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r/iphone15 on Reddit: iPhone 15 - 1 month review: A good, but not great phone.
May 23, 2025 -

This is a long-life Android user review. My previous phone was a S20FE (snapdragon).

I've been using this phone for 1 month now as my daily driver. The phone is good, but not great - It's more like a midrange instead of a flagship.

Have I regret buying it? Maybe yes, since it's as expensive than a proper flagship in my country (S25, Moto Edge 50 Pro, etc...).

The good:

  • The main 48mp camera is great

  • Battery life is great, I manage to get 8-9h SOT everyday.

  • Screen brightness is very good, even in direct sun light.

  • It feels great on hands

  • it's build to last - It feels like reliable

The ugly:

  • 60HZ screen is really bad. Sorry, I came from a 120hz and it's NO WHERE CLOSE as smooth, even though Samsung animations kinda of suck, my previous phone feels much more snappy than this one.

  • It has lot of UI bugs, some texts seems overflow from its button shapes.

  • FACEID is not as good as a fingerprint sensor.

  • iOS has a cache problem with third-part apps: For instance, Google Drive downloads its file into its cache, and THERE'S NO WAY TO CLEAN it, only reinstalling the app.

  • Ultrawide camera is relatively weak.

  • 2x portraits lacks details.

The reason why I made the jump to Apple is because I had pretty bad experience with my previous phone. Samsung phones are unreliable and, unfortunately, we don't have Pixel/Huawei/Vivo in my country.

My score for iPhone 15: 7/10

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Medium
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Why I Love My iPhone 15 128GB An Honest Review | by Michael Kors | Medium
May 29, 2025 - First, let’s talk about how the iPhone 15 128GB looks. To me, a simple and mechanical style looks great because I like good tech design. You would be right if you said I liked the way Nokia and Sony designed their phones. I have to say that the style of the Apple IPhone 15 128GB is great.
Discussions

iPhone 15 Pro Buy or Not - Apple Community
I was interested to buy the New Iphone 15 PRO but i do not see the review being great, There are complaints on over heating. Battery Life and made not being strong and the rear glass is sensitive. What are your opinion. More on discussions.apple.com
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My iPhone 15 review
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Do you regret buying the base iPhone 15?
I have a blue 128gb iPhone 15 and i absolutely love it and I don’t regret getting it over the pro in the slightest. The only feature I care about in the pro is the 120hz display and it’s not worth the extra £200 for the screen to get a little smoother. Since I always wait several years before I upgrade the base model always feels like a fantastic upgrade. Going from an 11 to a 15 has felt like a night and day difference and I love it. At the end of the day, however, you should buy whatever phone you feel that you should get. If you think that you’ll regret not getting it then buy the pro but if (like me) the pro’s features don’t interest you then get the base model. Either way it’ll be an upgrade. More on reddit.com
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PCMAG
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Apple iPhone 15 Review | PCMag
Apple iPhone 15
The iPhone 15 is the most sensible pick in Apple's lineup, delivering good everyday performance and all of the features you expect for a reasonable price. A few new features make for a more compelling iPhone
Rating: 4 ​
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CNET
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Apple iPhone 15 and 15 Plus Review: A Big Leap From Older iPhones - CNET
Apple iPhone 15
With the Dynamic Island and USB-C, the iPhone 15 gains "pro" features and easier charging. But the changes are most noticeable coming from an aging iPhone.
Rating: 8.9/10 ​
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Birchtree
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Reviewing my iPhone 15 Pro review
September 2, 2024 - Yes, 100% the 15 Pro feels way better in the hand than the 12/13/14 Pros that came before. The reduced weight is nice and the slightly curved sides add up to a phone that is more comfortable to use naked (the phone, not yourself…although ...
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The Guardian
theguardian.com › technology › 2023 › nov › 09 › apple-iphone-15-review-a-few-more-pro-features-each-year
Apple iPhone 15 review: a few more pro features each year | Apple | The Guardian
March 27, 2025 - The six-year-old notch design at the top of the screen that hid the selfie camera and Face ID system has been replaced by the smaller dynamic island, which was first introduced on the iPhone 14 Pro last year. It is useful for showing timers and other bits and easier to ignore when not needed. The mute switch in the side remains for the 15, having been replaced by a button for the Pro models this year.
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ZDNET
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iPhone 15 review: Why I recommend this model even to 'Pro' users in 2024 | ZDNET
Apple iPhone 15 (128GB, Black)
Key feature upgrades and a flashy new design help blur the lines between the latest mainstream iPhone and its more premium siblings.
Rating: 4 ​
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Quora
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Is buying iPhone 15 is good choice? - Quora
Answer (1 of 5): Q: Is buying iPhone 15 is good choice? A1: Yes, it's an excellent choice, you will be happy with it. > A2: Apple iPhones are proven to be the best in the real world, without any doubt, by far.
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Moment
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The iPhone 15 Camera Review | THE Camera for Mobile Filmmakers | Moment
September 15, 2025 - A candid review after using the iPhone 15. Safe to say, this is THE phone to choose for mobile video.
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YouTube
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iPhone 15 Review in Late 2025: Still Worth It? - YouTube
With the new iPhone 17 series out, is the two-year-old iPhone 15 still a smart buy in late 2025? Now that you can find it for under $500 on the refurbished m...
Published   October 28, 2025
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MacRumors
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iPhone 15 Reviews: A Major Upgrade for Standard Models
September 19, 2023 - That blue iPhone 15 does not really look blue to me. Am I tripping? ... I feel like I'm in a minority here, but I actually really like the colors this year ? ...the improved camera and Dynamic Island are pretty good too, I guess. :cool: ... The colors are even more boring than the Pro models this years. Yikes. ... Reviewers are generally in agreement that the iPhone 15 represents a significant update of Apple's standard iPhone models...Significant update?
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AVForums
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Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus Review & comments | AVForums
September 28, 2023 - As for the display, one reviewer said that although it’s only 60 Hz, Apple’s clever software tricks make it a much better display than 60 Hz ones from other manufacturers. I also saw a battery test where the 15 outlasted the 15 Pro. The 15 has a bigger battery and less juice demanding screen which helps explain it. Bought the 256Gb version. The Pro model with same memory is £200 more and out of stock which made the decision easier. ... I just bought the IPhone 15 from upgrading from an XR.
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Consumer Reports
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Apple iPhone 15 Review - Consumer Reports
The full test results largely reinforce our initial impressions of the iPhone 15 lineup, published two weeks ago, which were based on models provided on loan from Apple: All four models are impressive in their own right, with the camera system of the Pro Max and the introduction of the Dynamic Island to the standard models standing out as clear highlights. There are still some minor quibbles here and there, but overall it’s hard to find too much to complain about. (Online, some people worried that iPhone 15 Pro Max phones were breaking easily, but Consumer Reports bend and drop testing didn’t find that.)
Published   October 13, 2023
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Ars OpenForum
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iPhone 15 and 15 Pro review: The final form | Ars OpenForum
September 29, 2023 - My new 15 pro max got so hot during setup & initial sync it throttled down repeatedly, and disabled the flashlight. It hasn’t gotten hot in normal use tho. ... The storage is all sorts of disappointing, with the base storage tier still 128GB, while lots of phones start at 256GB · Click to expand... Yet here its bad that they axed the 128GB option for the iphone max (though still retaining it for the iphone and iphone pro) So is having a 128GB option Good or Bad?
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CNET
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Best iPhone in 2026: Here's Which Apple Phone You Should Buy - CNET
16 hours ago - It has excellent cameras, a fast processor, an always-on display, supports iOS 18 and safety features like Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via Satellite. Driving all these upgrades is Apple's A17 Pro chip which in use feels peppy.
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Apple Community
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iPhone 15 Pro Buy or Not - Apple Community
Now, I'm about a month or two into owning my 15 Pro and it is..actually quite good. I'm simple, so my goal was to have a sick, modern phone with a spectacular capacity for photography/videography. *Also didn't want it to shatter.* So far, it's lived up to that. IMO, most important is the protection you give it (well-acclaimed cases/screen protectors) as well as how you treat it. Also, what are you waiting for, really? Apple seems to pop out new iPhones left and right these days, when really is the right time?
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Tom's Guide
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iPhone 17 vs. iPhone 15: Should you upgrade? | Tom's Guide
November 17, 2025 - I think people who want to squeeze as much use out of their phone as possible before upgrading won't feel cheated should they stick with the older model. But the advantages offered by the iPhone 17 are pretty stark when you take a closer look at the two phones. Follow Tom's Guide on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our up-to-date news, analysis, and reviews in your feeds.
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Engadget
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Apple iPhone 15 review: The most substantial update to the regular iPhone in years
Apple iPhone 15
In an era when the “regular” iPhone has become a home for the previous year’s Pro features, the iPhone 15 actually feels like a significant upgrade.
Rating: 88/100 ​
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Quora
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Is the iPhone 15 worth buying? - Quora
Answer (1 of 29): Do not buy any Apple products under any circumstances! This is a trashy lowlife scumbag company that creates products to siphon all the money out of your pocket and into theirs. I have the new iPhone pro max 15, it is nothing compared to my old Samsung. I hate the Apple Store w...
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Best Buy
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