iPhone 15/15 Pro Unboxing and Second Look!

Introduction and Unboxing

The video introduces the iPhone 15 lineup and focuses on unboxing the different models, highlighting new colors, materials, and ports.

iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Unboxing

• The iPhone 15 is available in a new blue color, which is described as "barely blue" due to its subtle hints of blue.

• The box includes paperwork, a single white Apple sticker, and a braided USB-C to USB-C cable.

• The SIM card ejector tool is not included since the phones now use eSIM technology.

iPhone 15 Pro Unboxing

• The iPhone 15 Pro comes in a dark blue color with a brushed titanium rail material.

• Similar to the iPhone 15, the box contains paperwork, an Apple sticker, and a braided USB-C cable.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Unboxing

• The iPhone 15 Pro Max is available in a Natural Titanium color, which is highly recommended by the presenter.

• The unboxing experience for all models includes similar contents as mentioned earlier.

Initial Impressions

After using the iPhones for about six days, the presenter shares some interesting observations and thoughts about the devices' design and colors.

Pale Colors

• The pale colors of the iPhones may not appeal to everyone but are worth mentioning.

• While many users may use cases on their phones, it's important to note that Apple has invested in creating a softer touch satin finish on the back that some users may prefer without a case.

Rail Material and Finish

• For the Pro models, there is an extra layer of interest due to switching from shiny stainless steel to brushed titanium for the rail material.

• Despite expectations that fingerprints would be less visible on this new finish, they are still noticeable, especially on darker-colored phones.

• The new PVD coating used on the iPhones may be susceptible to scratches, revealing the lighter color underneath.

Design and Charging Features

The presenter discusses design changes and charging capabilities of the iPhone 15 models.

Design Changes

• The bezels on the Pro models are slightly thinner, making the body a bit smaller, but this change is not very noticeable.

• The new iPhones feature softer curves both on the front glass and rail, providing a more comfortable grip while maintaining a boxy look.

USB-C Charging

• While reverse wireless charging is not available, users can charge accessories by plugging in a USB-C cable directly into their iPhone 15.

• This allows for convenient charging of devices like AirPods or an Apple Watch using the phone's battery.

Conclusion

The video provides an overview of unboxing the iPhone 15 lineup, highlighting new colors and materials. It also shares initial impressions regarding design changes and charging features. Users should consider factors such as color preferences and potential durability issues with the new finish when choosing their desired model.

Using USB Power Delivery for Charging

The speaker discusses the use of USB Power Delivery (USB PD) for charging devices, specifically focusing on the handshake process between devices.

Handshake Process with USB PD

• When using USB PD, if you plug your device into another device with a higher battery level and USB PD capability, it will act as a battery bank and charge your device.

• However, if the other device does not have USB PD capability, the charging process can be inconsistent and may result in either device charging the other.

• The speaker highlights that this handshake process is similar to what iPhones do when connected to each other.

• Android phones without USB PD may not consistently support this handshake process.

Action Button on iPhone 13 Pro

The speaker explores the functionality of the new Action button on iPhone 13 Pro and its potential uses.

Versatility of the Action Button

• The Action button on iPhone 13 Pro allows users to perform various actions based on their preferences.

• It can be customized to open different apps or trigger specific functions through Siri Shortcuts.

• Users can stack multiple functions together or assign location-dependent actions.

• The speaker personally finds Siri Shortcuts to be their favorite use of the Action button, as it provides flexibility in performing different tasks quickly.

Mapping Functions to the Action Button

The speaker discusses their preferred mapping of functions to the Action button and suggests additional customization options.

Preferred Mapping and Request for Customization

• The speaker plans to map their Action button to Google Assistant for easy access.

• They express a desire for Apple to allow mapping double press or triple press of the Action button to specific functions as well.

• This additional customization would provide users with more options to personalize their device's functionality.

Compatibility of Cases with the Action Button

The speaker addresses the compatibility of cases with the new Action button and introduces the dbrand Ghost case.

Compatibility and Features of dbrand Ghost Case

• The speaker tested the compatibility of cases with the Action button and confirms that it works well even with a case on.

• They introduce the dbrand Ghost case, which features a matte black skeleton design.

• The Ghost case is specifically engineered by dbrand to prevent yellowing over time.

• dbrand offers a lifetime case replacement guarantee if any yellowing occurs.

Camera Performance and Lens Coating

The speaker briefly mentions their experience with taking pictures and videos using iPhone 13 Pro's cameras, particularly focusing on lens coating improvements.

Lens Coating Improvement

• The keynote mentioned a new coating over the lenses, which raises questions about whether it addresses previous issues with nighttime flare in iPhone videos.

• The speaker plans to test the camera further by shooting an Auto Focus car channel video using iPhone 13 Pro to evaluate video quality and microphone performance.

Impressions of iPhone 15s

In this section, the speaker shares their initial impressions of the iPhone 15s and discusses the misconception about the different zoom levels.

Misconception about Zoom Levels

• The speaker initially thought that the different zoom levels (1x, 1.2x, 1.5x) were just a digital crop, which seemed pointless.

• However, it is actually closer to a set of Super Res Zoom presets that can be digitally zoomed between.

Benchmark Scores and Overall Impressions

The speaker provides some benchmark scores for performance and shares their overall impressions of the iPhone 15s.

Benchmark Scores

• The speaker mentions that they will provide detailed benchmark scores in the full reviews.

• They invite viewers who are curious about performance to check out those reviews.

Overall Impressions

• The base iPhone 15s is a bigger improvement than it seems on paper because it brings features from last year's Pro phone.

• The Pro version has genuinely new features, especially with the cameras.

• It is worth noting that the batteries across all models seem to be slightly bigger.

Request for Viewer Input

The speaker asks viewers for suggestions on what they would like to see in the full reviews.

Viewer Input

• Viewers are encouraged to leave comments suggesting what they would like to see covered in the upcoming full reviews.

• The speaker mentions that they will be working on these reviews over the next couple of days and weeks.

Conclusion

The transcript provides an overview of the speaker's initial impressions of the iPhone 15s, including clarifying misconceptions about zoom levels and highlighting improvements from previous models. Benchmark scores are mentioned, along with a request for viewer input on topics to cover in future reviews.