iPhone 15 vs 15 Pro & Pro Max - Ultimate Camera Review!

Just HOW different are the cameras on the iPhone 15 vs 15 Pro vs 15 Pro Max? We test all three of them to see if it's worth spending $200-300 more cash!

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Timestamps ⬇️
iPhone 15 vs 15 Pro Max Camera Test - 00:00
Colors & Dynamic Range - 00:24
Detail - 01:00
3X - 01:41
5X - 01:57
Zoom Quality - 02:42
24, 28 & 35mm Modes - 03:22
Macro Mode - 03:58
Minimal Focus Distance - 05:02
Ultra Wide - 05:37
Panorama - 06:21
Selfies - 06:39
ProRAW vs HEIC - 07:34
Video - 08:58
Portraits - 10:48
Lower Light Portraits - 14:55
Night Mode Portraits - 15:34
Night Mode Ultra wide - 17:03
Night Mode 1X - 17:24
Night Mode ProRAW - 18:07
Night Mode Zoom - 18:21

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[russellklegraefe]

I wish that, at the end of the comparison videos, you would have a simple chart that shows which device does better in each category.

[hiagobeckerle]

I chose the iPhone 15 Pro (not the max), but I was sad that I couldn't take 5x portraits with that beautiful effect. But I went crazy when I was taking pictures and zoomed from 3x to 5x in portrait mode. And I was shocked because it was almost identical to the result of the 5x lens of the pro max. I had the 13 Pro and there was no possibility of zooming in portrait mode, at most it reached up to 3x. You who have the iPhone 15 Pro, open the camera in portrait mode, select the 3x lens and try to zoom. Go straight to 5x and the portrait effect is perfect. I don't know if more people know this, but I still haven't seen any YouTuber explaining about this possibility or testing it. I'm super excited 🤩

[CLMP]

I do miss a telephoto lens but I'm overall very happy with my iPhone 15 Plus, especially the pastel color look and the way it feels in the hands.

[danielm.]

Still, for a Lot of people the 5x will be too much. 3x is a much more versatile zoom. There is a reason why so many always on lenses are 24-70 or similar (which is 1-3 times zoom).
5x often can make it harder to frame a shot and you really have to step back with portraits. Otherwise the 15PM will automaticaly chose the main lense and crop in

[lelelanaa]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this! Thanks guys

[parjau]

I have to say, not owning a dedicated camera, I have learnt quite a lot about photography from you in recent videos. For example, I thought zoom was just for far away objects. I had no idea that it was utilised to overcome the 'fisheye' effect of x1 when quite close to a subject, alongside DSLR style bokeh (had to look that up or would have spelt it "Boka"!) and that weird compression that decreases the field of view of the scenery behind the subject relative to the subject FOV (why does that happen?).
As for this video, I've said it before, regular 15s are excellent this year! So many photos close to the Pro Max plus you get 2000 nit screen & 13hr+ battery life!

[truecuckoo]

The 14pro got a few camera updates in iOS 17. Like 2x portrait and 48mp heif etc. maybe not on par with the 15 generations. But nice to see regardless.

[AndrewGiddingsWA]

I was kind of surprised that the 15 has a newer sensor than the 15 pro and pro max. That seems odd to me.

[elpresidente]

Max Tech is always shocked or honest😂 😂😂

[mrcet]

From what I’ve seen of my 15PM so far, you have two main places to be cautious, as you pointed out:
— In the ~65 to 119mm range, where it has to crop in from the main sensor, and starts running out of resolution in doing so, and
— Close-in focusing (not even macro) other than using ultra-wide.

Essentially, avoid where possible the 3.5-4.99X zoom-level, and scrutinize close-in focus especially carefully, being ready to switch to ultra-wide/macro.

[avinashrawal]

Hi max, I truly want to appreciate the efforts you put into your work. The detailed description in every part after reviewing everything in the images. Extreme level of details in the time stamps. No doubt how you are growing so well. I am definitely impressed with your work. ❤

[artmaltman]

Fascinating how complex the comparisons and unpredictable they are. That 5x portrait mode is a game changer tho for me. Thanks so much!

[danielsato]

I like to use wide-angle shots when I do traveling videos. I'm starting to think that a iPhone 15 Pro won't make a huge difference for me since I don't really zoom in much. Any thoughts or advice?

[charlesschenk]

Hi Max, I love your Brownie Hawkeye. My mom gave me a new one when I was 5 years old. She and my father had a dark room. That started what later became my career for four decades.

[freddibella]

What setting do you have it on for the 15 pro max? I just switched from andriod to apple, but might go back cause 15 pro max camera I have to shoot alot of self tape auditions and my skin looks blotchy red using the selfie camera or back camera. Any tips would help before i go back to andriod

[CommandoMaster]

Is 15 Pro good at taking night time photos/selfies, and also good at not blurring photos when there is movement being captured?

[odebient]

You are only comparing the pro max vs the plus on several categories, is this because the regular pro should be the same quality as the pro max?

[sahaj_]

should I upgrade to 15 pro or 15. I currently own 11

[felippedemarchi]

Should i go with the regular 15 brand new or a used 13 pro? 13 pro slightly cheaper here

[dennis]

Was debating between 15 Pro and Pro Max but @14:37 just cost me an extra few hundred, Pro Max it is. Now, extra onboard GBs or an external drive for videos.