It’s been about a year since I used the iPhone SE and upgraded to 15 Pro. After all, the camera is excellent…

One year goes by so fast.

I liked the compact size and functionality necessary and appropriate as a communication tool.iPhone SEI have been using “ for several years From the 1st generation to the 3rd generation, I kept changing models from SE to SE.

That’s why I bought it when it first went on sale.iPhone 15 Pro“After using it for about a year, I’d like to include my likes and dislikes.

◎ Good points
・The biggest advantage is definitely USB Type-C
・Don’t miss a photo opportunity
・Expanding the range of video shooting

◎ Hmm… kind of place
・It’s big and heavy…
・expensive
・Fingerprint authentication, I wonder if it will come back…

The biggest advantage is definitely USB Type-C

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I made an amazing debut with the iPhone 15 series,Equipped with iPhone Type-C.Users from other companies may ask, “What’s the point now?”, but after using it for a year, this is the first benefit that comes to mind.

Both the iPad and MacBook Air I use at work have been Type-C for a long time.I was carrying a separate Lightning cable just for my iPhone.For me, being able to use just one charging cable was a really nice feature.

However, since many of my family and friends prefer Lightning, I often have trouble lending them to cut cables… It seems that it will still take some time for everyone to being Type-C.

Don’t miss a photo opportunity

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If the biggest benefit I felt from using Type-C was,The advantages I felt before I bought it were the excellent camera functions that made me decide to buy it.I found this attractive in both photos and videos.

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iPhone SE 3rd generation rear cameraOne 12-megapixel wide-angle lensOn the other hand, the iPhone 15 ProEquipped with three lenses: a 48-megapixel main lens, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and a 12-megapixel telephoto lens.Putting the problems aside, it is now possible to take very beautiful pictures and from different angles of view.

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Honestly, I used to use cameras for both hobbies and work, so to be honest, I didn’t think I needed that much performance from an iPhone camera. , but when I started living with two cats, my thoughts changed completely.

Always have it at hand and take beautiful pictures without missing the moment you want to take. You can also change the focus later.I feel grateful every day.

Expands the range of video shooting

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Also, for videos, from iPhone 15 Pro,In addition to ProRes video recording up to 4K 60fps, Log video recording is also possible.Not only does it look beautiful when you first shoot it, but thanks to Log shooting, the editing range has greatly expanded, and my hobby in video shooting has become very serious .

You can take so many photos and videos, and on top of that, it’s so quick. You could even think of it as an excellent camera with smartphone capability as an added bonus. By the way, Type-C is also very useful when used as a camera. Being able to connect a USB hub or SSD and transfer heavy data smoothly is helpful.

The glass film is replaced twice.

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On the other hand, there are some concerns due to better performance.

Even after using it for a year, I still can’t get used to the size and weight. Compared to SEIt is about one size larger and heavier.I still drop it often.

While the SE feels like it fits in your hand, the 15 Pro feels supported in your hand. I often miss that smallest size.

It is expensive because it is a smartphone.

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I know it’s not fair to say this, but if you think of it as a camera, it’s cheap, but if you think of it as a smartphone, it’s expensive. I still feel that if I wasn’t attracted to the camera features, I would have kept using the SE.

Fingerprint authentication, I wonder if it will come back…

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And what makes me feel more nervous about SE is when I use Face ID. Especially when I see Face ID, which doesn’t respond at all in a dimly lit room before I go to bed.I want fingerprint authentication (Touch ID) using a physical button.I feel this deeply. I wonder if they put the top button (or the side button on the iPhone?) like the iPad Air and iPad mini…

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After using it for a year, you will start to see both good points and concerns. But, nevertheless,Personally, I’m glad I took the leap and bought a new one.That’s my honest opinion.

iPhone 16 is rumored to be released in SeptemberAlso great view. I look forward to seeing what kind of evolution this year will bring.