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iPhone 15 Pro Max Long-Term Review: Pros and Cons After Extensive Use
A comprehensive review of the iPhone 15 Pro Max after extended use, highlighting both the positive aspects such as display, battery life, and USB-C compatibility, as well as addressing initial issues such as overheating and camera bugs. The report evaluates the pros and cons of the titanium design and the functionality of the Action Button.
1. 📱 Design change to titanium and initial problems of the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- ✅ The iPhone 15 Pro Max was released in 2023 and felt a bit rushed.
- ⚠️ Initial software issues, especially overheating, were partially fixed by iOS 17.0.3.
- ✅ The switch from stainless steel to titanium made for a lighter design.
- ⚠️ Some tests showed that the glass on the back breaks more easily than on older models, leading to criticism of the premium feel.
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1. 📱 Design change to titanium and initial problems of the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- ✅ The iPhone 15 Pro Max was released in 2023 and felt a bit rushed.
- ⚠️ Initial software issues, especially overheating, were partially fixed by iOS 17.0.3.
- ✅ The switch from stainless steel to titanium made for a lighter design.
- ⚠️ Some tests showed that the glass on the back breaks more easily than on older models, leading to criticism of the premium feel.
01:34 - 02:06
2. 🖐️ The ideal size of the iPhone 15 Pro Max for large hands
- ✅ The size of the iPhone 15 Pro Max is ideal for users with large hands.
- ✅ The size offers a good balance between performance and handling.
02:07 - 03:24
3. 📸 Camera quality: Pros and cons of the iPhone 15 Pro Max camera
- ✅ The camera mostly delivers vibrant photos and videos with consistent colors.
- ⚠️ Occasional delays and switching between lenses can be frustrating.
- ✅ The 5x zoom allows detailed shots from a distance.
- ⚠️ The camera can sometimes be unreliable and shaky.
03:25 - 04:09
4. ⚙️ Software updates and the iOS 26 Beta program
- ✅ Early overheating issues were fixed by updates.
- ✅ Possibility to download and test the iOS 26 Public Beta.
04:10 - 04:56
5. Display quality: Smooth, bright and adaptive Liquid Retina Display
- ✅ The display offers a smooth, bright and vibrant display with adaptive ProMotion 120Hz technology.
- ✅ The LTPO OLED panel enables a variable refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz, which improves battery life.
- ✅ The brightness of 2,000 nits ensures good readability outdoors.
04:57 - 05:25
6. 🔕 Rare use of the Action Button
- ⚠️ The Action Button is rarely used, although it is set for the camera function.
- ✅ Calling up the camera via the display is preferred.
05:26 - 06:32
7. 🔋 Solid battery life and USB-C advantages
- ✅ The battery life is almost one and a half days without charging with normal use.
- ⚠️ With intensive use, such as video editing, daily charging is required.
- ✅ Current battery capacity is 89%.
- ✅ USB-C enables fast charging and the use of a single cable for multiple devices (MacBook, iPad, iPhone).
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8. 👍 Conclusion: A good start to a new era, but not perfect
- ✅ The iPhone 15 Pro Max marks the beginning of a new era for iPhones, despite initial difficulties.
- ✅ Speculation about a possible foldable iPhone in the future.
- ✅ The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a reliable device for everyday use, even if it is not flawless.