Digital Trends suggests considering alternatives to the pricey iPhone 15 Pro Max, such as the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with its impressive display and camera system, the OnePlus 12 offering high performance at a lower price point, the Google Pixel 8 Pro for a clean stock Android experience, the more manageable iPhone 15 Pro, and the more affordable iPhone 15 Plus with a large display and long battery life.
Apple released a new ad highlighting the battery life of the iPhone 15 Plus, featuring a humorous scenario showcasing the device's long-lasting battery. This is the second ad focusing on the phone's battery capacity, with the device able to provide up to 26 hours of offline video playback and 100 hours of audio playback. Additionally, new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and MacBook Air models are expected to launch in March or April, while two Apple stores in the U.S. are permanently closing.
MKBHD has announced the winners of the MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2023, with the iPhone 15 Pro taking home the award for best camera in a smartphone. While there are smartphones that capture better photos, the iPhone 15 Pro is praised for its video capabilities and camera consistency. The iPhone 15 Plus won the award for best battery due to its 60Hz display consuming less power. Other winners include the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for best big phone, the Asus Zenfone 10 for best small phone, the Samsung Galaxy A54 for best value, and the Google Pixel 8 as the phone of the year.
A camera test comparing the iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Plus reveals surprising results. While the Pro Max has superior camera hardware on paper, the Plus often takes sharper and more focused photos in certain scenarios. The Plus also outperforms the Pro Max in close-up and macro shots. However, the Pro Max excels in wide-angle photography, telephoto zoom, and low-light conditions. Overall, the Pro Max wins the comparison with three wins, one win for the Plus, and two draws. The test highlights the importance of considering one's photography needs before choosing between the two models.
The iPhone 15 Plus has emerged as the new champion in battery life tests, surpassing all previous iPhone models. With over 13 hours of screen-on time, the 15 Plus now holds the record for the longest battery life on an iPhone. While Apple's official numbers indicate that the iPhone 15 Pro Max lasts the longest for streaming video playback, the 15 Plus outperforms it in terms of audio playback, lasting 100 hours compared to the Max's 95 hours. In a realistic daily usage test, the 15 Pro Max lasted 11 hours and 41 minutes, while the 15 Plus achieved an impressive 13 hours and 19 minutes.
AT&T announces that it will carry the new iPhone 15 series, including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max. The devices feature various upgrades such as a new design, advanced camera systems, powerful chips, and USB-C connectivity. AT&T is offering up to $1000 off the iPhone 15 Pro with eligible trade-in for new and existing customers. The phones will be available for purchase on September 15 through att.com.
The upcoming iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to have significant upgrades that make them more appealing than their smaller counterparts. The iPhone 15 Plus is rumored to have a larger battery, a sleeker design with a Dynamic Island display, a 48MP camera with 2x optical zoom, and USB-C connectivity. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is expected to feature a periscope zoom camera, 256GB base storage, thin symmetrical display borders, a titanium frame, a 3nm chip, 8GB of RAM, and USB-C. These upgrades make the larger iPhones hard to resist and may attract more users to switch.
