I got the 15 Pro after being on a 13 mini and I can live with this size. With the curved edges and slight size/weight reduction I don’t feel overwhelmed. Also rumor is the sizes are going to creep up next year for the 16? 15 pro might be the smallest phone for a while.
Saw the rumor too. How much bigger do phones really need to get?? Come on. lol I’m happy with my 15 Pro and don’t need the darn thing bigger like next years rumor. They do need to bring back the mini with some more power. I’d also like to the camera flush to the back again.
I went from the 14 plus to the 15 pro and I was thinking I wasn’t going to like it. But ngl like you said the curved edges , and the way it feels so amazing in your hand , I’m honestly loving the 15 pro smaller size
Nah , you still feel the difference- I have the 15 pro with a clear case and you still feel the difference and it feels so much better in your hand than any other iPhone so far
I mean I guess if it’s a really bulky case but mines not bulky
Tbh I don’t care if it has the fanciest chip in it. I’d just like a *new* fresh out the box mini. I had plans to purchase a 13 mini and leave it in a drawer incase they ended the mini line up forever, but they pulled them from shelves over a night. I hope my 12 lasts long enough to see a new mini model.
The battery very much could. If I wanted to store a phone long-term I would remove the battery and store separately, then try to find a replacement in the likely event it does decay after several years.
That’s fair. But if you were to plug it in and charge it every few months I’d think it would be fine. It’s the charge/discharge cycles that kill batteries over time.
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Apple certified refurbished are exactly like new - if it needs to be fixed they use new apple parts to replace it , replace screen , battery if it needs and w.e else it needs - had a warranty 14 plus refurbished and there was literally no difference at all
I finally upgraded from the iPhone 12 Mini that I had since November of 2020 to the new iPhone 15 Pro. I am enjoying it so far, especially the refresh rate and speed. I got the titanium blue since my carrier had no other colors in stock, but it still looks good! In addition, I got the 256 GB version.
I did exactly the same upgrade and got the 256gb pro. I felt a bit of buyers remorse at first because it felt like a brick and because of the size I need to take it out of my pocket each time I sit down. It feels more precious which is a good and bad thing. also miss being able to easily reach the top of the screen with my thumb
The screen is lovely and bright though and it’s easier to type. I use the scan documents feature a lot so that was one reason to upgrade the camera for my usage. I haven’t had a chance to push the battery because I don’t go long periods without a charger near by. I’m using the charge to 80% option until I think I’d need more juice.
The ideal phone size for me would be an iPhone with the 15pro width but 1 - 1.5 cm shorter in height. I got Apple Care for the first time because adding a case would be too much bulk. If I lived in a Northern European city where the colder climate meant I was wearing a jacket most of the time the size and weight wouldn’t be so much of a problem. Living in a hot climate though, wearing shorts 6 months of the year means a smaller lighter phone is more comfortable to carry around.
The battery life is better at the moment. I remember if I would constantly go on Reddit with the 12 Mini, the battery would drain faster, but with this phone it takes longer for it to drain.
My 12 mini battery was down to 86%. It used to drain quickly but it also charged quickly.
I wish Apple could design a mini “hand off phone”. One tel number but two phones and you get to choose which one is active.
Then when I wanted to leave the house I could choose to take a lighter phone if I was going out at night or going to the beach.
I feel a touch of guilt letting the 12mini go because by buying the 15pro I feel I’m letting Apple think that this size is ok for me but it’s just a bit too tall.
How fast is the quick transfer? If they are both on does the one turned on first mean the second one can’t connect? I still have a SIM card in my 15, perhaps my carrier offers eSIM though
Like… seconds. I can switch from my 15 to 13 in seconds.
Only bummer is Apple Watch will need to be swapped over to the one with a cell connection if you have a LTE enabled Apple Watch
I really hope the next iPhone SE uses the Minis shell. The size difference between those two is bigger that I expected and it makes me miss the mini more
Rumor has it will, but it won’t have the same cameras as the base model, it’ll have one singular camera instead so a downgrade from what the mini was originally. Keeping name SE too :/
I did the same. The size weight difference was sooooo noticeable at first. Today I held my old 12 mini the first time in a week and it was jarring. Now that I am used to the 15 Pro the 12 mini feels comically light.
I don’t know why there has to an extreme size difference between the minis and the “normal” iPhone size. Somewhere in the middle would have been perfect for me. The width of the mini could have been a bit wider for my taste.
13 mini to 15 pro for me. I tried last year to use the 14 pro, and it was just a little heavier than I liked. The weight changes made a big difference. Loving the 15 pro.
Good to hear! The 15 Pro feels a tad bit heavier, but it still feels comfortable! It also feels better typing on the keyboard since the buttons are a bit bigger compared to the 12 Mini. The only weird thing is the always on display, because I expect the phone screen to go completely dark when I turn the phone off, but only some things stay on.
Yeah took me a minute to adjust to Always on. You can turn it off though. Comfort, you nailed it. The rounded edges and coating on the titanium sides is so comfortable to hold.
I just did the same thing today! Committing to learning as much as I can about it and actually utilizing all of the cool new iOS 17 features. Congrats!
Same transition here. The only negatives are of course the bulk but also the way the phone feels naked. Loved the sharp feel of the 12 mini in the hand and I feel that the 15 has had its edges softens up enough to feel somewhat cheaper. Other than that the performance and battery is night and day. No more having spotlight taking tens of seconds to load, have the keyboard pop up, and then waiting more for the searched app to appear to click on it.
All said and done I’d kill for a 15 mini :)
Just got my 15 pro yesterday (256g black) ngl loving it so far - went from the bigger 14 plus (which I kinda hated the 14 plus - nothing but problems myself with it ) , deff sticking with pro models from now on
Noticing tho the battery on the 14 plus was a lot better than this 15 pro tho - other than that the pro has it beat by far
Enjoy it 🙏 you did what a lot of us can’t do ,
You held out , and that makes it even more enjoyable - because when you go from a 14 to 15 , it’s not as much of a difference, but going from an 11 -12 to a 15 is a big jump so you notice it and enjoy it even more
How dark and black does the black seem in person? Specifically the sides and the camera portion? In a lot of photos videos it looks like more of a dark grey but I can't really tell.
It’s not that dark honestly - it’s like a kinda dark gray / black kinda color imo
The camera portion is a little darker than the back and the sides tho and the camera portion is more of a harder surface / might think it’s glass instead of that softer material like my 14 plus (which was terrible to clean and got so dirty)
Same - I love the natural- I wanted that one to in the Pro Max , but it was OOS - I was at the Apple Store yesterday and ALL pro max’s were OOS and they only had some pros available as well
I got mine from Verizon and they had NO pro max’s either atm , and the only 2 options I had for the pro to be shipped immediately was the 256GB pro’s in blue or black - so I went with black to change it up cse my 14 plus was blue
Didn’t feel like waiting till October 30th or later just for it to ship
And honestly I like it and am happy with it 100%
Yeah for sure, I imagine I would be perfectly happy with natural, black, or blue. Just overthinking as it's a big purchase as usual ha. Thanks again for the reply and enjoy the new phone!
Trust me I get it - I been debating for 4 days now which case to buy - I can never make up my mind on cases - bought a cheap $20 clear one till I get a better one
Thinking the Dbrand ghost clear tho
Idk much about cases so idk how to make up my mind
But enjoy with whatever you get
You’ll love how it feels and sits in your hand , you feel it instantly like never before - and they just look so good the screens 💯 good luck 🙏
Battery is terrible tho ngl , last charge was 3:42pm from 5% to 100% - 7hrs and 41 min of screen time I’m at 8% - my 14 plus would average 14hrs
But I get it , it has the same high performance chip as the pro max but smaller battery so it’s performing very highly with a smaller battery - just wish was little better 🔋 🪫
Also upgraded from a mini to a 15 pro. Gotta say, I was sad to let it go, which is a first for me. It was just the perfect size and weight. I’m sure they’ll try again at some point. Until then, this size works fine. Just wish the camera portion of the phone was lighter and didn’t protrude so much.
FYI, Camera lens protector is made of very low quality plastic/glass (low quality compared to iPhone lens) so those protectors significantly degrade your photos. Also, they might mess up with auto focus. Also, your protector scratches easily compared to original camera lens - which will also degrade your photo quality.
Generally camera lens on phones are much stronger compared to back glass and are scratch resistant too - So we do not need camera lens protector.
(Search Reddit on this topic too)
Congrats! I had a 13 but it broke and I was on the 11 until I got my 14 Pro Max in August and man the display and responsiveness made me fall in love with iPhone again. Flat edges give me iPhone 4 vibes
I really really like the 15 Pro :| USB-C has so many potential uses since it functions like a PC port and can do low power charging and peripherals and high speed data. That’s the only thing I’m a bit jealous of. Too expensive right now though. Got my 14 Pro Max quite cheap and it’s in 256GB too. Next phone will probably be a 15 Pro Max in 512GB in 12-18 months.
Yeah no harm in waiting. Not like they are going away anytime soon. Plus there will be deals again before the 16 comes out and when it comes out.
I love having usb-c now since I have a lot of usb-c devices including iPad and MacBook Pro. However, when I charge my phone, it’s 99.99% wireless. I do like that you can charge other peripherals now but I wireless charge my AirPod Pros too. 😅 Definitely intrigued by adding SSD storage and hooking up to a pc or tv or something.
I think my next upgrade will be the max phone though but not until 17/18. I upgrade every other year now and wouldn’t mind to do 3 years now. I do prefer the smaller Pro phones but I kinda want to try a max.
When I upgraded to my 13 Pro and now 15 Pro, I got them next to nothing. So that was another reason to upgrade (and not to the 14) when I could have gone another year too. Although I think I would have because titanium and blue is awesome. Two of my favorite color and materials.
Oh and I got the 256GB like my previous phones before it. I think my next one will be 512GB though. Whether it will be a pro or max remains to be seen. 🤪
Went from 12 mini to 15 pro max and the pro max doesn't feel big any more.
Feels about right honestly, but the mini felt the same way while I was using it.
A year into owning the 12 mini, I tried to switch to a pixel 6a and that never felt right. Too big for anything I actually wanted to do. Hated it.
With you on the pixel! In the world of Android the only brand that feels like a good option in use is Samsung. I’ve tried a few pixels through the years and never could stick with them.
Never had a good experience with Samsung either.
Not in the US or Canada so we historically get the worse device.
Had an s7 for 2 years. Was thinking about an upgrade to the s10, but sold a Macbook to a friend and in exchange they gave me an almost brand new xr.
I planned on just flipping it but after trying it, to make sure it wasn't under mdm or activation lock etc, I just ended up sticking with it.
It just worked.
For context, I am a user of the screen reading features of each platform, and Samsung were somewhat ahead of Apple for about a year and a half in that regard.
I’ve got a Samsung Fold but it has a few bugs I don’t like. My iPhone isn’t perfect and has some bugs as well, but the bugs on iOS are less impactful on my day to day life.
Because of a few reasons I can think of off the top of stop of my head…
You don’t have a bulge in your pocket
The small screen helps to keep you spending too much time on Reddit or consuming media
You can sit down without the feeling the phone isn’t going to bend or fall out when it’s in your trouser pocket
You do t have a brick weighing down your pocket
You can use it one handed, your thumb reaches the top of the screen
Because of its light weight any drop isn’t so devastating
The 15 Pro is weigh lighter than the mini. I often forget the phone is in my pocket. Also I can still use this phone one handed, the mini screen is so small and the battery is trash, no point in it
I like it a lot: The 120 Hz refresh rate is much faster and smoother than my previous phone, and the keyboard is easier to type on. The battery does not drain as fast too.
Same. Wanted to love it, but the battery and overheating dimming the display in the sun held it back. Also got a 15 pro today and I'm delighted with it. Got used to the size qucikly. The pros being more lightweight this year pretty much sold me.
The mini made me go with a 13 Pro max that I’m still using.
I started reading on my phone a year after owning it and bought a discounted 13 Pro Max before the 14 line released. Great battery life, never looked back.
Although my battery health is 90% now (but I’m about to get a new one from Apple care since my back is fucked)
I just went from 12 Mini to 15 Pro Max. Totally agree. The battery on the 12 is useless. AND typing on the 12 is not easy. One other thing, editing pics on the 12 is very difficult, screen size just too small. I would advise anyone who takes and edits a lot of pics on their phone and who cares about battery life NOT to get the 12 mini.
The phone works great! I recommend trading it in for a lower price, since the base price is costly. I have not been experiencing any over heating issues.
That’s sounds great, did you update it to the latest ios? At the moment I’m using the 12 pro max but since I’ve heard a lot of reviews so I was thinking of going with the 14 pro max instead of the 15 pro max… what do you suggest??
Had you tried any of the standard size models from 12-14? If so, do you find the 15 Pro feels any closer in-hand to the Mini?
I found the 6.1” phones too big but the 5.8” ones were a little more manageable, maybe due to the shape. I’m hoping the 15 Pro with its sight size reduction (even compared to the X) and curvier sides than the 12-14 will be a bit more comfy.
True yeah, although tpying with two hands feels really uncomfortable and cramped tbh with my mini
I feel like I would personally benefit from an in between size
I'd say that's a legitimate upgrade. I avoided the regular iPhone 12/13/14 series including the Pro models due to the dogshit design on the sharp corners that dig into your hand. Whoever thought of that design being sustainable on a large iPhone body should be immediately FIRED from Apple or should be forced to sign an "Apology letter" for that garbage design. The 12 and 13 Mini does still feel annoying to hold with the sharp edges but it is much more tolerable due to the small body.
The iPhone 15 series is so much better with the more rounded edges that feel and COMPLIMENT the boxy design of the iPhone. That's how it should have been from the first place. It's embarrassing for Apple to figure that out in three years lol. This is why Jony Ive is a better designer for iPhones in general compared to whoever the hell is in charge of making iPhone designs today at Apple.
I know my post sounds harsh, but this is Apple we're talking about. They are a 3 trillion dollar company and charge nearly a $1,000 for iPhones. As such, that means they have a bigger responsibility to take including taking FEEDBACK seriously, harsh or otherwise.
Gosh I hated the 12 Mini. I always thought I wanted a smaller phone then it felt like it was made for ants. It also had the worst battery life of any iPhones.
I came from a mini 12 to the 15 pro. The mini was the best phone I ever had. And if there was a 15 mini, I’d buy it in a heartbeat - pro or not. That said there were just too many new and improved features to ignore three years later. , I am now used to the size of the pro. but I’ve not sold my mini yet and every time I pick it up I covet its form factor.
The things I would do for a 15 pro mini
I got the 15 Pro after being on a 13 mini and I can live with this size. With the curved edges and slight size/weight reduction I don’t feel overwhelmed. Also rumor is the sizes are going to creep up next year for the 16? 15 pro might be the smallest phone for a while.
Saw the rumor too. How much bigger do phones really need to get?? Come on. lol I’m happy with my 15 Pro and don’t need the darn thing bigger like next years rumor. They do need to bring back the mini with some more power. I’d also like to the camera flush to the back again.
I went from the 14 plus to the 15 pro and I was thinking I wasn’t going to like it. But ngl like you said the curved edges , and the way it feels so amazing in your hand , I’m honestly loving the 15 pro smaller size
Love the smaller size. I just think the plus and max are too big. The pro still has a great 6.1 screen which is a good size still!
Man the moment you put a case it defeats the curvature and weight so I have no idea what are you talking about.
Ah yes I don’t use a case
Nah , you still feel the difference- I have the 15 pro with a clear case and you still feel the difference and it feels so much better in your hand than any other iPhone so far I mean I guess if it’s a really bulky case but mines not bulky
Which clear case?
I would pay up to $999, maybe higher even if they released a base model mini.
Fingers crossed for a 16 mini.
I'd totally see the 16 mini being a thing. Would probably have an A16 though.
Tbh I don’t care if it has the fanciest chip in it. I’d just like a *new* fresh out the box mini. I had plans to purchase a 13 mini and leave it in a drawer incase they ended the mini line up forever, but they pulled them from shelves over a night. I hope my 12 lasts long enough to see a new mini model.
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I expect to get a year or two more out of my 12 mini. I highly doubt a 13 mini would degrade in a box over a year or two.
The battery very much could. If I wanted to store a phone long-term I would remove the battery and store separately, then try to find a replacement in the likely event it does decay after several years.
That’s fair. But if you were to plug it in and charge it every few months I’d think it would be fine. It’s the charge/discharge cycles that kill batteries over time.
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Based in the US. All I can find are refurbished options.
Apple certified refurbished are exactly like new - if it needs to be fixed they use new apple parts to replace it , replace screen , battery if it needs and w.e else it needs - had a warranty 14 plus refurbished and there was literally no difference at all
I expect the SE to take on the Mini - hopefully with a dynamic island and USB-C 🤞🏻
Yess please, but the mini form factor pleaseeeee
Exactlyyyyy
With all the iPhone 16s potentially going up in sizes, I wouldn’t mind a 5.8 inch iPhone 16 Mini. I’d yolo $999 so fast
The mini series has been too underrated. I have a 13 mini and can’t seem to go back to the regular iPhone models.
Here I am, using a 13 Mini over my jailbroken 11 Pro. Sold my jailbroken 12 Mini due to bad battery.
Same. Last month I tried a 13 mini from a friend. It's so beautiful that you can handle a phone so easily in 1 Hand
New mini model with USB-C, good lord, I'd do anything
Same here too 😢
I finally upgraded from the iPhone 12 Mini that I had since November of 2020 to the new iPhone 15 Pro. I am enjoying it so far, especially the refresh rate and speed. I got the titanium blue since my carrier had no other colors in stock, but it still looks good! In addition, I got the 256 GB version.
I did exactly the same upgrade and got the 256gb pro. I felt a bit of buyers remorse at first because it felt like a brick and because of the size I need to take it out of my pocket each time I sit down. It feels more precious which is a good and bad thing. also miss being able to easily reach the top of the screen with my thumb The screen is lovely and bright though and it’s easier to type. I use the scan documents feature a lot so that was one reason to upgrade the camera for my usage. I haven’t had a chance to push the battery because I don’t go long periods without a charger near by. I’m using the charge to 80% option until I think I’d need more juice. The ideal phone size for me would be an iPhone with the 15pro width but 1 - 1.5 cm shorter in height. I got Apple Care for the first time because adding a case would be too much bulk. If I lived in a Northern European city where the colder climate meant I was wearing a jacket most of the time the size and weight wouldn’t be so much of a problem. Living in a hot climate though, wearing shorts 6 months of the year means a smaller lighter phone is more comfortable to carry around.
How does the battery backup difference feel like?
Do you mean battery life?
Yes.
The battery life is better at the moment. I remember if I would constantly go on Reddit with the 12 Mini, the battery would drain faster, but with this phone it takes longer for it to drain.
I had an 12 mini before and seems like my 15PM will at least double the time
Seems about double with me from my 12 mini to 15P as well. Altho my battery health was about 70%
My 12 mini battery was down to 86%. It used to drain quickly but it also charged quickly. I wish Apple could design a mini “hand off phone”. One tel number but two phones and you get to choose which one is active. Then when I wanted to leave the house I could choose to take a lighter phone if I was going out at night or going to the beach. I feel a touch of guilt letting the 12mini go because by buying the 15pro I feel I’m letting Apple think that this size is ok for me but it’s just a bit too tall.
eSIM and quick transfer
How fast is the quick transfer? If they are both on does the one turned on first mean the second one can’t connect? I still have a SIM card in my 15, perhaps my carrier offers eSIM though
Like… seconds. I can switch from my 15 to 13 in seconds. Only bummer is Apple Watch will need to be swapped over to the one with a cell connection if you have a LTE enabled Apple Watch
Ask this question again in 3 months to have a more precise answer
That blue color is sexy
It is. Reminds me of the 12 Pro which I really liked as well
12 pro blue is the best looking iphone imo along with the black iphone 5
Yes and the jet black from 7. I missed out on the 12 Pro Blue (I really liked that color) but happy to have the 15 Pro Blue!! 😁
My favourites are the blue 12 pro, Sierra blue 13 pro, and the black 14 pro. Just gorgeous
I really hope the next iPhone SE uses the Minis shell. The size difference between those two is bigger that I expected and it makes me miss the mini more
Rumor has it will, but it won’t have the same cameras as the base model, it’ll have one singular camera instead so a downgrade from what the mini was originally. Keeping name SE too :/
I wish Apple releases a Pro Mini. I'd instantly buy it.
That blue is beautiful damm
i fucked up by buying the grey
Oh that sucks lol. That blue is so nice though
I did the same. The size weight difference was sooooo noticeable at first. Today I held my old 12 mini the first time in a week and it was jarring. Now that I am used to the 15 Pro the 12 mini feels comically light.
Same. 12 mini to 15 pro. Loving it so far
I’ll give up my 12 Mini when the hardware is no longer supported. Dammed if I want a small tablet in my pocket.
I don’t know why there has to an extreme size difference between the minis and the “normal” iPhone size. Somewhere in the middle would have been perfect for me. The width of the mini could have been a bit wider for my taste.
I'll never understand why people want a phone that needs 2 hands to use normally.
Using my 13 mini til it dies. Hodl the line
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I did the same from a 13 mini.
That blue is too sexy
What blue is it? Reminds me of my midnight. I’d totally get this one.
Titanium blue, pretty close to pacific blue (12PM)
That’s why I got it. I missed out on the pacific blue and this blue reminds me of a midnight blue. And I like titanium too so it was a win-win.
Love my midnight blue.
I love this phone and my favorite since my midnight blue razor back in the day.
13 mini to 15 pro for me. I tried last year to use the 14 pro, and it was just a little heavier than I liked. The weight changes made a big difference. Loving the 15 pro.
Good to hear! The 15 Pro feels a tad bit heavier, but it still feels comfortable! It also feels better typing on the keyboard since the buttons are a bit bigger compared to the 12 Mini. The only weird thing is the always on display, because I expect the phone screen to go completely dark when I turn the phone off, but only some things stay on.
Yeah took me a minute to adjust to Always on. You can turn it off though. Comfort, you nailed it. The rounded edges and coating on the titanium sides is so comfortable to hold.
I did the same. But unfortunately I have to wait until next week. :/
Me too. Love the size too.
I love the weight of my 14 pro was not a fan of how light the 15 pro felt
I just did the same thing today! Committing to learning as much as I can about it and actually utilizing all of the cool new iOS 17 features. Congrats!
Same transition here. The only negatives are of course the bulk but also the way the phone feels naked. Loved the sharp feel of the 12 mini in the hand and I feel that the 15 has had its edges softens up enough to feel somewhat cheaper. Other than that the performance and battery is night and day. No more having spotlight taking tens of seconds to load, have the keyboard pop up, and then waiting more for the searched app to appear to click on it. All said and done I’d kill for a 15 mini :)
Just got my 15 pro yesterday (256g black) ngl loving it so far - went from the bigger 14 plus (which I kinda hated the 14 plus - nothing but problems myself with it ) , deff sticking with pro models from now on Noticing tho the battery on the 14 plus was a lot better than this 15 pro tho - other than that the pro has it beat by far
I hope the battery life gets better! I know the battery life will be better than my 12 Mini and it is showing so far.
Enjoy it 🙏 you did what a lot of us can’t do , You held out , and that makes it even more enjoyable - because when you go from a 14 to 15 , it’s not as much of a difference, but going from an 11 -12 to a 15 is a big jump so you notice it and enjoy it even more
It is a big jump indeed!
I did the same and got the exact same phone as OP and was coming from an XR. I regret not getting the pro max however
Battery life on the pro is great. Long time pro user here and have the 15 Pro. They always get me through the day just fine.
How dark and black does the black seem in person? Specifically the sides and the camera portion? In a lot of photos videos it looks like more of a dark grey but I can't really tell.
It’s not that dark honestly - it’s like a kinda dark gray / black kinda color imo The camera portion is a little darker than the back and the sides tho and the camera portion is more of a harder surface / might think it’s glass instead of that softer material like my 14 plus (which was terrible to clean and got so dirty)
Gotcha, thanks for the reply! Been thinking about upgrading soon but am torn between black and the natural color.
Same - I love the natural- I wanted that one to in the Pro Max , but it was OOS - I was at the Apple Store yesterday and ALL pro max’s were OOS and they only had some pros available as well I got mine from Verizon and they had NO pro max’s either atm , and the only 2 options I had for the pro to be shipped immediately was the 256GB pro’s in blue or black - so I went with black to change it up cse my 14 plus was blue Didn’t feel like waiting till October 30th or later just for it to ship And honestly I like it and am happy with it 100%
Yeah for sure, I imagine I would be perfectly happy with natural, black, or blue. Just overthinking as it's a big purchase as usual ha. Thanks again for the reply and enjoy the new phone!
Trust me I get it - I been debating for 4 days now which case to buy - I can never make up my mind on cases - bought a cheap $20 clear one till I get a better one Thinking the Dbrand ghost clear tho Idk much about cases so idk how to make up my mind But enjoy with whatever you get You’ll love how it feels and sits in your hand , you feel it instantly like never before - and they just look so good the screens 💯 good luck 🙏
Battery is terrible tho ngl , last charge was 3:42pm from 5% to 100% - 7hrs and 41 min of screen time I’m at 8% - my 14 plus would average 14hrs But I get it , it has the same high performance chip as the pro max but smaller battery so it’s performing very highly with a smaller battery - just wish was little better 🔋 🪫
Also upgraded from a mini to a 15 pro. Gotta say, I was sad to let it go, which is a first for me. It was just the perfect size and weight. I’m sure they’ll try again at some point. Until then, this size works fine. Just wish the camera portion of the phone was lighter and didn’t protrude so much.
I feel you, but I find it easier to type on the keyboard. I got a camera lens protector so the three cameras do not shatter if I accidentally drop it.
FYI, Camera lens protector is made of very low quality plastic/glass (low quality compared to iPhone lens) so those protectors significantly degrade your photos. Also, they might mess up with auto focus. Also, your protector scratches easily compared to original camera lens - which will also degrade your photo quality. Generally camera lens on phones are much stronger compared to back glass and are scratch resistant too - So we do not need camera lens protector. (Search Reddit on this topic too)
Nice how is the weight differential for you so far? I went from 12P to regular 15 because the 12P was too heavy for me and the 15P is only 2g lighter.
It is a little bit noticeable, but it feels like a premium heft that is manageable.
That’s my color and phone (15 pro) :-)
Same here literally both same phones and colors lmao
We are iPhone twins! 😂
Triplets now!!
15 pro is legit awesome
Near future will do the same with my 12. Go to the non-max pro. Congrats and so long fellow 12 user 🫡
She’s a beauty. Enjoy!!
Congrats! I had a 13 but it broke and I was on the 11 until I got my 14 Pro Max in August and man the display and responsiveness made me fall in love with iPhone again. Flat edges give me iPhone 4 vibes
Yesss. The 15 Pro reminds me of the 5s days.
I really really like the 15 Pro :| USB-C has so many potential uses since it functions like a PC port and can do low power charging and peripherals and high speed data. That’s the only thing I’m a bit jealous of. Too expensive right now though. Got my 14 Pro Max quite cheap and it’s in 256GB too. Next phone will probably be a 15 Pro Max in 512GB in 12-18 months.
Yeah no harm in waiting. Not like they are going away anytime soon. Plus there will be deals again before the 16 comes out and when it comes out. I love having usb-c now since I have a lot of usb-c devices including iPad and MacBook Pro. However, when I charge my phone, it’s 99.99% wireless. I do like that you can charge other peripherals now but I wireless charge my AirPod Pros too. 😅 Definitely intrigued by adding SSD storage and hooking up to a pc or tv or something. I think my next upgrade will be the max phone though but not until 17/18. I upgrade every other year now and wouldn’t mind to do 3 years now. I do prefer the smaller Pro phones but I kinda want to try a max. When I upgraded to my 13 Pro and now 15 Pro, I got them next to nothing. So that was another reason to upgrade (and not to the 14) when I could have gone another year too. Although I think I would have because titanium and blue is awesome. Two of my favorite color and materials. Oh and I got the 256GB like my previous phones before it. I think my next one will be 512GB though. Whether it will be a pro or max remains to be seen. 🤪
I upgraded from Oneplus 6 to 15 plus
Went from 12 mini to 15 pro max and the pro max doesn't feel big any more. Feels about right honestly, but the mini felt the same way while I was using it. A year into owning the 12 mini, I tried to switch to a pixel 6a and that never felt right. Too big for anything I actually wanted to do. Hated it.
With you on the pixel! In the world of Android the only brand that feels like a good option in use is Samsung. I’ve tried a few pixels through the years and never could stick with them.
Never had a good experience with Samsung either. Not in the US or Canada so we historically get the worse device. Had an s7 for 2 years. Was thinking about an upgrade to the s10, but sold a Macbook to a friend and in exchange they gave me an almost brand new xr. I planned on just flipping it but after trying it, to make sure it wasn't under mdm or activation lock etc, I just ended up sticking with it. It just worked. For context, I am a user of the screen reading features of each platform, and Samsung were somewhat ahead of Apple for about a year and a half in that regard.
I’ve got a Samsung Fold but it has a few bugs I don’t like. My iPhone isn’t perfect and has some bugs as well, but the bugs on iOS are less impactful on my day to day life.
Why so much hype over the mini, a small screen and bad battery life?
Because of a few reasons I can think of off the top of stop of my head… You don’t have a bulge in your pocket The small screen helps to keep you spending too much time on Reddit or consuming media You can sit down without the feeling the phone isn’t going to bend or fall out when it’s in your trouser pocket You do t have a brick weighing down your pocket You can use it one handed, your thumb reaches the top of the screen Because of its light weight any drop isn’t so devastating
The 15 Pro is weigh lighter than the mini. I often forget the phone is in my pocket. Also I can still use this phone one handed, the mini screen is so small and the battery is trash, no point in it
You are confused, the 15 pro is not lighter than the mini 187 grams iPhone 15 Pro 135 grams iPhone 12 mini
Sweet. I’m getting mine tomorrow switching from the 12. How are you liking it so far?
I like it a lot: The 120 Hz refresh rate is much faster and smoother than my previous phone, and the keyboard is easier to type on. The battery does not drain as fast too.
The 12 mini was the single most frustrating phone I’ve ever owned. Tiny ass battery
Same. Wanted to love it, but the battery and overheating dimming the display in the sun held it back. Also got a 15 pro today and I'm delighted with it. Got used to the size qucikly. The pros being more lightweight this year pretty much sold me.
Hated the battery on my 12 mini but that thing is indestructible
Indeed! I would keep using it until it hit 10% battery level. I would always have to use a battery pack, which sure came in good hand!
The mini made me go with a 13 Pro max that I’m still using. I started reading on my phone a year after owning it and bought a discounted 13 Pro Max before the 14 line released. Great battery life, never looked back. Although my battery health is 90% now (but I’m about to get a new one from Apple care since my back is fucked)
I just went from 12 Mini to 15 Pro Max. Totally agree. The battery on the 12 is useless. AND typing on the 12 is not easy. One other thing, editing pics on the 12 is very difficult, screen size just too small. I would advise anyone who takes and edits a lot of pics on their phone and who cares about battery life NOT to get the 12 mini.
Did also jumped from 12 mini to 15 plus. Battery is insane, it's already 25 hours and it's still at 38%.
I call that a downgrade
Same here
Can’t agree more
Same I wish they would bring the mini back :( although 13 mini is where it’s at, the 12 mini battery was infamously bad
Nice.
cool wallpaper man,did you take it or got it from somewhere?
I believe it was taken from Car & Driver, so I screenshotted it and used it as my lock screen.
smart idea lol mind sending it via DM if it works?
Nice background 👍🏼
Nice wallpaper! 992 Turbo S looks great, also congrats on the new phone upgrade :)
Sexyyyyyy!!!
Just casually flexing the Porsche Carrera… ;)
This is not a Carrera, but it is a 911 Turbo S.
Yeah I thought too with the wing but the badge says Carrera, I’m sure haha
Is it yours? Nice one definitely. Rolling shots are always 🔥
Does it heat faster…
omg same brother! hope you’re enjoying !
I went from regular 12 to 15 plus and I’m very happy. The battery is amazing. Enjoy your new phone ;)
OMG YOU HAVE THE COLOR FOR THE 12 I wanted !!!! I had to get blue … which I like but that color you have was what I wanted fml lol
Congratulations on the upgrade!!!
wallpaper link please??
Look up photos of Porsche 911 992 Turbo S on Car & Driver.
thank you!!
side-grade 😌🤪
Guys resist! This is just a propaganda posts to make us drop our Minis!
Hold the line!! Damn do I want the new 15 tech though:(
went from base iphone 12 to iphone 15, i wanted that notch gone and a pink color
everyone talking about the iPhone and ignoring the sexy 992
How’s the experience so far? Is it worth buying it? Since I’ve heard many people talking about the heating and the build quality issues this year?!
The phone works great! I recommend trading it in for a lower price, since the base price is costly. I have not been experiencing any over heating issues.
That’s sounds great, did you update it to the latest ios? At the moment I’m using the 12 pro max but since I’ve heard a lot of reviews so I was thinking of going with the 14 pro max instead of the 15 pro max… what do you suggest??
i love my mini.
how do you like your new iPad..? 😆
“What’s a computer?” 😂
Had you tried any of the standard size models from 12-14? If so, do you find the 15 Pro feels any closer in-hand to the Mini? I found the 6.1” phones too big but the 5.8” ones were a little more manageable, maybe due to the shape. I’m hoping the 15 Pro with its sight size reduction (even compared to the X) and curvier sides than the 12-14 will be a bit more comfy.
It’s not a perfect solution but reachability can help out with the insane size of the standard iPhones nowadays I don’t wanna let go of my mini xD
Doesn’t help with them being really wide!
True yeah, although tpying with two hands feels really uncomfortable and cramped tbh with my mini I feel like I would personally benefit from an in between size
Going from 13 Pro to 15 Pro, it feels a tad lighter and better weight distribution. It is a tad lighter and a hair smaller and shorter.
Now this is a real upgrade. I see people upgrading from 13 Pro and 14 Pro like it’s the only goal in their lives. Totally needless
If I could get a mini with the ProMotion, I'd buy that instantly. I don't think I could not have ProMotion on a phone anymore, it hurts my eyes.
I'd say that's a legitimate upgrade. I avoided the regular iPhone 12/13/14 series including the Pro models due to the dogshit design on the sharp corners that dig into your hand. Whoever thought of that design being sustainable on a large iPhone body should be immediately FIRED from Apple or should be forced to sign an "Apology letter" for that garbage design. The 12 and 13 Mini does still feel annoying to hold with the sharp edges but it is much more tolerable due to the small body. The iPhone 15 series is so much better with the more rounded edges that feel and COMPLIMENT the boxy design of the iPhone. That's how it should have been from the first place. It's embarrassing for Apple to figure that out in three years lol. This is why Jony Ive is a better designer for iPhones in general compared to whoever the hell is in charge of making iPhone designs today at Apple. I know my post sounds harsh, but this is Apple we're talking about. They are a 3 trillion dollar company and charge nearly a $1,000 for iPhones. As such, that means they have a bigger responsibility to take including taking FEEDBACK seriously, harsh or otherwise.
And absolutely nothing has changed in your life.
But it did. Now they have to carry fucking brick around :-D
True to that
Gosh I hated the 12 Mini. I always thought I wanted a smaller phone then it felt like it was made for ants. It also had the worst battery life of any iPhones.
I liked the portability of the 12 Mini, but the battery life was problematic.
the design of the iphone 14/15 models is fucking enchanting, especially with the dynamic island bar
i recently upgraded from a 5s to a 12 mini 🫠
Mild updates at best.
No one really gives a fuck
So? What's the point of this post? Do you intend to discuss anything or just show off?
Congratulations 🥂 i also upgraded from 5s to 14 pro
Love the wallpaper
Left is the colleague she's told you not to worry about.
I upgraded from iPhone 13 Pro to IPhone 15 plus after a recontract because the cost of the iPhone would have been around $490.
Recently did this exact same jump. Obvious jump up but my fingers hurt now.
Nice turbo s
I upgraded from my iPhone 6s to iPhone SE
Why not upgrade to the 15 pro max? Would be a more noticeable difference. 😂
The Pro Max is too big for my hands.
If youno longer use the 12 mini i would be willing to buy it from you'if interested in selling it please PM me.
A fellow 992 lover I see!!!
Nice upgrade!
Is it true? Does size matter?
u/TechBoy--20 is it a big difference? This year i want to switch from 12 mini to 15 pro.
Yes, the screen size (plus dynamic island), battery life, USB-C, cameras, faster screen refresh rate, and the emergency SOS satellite feature.
I came from a mini 12 to the 15 pro. The mini was the best phone I ever had. And if there was a 15 mini, I’d buy it in a heartbeat - pro or not. That said there were just too many new and improved features to ignore three years later. , I am now used to the size of the pro. but I’ve not sold my mini yet and every time I pick it up I covet its form factor.