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  • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.workstoApple•I had an iPhone 15 Pro… for 12 hours!English
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    10 months ago

    Yeah, the only feature that might be worth it that is actually radical are the foldable offerings from Samsung or Google. Otherwise, what’s the point? They are just selling us the same crap every year pretty much.

    Some things are nice to have, like a brighter screen, a faster refresh rate, and a faster processor… But is it worth over $1,000?? No. I don’t think it is.

  • Lucidlethargy@sh.itjust.workstoApple•I had an iPhone 15 Pro… for 12 hours!English
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    10 months ago

    “professional workflows”?

    Like what? Which professional? A photographer and/or videographer is going to have a professional, stand-alone camera (or cameras).

    Let’s break down what this really is, using Apple’s own comparison tool: https://www.apple.com/ca/iphone/compare/?modelList=iphone-15,iphone-15-pro

    1. The Pro has 120hz, which is what every single cheaper android phone already has. It is not a pro feature in any way, shape, or form. It’s just a standard one for today’s market.

    2. the Pro has, an always-on display. Again, see above. This is standard for most phones.

    3. The Pro has a faster processor. This is a 10% speed boost, at best. Maybe that’s worth it, but honestly, no it almost certainly isn’t…

    4. You get a software 3x zoom option with the Pro. This isn’t due to the hardware, it’s just a limit Apple created to sell you the pro model.

    5. You get USB 3 speeds on the pro model. It’s outrageous that the non-pro doesn’t get this. Even the cheapest Android phones have had this for years.

    Tl;dr: If you absolutely must have an iPhone, then the pro isn’t a bad choice if you want a zippy screen with snappy response time, and a fast way to offload hundreds of large files. If you’re brand agnostic, then don’t buy either of these. They are both grossly overpriced for what you’re getting.