iPhone 15 Pro Max HONEST Review - 6 Months Later

It's been a bit over six months since the iPhone 15 lineup came out in September, and Dan has been using an iPhone 15 Pro Max sans case since launch. In this video, Dan did a long term review to demo how his phone has held up and his thoughts on the Action button, battery life, and camera features. Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max something you should buy right now or wait until the iPhone 16 Pro Max in September?

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⏱️ CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:31 I have dropped it too many times 😭
02:12 Thermals and is it overheating?
02:31 Battery life: good, bad, or ugly?
03:24 Action Button: Does anyone use this thing?
04:32 iPhone 15 Pro Max cameras are undefeated
05:09 Buy iPhone 15 Pro Max or wait for iPhone 16?

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[johnborum]

15 Pro
100% battery capacity
245 cycle count
Love it, no case no problem for me

[showbizjosh]

The 15 Pro Max is seriously perfect for me. With USB-C, I can even hook my phone up to my monitor now and even play games on ultra settings with ZERO issues. A17 Pro chip was an absolute game changer for me for performance too. Everything is super snappy. Screen brightness is also very good. Now that the screens are much brighter on the newer models, its so hard for me to go back to anything less than the 15 Pro Max.

I fully expect this phone to last me for the next 4 years easy. (I go on a 3-4 year upgrade cycle typically and only upgrade when T-Mobile offers good promos for new phones to cut down on cost)

My phone is currently still at 100% for battery health and I keep my phone capped at the 80% limit. Cycle count is at 121. Battery is supposed to be rated for 1000 cycles but so far I haven't had any issues.

[rangebomb]

iPhone 15 pro max here:
battery health: 100%
cycle count: 128
80% charging limit set

[sonofdemigod]

My battery for my 15 Pro Max 1TB is 100% with a 114 cycle count. Got it at launch too.

[jameswheadon]

My biggest regret is that I bought the space black one or whatever they call it. It's constantly getting fingerprints, and I think the "natural titanium" looks so much nicer.

[rc]

15PM purchased in November. Battery health = 100%, cycle count = 75.

Typical battery life is about an hour of screen-on time for every 10% battery drop in battery life, so close to 10 hours.

I've kept it in a case and screen protector, so no damage of any kind (even though I drop it once or twice a week, I'm a clutz)

I've used the Action Button for the flashlight, but your video convinced me to try setting it to camera. I use the camera a lot more than the flashlight, so this makes sense for me.

I upgraded from the 14PM which was not a fiscally rational upgrade for me. It makes more sense to upgrade every other year. But I saw the 15PM and had to have one.

And I love it. The titanium frame and the weight distribution make it easier to hold than the 14PM, the 5x zoom is awesome, and even the 1x main camera produces better pictures than on the 14PM (despite that the hardware is identical - it's the behind-the-scenes processing that results in better images on the 15PM).

But if someone has a 14P or 14PM now, I'd say wait until September. Either you'll get a 16P or 16PM, or you'll be able to get a steeply discounted 15P or 15PM. Either way, you win, and it's not that much longer to wait.

[colleenmcchesney]

Humm…I’m upgrading this week to the IPhone 15 Pro from my iPhone 7 Plus. Can not wait for the iPhone 16 before buying. It is definitely going to be a huge learning curve for me.

[MrJsson]

I use the actionbutton to launch the remote for my Apple tv on the phone. I use it all the time.

[damianmead]

Interesting. I bought mine on release day so it's also been about 6 months for me and I'm still at 100% battery health. I only ever charge to 80% so I wonder if that's the difference.

[MacDiggity]

Still have the XS Max, will wait for the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Battery health is 86% I bought it stock and use it daily.

[stevelien]

I’m at 100% battery health with 194 cycles. Optimized battery charging usually leave it on charge overnight too

[quadriderhonda]

162 cycles on 15 pro max since launch 97% health using iOS 17.4.1 revised version and it’s pretty good

[michaelbray]

I got mine iphone 15 pro max towards the end of march 100% battery life brand new from t-mobile 9 cycles

[veritas.ve.]

Can you share the orange & green combo wallpaper please?

[viachicago]

Orientation lock for the action button!

[iamabdulkadirl]

iPhone 15 Pro Max 512 GB
Purchased: Oct first week, 2023
Battery Health: 100%
Cycle Count: 176
Always using 80% charge limit at home and at work. Only switch it when traveling.
Using it caseless

[robwilson]

Was really trying to hold out for the 16 but my poor ol' XS is giving every sign that it just won't make it through the summer and I just got a 15 Pro Max on order. Hopefully I'll be able to stomach the 16 envy and trade in for the 17 or 18...

[Alteori]

Tbf, who the hell uses a phone without a case? That's like constantly walking around with your laptop without it in a bag.

[ramnarayan]

100% battery health, 121 charge cycles.. using iPhone 15 pro max.. 256gb white titanium

[Drake]

Mine comes on monday and I'm excited. I'm currently rocking the iPhone 14 Pro (no max) and seriously the battery got me dissapointed so bad. it dropped from 100 to 95 in just a week. Hope the 15 series battery is better.