Changes to the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max aside from the new material adapted to use titanium. Within many more The part has been improved to make the device more usable. Deserving of the prestige of being a flagship-level smartphone in the market that has the best sales opportunities continuously.
Both the 48 megapixel main camera has been improved to capture more details. Up to 5x optical zoom on the 15 Pro Max (the 15 Pro has the same 3x zoom), along with a lighter body and USB-C port, make this year’s 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max even more enjoyable to use. too
strength
Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion 120 Hz and Always-On
Titanium material The machine looks more sturdy. Helps to reduce weight.
48 megapixel main camera, ProRAW still photography, ProRes 4K60fps video
USB-C 3 port makes it easier to connect to accessories
Apple A17 Pro is more powerful and manages heat well. Strong graphics support AAA games
Observations
The design of the machine is close to the original. So it may not seem like much has changed.
The 5x zoom camera is only available on the Pro Max model.
The battery still charges as fast as 27W / supports MagSafe as before.
The price is quite high. 15 Pro 128 GB starts at 41,900 baht. 15 Pro Max 256 GB 48,900 baht.
***Titanium, lighter device, thin screen bezel
As Apple emphasizes sustainability this year, many of the materials used in its products are recycled. and can be recycled In addition, Apple has previously started using titanium in the Apple Watch Ultra.
Therefore, it turns out that choosing Titanium in this round will emphasize the strength of the device. Because they use the same grade materials as spacecraft that go to Mars. At the same time, it has a lighter weight. Including reducing the size of the screen bezel to make it thinner, making the dimensions of the device smaller. Along with increasing the curvature around the edge of the case, it makes it more comfortable to use when holding it.
In the iPhone 15 Pro Max model, the size is 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm. 221 grams, compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max at 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm. 240 grams. It can be seen that it is almost 20 grams lighter and has The device is very slightly smaller.
As for the iPhone 15 Pro, size 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm, 187 grams, compared to the iPhone 14 Pro 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.85 mm, 206 grams, lighter by almost 20 grams, for example, and the device is less than 1 mm smaller on each side. too
An interesting detail in the choice of brushed titanium. Make the edge of the machine turn out. See more details and reduces fingerprints compared to the previous model which was made of stainless steel. But it still sticks easily around the fingers as before.
The material used inside is still aluminum as before. It’s just that it’s 100% recycled material with a new design that’s easier to repair. Closed with a Ceramic Shield glass back cover, increasing the strength of the device.
Of course, when the dimensions of the device change, the iPhone 15 Pro cannot use a case with the iPhone 14 Pro. Most iPhone users don’t change their devices every time. It’s already been a year. Because there is an opportunity to change when the time is right. Or an old device that has been used for a long time, such as an iPhone 12 or an older model. It might be time to change to a new device this time.
Pinned to the iPhone 12 Pro, not the iPhone 13 Pro, because currently the average time period for changing a new device for consumers is approximately 3 years, so changing from an iPhone 12 Pro or older to using an iPhone 15 Pro You will have a much better user experience than before.
As for the screen of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, it comes in sizes 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches, which is an OLED screen called Super Retina XDR. The maximum screen brightness is 2000 nits and supports ProMotion technology for a display that 120 Hz also passes the P3 color standard.
At the same time, there is still an Always-On Display screen available to use, along with Dynamic Island, which has been used since the iPhone 14 Pro, so it turns out that it’s all together. And the matter of the display screen has not changed much from the previous version.
Color of the device this year There are 4 colors to choose from, consisting of Titanium White, Titanium Black, Titanium Blue and the very popular color Titanium Natural. The device is also IP68 waterproof and dustproof as before.
***New thing Action Botton – USB-C
Next came the part where there was a big change. is the adjustment to using the Action Button to replace the on/off sound switch that has been with the iPhone for a long time. This will make using the new iPhone 15 Pro more convenient. with commands with this button that users can choose to adjust in a variety of ways
The Action Button’s abilities that are available in the beginning are: Can be set to turn on/off The sound is the same as before. Or choose to use the button for calling the camera. that can specify the mode that you want to set (such as still images or video) followed by selecting a preset focus profile.
Using a flashlight Recording audio, translating languages, using a magnifying glass, or executing a set of shortcut commands. At this point, Action Button can be developed further in the future.
The rest are the volume adjustment buttons. Nano SIM card tray slot Nowadays, many people have turned to using eSIM to be able to use 2 SIMs. and power on button The one used to use Siri is still available as before.
As for the USB-C port that is counted as a highlight Because since Apple stopped using the 30 Pin port as the last model in the iPhone 4s and changed to Lighting in the iPhone 5 onwards, the iPhone 14 supports USB 2 data transfer speeds (466 Mbps) compared to the size of the files in The larger the current, it turned out to be insufficient for use. Including setting European port standards, making the switch to USB-C this year already.
The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max models will have a USB-C 3 port that can transfer files at speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is 20 times faster than USB 2, making file transfers much faster.
In addition to the benefits in terms of file transfer speed, The use of a standard USB-C port means iPhone can connect to a wider range of accessories. Whether it is a display with a maximum resolution of 4K60 HDR
Including connecting to storage, both thumb drives and SSD, with the restriction that the port can release Power Delivery power of 4.5W, making it possible in addition to connecting to storage devices. Can also be used with a USB-C to Lightning cable to charge AirPods or Apple Watch.
***New camera, more advanced
As for the camera, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will still have a main lens resolution of 48 megapixels f/1.78, followed by a wide-angle lens of 12 megapixels f/2.2 and a telephoto lens of 12 megapixels f/2.8. The front camera TrueDepth is 12 megapixels f/1.9.
The key point of this round of upgrades lies with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which gets a new zoom lens that is optical zoom without losing details at 5 times, digitally zooming up to 25 times, while the iPhone 15 Pro will get an optical zoom range. At 3x and 15x digital zoom, it turns out that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will have a better quality zoom lens.
Just a really interesting point. The camera update on the iPhone 15 Pro this year is the 48 megapixel main lens that uses Photonic Engine image processing technology to help when the user takes a photo from the main lens. It uses a combination of images from a 48 megapixel lens with 12 megapixels from quad-pixels, resulting in high-definition images. Capture more light Get the best details
In addition, in the normal shooting distance Will move the image resolution from the previous model at 12 megapixels to 24 megapixels as the standard value. Makes the resulting image files have much higher quality than before. Especially when zooming in to see details.
At the same time, the main 48 megapixel lens can also use 2x zoom to take 12 megapixel resolution photos without losing detail. Helps increase shooting distance and the video is more comprehensive.
along with shifting the ability to take portrait photos to be more convenient when the camera is turned on in normal mode And the device detects that it is taking a photo of a person, dog or cat, the camera will immediately record additional dimensions of the image. Makes it look like taking a normal photo after pressing the shutter. Users can go in and edit (Edit) and choose to adjust it to Portrait mode. The face is clear and the background is blurred. Or you can choose to focus on the desired point later.
In this cycle, you can also adjust the main distance of the lens. For photography enthusiasts, there are 7 lens distances to choose from, with the iPhone 15 Pro available from Macro 13 mm, 24 mm, 28 mm, 35 mm, 48 mm. and 77 mm, while the iPhone 15 Pro will increase the zoom distance to a maximum of 120 mm instead.
The technology that Apple uses for the telephoto lens in the iPhone 15 Pro Max is Tetraprism, which uses 4 pieces of prism glass to help reflect light before it enters the sensor. Makes it possible to make smaller zoom lenses. And also includes a 3D anti-shake sensor, helping to take more stable photos than before.
For those who like to further edit their images, this new iPhone model can also record images in ProRAW format for further editing. which when used in a photography studio You can connect the USB-C cable to your Mac to use Capture One, a program popular with photographers. to display photos immediately
The highlight for video work is recording video at ProRes 4K 60 fps when connected to an SSD or external drive via the USB-C port to record video files directly to storage. It can record continuously for 59 minutes and the files on the SSD can be used for editing immediately. No need to wait to transfer data from the device anymore.
***New chip A17 Pro plays AAA games
Finally, in the processing part This year Apple Choose to use a new chipset named A17 Pro instead, previously using A16 Bionic, which this year has been adjusted to be produced on a 3 nanometer architecture, helping to achieve efficiency with lower power consumption. Including less heat.
Inside the A17 Pro there will be 6 CPU cores, including 2 high-performance cores and 4 energy-saving cores, approximately 10% faster than the A16 Bionic model used in the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 15, but it will stand out. The graphics core has been increased to 6 cores, resulting in 20% faster image processing and a 2x faster NPU.
It also supports more redundant rendering, like MetalFX, which was previously supported on Macs using Apple Silicon chips, as well as ray tracing in graphics-intensive games. Same level as console games which opens up opportunities for game developers The game has been ported to be played on a wider variety of devices besides the Mac and iPad that were gradually released before.
So it turns out that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can run games like Resident Evil Village, including Resident Evil 4 and Death Stranding that will be available for download at the end of this year and Assassin’s Creed Mirage that will be available for play in early in 2024 as well
However, after playing Resident Evil Village for a while, it was found that the on-screen control style may not be suitable for playing this type of game. It is recommended to connect to a Bluetooth game joystick. Helps increase the enjoyment of playing games. Or use gaming accessories like Blackbone to make playing easier.
In the matter of batteries The device also supports charging at a maximum of 27W. If charged with a 20W adapter, it can charge 50% within 35 minutes. The braided USB-C cable included in the box supports up to 60W power, but it is USB 2. Therefore, if you want to transfer data quickly You may need to purchase an additional Thunderbolt 4 cable.
While the iPhone 15 Pro connection supports 5G and includes WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Ultra Wideband NFC and the Thread network system for use with IoT devices, it can be said that it is already a Pro model. And it is the first iPhone to come with WiFi 6E.
***summarize
From the response on the day that iPhone 15 pre-orders opened, it was found that the iPhone 15 Pro Mac was the most popular. Until recently, orders through Apple’s online store in some colors have already been scheduled for delivery in November. Makes you believe that the fans Many people who are waiting for the new model have already ordered it.
Details of the changes that occurred on the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max this time should answer the needs of people who are waiting to switch to the USB-C port because it will allow them to carry just one cable. and one adapter Can be used with many devices including smartphones, tablets, and notebooks.
When combined with changes to the camera that can zoom further New material for a small body and lighter than before This makes the decision to change devices this year easier, but of course, if you’re using the iPhone 13 Pro or iPhone 14 Pro, you can still wait for the new update on the iPhone 16 Pro and then change.
