Apple is facing significant production issues with the camera sensors and titanium chassis for the iPhone 15 models, which may impact availability, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Additionally, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is experiencing delays in manufacturing, potentially causing problems for early upgraders.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max have a more repairable internal design, featuring a removable back glass panel, which may result in lower repair fees for cracked back glass.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to have a flat design, improved display brightness, optimized camera technology, powerful performance enhancements, and faster charging capabilities, making it a strong competitor to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The iPhone 15 Pro's rounded titanium edges do not provide better drop test durability compared to the iPhone 14 Pro's flat stainless band, as impact is spread into the front and back glass, causing spiderwebbing cracks.
The FineWoven case for the iPhone 15 Pro Max has been criticized for its susceptibility to stains and scuffs, as well as its high price, raising concerns about its long-term durability.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max feature titanium sides, which theoretically should make the phones more durable, although early reports suggest otherwise.
Some iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max devices are being shipped with defects such as color issues, display misalignment, and scratches, prompting users to contact Apple for replacements.
Tech reporter Chris Velazco tests the capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro Max by attempting to recreate part of Olivia Rodrigo's music video, highlighting the smartphone's potential as a creative tool for amateur filmmakers.
The iPhone 15 Pro has been reported to have overheating issues and a swollen battery, potentially posing a fire hazard and hindering its status as the best phone of 2023.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra both have powerful portrait photo modes, but while the iPhone produces more balanced images, the Galaxy has a stronger bokeh effect and does well in situations with awkward lighting.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max's titanium build did not offer significant real-world benefits in a drop test comparison with the Galaxy S23 Ultra, despite Apple's implementation of the material.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, with improvements in design, camera capabilities, and features such as the Action Button and USB-C, making it one of the best smartphones on the market.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's most powerful iPhone to date, featuring an A17 Pro chipset, console-grade gaming capabilities, a new telephoto lens, USB-C charging, and an Action button, making it worth the upgrade from the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
Allstate Protection Plans conducted drop and dunk tests on expensive smartphones, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and found that while the devices survived water dunking, they all shattered when dropped onto a sidewalk from six feet.
Allstate Protection Plans conducted a breakability test on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, iPhone 15 Pro Max, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Pixel Fold, revealing that the foldable phones, particularly the Galaxy Z Fold 5, demonstrated comparable durability to traditional smartphones and even outperformed the iPhone 15 Pro Max in certain aspects.
Apple trade-in promotion for the iPhone 15 Pro Max through T-Mobile turns into a potential issue when package with old iPhone is lost by FedEx, necessitating an investigation and potential claim.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is reportedly experiencing screen burn-in issues, adding to a growing list of problems for Apple, and affected users have posted about the problem on Reddit.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is experiencing screen burn-in issues, adding to a growing list of problems for Apple.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is facing display burn-in issues, with users reporting the ghosting effect on their devices even without leaving static images onscreen for extended periods, suggesting a quality control problem with Apple's newest model.
The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have faced controversies such as overheating and case wear, but overall deliver impressive improvements in cameras, charging speeds, battery life, and performance.
