Camaras aren't the least interesting things on a phone, but for me, they are pretty far down the list. They are definitely not a reason to upgrade.
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iPhone 15 Pro Wins Best Camera in MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2023
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Camaras aren't the least interesting things on a phone, but for me, they are pretty far down the list. They are definitely not a reason to upgrade.
This is dumb. A modern iphone camera is as good or better than a point and shoot for 99.9% of people. This is evident, since only about 45 point and shoots are sold per year. And if you're talking about some absurd DSLR or mirrorless monstrosity, then you're really missing the entire point.
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Photography has been a huge part of my life for a couple decades and I'm super pleased with the cameras on my 15PM. Like previous models starting with the iPhone X, it's now my everyday camera and has pretty much replaced what other people refer to as so-called "real cameras."
Also, for people into making videos... check out Blackmagic's free Camera app. It's super well-done and offers a ton more control and options for making videos.
Also, for people into making videos... check out Blackmagic's free Camera app. It's super well-done and offers a ton more control and options for making videos.
Sounds kind of like blind hate if the entire basis for your opinion is a single anecdote that one can easily go onto the internet and see is not typical.
Doesn’t matter if it’s typical. I personally felt burned by three Android phones in a row. Never felt that way with four iPhones. I deal with Android nearly every day. I don’t choose to personally deal with it when I don’t have to.
All phones have their pros and cons. Apple doesn't make perfect devices at all, sorry to burst everyone's bubble
I don't think he ever claimed to have inside information about how things are inside of Apple did he? He's just a reviewer who reviews and gives his opinions on products after they are released. I don't think he claims to be an expert either, just gives folks a first look at newly released products and gives his opinion on it. Not sure how that makes him a troll tbh.
I like watching his content, because I find him to be one of the more balanced reviewers and presents his opinions in an organized, easy to understand fashion. His little awards show is a great way to look over the options of the year, and keep them in mind for recommending devices to friends and family, since not everyone I know is an Apple fan.
He prefaces the entire video by saying it's all his opinion, so I do find some of the ire in the comments quite funny. I know it's an Apple focused website, but Apple devices are not the greatest things ever made.
He prefaces the entire video by saying it's all his opinion, so I do find some of the ire in the comments quite funny. I know it's an Apple focused website, but Apple devices are not the greatest things ever made.
These comments about MKBHD let me know you guys only watch his YT vids and don’t listen to his pod. He routinely says negative things about both Apple & Google and is extremely objective. He’s clowned several of Apples products over the years. Also, the armchair quarterback line was funny because it’s like your armcharing the armchair guy sooo…lol
Must be clear skies wherever these folks are. With no clouds to yell at, and no Olivia Rodrigo stories on MR, yelling at YT'ers is the next best thing.
I would disagree. Even Apple has quoted him in one of their recent Keynotes. They actually care about his opinion.
He may not (like many) know exactly what Apple is doing any any given time. Or how the sausage is made, decisions, reasons behind why this instead of that for every detail within Apple. But, he is insightful in his critics of Apple products as well as others. He does use the stuff, and has been doing this for a while. I actually happened to go to the same high school he did (i'm much older). So i know he's not an idiot or uneducated in the slightest.
It's more than fair to disagree with his opinions on any subject he covers but, he's not a troll who's just "good" at video editing. There is an entire industry that wishes they were half as good as he and his team is at this.
I picked up the Max as I wanted the camera. But, the battery life for my use has been great. So the Plus being better for me, wouldn't matter much. However, everyone's needs are different. Happy the Plus suits yours.
It is subjective. But, he has a large following of subscribers that pay attention to what he reviews. So his opinion does matter. He does get to review products ahead of time from Apple and other companies, as his review matters to them that much. There are other reviewers out there with millions of followers too so, it's not just his word alone.
I would just use it as a guide post. So like you stated above about your purchase of the Plus over the Max. This review would have either swayed your purchase to the Plus (had you not already purchased it). Or confirmed for you that it was the right choice to make. As the camera improvements aren't enough to get you to purchase the Max. Now had the Max had the better camera AND the best battery life. Maybe that would have swayed you to the Max. Or maybe your next purchase would be a Max version of the phone so you can have both.
THIS.
I agree. Definitely one feature that would be a welcome addition. Also for tablets that are shared in a household.
That’s interesting, as the Zenfone 10 (146.5 x 68.1 x 9.4 mm, 172 g) is barely more compact than the regular iPhone 15 (147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm, 171 g), and less compact than the iPhone SE (138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 144 g), which in turn is still larger than the iPhone mini (131.5 x 64.2 x 7.65 mm, 141 g).
At what level of expertise would you consider it acceptable?
MKBHD might not be an "expert", but he does a great job of providing balanced information - both positive and negative (if you watched him regularly) - on all products he reviews. And he does a good job of doing it from a consumer's perspective, not an expert's perspective. He also regularly states his opinions are just that.
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clearly he didn’t visit MR iPhone forums. The trend there is that the iPhone 15 pros camera sucks.
You sound like a jealous hater for no reason lol MKBHD makes non-controversial videos on YouTube and people watch them. How is he a professional troll? Genuinely curious but highly doubt you would be able to explain why.