Apple Says 128GB iPhone 15 Pro Limited to 1080p ProRes Video Recording Unless External Storage Connected

[MacRumors]

ProRes video recording remains limited to 1080p quality at 30 frames per second on the 128GB model of the iPhone 15 Pro, unless the device is recording directly to a connected external storage drive, according to Apple. This limitation does not apply to the 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB models, which can record 4K ProRes video.

Apple does not mention this information on the iPhone 15 Pro's tech specs page on its website, but the limitation is listed when comparing the iPhone 15 Pro to another iPhone model in the Apple Store app, as seen in the screenshot below.

The same limitation applied to iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro models with 128GB of storage, but those devices cannot record ProRes video to external storage, so at least iPhone 15 Pro users have that option this time around. The limitation does not apply to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, as that model starts with 256GB of storage.

ProRes video files are very large. Apple says a one-minute 10-bit ProRes video is approximately 1.7GB in 1080p and 6GB in 4K. Apple likely feels that offering 4K ProRes video recording to internal storage on the 128GB model would be a subpar user experience. With recording to an external storage now an option, it is less of an issue.

Introduced on the iPhone 13 Pro models, ProRes refers to a family of codecs from Apple that can compress videos into smaller file sizes with "impressive image quality preservation." Apple says ProRes is designed as a final delivery format for high-quality videos like commercials, feature films, and broadcasts.

ProRes video recording is still not supported at all on the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

Article Link: Apple Says 128GB iPhone 15 Pro Limited to 1080p ProRes Video Recording Unless External Storage Connected

 

[abatabia]

I know to some this is an annoying, tacky move, but for me I have filmed in pro raw exactly one time. Take that anyway you like.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

iPhone 15 Pro 128GB should not exist in this world. It’s embarrassing.

I wish the base storage started from 256GB instead.

 

[LambdaTheImpossible]

Same as the 13 Pro.

Not used it once. If I want to video something in any decent quality, I'll crack out the Nikon Z50 where the lenses make a bigger difference than a codec do.

 

[abatabia]

iPhone 15 Pro 128GB should not exist in this world. I wish the base storage started from 256GB instead.

Could not agree more. Just make it 256 already!

 

[hugodrax]

Less than 1% of people probably even use Prorez.

 

[GuruZac]

Which is why the 128GB shouldn’t be an option on the Pro model. 256GB should be base on both, and why I think it was smart for Apple to make the Max 256GB base, especially with the new camera improvements.

 

[w4th0]

Says to me that 128GB version of a "Pro" iPhone should not be a thing. Just like MBAs with 8GB of RAM and single chip 256GB storage. I get that Apple makes a nice $ on the storage and memory options, but the base specs should not be crippling to the device features.

 

[IMPOSSIBLEMAN]

Then don't sell it Apple!

 

[GuruZac]

Less than 1% of people probably even use Prorez.

I never have, but the point remains, Apple should not sell a product which can’t utilize software due to said product’s hardware limitation.

 

[Vol Braakzakje]

Shows how incredibly outdated 128GB is... Just update the base model to 265GB AT LEAST.

Also, does the iPhone 15 pro allow for ProRes 60 4K in LOG? Or just normal mode?

 

[Ifti]

Who actually regularly uses ProRes video recording anyways??
I have the 512GB 13PM, and went for the 512GB 15PM again, but even though it's a 'nice to have' and 'something I may use', I likely never will.......lol

 

[WarmWinterHat]

Same as the 13 Pro.

Not used it once. If I want to video something in any decent quality, I'll crack out the Nikon Z50 where the lenses make a bigger difference than a codec do.

I'm not sure why one would use it either. My D7500, as old as it is, still takes better videos and photo than any iphone.

 

[4odomi]

ProRes video recording remains limited to 1080p quality at 30 frames per second on the 128GB model of the iPhone 15 Pro, unless the device is recording directly to a connected external storage drive, according to Apple. On the 256GB and higher models, ProRes video recording is supported in up to 4K quality at 60 frames per second.

Apple does not mention this information on the iPhone 15 Pro's tech specs page on its website, but the limitation is listed when comparing the iPhone 15 Pro to another iPhone model in the Apple Store app, as screen in the screenshot below.

The same limitation applied to iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro models with 128GB of storage, but those devices cannot record ProRes video to external storage, so at least iPhone 15 Pro users have that option this time around. The limitation does not apply to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, as that model starts with 256GB of storage.

ProRes video files are very large. Apple says a one-minute 10-bit ProRes video is approximately 1.7GB in 1080p and 6GB in 4K. Apple likely feels that offering 4K ProRes video recording to internal storage on the 128GB model would be a subpar user experience. With recording to an external storage now an option, it is less of an issue.

Introduced on the iPhone 13 Pro models, ProRes refers to a family of codecs from Apple that can compress videos into smaller file sizes with "impressive image quality preservation." Apple says ProRes is designed as a final delivery format for high-quality videos like commercials, feature films, and broadcasts.

ProRes video recording is still not supported at all on the standard iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus.

Article Link: Apple Says 128GB iPhone 15 Pro Limited to 1080p ProRes Video Recording Unless External Storage Connected

Apple should have dropped the 128gb storage, which has other disadvantages over the 256gb, especially as the photos will be 24 mega pixels as default.
People buying the 128gb storage are just practising fake economy

 

[kuito]

On “pro” models storage should start with 1tb+

I understand wanting to make money, but storage is so cheap, why is 128,256,512gb even an option?

 

[kerr]

A 128GB iPhone 15 Pro should not be a thing.

 

[HeyB23]

iPhone 15 Pro 128GB should not exist in this world. It’s embarrassing.

I wish the base storage started from 256GB instead.

In US or EU countries but not for some countries who still want a lower priced iPhone.

 

[Mr. Heckles]

Less than 1% of people probably even use Prorez.

How do you know for sure? The people who can use it without an external storage will probably use it a lot more.

 

[mango316]

So does that mean with 15 Pro Max 256gb and above we don’t have to connect to external storage and still able to record ProRes 4K 60 fps?!?

 

[Mr. Heckles]

In US or EU countries but not for some countries who still want a lower priced iPhone.

I like the iPhone, but storage is so cheap. There is no reasons why they can’t start at 256GB at the same price.

 

[darngooddesign]

FWIW the 64GB iPads do not get virtual swap memory.

But yeah, the Pros should have started at 256GB for the same price.

 

[lazyrighteye]

iPhone 15 Pro 128GB should not exist in this world. It’s embarrassing.

I wish the base storage started from 256GB instead.

That’s exactly what I came here to say. I think it time we move on from 128. The OS, the apps, the photos, the videos - everything we’re doing and using is requiring and producing increasingly larger files. 128 is no longer sufficient. Its only function is all they can offer a lower entry price point.

 

[omenatarhuri]

I don't know what ProRes is but this is outraging and I feel violated!

proceeds to set fire to torch and sharpen pitchfork

 

[pugxiwawa]

iPhone 15 Pro 128GB should not exist in this world. It’s embarrassing.

I wish the base storage started from 256GB instead.

well then you will have people complaining about starting price for 15 Pro would be $1099. Many don't care about these extra features and will happily rather have access to lower price.

 

[t0rqx]

Cannot wait when they unveil the small print for the 256GB 15 Pro Max.