iPhone 15 Pro Max 15PM impressions from a 12 owner

[rogi87]

Overall I’m enjoying it (traded in my 12PM) but I really didn’t expect how much THICKER this thing is. I suppose I’ll get used to it but it’s VERY noticeable if you’re coming from a 12 even without a case on.

I found the battery life to be impressive - lasts 14 hours with heavy use on average.

The “action button” feels gimmicky and kind of useless with a case on - not easy to press it and I doubt I’ll use it.

The flashlight seems fainter and it covers a smaller area than the 12PM - this just me here??

Have gotten no heating issues. The thing is beautiful - but damn she thick!

 

[maverick786us]

Congratulations. Soon I will be in your boat

 

[macphoto861]

The “action button” feels gimmicky and kind of useless with a case on - not easy to press it and I doubt I’ll use it.

I guess it might depend on the particular case you are using, but mine pushes easily, and I find it to actually be really useful for the camera. A brief hold of the button takes me to the camera app considerably faster than holding the lock screen camera icon, and once there, the button becomes a shutter release (including being able to capture video even if you're in photo mode just by holding the button down).

 

[StudioMacs]

I guess it might depend on the particular case you are using, but mine pushes easily, and I find it to actually be really useful for the camera. A brief hold of the button takes me to the camera app considerably faster than holding the lock screen camera icon, and once there, the button becomes a shutter release (including being able to capture video even if you're in photo mode just by holding the button down).

When you are using the iPhone, like browsing the web or in an app, the action button is the quickest way to launch the camera to catch a quick photo or video.

 

[hieubui]

Check the shortcuts. You can actually make the button do different things depend on how the phone is orientated.

 

[FreakinEurekan]

The 15Pro certainly IS thicker than my old 12Pro, though I don’t find it all that noticeable holding it. The camera bump, of course, is where the difference is so it doesn’t really affect the grip.

The 15Pro did seem heavier to me, though I didn’t weigh them so not sure how much heavier. That was a simple transition though. If the 15Pro is lighter than the 14Pro, that was a good move 👍

 

[krspkbl]

also came from a 12 Pro Max. I can't tell any difference in thickness but when it comes to the size of the camera bump then it's noticeably larger!

battery life is really good. I am amazed at people saying it's bad. Maybe it's not a huge upgrade over the 14 Pro Max but from my almost 3 year old 12 Pro Max it's a big step up.

Not sure about the flashlight. Not used it much but the few times I have I haven't noticed a difference.

Action Button is a good idea but I still have it on ring/mute. I was going to use it as a Wallet button instead of double pressing power but it seems it just opens Wallet and I can't figure out how to actually use the cards for contactless payment from that screen lol. I was also going to use it as a Spotify button but didn't stick with it. You know what bugs me? You can set action button to for flash light or camera which is cool but we can't change the quick shortcuts on the lock screen which are flashlight/camera. I don't see the point in having a short cut to them on the lock screen and having the action button open them. If we could customise what shortcuts are on the lock screen then I might play about with the action button more. Of course you can set a shortcut for action button but other than trying to set it to open wallet/spotify I haven't tried anything else.

also no heat issues since launch day. Phone is great.

 

[StudioMacs]

The 15Pro certainly IS thicker than my old 12Pro, though I don’t find it all that noticeable holding it. The camera bump, of course, is where the difference is so it doesn’t really affect the grip.

The 15Pro did seem heavier to me, though I didn’t weigh them so not sure how much heavier. That was a simple transition though. If the 15Pro is lighter than the 14Pro, that was a good move 👍

The 15 Pro is a hair lighter

iPhone 12 Pro weight: 189 g (6.67 oz)
iPhone 15 Pro weight: 187 g (6.60 oz)

 

[svish]

Love my new phone. Upgrading from 12 Pro Max. Just got it 2 days ago.