The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are expected to have a $100 price increase over the current models, according to analyst Dan Ives, but promotional activities and discounts from U.S. carriers are likely to drive sales and offset potential resistance.
The iPhone 15 Pro is expected to be lighter than its predecessor, with a new midframe made from Grade 5 Titanium, resulting in a weight reduction of up to 10%.
The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a lighter titanium chassis, larger displays, improved battery life, faster wireless charging, and upgraded cameras.
Apple has launched its iPhone 15 lineup, which includes the high-end iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max models, but rival phones from Samsung, Google, and OnePlus offer similar or better specifications.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 and iPhone 15 are similarly priced and offer comparable storage options, making the decision between the two difficult, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 has a superior AMOLED display with a faster refresh rate and outperforms the iPhone 15 in graphics testing, while the camera capabilities and battery life are also quite similar between the two devices.
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.
iFixit's teardown of the iPhone 15 Pro Max reveals a mixed bag of results: while the phone's dual-entry removable glass back cover is a win for consumers, the titanium shell scratches easily, and the parts pairing requirement severely hampers repairability, earning the device a low repairability score.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max did not crack under pressure in Consumer Reports' scientific testing, contradicting previous findings by YouTube channel JerryRigEverything, which raised concerns about the new titanium frame's durability; Consumer Reports also confirmed that the iPhone 15 Pro Max survived a drop test with no damage.
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.
Samsung has announced the new Galaxy S23 FE smartphone, featuring a 6.4-inch FHD+ display, powerful processor, triple rear cameras, and a 4,500 mAh battery, starting at $599.
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 Pixel 8 Pro offers a new processor, brighter display, and better cameras, but it faces tough competition from the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, with the Pixel 8 Pro boasting advantages in software features and extended software support, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra have impressive camera specifications and different design aesthetics.
The Google Pixel 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are both powerful flagship smartphones, with the Pixel 8 Pro offering a superior software experience and the Galaxy S23 Ultra boasting a more advanced camera system and stylus support.
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.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung's flagship phone, is currently on sale on Amazon, offering a 12% discount on the black variant and a 14% discount on the Cream variant, saving customers $165 or $190 respectively, and with its powerful performance, incredible cameras, and built-in S Pen, it is an irresistible option for smartphone enthusiasts.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a top contender for the best phone of the year, offering a perfect score in reviews, impressive camera hardware, an exceptional display, and the unique feature of S Pen functionality.
Amazon's October Prime Day event is offering significant discounts on Samsung Galaxy S23 devices, with the Galaxy S23 Ultra dropping to its lowest price of $950 for a version with 256GB of storage, the Galaxy S23+ dropping from $1,000 to $800, and the base S23 dropping from $800 to $650.
Samsung is offering a time-limited enhanced trade-in deal for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, cutting its price by $900 when trading in a select device such as the Galaxy S22 Ultra or iPhone 14 Pro Max.
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.
Samsung is offering an enhanced trade-in deal, allowing customers to save up to $800 when exchanging a device for the Galaxy S23 Ultra, along with discounts on other products at checkout.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to have some notable improvements compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, including a potentially lighter titanium frame, a similar design, a 6.8-inch LTPO OLED display with a super-high peak brightness of >2,500 nits, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chipset, and a camera configuration that may feature a new and improved 50MP 5X optical zoom telephoto. However, current Galaxy S23 Ultra users may not find significant reasons to upgrade to the new model.
The Pixel 8 Pro emerged as the winner in a blind camera comparison, winning 12 out of 14 rounds and showcasing excellent detail, dynamic range, and pleasing colors, followed closely by the iPhone 15 Pro Max, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra came in third with distinct over-sharpening and slightly oversaturated colors.
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.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 FE is a high-quality midrange Android phone that offers a solid build, good performance, and a range of features, although it falls slightly short compared to the Google Pixel 8 in terms of camera capabilities and software commitment.
The iPhone 15 Pro has received the worst ratings ever for a premium Apple phone, with only 73 percent of users giving it a five-star rating, compared to the iPhone 14 Pro's 76 percent and the iPhone 13 Pro's 83 percent.
