iPhone 15 Pro Review Round-Up: Apple’s Pro Model Goes USB-C & Titanium…

iPhone 15 Pro Reviews

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General Observations

It’s rare that a smartphone of any make debuts that has incredible new revolutionary features – and the iPhone 15 Pro is no exception. But the feature updates, like USB-C, make the iPhone 15 Pro a worthwhile upgrade.

Apple’s hand may have been forced to bring USB-C to the iPhone 15 Pro, but the company’s Pro phone lineup is the better for it.

PROS

• Charging: USB-C is the most welcome change and brings with it the port Android phones have used for years.
• Design: The new rounded edges make the iPhone 15 Pro more comfortable to hold than previous models. The titanium frame results in a lighter phone.
• Camera: A nice touch is the ability to change the depth of field AFTER you take a portrait photo.
• Vision Pro Video: Though not available at launch, after an update the iPhone 15 Pro will be able to record video in 3D, which will be playable on Apple’s Vision Pro headset.

CONS

• Color options: The iPhone 15 Pro comes in four “natural” color options. They are all a bit bland.
• USB-C Limitation: The USB-C cable included with the iPhone 15 Pro does not support maximum speeds..
• Camera: The iPhone 15 Pro is limited to a 3x main lens. If you want the 5x optical zoom you need to get the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max.

General Observations

There are a lot of things to love about the iPhone 15 Pro. USB-C and the titanium frame top the list. But the Action Button is also a great addition to the iPhone 15 Pro.

However, a drawback is that the iPhone 15 Pro feels like it was neglected this year when you compare it to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which got the 5x optical zoom lens.

PROS

1. USB-C Support: One of the best benefits of the new iPhone 15 Pro is the addition of a USB-C port. Being able to use the same charging port for iPhones and Android phones is very welcome.
2. Action Button: Getting rid of the mute switch for the configurable Action Button is a good move. Android phones have had customizable hardware buttons for years.
3. Titanium frame: The reviewer loved how much lighter the iPhone 15 Pro is than its predecessor. The 10% weight savings is noticeable in the hand.

CONS

1. USB-C cable: The iPhone 15 Plus ships with a USB-C cable but it’s limited to slower USB transfer speeds.
2. Base storage: The iPhone 15 Pro lineup starts at 128GB of storage. Though you can buy models with up to 1TB of storage, a Pro phone should start with more than 128GB baseline.
3. Action Button: While the Action Button is welcome, it’s a let down that you can only map 9 standard actions to the button.
4. Battery life: While the iPhone 15 Pro has decent battery life, those who want the longest battery life in a Pro iPhone should go with the Pro Max.

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General Observations

Though USB-C is a welcome change, the reviewer found that it’s not as life-changing as many think. After all, if you have to carry multiple devices around with you, you still need to carry multiple cables.

The new curved edges of the iPhone 15 Pro, however, make the phone feel thinner – which is always a good thing.

When it comes to the camera, the ability to alter the background blur on portrait photos after they are taken is a nice addition.

The A17 processor has some nice graphics improvements especially if you are into mobile gaming.

If your iPhone is more than two years old, the iPhone 15 Pro might be worth the upgrade.

PROS

1. Price: Apple managed to keep the price of the iPhone 15 Pro the same as the iPhone 14 Pro despite adding new features like USB-C and the titanium frame.
2. Action Button: Setting the Action Button to launch the camera is so much nicer and faster.
3. Portrait photos: Being able to edit the background blue after a portrait photo is taken is really nice.
4. USB-C charging: The USB-C port on the iPhone 15 Pro can be used to charge other devices via the iPhone. For example, you can plug your AirPods into he iPhone 15 Pro’s USB-C to charge up the AirPods case.

CONS

1. Color options: The iPhone 15 Pro color options are all fairly muted. A wider range of bright colors would be appreciated by some.
2. Action Button: While the Action Button is nice, the reviewer found themselves accidentally pressing the volume button a few times on accident due to the proximity of the buttons.
3. Night Mode: While Apple has managed to make Night Mode improvements to the camera, Google phones still have better low light mode shots.

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General Observations

The iPhone 15 Pro received four stars out of five stars.

The iPhone 15 Pro was praised for its lighter titanium design.

The new Action Button is also a highlight of the iPhone 15 Pro.

However, the drawbacks of the iPhone 15 Pro are that it doesn’t have the 5x zoom the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max has and it also didn’t get faster charging speeds.

PROS

1. Design: The titanium frame is one of the nicest additions to the iPhone 15 Pro. The contoured edges make the 15 Pro easier to hold and the lighter weight of the titanium is noticeable.
2. USB-C: The USB-C port is a welcome addition. Now you can charge your iPhone with the same cable you charge your MacBook with.
3. Action Button: The Action Button is a welcome change. It defaults to a silent mode button but you can change its action in the Settings app.
4. Battery life: The iPhone 15 Pro battery life is about 40 minutes longer than the battery life of the iPhone 14 Pro.

CONS

1. Camera: The iPhone 15 Pro is limited to 3x zoom while the iPhone 15 Pro Max gets 5x zoom.
2. Storage: The reviewer wishes the iPhone 15 Pro would start at 256GB of storage instead of 128GB.
3. Data transfer: he included USB-C cable is not capable of higher data speeds. You need to purchase a separate cable for that.