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.
Apple has unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, featuring a strong and lightweight titanium design, powerful camera upgrades, and the A17 Pro chip for enhanced performance and mobile gaming.
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.
Apple's new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are already facing shipping delays into October, with the Pro Max model experiencing a 2-3 week estimate, while the Pro, standard, and Plus models face shorter or no delays.
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.
The new iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, which feature Grade 5 titanium frames, may not be as durable as advertised, as initial tests suggest they are still susceptible to damage and may even be more prone to scuffs, scratches, and cracks compared to the previous generation.
Apple's new FineWoven cases for iPhone 15 models have received heavy criticism for their prone-to-damage fabric exterior and misaligned USB-C cutouts, causing some customers and media outlets to express disappointment in Apple's quality control.
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The iPhone 15 has outdated and underwhelming specs, including a lack of an always-on display, low refresh rate, and the use of a previous generation chipset, making it difficult to recommend over other comparable Android flagship devices or even the iPhone 14 Pro.
iPhone 15 Pro users are reporting continued issues with overheating despite updating to iOS 17.0.3, experiencing problems during phone calls, gaming, and other activities, indicating potential quality control problems with certain batches of the device.
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.
