Unveiling the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a testament to Apple's relentless pursuit of perfection. Powered by the lightning-fast A17 Pro Bionic chip, this device sets new standards for performance, ensuring effortless multitasking and responsiveness that redefines what's possible in a smartphone. Prepare to be amazed by the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera system, delivering unparalleled photographic capabilities. With a pro-grade sensor and enhanced computational photography, it captures breathtaking 4K videos and stunning photos with astounding detail and clarity. With 5G capabilities, you'll experience lightning-fast connectivity, and Face ID ensures your device and data remain uncompromisingly secure. The iPhone 15 Pro Max isn't just a smartphone; it's a technological marvel, delivering innovation, productivity, and creativity in the palm of your hand.
Unveiling the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a testament to Apple's relentless pursuit of perfection. Powered by the lightning-fast A17 Pro Bionic chip, this device sets new standards for performance, ensuring effortless multitasking and responsiveness that redefines what's possible in a smartphone. Prepare to be amazed by the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera system, delivering unparalleled photographic capabilities. With a pro-grade sensor and enhanced computational photography, it captures breathtaking 4K videos and stunning photos with astounding detail and clarity. With 5G capabilities, you'll experience lightning-fast connectivity, and Face ID ensures your device and data remain uncompromisingly secure. The iPhone 15 Pro Max isn't just a smartphone; it's a technological marvel, delivering innovation, productivity, and creativity in the palm of your hand.
Unveiling the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a testament to Apple's relentless pursuit of perfection. Powered by the lightning-fast A17 Pro Bionic chip, this device sets new standards for performance, ensuring effortless multitasking and responsiveness that redefines what's possible in a smartphone. Prepare to be amazed by the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera system, delivering unparalleled photographic capabilities. With a pro-grade sensor and enhanced computational photography, it captures breathtaking 4K videos and stunning photos with astounding detail and clarity. With 5G capabilities, you'll experience lightning-fast connectivity, and Face ID ensures your device and data remain uncompromisingly secure. The iPhone 15 Pro Max isn't just a smartphone; it's a technological marvel, delivering innovation, productivity, and creativity in the palm of your hand.
Unveiling the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a testament to Apple's relentless pursuit of perfection. Powered by the lightning-fast A17 Pro Bionic chip, this device sets new standards for performance, ensuring effortless multitasking and responsiveness that redefines what's possible in a smartphone. Prepare to be amazed by the iPhone 15 Pro Max's camera system, delivering unparalleled photographic capabilities. With a pro-grade sensor and enhanced computational photography, it captures breathtaking 4K videos and stunning photos with astounding detail and clarity. With 5G capabilities, you'll experience lightning-fast connectivity, and Face ID ensures your device and data remain uncompromisingly secure. The iPhone 15 Pro Max isn't just a smartphone; it's a technological marvel, delivering innovation, productivity, and creativity in the palm of your hand.
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, 512GB, Natural Titanium - Verizon (Renewed)
Free delivery between 11–15 Apr
originally posted on vzw.com
After having to cancel my order three time (one was my fault) and months and months of waiting, I finally received my 15 Pro Max, and was excited. After having the phone for nearly a month I can honestly say I have never had a bigger case of buyer’s remorse over any item I’ve ever purchased. For $1600+ I am expecting something nearing perfection, and this product falls woefully short. My main complaint revolves around video playback. I first noticed when I paused videos on YouTube they would automatically start playing again without me pressing play or even handling the phone. Also when I would select a video it would play for a millisecond then pause and I would have to press play again. I thought maybe this was YouTube app related and was willing to overlook it, ... MoreAfter having to cancel my order three time (one was my fault) and months and months of waiting, I finally received my 15 Pro Max, and was excited. After having the phone for nearly a month I can honestly say I have never had a bigger case of buyer’s remorse over any item I’ve ever purchased. For $1600+ I am expecting something nearing perfection, and this product falls woefully short. My main complaint revolves around video playback. I first noticed when I paused videos on YouTube they would automatically start playing again without me pressing play or even handling the phone. Also when I would select a video it would play for a millisecond then pause and I would have to press play again. I thought maybe this was YouTube app related and was willing to overlook it, even though it is extremely frustrating. Turns out it isn’t just YouTube app related. It does it on my news apps as well. I upgraded from the XS Max to this, and thankfully did not trade in that phone. You would think going up 5 iterations I’d notice a bigger difference in performance, but I don’t. I honestly reach for my XS Max more than this. I would not recommend this phone to anyone unless you like the feeling of being ripped off. Strongly considering biting the bullet and paying the restocking fee and returning this phone and reverting back to using the XS Max full time. The camera on this phone is nice, but doesn’t make up for the frustration of videos playing randomly.
originally posted on johnlewis.com
I wasn't sure if this would be worth it, it's stupidly expensive and I was nervous about the size increase from my 13 Pro.But I love it. Yes it's bigger but only about a cm taller and barely half wider and whilst it weighs a bit more it's not really noticeable due to better weight distribution. The cameras are superb, so clear and sharp almost on a par with a decent DSLR in some instances and the 5x zoom is very effective especially with the added stabilisation. I used to always shoot in Raw but the new high res 24mp means produces excellent shots straight from the camera. I also really like the depth map which produces very natural looking bokeh which is adjustable by focus point.The USB C charging is a very welcome addition finally means just taking one cable ... MoreI wasn't sure if this would be worth it, it's stupidly expensive and I was nervous about the size increase from my 13 Pro.But I love it. Yes it's bigger but only about a cm taller and barely half wider and whilst it weighs a bit more it's not really noticeable due to better weight distribution. The cameras are superb, so clear and sharp almost on a par with a decent DSLR in some instances and the 5x zoom is very effective especially with the added stabilisation. I used to always shoot in Raw but the new high res 24mp means produces excellent shots straight from the camera. I also really like the depth map which produces very natural looking bokeh which is adjustable by focus point.The USB C charging is a very welcome addition finally means just taking one cable out on the road. Battery wise it's early days, I'm not getting masses more than my smaller 13 but still plenty enough to get through a day's heavy use. My phone is a major part of my work flow, so the 15 Pro Max extra screen size ticks loads of boxes as it's big enough to get a lot done on the move. The Dynamic Island is cute and really handy for calls and changing music whilst you're doing other things.The only thing I'm not so keen on is the always on display, it feels a bit unnecessary and I keep thinking the screen is on due to a notification. It probably just takes getting used to but I may turn it off.Overall I'm really happy with my purchase and whilst it's only two models on from the 13 Pro I still think it's a very worthwhile upgrade.
originally posted on att.com
So I upgraded from an iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone Who would’ve thought that the 15 while having a nicer camera, and a faster processor would be worse than my iPhone 12 Pro Max.Whoever designed this phone was an idiot. The USB-C cable charges, but if you want functionality of using the phone on CarPlay, the USB – C cable only works in one side, a universal plug plug it on one side or the other is not how things are done.The action Button sucks,Charging, phone periodically reverse charges, and charges the self, which seems to be a known issue, and no one can seem to resolve.I’ve missed more phone calls using this phone ringer does not ring regularly and in general feels like the phone only works some of the timePhone disconnects from Internet service ... MoreSo I upgraded from an iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone Who would’ve thought that the 15 while having a nicer camera, and a faster processor would be worse than my iPhone 12 Pro Max.Whoever designed this phone was an idiot. The USB-C cable charges, but if you want functionality of using the phone on CarPlay, the USB – C cable only works in one side, a universal plug plug it on one side or the other is not how things are done.The action Button sucks,Charging, phone periodically reverse charges, and charges the self, which seems to be a known issue, and no one can seem to resolve.I’ve missed more phone calls using this phone ringer does not ring regularly and in general feels like the phone only works some of the timePhone disconnects from Internet service regularly and I found myself waiting 45 seconds for it to reconnect while I have thought that I’ve been on the Internet the entire time.In summary, I don’t know what Apple decided to do but whatever it was, it was a terrible decision and this could be an I believe is the worst phone I have ever owned from Apple. I’ve had phones all the way back since 2010 and cannot believe that the quality Has gone in this direction. If they can’t get this fixed, I will be happy to seek out any non-apple phone. learning an entire new OS would be a pleasure after dealing with an inferior phone. Do you want to suggestion Apple, fix the Flippin phone and make it right more expensive than the last iPhone released and it’s worseand it doesn’t work. What a joke.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, 512GB, Natural Titanium - Verizon (Renewed)
Free delivery between 11–15 Apr
After having to cancel my order three time (one was my fault) and months and months of waiting, I finally received my 15 Pro Max, and was excited. After having the phone for nearly a month I can honestly say I have never had a bigger case of buyer’s remorse over any item I’ve ever purchased. For $1600+ I am expecting something nearing perfection, and this product falls woefully short. My main complaint revolves around video playback. I first noticed when I paused videos on YouTube they would automatically start playing again without me pressing play or even handling the phone. Also when I would select a video it would play for a millisecond then pause and I would have to press play again. I thought maybe this was YouTube app related and was willing to overlook it, ... MoreAfter having to cancel my order three time (one was my fault) and months and months of waiting, I finally received my 15 Pro Max, and was excited. After having the phone for nearly a month I can honestly say I have never had a bigger case of buyer’s remorse over any item I’ve ever purchased. For $1600+ I am expecting something nearing perfection, and this product falls woefully short. My main complaint revolves around video playback. I first noticed when I paused videos on YouTube they would automatically start playing again without me pressing play or even handling the phone. Also when I would select a video it would play for a millisecond then pause and I would have to press play again. I thought maybe this was YouTube app related and was willing to overlook it, even though it is extremely frustrating. Turns out it isn’t just YouTube app related. It does it on my news apps as well. I upgraded from the XS Max to this, and thankfully did not trade in that phone. You would think going up 5 iterations I’d notice a bigger difference in performance, but I don’t. I honestly reach for my XS Max more than this. I would not recommend this phone to anyone unless you like the feeling of being ripped off. Strongly considering biting the bullet and paying the restocking fee and returning this phone and reverting back to using the XS Max full time. The camera on this phone is nice, but doesn’t make up for the frustration of videos playing randomly.
I wasn't sure if this would be worth it, it's stupidly expensive and I was nervous about the size increase from my 13 Pro.But I love it. Yes it's bigger but only about a cm taller and barely half wider and whilst it weighs a bit more it's not really noticeable due to better weight distribution. The cameras are superb, so clear and sharp almost on a par with a decent DSLR in some instances and the 5x zoom is very effective especially with the added stabilisation. I used to always shoot in Raw but the new high res 24mp means produces excellent shots straight from the camera. I also really like the depth map which produces very natural looking bokeh which is adjustable by focus point.The USB C charging is a very welcome addition finally means just taking one cable ... MoreI wasn't sure if this would be worth it, it's stupidly expensive and I was nervous about the size increase from my 13 Pro.But I love it. Yes it's bigger but only about a cm taller and barely half wider and whilst it weighs a bit more it's not really noticeable due to better weight distribution. The cameras are superb, so clear and sharp almost on a par with a decent DSLR in some instances and the 5x zoom is very effective especially with the added stabilisation. I used to always shoot in Raw but the new high res 24mp means produces excellent shots straight from the camera. I also really like the depth map which produces very natural looking bokeh which is adjustable by focus point.The USB C charging is a very welcome addition finally means just taking one cable out on the road. Battery wise it's early days, I'm not getting masses more than my smaller 13 but still plenty enough to get through a day's heavy use. My phone is a major part of my work flow, so the 15 Pro Max extra screen size ticks loads of boxes as it's big enough to get a lot done on the move. The Dynamic Island is cute and really handy for calls and changing music whilst you're doing other things.The only thing I'm not so keen on is the always on display, it feels a bit unnecessary and I keep thinking the screen is on due to a notification. It probably just takes getting used to but I may turn it off.Overall I'm really happy with my purchase and whilst it's only two models on from the 13 Pro I still think it's a very worthwhile upgrade.
So I upgraded from an iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone Who would’ve thought that the 15 while having a nicer camera, and a faster processor would be worse than my iPhone 12 Pro Max.Whoever designed this phone was an idiot. The USB-C cable charges, but if you want functionality of using the phone on CarPlay, the USB – C cable only works in one side, a universal plug plug it on one side or the other is not how things are done.The action Button sucks,Charging, phone periodically reverse charges, and charges the self, which seems to be a known issue, and no one can seem to resolve.I’ve missed more phone calls using this phone ringer does not ring regularly and in general feels like the phone only works some of the timePhone disconnects from Internet service ... MoreSo I upgraded from an iPhone 12 Pro Max to the iPhone Who would’ve thought that the 15 while having a nicer camera, and a faster processor would be worse than my iPhone 12 Pro Max.Whoever designed this phone was an idiot. The USB-C cable charges, but if you want functionality of using the phone on CarPlay, the USB – C cable only works in one side, a universal plug plug it on one side or the other is not how things are done.The action Button sucks,Charging, phone periodically reverse charges, and charges the self, which seems to be a known issue, and no one can seem to resolve.I’ve missed more phone calls using this phone ringer does not ring regularly and in general feels like the phone only works some of the timePhone disconnects from Internet service regularly and I found myself waiting 45 seconds for it to reconnect while I have thought that I’ve been on the Internet the entire time.In summary, I don’t know what Apple decided to do but whatever it was, it was a terrible decision and this could be an I believe is the worst phone I have ever owned from Apple. I’ve had phones all the way back since 2010 and cannot believe that the quality Has gone in this direction. If they can’t get this fixed, I will be happy to seek out any non-apple phone. learning an entire new OS would be a pleasure after dealing with an inferior phone. Do you want to suggestion Apple, fix the Flippin phone and make it right more expensive than the last iPhone released and it’s worseand it doesn’t work. What a joke.
Stoked to have the 1TB on the newest pro max iPhone. Camera is excellent, new features like cinematic filming will be a fun tool for video. We're about to have a baby, and I film more than an hour every week at church, and recently I filmed close to 50 students using ASL so this was worth the upgrade for that alone. And the night time photo quality has been improved, too.The opening experience is always pleasant and top notch, the transition of data was smooth sailing. Took me 3 hours, but I have over 98,000 pics/vids.Still having issues with the GPS, which I use everyday. Very frustrating that this hasn't been resolved from the 12 iPhone.A bit ticked when I was charged an additional $133 about week after getting the phone, which will be refunded when I send ... MoreStoked to have the 1TB on the newest pro max iPhone. Camera is excellent, new features like cinematic filming will be a fun tool for video. We're about to have a baby, and I film more than an hour every week at church, and recently I filmed close to 50 students using ASL so this was worth the upgrade for that alone. And the night time photo quality has been improved, too.The opening experience is always pleasant and top notch, the transition of data was smooth sailing. Took me 3 hours, but I have over 98,000 pics/vids.Still having issues with the GPS, which I use everyday. Very frustrating that this hasn't been resolved from the 12 iPhone.A bit ticked when I was charged an additional $133 about week after getting the phone, which will be refunded when I send the old phone. I didn't see anything online telling you that they'll charge that. Originally it was a $35 fee on the day I ordered it online.Customer service was inconsistent, and with the extras like a glass screen protector and phone case- I ordered from Amazon and they quickly shipped it within 12 hours for MUCH cheaper than these in-person Verizon/Victra stores. Last time I got an upgrade for my husband a few months ago, they tacked on another hidden fees totaling to $350 from adding unnecessary accessories like lens protectors (the guy didn't ask to put those on), a regular phone case, and screen protector. Such a sketchy worker, which we did NOT appreciate.When I picked up this one, it took too long to get it as the employee didn't acknowledge me for over 20 mins helping 2 others, and then telling me to come back after 10 minutes when the safe opened up. He didn't offer to upsell anything or help me with transferring my iCloud over, which I know is an extra fee. I think that should be a courtesy to offer help, instead of handing the product over and doing the bare minimum customer service with a lack of care. The least they can do is help you mail in your old phone to help avoid any delays in credits.Verizon can be a frustrating company as they charge a boat load, but they're also the best service in my area and the product is overall satisfying to my day to day use.The pros are that this phone is very secure, works well with all the apps like 1password, is quick to send and receive texts and fun extras like the emojis and images within that, and reliving special times from the Photo folders is easy to display on our TV at home.Looking forward to using this for all the precious moments, continuing use with my Deaf friends on FaceTime, and connecting with others in meaningful ways with this new device.
The iPhone 15 is neat, but does not immediately provide a sense of moral superiority, additional social cachet, improved political sensibilities, or increased intelligence. I still have the same shabby clothes in my closet and my dogs still mocks my sense of style despite my slightly improved photographs of him staring at me.The camera is a noticeable improvement, but probably not worth the added cost. The screen is larger, more luscious, and comes with a faster response, and yet somehow still pours forth the same volume of insipid social commentary and vacuous examples of human mediocrity flushed out of the old phone.I like the charging port, but suddenly I can't borrow any of my friend's cables. Now disdain is all I receive from people with 'old' phones who ... MoreThe iPhone 15 is neat, but does not immediately provide a sense of moral superiority, additional social cachet, improved political sensibilities, or increased intelligence. I still have the same shabby clothes in my closet and my dogs still mocks my sense of style despite my slightly improved photographs of him staring at me.The camera is a noticeable improvement, but probably not worth the added cost. The screen is larger, more luscious, and comes with a faster response, and yet somehow still pours forth the same volume of insipid social commentary and vacuous examples of human mediocrity flushed out of the old phone.I like the charging port, but suddenly I can't borrow any of my friend's cables. Now disdain is all I receive from people with 'old' phones who imagine my dismal spending habits somehow diminish the wisdom of their own frugal choices. These lightning cable snobs wallow in their schadenfreude as I watch the world's most powerful hand-held computing device devour the world's most optimized battery without care.Should you join me in buying the iPhone 15? Your dad would tell you, "NO" and in your heart I suspect that tiny little Jiminy Cricket voice says the same.On the other hand, I am lonely with this fancy phone and desperately hoping others fall to my fate, so please, don't look at the price, just think of the payments and join me.
The new iPhone 15 Pro Max is another solid release from the brand. The rounded edges and the lighter titanium feels comfortable in the hand…a bit more than the previous 14 Pro Max. iOS 17.0.2 has been running smoothly so far although those that tried to setup earlier in the day via iCloud may have run into issues (which was quickly addressed with the iOS update and prevented others from experiencing the issue thanks to the ability to update the iOS before reaching the data transfer step).Unless you’re coming from a much older iPhone and iOS version or from a completely different device the interface is familiar (especially if you were able to update to iOS 17 at release on a prior device).The change to USB-C is going to be welcomed by many but will cause ... MoreThe new iPhone 15 Pro Max is another solid release from the brand. The rounded edges and the lighter titanium feels comfortable in the hand…a bit more than the previous 14 Pro Max. iOS 17.0.2 has been running smoothly so far although those that tried to setup earlier in the day via iCloud may have run into issues (which was quickly addressed with the iOS update and prevented others from experiencing the issue thanks to the ability to update the iOS before reaching the data transfer step).Unless you’re coming from a much older iPhone and iOS version or from a completely different device the interface is familiar (especially if you were able to update to iOS 17 at release on a prior device).The change to USB-C is going to be welcomed by many but will cause annoyance for those that have to invest in extra cables and/or a USB-C charger. It does afford you having everything or almost everything in the ecosystem share the same charging method. The cable that comes with your phone now has a woven textured cover versus the rubber most are used to. Only time will tell if this will hold up better for those that may have experienced issues with the old ones (like splitting and exposing the wires). The old usb-c ones will still work so if you have them you don’t have to be in a rush to buy additional cables.The camera is a nice upgrade and additional setting options that you will want to take a little time to adjust to your needs. Bringing Devices Together feature has worked well so far to quickly share photos and files with another iPhone…as a quicker way to do AirDrop. You can turn it off if you’re not comfortable with proximity sharing and prefer to manually use AirDrop. The Action button that replaces the silent/ringer switch you’re accustomed to works well. You can opt to keep it at its default to switch between silent and ringer (instead physically moving the switch you just press and hold for a quick second to switch between the 2 options) or customize it to whatever would be more purposeful for you.The blue titanium color is just a hint of blue that is a little more subtle than some may expect but is still nice. I wish the Deep Purple color that was available with the 14 Pro series would have carried over to the 15 Pro series though.If you have the 14 Pro Max you won’t see a ton of changes and may be a little underwhelmed if you’re looking for a significant upgrade. But if you feel like your 14 Pro Max is a little heavier than you would like you will definitely be able to feel the difference. Ultimately I don’t think you would be making a bad decision if you upgraded but you could completely stick with the 14 Pro Max without feeling any serious FOMO.
First let me start off with this caveat. If it wasn't the fact that I thoroughly enjoy folding phones, this iPhone 15 pro would never leave my pocket because of what it can do. I used to be a massive apple fan, and I still am, it's just that instead of doing something that blows your mind away Apple tends to make incremental upgrades to perfect your product, which isn't a bad thing. After watching apples event I decided to go back and check out the phone. I also bought one for my wife. Check it out for a spin for about 2 weeks before I returned it. Now that isn't to say that it was a bad purchase. Actually it is the best iPhone Apple has ever made. Especially when it comes to photography. I took some pictures of my son with special needs as we took him to a pumpkin ... MoreFirst let me start off with this caveat. If it wasn't the fact that I thoroughly enjoy folding phones, this iPhone 15 pro would never leave my pocket because of what it can do. I used to be a massive apple fan, and I still am, it's just that instead of doing something that blows your mind away Apple tends to make incremental upgrades to perfect your product, which isn't a bad thing. After watching apples event I decided to go back and check out the phone. I also bought one for my wife. Check it out for a spin for about 2 weeks before I returned it. Now that isn't to say that it was a bad purchase. Actually it is the best iPhone Apple has ever made. Especially when it comes to photography. I took some pictures of my son with special needs as we took him to a pumpkin patch to figure out his pockets all the improvements have made in the lenses and the additional zoom which was well overdue, this was a joy to use. I got it in the latest shade of blue and it looks really good. Again, because I like running multiple applications at once and at the same time as well as the advantages that folding phones offer, Plus I recently picked up the latest manufacturers phone that can fold, I just can walk away from the disadvantage of having a slab phone. With that being said, if foldable had not caught my attention this is a definite keeper and I would highly recommend it to all Apple users to upgrade if you have a 13 and older.
The time came to finally give up my iphone 7 plus and transition into the Iphone 15 Pro Max. It took me months to justify upgrading to the newest model but I feel like I made the right decision. The Iphone 14s were not much cheaper so it seemed to make sense to go with the 15.I have had my new phone just a few weeks now, so I haven't had a lot of time to spend with learning all of the features but it seems that not enough changed that it's easy to figure out. I upgraded from the Iphone 7 Plus to the 15 Pro Max. Wasn’t sure about how I’d like the increased weight, but I got used to it quickly, and I think it's worth it. The usb port on it has taken some getting used to since all the cords in my house were lightening chargers but it's about time that Apple caught up ... MoreThe time came to finally give up my iphone 7 plus and transition into the Iphone 15 Pro Max. It took me months to justify upgrading to the newest model but I feel like I made the right decision. The Iphone 14s were not much cheaper so it seemed to make sense to go with the 15.I have had my new phone just a few weeks now, so I haven't had a lot of time to spend with learning all of the features but it seems that not enough changed that it's easy to figure out. I upgraded from the Iphone 7 Plus to the 15 Pro Max. Wasn’t sure about how I’d like the increased weight, but I got used to it quickly, and I think it's worth it. The usb port on it has taken some getting used to since all the cords in my house were lightening chargers but it's about time that Apple caught up to the rest of the cellphone with that feature. It's the way of the future. I bought the Natural Titanium, and the color is great looking in person. Overall, the phone feels very nice in the hand with the beveled edge on the back side. The display is sharp and it remains bright even in the sun unlike my old iphone 7. Colors are bright, blacks are inky black, and whites are clean. Battery life has been impressive so far and I watch a lot of youtube videos every day. It gets me through a full day easily with moderate to heavy use. The cameras are incredible. Really. In some cases, it’s on par with a DSLR camera. Photos are in 24MP standard, and so far I've been impressed with the photos and video quality. I honestly have zero complaints about the phone so far and would recommend it to anyone that needs an upgrade.
My wife was looking to upgrade to the newest iPhone, because she's had the XS since it came out in 2018. She's certainly not a power user, so her phone was fine. But this was a pretty significant upgrade for her. The bigger screen, nicer camera and faster processor were all noticeably better. She did like the new silent button better than the old switch. I explained it can do other things, but she didn't care about that. One thing to note is that no matter how you do your backup and restore, you will have to log back in to all of your accounts on the new device. So make sure you have your passwords handy for everything. Most transferred via keychain, but some did not. Backup any of your game saves to whatever cloud service they use (Facebook, Google, X, etc.), ... MoreMy wife was looking to upgrade to the newest iPhone, because she's had the XS since it came out in 2018. She's certainly not a power user, so her phone was fine. But this was a pretty significant upgrade for her. The bigger screen, nicer camera and faster processor were all noticeably better. She did like the new silent button better than the old switch. I explained it can do other things, but she didn't care about that. One thing to note is that no matter how you do your backup and restore, you will have to log back in to all of your accounts on the new device. So make sure you have your passwords handy for everything. Most transferred via keychain, but some did not. Backup any of your game saves to whatever cloud service they use (Facebook, Google, X, etc.), because the majority of her saves didn't carry over. Pretty much all 1st party apps were fine, almost no 3rd party transferred via apple backup/restore.With all of that said, there are some minor annoyances. The "dynamic island" is gimmicky and takes up 5 or 6 times more screen space than if it were just a hole punch. The battery is good, but not great. Depends on how you use it. Looking at many online reviews, the glass back is very fragile, so she is very fearful of using it without a case. and the camera bump is massive and equally fragile. Do yourself a favor and pickup the Spigen camera protector and a nice tough armor case. I also got the Spigen glass screen protector and the install was amazing. No bubbles and looks very protective. As far as functionality, I don't see it being much better than my Son's iPhone 13. Slightly snappier, but the camera is not noticeably better, the screen looks the same, the apps look and work the same, so I don't know if that would have been worth the upgrade.Overall, happy with the purchase, especially with the trade-in discounts with Verizon. Best buy, of course, did a fantastic job throughout the process. Their staff is so knowledgeable and helpful when you need it. Don't waste your energy searching online for fixes that may or may not work. If you are a total member, just take your phone in and get the help you need.
Upgrading from an IPhone 12 Pro Max because I had no other choice at this point after the “geniuses” failure to repair it 2-3 times now (hooray for applecare?) Still has many of the same issues- the algorithm for connecting to WiFi remains awful. It doesn’t choose the best connection in my home, it demands to be glued to one node making connectivity difficult. It does weird things with the keyboard disappearing and certain apps dying.Feels and acts similar which is tragic to spend this much money on essentially the same thing from 4 (5?) years ago. The USB-C is a nice feature but honestly we already have a ton of lightning cables and it would be silly to upgrade just for that.The faster refresh rate is cool for about 20 minutes until you get used to it.The ... MoreUpgrading from an IPhone 12 Pro Max because I had no other choice at this point after the “geniuses” failure to repair it 2-3 times now (hooray for applecare?) Still has many of the same issues- the algorithm for connecting to WiFi remains awful. It doesn’t choose the best connection in my home, it demands to be glued to one node making connectivity difficult. It does weird things with the keyboard disappearing and certain apps dying.Feels and acts similar which is tragic to spend this much money on essentially the same thing from 4 (5?) years ago. The USB-C is a nice feature but honestly we already have a ton of lightning cables and it would be silly to upgrade just for that.The faster refresh rate is cool for about 20 minutes until you get used to it.The “Dynamic Island” is hilarious. If Apple had put as much money into removing the notch instead of trying and selling this as a feature I’d imagine I’d have a solid full screen (which would have been worthwhile).The always on display is flat-out annoying and makes no sense unless you’re using your phone as a clock on a desk or nightstand. 9/10 if you check the time on your phone you pull it out of your pocket which automatically shows the screen anyway.The camera is better but I’m taking pictures of my kids a few times a week and a total of 3 selfies (with my wife or kids) a year. The old camera was fine and not worth the cost.Honestly just sad and I feel like an idiot for rewarding apple for mediocrity. If I wasn’t a coward I would have gotten a Samsung Fold which looks nicer, has a prettier screen, and more features.Is it a nicely made phone? Yes. Is it nicer than last year’s model (which my wife owns)? No. Is it that much better than the IPhone 12 to warrant an upgrade? Absolutely not (unless apple simply can’t figure out how to repair your phone).
