TLDR: iPhone 15 Pro excels with titanium frame, underused camera features, handy action button, and USB-C; ideal for upgrades, fully revealed in 3-month use.
This article is a summary of a You Tube video “iPhone 15 Pro: 3 Months Later!” by Marques Brownlee
Key Takeaways:
- Durability Without a Case: The iPhone 15 Pro shows normal signs of wear and tear after 88 days without a case, including some cuts on the front display glass, despite the ceramic shield.
- Titanium Frame Benefits: The switch to a titanium frame over stainless steel is appreciated for its lighter weight and fewer fingerprint marks, especially in the lighter color variant.
- Camera Features and Usage: The iPhone 15 Pro’s multiple focal lengths feature (24mm, 28mm, 35mm) is underused by the reviewer, while the crop feature in iOS 17 is found more useful.
- Action Button Customization: The action button is a significant feature, allowing customization for various functions. Initial excitement about its possibilities diminishes to settling on a practical use for quick camera access.
- USB Type-C Adoption: The switch to USB Type-C is praised for its convenience, though the reviewer still requires a lightning cable for other Apple products like AirPods Max and Magic Trackpad.
- Software Updates and Features: iOS 17.2 brought various bug fixes and new features like the Journal app and spatial video recording for the Apple Vision Pro.
- Spatial Video Recording: The iPhone 15 Pro allows recording spatial videos, requiring the Apple Vision Pro to fully appreciate the effect.
- Dynamic Island Interaction: The Dynamic Island feature provides interaction options, like swiping across it to hide notifications or change their view style.
- Overall Satisfaction and Upgrade Recommendation: The iPhone 15 Pro is considered a worthwhile upgrade, especially for users with older models, due to its combination of features and improvements.
- Video Production Quality: The entire review video was shot using the iPhone 15 Pro, showcasing its video capabilities.
