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 Max is expected to have a major price increase due to chassis upgrades to titanium and the addition of a periscope lens for 5-6x optical zoom, making it the most expensive iPhone ever released.
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 iPhone 15 Pro is rumored to feature a titanium frame, with a brushed finish and reduced weight, as well as improved fingerprint resistance and a new color option called Titanium Gray.
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.
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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 titanium frame on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max may temporarily change color due to fingerprints, but Apple assures customers that this can be easily remedied by wiping the device with a cloth.
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.
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.
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 is experiencing overheating issues believed to be caused by design compromises such as using a titanium frame, which affects thermal efficiency, according to prominent analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
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'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 introduces significant upgrades and improvements compared to the iPhone 12 Pro, including a titanium design, always-on Retina display with ProMotion, Action button, USB-C port, 48-megapixel main camera, A17 Pro chip, and longer battery life.
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.
Luxury firm GRAY has announced the Alter Ego line of cases for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, made with aerospace-grade titanium and priced up to $1,899, matching the cost of the phones themselves.
