygoswami8568why may I ask

@GabrielRM 8 ай бұрын

Have you tried samsung's ecosystem? Might be that you find yourself ditching all apple products.

@sakitperut123 7 ай бұрын

Same. After using android since left iphone 5, i tried coming back to use 14pro max, but still for iPhone is still boring…i ended up selling it after 1 year

@shaf3006 7 ай бұрын

just one thing that I miss on Android,especially samsung , screen capture just swipe the screen and the back button, in Apple I need to use two buttons and going back especially the safari it is everywhere 😂, I use Apple just because the Apple watch

@leelindbillett6280 8 ай бұрын

Thao is my MKBhD! I love your perspective from an android user reviewing apple products. You've made me appreciate apple from a relatable lens and it's so unique.

@jallen312 7 ай бұрын

Are you speaking Vietnamese?

@joseapar 8 ай бұрын

As an android user, this is the closest Apple has come to getting me to switch. The switch to usb c, and added customization/personalization is approaching how i want to interact with my device, and you can't beat that camera for video.

@chrism790 8 ай бұрын

geat job Thao...love your reviews!

@Mistygio 7 ай бұрын

As someone who's been loving the google Pixel more than any other smartphone, Im actually "blown away" by iPhone 15 Pro. The display is capable of producing 2500 nits.... more than any Samsung or Google smartphone. The camera is better than the pixel this time around with less of that sharpened look. The telephoto lens on the Pro Max model is capable of taking better 25x zoom photos than the Galaxy Ultra in low light conditions. And Astrophotography is finally here on iPhone albeit Apple made zero mention of it for some reason. I am a camera person and so I must say iPhone 15 Pro is the phone for me this year as it has the best and most accurate portrait mode photos ive ever seen on a smartphone. The foreground and background separation in portrait mode is something I don't see on other smartphone cameras. It is more closer to a DSLR than any phone ive seen.

@officialyasir 8 ай бұрын

Great review! Quick tip: when you search for something through spotlight and if your app is the first one from the left, you can just hit enter on the keyboard to launch it, you don’t have to reach up and tap it.

@ak_hoops 8 ай бұрын

I'm coming from an 11. I'm sure a new battery might do the job for me, but I can ensure longevity getting a newer model. Great review, I like the approach you took!

@zt9233 7 ай бұрын

This was great! Thank you for not doing the contrived I switched. I'm back. Approach to this video. You kept it straight forward and fair andi respect that. Once again an excellent and fair review.

@jonpeach5851 8 ай бұрын

I actually wait for your review so good wicked reviews allways well done 👌😀

@xSaphiredust 8 ай бұрын

Great quality review Thao. Nice job!

@guycortesi 8 ай бұрын

Excellent balanced review. Subscribed. The major carriers are offering really good trade-ins deals that offer up to 100% off the price of the iPhone 15 Pro, which appears to be targeted at those just finishing a 2 year contract. I like the detail the 48Mp main camera on the 15 Pro offers, since I want to take photos and later zoom in to be able to read text, etc. The action button is also a plus, since I often miss photos fiddling around with the slide unlock to get to the camera quickly.

@monkeybarmonkeyman 8 ай бұрын

I believe you can program android button to do the same.

@UnboxAesthetics 8 ай бұрын

Watch my unboxing of the iPhone 15 Pro Max! 📦🫶

@guycortesi 8 ай бұрын

@@monkeybarmonkeyman yes android has had it for a while, but this is a first for the iPhone.

@Flamamacue 8 ай бұрын

Left iPhone a decade ago due to the locked down nature of it. Tired of jailbreaking to gain basic functionality (that is now considered standard in phones) like notifications, quick toggles & file management. I think the addition of USB-C and especially the Log format filming as a full-time content creator has me ready to come back. Android and Apple/iOS have converged towards one another over the years. They're honestly a very similar experience these days. I have loved using my S22U and think it's easily the best Android experience yet, but I think the iPhone 15 is the better option

@ilpoheikkila4773 7 ай бұрын

Amazing video! Different from other iPhone 15 videos out there. Well done!

@jiedon5566 8 ай бұрын

Great video! You've helped me decide to stick with Android (Samsung Galaxy Ultra series) despite the recent hinge issue I had with my Z Flip 4. I really love the aesthetic of iPhone and how optimized their softwares are but the freedom of Android is still my major reason not to let go. Will stay away from foldables at the moment and use the standard bar phones, Samsung Galaxy Ultra series (until they've perfected the hinge technology). Kudos again 👏 😊

@timothywillis8883 8 ай бұрын

Good review! Thanks! Got the iPhone 15 pro on order. Yay!

@arturodeguzman 7 ай бұрын

4:21 Great demonstration of DOF for in camera optics. You can see the nice bokeh and line details at wide and at zoom. Nice.

@jejunamja 8 ай бұрын

Hey always look forward to your reviews and yeah please do a review of the regular iPhone 15 as that one is the one I'd be tempted to get. I use Android phone as my main phone but I have a iPhone that I use for work and travel.

@gTbeats_ 7 ай бұрын

I love your review style… you’ve gained a new fan

@stiiizyguy7070 8 ай бұрын

Came across your channel today and it’s very informative 😂 you should do more iPhone reviews

@BuckMarley 7 ай бұрын

Awesome review! So glad I upgraded from the 13 pro to the 15 pro! Just got it today and it’s all ready to go subscribed

@josephmessere7617 5 ай бұрын

I tried the iphone but that bathtub 🛀 on the screen was driving me crazy went back to samsung

@Antonis24 8 ай бұрын

Great and balanced review as usual Thao. And you and your baby are so photogenic :)

@RandyMangubat 8 ай бұрын

I've been saying that the universal back button was an issue on iOS. I hate relying on software devs to put the back button (if there is one) in a consistent spot in the UI. Also, the multitasking button on Android is clutch.

@jamarbrown9694 8 ай бұрын

So glad I found your channel, you're an excellent reviewer. I'm a Samsung Knight myself. However, I can appreciate the beauty of Apple products. Maybe 1 day.

@marcusturner5291 8 ай бұрын

Nice video keep up the good work Thao

@Nubrigtube 7 ай бұрын

I'm happy that more people talk about the usability of the Bixby button, even if it was only customizable with one app. Bring on a custom button for a custom one-tap, double-tap and long press and let people do what they want.

@justinbprice 8 ай бұрын

Very unbiased and informative - BRAVO 👏👏👏

@lamar310 8 ай бұрын

I own the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the GS22 Ultra as my business phone…I’d say this is a fair review even if I don’t agree with everything. The Action Button, USB-C port, better cameras, and Titanium build all add up to change the user experience and upgrade the user experience. The Galaxy Fold is a nice foldable but Samsung has changed nothing except the hinge in 3 years so if we put things in perspective…the iPhone has changed more and we can add Galaxy phones to that conversation too. The Action Button is going to be the next big thing on Android phones…I use my for Google Assistant, ChatGPT, Mute Switch, Screen Lock, and a Calculator and it’s awesome

@katzcassim 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video thanks Thao 👍 ❤️ 👏 😎 😊

@janseger1693 8 күн бұрын

Thanx for your real down to earth review. Not a apple fan. but never mind that I loved your kind of reviews.. I might check in the future.. thanx..;) have a great summer ps your daughter looks so sweet. ds

@bmanfitz 8 ай бұрын

I tried to make the switch to the 15 pro max, but coming from a S23 ultra it just didn't make sense...it felt like a sideways "upgrade" in terms of the phone. Don't get me wrong it's great, but so is the s23 ultra and the s23 ultra is considerably faster at navigating, has a better web-viewing and notification experience.

@jamescullen6035 4 ай бұрын

Might as well carry a mini iPad if you have an S23 ultra!? My brother (God rest his soul) had an S22 ultra and I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max and it is 6.7 inches and the ultra just felt too big for pockets!? iPhone 16 pro max are talking 6.9 inches and if that’s the case, may have to go for the plus where it is supposed to remain no change in size.😁👍

@JoelT-hd4ol 8 ай бұрын

Love that you're listening to "JAM".

@jorgeaateixeira 8 ай бұрын

Thao never disappoints.

@ChrisCarlos64 8 ай бұрын

I don't plan to swap from Android to iPhone anytime soon, but I always love to watch your reviews. I am just not willing to give up the customization and control I get with Android.

@lana_354 7 ай бұрын

Same here Everytime I think of switching to Apple for status I remember the features and downgrades I'd get from switching to Apple so I think it's impossible for me to do so

@maikaimakena9424 5 ай бұрын

Love your work ❤

@somethingelse25 8 ай бұрын

That's a really well done and fair review. I was wondering about the heat issues and you answered it. I use a Pixel 6 and will stick with that for a while but I enjoy learning about tech and I respect Apple even if it's not my preference. I'm invested in Android to boot

@webster695 8 ай бұрын

I’ve had the 15 Pro since launch day, and haven’t had the issue. I also rarely use Instagram, which might be correlated. I think I’ve had it open for maybe five minutes on this phone.

@somethingelse25 8 ай бұрын

@@webster695 that's probably the key is not overusing certain apps plus pixels, some, had major issues for some users but just some. A lot of stuff was fixed with updates and I think for some that had issues with the iPhone 15 this will be the case. I'm glad you're not having a problem.

@jenifercarter2426 6 ай бұрын

I’ve always disliked the forced categories in the iPhone App Library too! I really like being able to customize the App Library when I had a z flip 4. I’m a minimalist at heart so the less complicated my tech is, the better

@Leweise 8 ай бұрын

As always AMAZING!

@BlueFlash25 8 ай бұрын

I tried androind a few times and I always was happy to go back. It´s not that they are worse, its just not my blood type.

@ATTI0822 8 ай бұрын

The lack of consistent "back button" gesture was (for me) the hardest thing the get used to after i switched from Android. Other than that the settings.. It took some time to learn that every important setting is in the settings "app" and not in the current app that I'm using. And in the control center, I liked on xiaomi when I tap the clock it navigates me to the settings to set up the alarms. Same as the wifi. When I long pressed the wifi icon in the control center, it navigated me to the wifi settings. These small things I'm missing currently. But overall the ios experience is smoother imo.

@Over.Heated 8 ай бұрын

Long pressing almost everything in the Control Center on iPhone-including Wi-Fi-opens up additional options. You can add or remove Controls by going to Settings -> Control Center.

@ATTI0822 8 ай бұрын

@@Over.Heated thanks for the advice 👍

@Over.Heated 8 ай бұрын

@@ATTI0822 You’re welcome! 🤗

@stevengeso2053 7 ай бұрын

I enjoy your reviews

@myboyrocks05 8 ай бұрын

Great review and btw your baby girl is precious ❤

@Jay_Causer 7 ай бұрын

Great Review. I haven’t been with apple since 2014! However I have made the switch. I have ordered the 15 pro max. Which has come with AirPods Pro 2. I have also brought my partners iPad Air and loving it. It’s what made me make the switch. I Thought having the phone and the iPad together would be a great combination.

@calijay9805 7 ай бұрын

@Thao I watched this full video hoping to hear that you fully made the switch to iOS permanently lol. Great video though. I will subscribe.

@sathyanarayanavemula158 8 ай бұрын

5:06 Woooow your photography ❤

@BLAKEEATS1988 8 ай бұрын

For a power user like me who loves side loading, playing with emulators, having lots of accessories, downloading free movies etc. Android all the way. I hate that you have to pay for everything on IOS. I also use dex, directors view, 8k, 200mp mode etc. That's why I opted for the s23 ultra.

@mrpyrotec89 8 ай бұрын

Revanced apps alone make the choice to choose android over IOS for me.

@BLAKEEATS1988 8 ай бұрын

@@mrpyrotec89 that too. I hate watching Yt videos with ads so yeah revanced makes a difference. IOS doesn't have an app like that.

@swastik_dash 8 ай бұрын

The later editions of Vanced drained a lot of battery. How's ReVanced?

@TheMichaelparis 6 ай бұрын

downloading free stuffs is the reason android apps are subpar and unoptimized.

@BLAKEEATS1988 6 ай бұрын

@@TheMichaelparis it's cool Idc about optimization I got the s23 ultra it can run everything great no need for optimization if you got the hardware for it.

@Mr2pint 8 ай бұрын

Samsung phones have an action botton, you can program the on off button to open camera, take pictures, videos or open apps so no need to bring back the Bixby button, since it never really went away 🎉 Open advanced features in settings, tap side key, turn on double press, then select what ever dpuble press function avaliable...

@MH_6160 8 ай бұрын

I like your fair assessment of the I phone..I upgraded my 14 pro max for the action button, titanium and USB-c…all noticeable changes for me, it may be boring but I value simplicity. This is a subtle design change that IMO makes a huge difference, they made the camera bezels flush with the lens. I could not stand the 14 pro max because it became a constant lint, debris magnet.

@jallen312 7 ай бұрын

Exactly why I upgraded!

@carver9312 8 ай бұрын

Amazing review

@iAfroTech 8 ай бұрын

Nice to see your face Thao. Not enough changes to move from a great 13 Pro to another great 15 Pro. I already got ProMotion, ProRaw and ProRes. Speakers on my 13 Pro are still amazing and same for 4K30 videos. iOS 17 works well on my 13 Pro, no bugs right now. Using an Android too, i can tell there is a lot for iOS 😅: Navigation Gestures, Floating windows, Customization, Link to Windows. Action button should be placed a lit bit on the bottom. This new iPhone pro is an improvement but only if you own something like a 12/12Pro and behind.

@lamar310 8 ай бұрын

Your comment is false. I upgraded from the 14 Pro Max and the 15 Pro Max is a different phone completely. Titanium build makes it lighter, USB-C charging is different, new speakers are way louder, new modem gets faster speeds and better reception, cameras got a huge upgrade with zoom & selfies & night mode, bezels got smaller, and the Action Button changes the entire user experience. Mine is set to pull up Google Assistant, ChatGPT, Mute Switch, Screen Lock, and a Calculator. If you look at one single feature it might seem minor but once you add up all the changes…they are a big deal and things the older iPhones can’t do

@blueciffer1653 8 ай бұрын

@@lamar310 HIs comment isn't false wtf? Bro said his current device does everything he needs it to do and doesn't see a justification for personally upgrading. His own needs and personal reasonings can't be false.

@sonicandroxas 8 ай бұрын

@lamar310 paid review lol. Our 13 pros are going to be good for a long time...

@iAfroTech 8 ай бұрын

@@blueciffer1653 thanks you

@iAfroTech 8 ай бұрын

@@sonicandroxas thank you. I don’t know if it was a paid comment but it is its own🙄. Neither Apple nor anybody else can pressure me to buy a product 18 months later ( i bought Alpine Green version in March 2022 ) if my phone still works well. Improvements between my 13 Pro and this 15 Pro are not enough. Since resale value is not something important for me, i keep my Alpine Green and clear case i bought specially for that 😅

@Xenon0000000000001 8 ай бұрын

The way the back gesture works on iPhones irritates the hell out of me everytime I use an iPhone, for the reasons you describe. It's also annoying that it only works swiping from the left edge, which is the worst position for anyone using their phone with their right hand. I really don't like the way scrolling works in iOS either, it's like the screen is stuck in mud. At least with Samsung phones, if there's something that does annoy you, there's nearly always a way to customise it to your liking. With the iPhone (and Pixel phones), you're completely stuck with what you're given.

@darrylmuse9948 8 ай бұрын

Apple announced a update for Oct to address the overheating. That’s why I’m waiting to get the 15 PM on the 13 PM now

@thekidd9116 8 ай бұрын

My first iPhone, thanks for the swiping tips

@Flash363 8 ай бұрын

It should be described as "the change from stainless steel to aluminum" cause there's barely any titanium besides the rails, the entire frame is AL and that's where the weigh difference comes from

@notfound977 8 ай бұрын

Cheers to a super balanced review

@SC2point0 8 ай бұрын

Thao! Great to see you, I legit just said yesterday that we haven't heard from you (and Ren lol) in a good minute. Nice review, iPhone 15 Pro looks good, but green bubbles stand TF up! 😆 #andriodguy

@shomari17 4 ай бұрын

Love your videos Thao. Your so relatable, ive been an Android Stan for 12 years and i just bought a iphone 15 pro max, coming from a Pixel Fold. Using imessage on the beeper app in December made me make my decision to switch to iphone.

@djo9277 7 ай бұрын

I have the 15 plus, pretty light for the size. the flashlight and camera are on the lock screen. So no need for action button for me. Your daughter is very cute. Congrats.

@IronsWHU 8 ай бұрын

You can change the notification type in settings. You can have them all show if you want.

@anderson8601 8 ай бұрын

Your outfit is perfect and superbly matches the color of your iPhone 15 Pro. Edges are nicely smoothed over the sides all the way to the back and your curves are beautifully rounded!! That dynamic smile is definitely an eye opener!! This iPhone was made for you!!!

@cerebasan 8 ай бұрын

Ok your video was excellent as always but the shot of your smiling daughter outside was the show stealer ❤

@OFFICIAL_GIL 8 ай бұрын

I got the natural titanium 15 pro max on sept 22 I launch my nba2k23 arcade edition on the action button lol but so far no issues no overheating no battery drain and even the fine woven case is flawless even after over a week of use I even included the matching MagSafe fine woven wallet great combo the black variant overall I’m content

@TamimTech22 8 ай бұрын

Great video! Log doesn’t require external storage just trying to record ProRes 4k60 :)

@CoolTies 8 ай бұрын

Having transitioned from the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, I can share that the battery life is exactly the same. A day at best, but any video usage (youtube or recording) quickly requires a mid-day battery top-up. I miss the iPhone 13 Pro Max, which easily did a day and a half with regular use (including video). I'm blaming Always On Display (AOD), but it's a feature I can't do without now.

@Thecheezgod1 8 ай бұрын

I had 13 14 and 15 pro. Even without the always on display. 14 and 15 battery life is so much worse than my 13 :(

@jallen312 7 ай бұрын

You are absolutely correct! I was expecting better battery life and I was disappointed. I my 14 pro max lasted almost two full days

@josephmessere7617 5 ай бұрын

Welcome to the android world with always on display and now USB but that bathtub on the screen has to go its a distracting eye sore

@taylornicty1170 7 ай бұрын

I think it's funny thats lots of people I know and KZfaqrs like MKBHD and more are setting the action button on the Iphone 15 to Google Assistant. This also shows how good Google Assistant is

@akhilreghunath3033 8 ай бұрын

Great job, Thao. Subbed (Y)

@adegbenroagoro5180 8 ай бұрын

Thank you very much Thao. Great review. From a daily Samsung AND iPhone user I use VOICE CONTROL and gestures to navigate my iPhone. I'm holding on to my 3 year old iPhone 11 Pro Max for another year You can organise your apps into customised folders. It's just more cumbersome. I have ONLY 4 apps on my HOME SCREEN in the DOCK. Just like my Samsung phone having only 5 apps in its DOCK.

@FreedomFinanceFun 8 ай бұрын

I loved the Bixby button when I had the S10. I always used it to turn music on in the car

@marian8757 8 ай бұрын

And now you can use the side key or power button to map anything you want. You do know that the power button is now programmable. 😊

@TySchmidt 8 ай бұрын

Setting the action button to launch Google Assistant is the correct choice.

@georgethanos2063 8 ай бұрын

Thank you! I thought I was the only one getting blurred pics in S23 Ultra with my kids... Very irritating

@DrCalvinTeach 8 ай бұрын

Yay! It’s been a while since the last video! I’m too deep in the Apple world, I can’t switch. But I do think for me it’s either get a battery or just the regular 15.

@josephmessere7617 5 ай бұрын

Get the 15 the carriers are giving them away for free got 4 free ones even got grandma one and S23ultra for my self

@mendoza9007 8 ай бұрын

My daily is an S23 Ultra and i still have my iphone 12 pro max. I love my iPhone but it's honestly just a status symbol and the only reason I keep is because of facetime with family. Other than that, android all the way. iOS is just a little too basic for me

@barriemoorcroft534 8 ай бұрын

Great Video as always. Wasnt there an android app for putting the Home/Back/Menu buttons on the samsung phones to the right hand side of the screen? What wa that app called??? Apple should create a similar one,

@khulb 8 ай бұрын

My S21+ has the ability to double press the power button to open the camera, which was great, until recently when it started making emergency calls instead 🙄

@gravedig1990 8 ай бұрын

I love my GS23U but I still need an iPhone for my workflow. However I believe the base iPhone is the way to go for me.

@GenAndrei 7 ай бұрын

The overheating feature is the best one!

@PrinceRevolver 8 ай бұрын

I use android and ios. For me ios still needs more features for me to consider making a full jump to Apple. I'm gonna keep my 13 Pro Max for now.

@danusorn8655 8 ай бұрын

I only use the spotlight search, it shows you frequently used apps so you always have those to open and one letter already shows the apps

@DjangoGroen 8 ай бұрын

The action button for me is really important. When you get the right shortcuts you can’t live without it. At least I can’t

@jejunamja 8 ай бұрын

If you get a chance could you explain that in no way on my mocking you I’m actually honestly wondering what is the deal with shortcuts and why is it that you couldn’t live without it?

@DjangoGroen 8 ай бұрын

@@jejunamja I have a list with many quick toggles. I get a different list depending on what focus mode I’m in.

@lamar310 8 ай бұрын

Thank you…most reviewers don’t really explain how great the Action Button is and how it changes the user experience for the better. Watched a video on how to create a Shortcut and made my Action Button pull up Google Assistant, ChatGPT, Mute Switch, Screen Lock, and a Calculator. It’s the best new iPhone feature by far this year and I’m hoping Samsung will copy it. I also use the GS22 Ultra as my business phone and it would be great to have

@lamar310 8 ай бұрын

@@jejunamja…once you program it to your needs it becomes a must have tool. Go watch a video of how Tesla owners can unlock their car and trunk with the Action Button. Some people use it to control the lights in their home. Thanks to being able to create Shortcuts with apps…the possibilities are endless

@DjangoGroen 8 ай бұрын

@@lamar310 yeah it’s great. And if they have trouble making the shortcut. I’ll make it for them👌🏻 it’s so useful

@Ray-oq8uo 8 ай бұрын

Great video. Could i get the link to the wallpaper please?

@MSTUDIO1324 8 ай бұрын

incredible picture for this incredible iPhone, I got it today!!!

@BLAKEEATS1988 8 ай бұрын

The s23 ultra has side key, kinda like action button that you can also map.

@Rinnara21 8 ай бұрын

Android user here who just got the 15PM. You're on point with everything you said. Not having a back gesture is my top complaint with iOS, however, I've never used a phone with that level of "smoothness" lol. The animations, the way that the apps work, the great cameras etc. I still have a spare Android (Xiaomi 12) connected to my galaxy watch 5 so I won't be diving into apple's ecosystem just yet cause I get bored quite easily 😂

@SteelHex 8 ай бұрын

Within iOS 16 and the latest 17, there is always a ‘back’ option on the top left, when you followed a link to a different app. Swiping right on the navigation bar at the bottom also takes you to the previous apps. I said apps because you can keep swiping until you run out of memory.

@Rinnara21 8 ай бұрын

@@SteelHex yeah, I use those but they’re not the same as the “universal” back gesture on Android.

@SteelHex 8 ай бұрын

@@Rinnara21 they’re not the same but close enough. My biggest problem with iphones is the purposely difficult way of moving files between it and a windows PC. I know Apple makes it that way to sell Macs, but I still hate it. Luckily it’s not something that I have to do often.

@andiandika8812 7 ай бұрын

@@SteelHexi use onedrive😅

@SteelHex 7 ай бұрын

@@andiandika8812 the cloud is slooow because you have to upload first. Imagine moving 100 GB of stuff from the phone to an external hard drive.

@c.daubz.5386 8 ай бұрын

👍👍 fair review

@marian8757 8 ай бұрын

Hi Thao, there is no need to bring back the Bixby button LOL. You have the S23 Ultra and didn't know that the side button, the power button, is completely programmable.😮

@JohnP.6775 7 ай бұрын

I’ve been a Samsung user since the galaxy mini, up too the z fold 3 up until the z fold 4 came out, I then decided to try Apple and see what all the fuss was about and got the I phone 13 pro max 1tb and I did like it my z fold ended up getting dust under the screen and got dead pixels so just stayed with the 13 pro max but I quite liked it with the 15pro max they’ve made a lot of improvements and some they didn’t even mention in the announcement so I’ll be sticking with Apple and get the 15pro max 1tb. There’s a lot of changes but people say it’s the same because it looks similar, well you can only change phone so much that’s like complaining about a car having wheels and windows.

@kelvinator3037 8 ай бұрын

Wow great vlog

@AFGixxeR88 8 ай бұрын

How do you go about filming your videos?

@zerofivetwelve 7 ай бұрын

Function wise (for daily office use particulary)..s23u is def better but 15pm also very nice to use. Build quality wise i give an edge to ip15pm eventho both build are premium..but ip15pm is a little nicer to my hands..and this titanium version is actually significantly lighter than previous version which is a great plus for me. If u want a smartphone that can do many things without firstly need to do this and that..get the android for sure! (s23u in my case). But if u care about apple ecosystem...then no doubt get the iphone...apple ecosystem is just unbeatable and i like it a lot. Both phones (ip15pm and s23u) either one wont make u dissappointed..thats for sure.