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Marques Brownlee - iPhone 15/15 Pro Unboxing and Second Look!

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Author: Marques Brownlee
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Short Summary

Main recommendation: Marques Brownlee suggests the Natural Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max is the color to get this year, since its light finish hides fingerprints and scratches better than the darker Pro colors. The base iPhone 15 and 15 Plus are presented as a solid upgrade, with the Pro models offering the more genuinely new features.

Key Points

  • The video does not list a numbered set of items matching the title, so no 15-item list is provided.
  • The new colors are subtle: the iPhone 15 is a very pale blue, the 15 Plus a pale yellow, and the Pro models a dark blue and Natural Titanium.
  • The new Pro phones use a brushed titanium rail, about 10% lighter than before, but fingerprints still show, especially on the darker colors.
  • Both the base and Pro models have a softer curve at the front glass edge and rail, making them more comfortable in the hand.
  • The new Action button on the Pro models can be programmed to nearly any function, and Siri Shortcuts allow stacking multiple actions.
  • USB-C charging rules differ: a USB-C iPhone always charges an older Lightning iPhone, and two USB-C iPhones share charge based on which has the lower battery.

Details Worth Noting

  • Concrete instructions: To use the Action button, go to Settings, then Action button, and choose a function such as mute, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, or a Siri Shortcut. For a custom function, set up a Siri Shortcut and assign it to the button, which lets you stack multiple actions or open any app instantly.
  • Concrete instructions: To charge an accessory such as AirPods or an Apple Watch MagSafe charger directly from an iPhone 15 Pro, plug in a USB-C cable from the phone to the accessory. Charging is about 4.5 watts, so it is best for accessories rather than fast charging.
  • Concrete instructions: To rescue an Android phone with USB Power Delivery, plug a USB-C cable from the iPhone 15 into it. If the Android phone lacks USB PD, charging behavior is inconsistent, so unplug and retry.
  • Brushed titanium is not anodized like aluminum; it uses a PVD coating. A deep scratch could expose the lighter Natural Titanium color underneath, so the reviewer expects light marks on darker colors to show after drops.
  • The new lens coating did not fix nighttime video flare in the reviewer's tests.
  • The 1x, 1.2x, and 1.5x Pro camera options are closer to Super Res Zoom presets than a simple digital crop, according to the reviewer.

Bottom Line

The Natural Titanium Pro Max stands out for its appearance and durability, while the base iPhone 15 models are a bigger upgrade than they seem. The full review is still to come.