iPhone 15 Pro Max Review | Two Months Later...

Reviewing Apple's iPhone 15 Pro Max, two months after my unboxing to see if those iOS 17 updates have improved the experience. Good news: the iPhone 15 Pro Max is now usable as a smartphone! As long as you don't travel, that is.

The heating issues I first experienced have apparently been solved, as my review handset no longer heats up when I get it to do anything. Likewise, Apple has sorted the iPhone 15 Pro Max's dire battery life, so it can now survive a full day. Performance is good enough for gaming on anything on the App Store, although there's still few dedicated tools for gamers.

So overall, this is now the best Apple phone as we head into 2024. That said, the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers very few upgrades vs last year's mobile, besides the shortcut button and Type C USB port. That Dynamic Island is still ugly and intrusive, while those fresh iOS 17 features are coming to other, older Apple smartphones.

Have you been using the iPhone 15 Pro Max as your full time phone? Let us know your own mini review down below! Check back soon for my verdict on Apple's biggest rivals, including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - while I've also covered the Pixel 8 Pro.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Review Chapters:
0:00 - Bloody iPhone!
0:57 - Design
2:25 - iOS 17, Bugs & Updates
5:07 - Display & audio
6:38 - Performance & gaming
7:42 - Battery life
8:33 - Cameras
12:12 - Verdict

[TechSpurt]

Thanks for watching my iPhone 15 Pro Max review - over to you guys, are you enjoying your super-priced brick, or maybe tempted to buy one?

[SexManNordin]

I'm excited for the arrival mine. I ordered it a month after its originam release, I tend to wait a bit with new tech to avoid early issues. The 15s had quite a few problems initially, but fortunately, many of them have been addressed. Currently using an 11 Pro Max, so the upgrade will be a welcome change. The shift to USB-C is mainly why i'm upgrading.

[Jalen]

Bro I had to sub u gave me some laughs keeping it so real

[nazunaaaaaa]

This is my first iPhone after 12 years of androids and I can safely say I’m not disappointed, very beautiful and smooth phone.

[Racoonius]

Hadvthe same problem with data roaming. Changed back to my samsung and it worked perfectly

[JonesJoni]

I’ve had my 15 pro for about a month now, and haven’t had any issues since the first update for IOS17 was released. Battery lasts easily for a full day in medium-heavy use.

[James.Fuller]

I love your videos! Your humour is the only thing keeping me sane these days

[cedsdmr]

WoW...an unbiased review. Great Info. Shall i purchase this or not? Good Review anyroad!

[MissSmurfey]

What screen protector do you suggest and should I get a 30W or 20W charger adapter? From what read the pro max can do 27W charging, is that true? Is it that much faster in terms of charging with the 30W compared to the 20W?

[matthewtoyer]

Thanks @TechSpurt seems like w really good phone, it’s just that massive blob in the middle of the screen that really spoils it for me

[Grtn]

Upgraded from the 14 PM to the 15 PM and I’m loving it! The small changes really make the phone feel different and a better experience! Yes I’m glad I upgraded.

[petewendygirtley]

Hi there. I currently have a Samsung S21 with a windtre sim card, can I use 5he sim card in a IPhone Pro max. Love the shows keep up the great work. Many thanks Pete.😊

[FlubFlubber]

This year I had the S23, the S23 Ultra, Pixel 8 pro, OnePlus 11, etc... 2 devices stand out; the S23 Ultra and the iPhone 15 pro max. Overall, these are the 2 best. But it also depends on your interests, it remains personal preference. An example; For me, a video camera is very important and a little bit of decent zoom is also welcome. iPhone max and S23 ultra were the best, the iPhone is the best video camera. I think the software is all good, but Samsung's is preferred, followed by iOS. The screen at the pixel is the least, I think it is too matte, less bright than the iPhone and S23 ultra. Don't confuse theory with practice. The OnePlus 11's brightness is not good enough and the pixel and the OnePlus 11's video camera leave a lot to be desired, not very satisfied with it, I also don't like zooming in and out.

[Brenster]

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a great smartphone, I've owned one since last month. No overheating issues on the latest IOS update and battery lasts a full day on heavy use. Do I think it's worth it for $2200? Probably not. Is it refreshing and innovating? Hell no, the incremental updates every year makes the new iPhone hardly a difference in year to year revolution.

[SkyDragonTeamStefan]

I'm happy I got my 15pm after more than a month of waiting lol. I'd return it withing first 2 weeks if I had to deal with all issues at the beggining. It's runs nice and there is 0 overheating issues. Getting ~5hrs of sot and 50% of battery left.

[AnnaH]

I'll probably get an iphone but I'm not sure.i had samsung for 7, 8 years and honestly I'm afraid that my life would go south with this phone. Any suggestions?

[ThisOrThat]

100% the battery drain is coming from all the telemetry background usage. I found out how to toggle my on/off with my S20FE. Can still get about 5-6 hours worth of movies and YT before I see 60-70% battery life with telemetry off.

[wiredguytv]

Love the video, BUT, where did you get that doll headphone carrying thing. I WANT ONE !!!

[barabhas]

Thanks Uncle Spurt, I just got a 15PM for cheap after trading my 4year old phone. So far no complaints.

[rickyjenkins]

I’ve bought it today and I e had problems with my yahoo my emails are not loading at all so bloody annoying I’m thinking of taking it back.