15 Pro Max vs 14 & 13 Pro Max: Blind Camera Test!
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How much better are the iPhone 15 Pro Max's Cameras compared to the 14 Pro Max and 13 Pro Max? See for yourself!
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This was VERY helpful! For me, it helped to confirm that picture quality has not improved enough to justify upgrading from my 13PM. I had difficulty telling the difference many times, even pixel-peeping on my 83" OLED, and in many cases I preferred shots from the 13. Thanks for saving me money!
@MidnughtMerauders
7 ай бұрын
This is the video that’s convinced me to change. I hate the watercolor effect of my 13PM and in the shot of the guy playing the guitar it’s dramatically improved with the 15
@ryanw8664
7 ай бұрын
@@MidnughtMerauders I hear ya. I think it depends on what you are looking for, but there are so many variables at play based upon what the software decides to do, for me the improvements are just not consistent enough. This is evidenced by Vadim frequently choosing the wrong photos throughout the video, bless his heart.
@MidnughtMerauders
7 ай бұрын
Definitely comes down to personal preferences. Noise was a common point of criticism throughout the video but I’ll take noise and sharpness over excessive smoothing. One is much easier to fix later.
@angeloa.lapizar8139
7 ай бұрын
I've been using the 13 pro max for 2 years now, and I'm still not sure if I want to upgrade since it's still a very great phone
@neilmcguinness4422
7 ай бұрын
The 13 Pro Max is a much better built device in comparison to the 15 Pro Max. It is a solid quality product next to the flimsy new phone. You can really see and feel where costs have been cut by Apple over the years. Oh yeah, and you don't need to have a fire extinguisher on hand when using the 13 PM.. 😂😂😂🔥🔥
13 PRO MX is one of the best iphones ever made, 2 years down the line and still giving 15 pro max a run for the money.
@emarchelo
2 ай бұрын
13 pm is beast, have it since 2021…Apple will nerf it
@Epicgamer_Mac
2 ай бұрын
Yeah, I’m getting my mom a 13 Pro Max. Actually my dad has 14 Pro Max, I have 15 Pro Max, so that’s funny because we’ll have all the phones in this comparison 😂
Super video! Thank you for doing these comparisons year over year! Very helpful! Keep up the outstanding work.
I honestly didn’t expect 14 pro max to do that bad and 13 pro max that good. Happy 13 pro owner here
@iSimp194
6 ай бұрын
sad 14 pro max user here
@londorika2
2 ай бұрын
@@iSimp194is it better with the updates?
@iSimp194
2 ай бұрын
@@londorika2 still the same
@hwtechnicalgamers8736
28 күн бұрын
@@iSimp194is it better now? thinking whether to go 15 mx or 14 max
So interesting to see how good the 13Pro still is compared to the 15Pro. (Still like more of the 15pro photos, but the 13pro had some real gems)
@BoyInFancySuit
6 ай бұрын
13 pro have one of the best cameras. compare to next models. main camera is focus closer then 15 pro and give you sharper results. If you combine 13 pro camera with 15 pro sensor it would be a killer. Have no idea why Apple create this BS main camera on 15 pro. Its not just 24 mm which to wide compare to 26 mm on 13 pro, but it also have slower aperture f1.78 vs f1.5 on 13 pro. Im really surprised that this people who review cameras day in and day out never mention this fact in this video. Whats make 15 pro images looks better its resolution and nothing else. But I should say who ever create this 5x zoom lens for 15 pro did amazing job. This lens is absolute bliss to shoot with. Best lens on iPhone ever made!!!! I wish other two can shoot with same quality. But main lens/sensor will constantly produce noisy images.
I enjoyed this style of video for comparison, keep up the good work!
I love Sister’s voice, it is just so soft ❤and comforting 😊❤
Nice comparison. I appreciate the wide range of photos you compared.
Wow guys great video, thanks! Can’t find this quality anywhere else on KZread!
I would have loved to see the graphic revel with what lens was used. I know you talked about them but still to have that displayed would have been great. Awesome video!
We need a 12 pro max comparison with a 15 pro max. Just to see if and by how much apple has improved its max phone cameras over 4 generations. ... ( 3 years 😜 ... and over 4 years of work at apple hq ) .
@nh1703
7 ай бұрын
Yup, do a video guys ... 12 pro max vs 15 pro max.
@kimo_b
7 ай бұрын
@@nh1703 Would love to see this comparison as that is my current upgrade path.
@redeem5858
7 ай бұрын
4 years what?
@sorrai
7 ай бұрын
4 years? The iPhone 12 Pro Max hasn't even been out for 3 years.
@Weather_Nerd
7 ай бұрын
Seen some on other channels and even vs 11 Pro, without zooming in image quality isn’t much different in bright outdoor conditions. Medium and low light though, beginning with 13 Pro it was a drastic improvement from 12P and earlier. Huge. I personally noticed this going from an 11 Pro to a 13 Pro one year ago, especially moderate light detail is much better and larger sensor lets more light in to begin with. Night mode certainly is better too but I was most excited for the moderate light (like many indoor locations would have)
This is the video we were waiting for!!!! Thank you guys, you are amazing (Angelica always adds up some sweetness to these videos too)!!! It helps us a lot before spending money on upgrades... My score was also similar, 15PM the clear winner, second 13PM e third the 14PM, but i confess some pictures in which i thought the 13PM was reallly tied, i gave it to it, just because it is the underdog... But except on very few cases, the differences were very tiny... Summarizing, another year without upgrading, thank you guys!!! Cheers from Brazil!!!
I think that was the hardest comparison yet. Most of the images were so close. The 15's low light performance was the stand out for me.
I can tell that you guys previously worked as photographers. Great review!
I'm a recent convert to the iPhone (with the 15 Pro) and I'm so glad I did as a photography hobbyist. 🎉
I have a 13 pro and that camera is still awesome, can you guys do a video camera comparison ?? Great video 😁👍🏾
This was an amazing video. Video next? I really enjoy my 13 pro max and macro photography. Hopefully next 3 gens are major leaps forward!
Your comparison video really help me alot... Thanks for saving my money Im using iPhone 13 Pro from last 1.5 yrs still its running fine... Now after watching your video i think 13 Pro still giving tough fight to 14 pro & 15 pro so i will wait for next years iphone 16 pro
Most the photos look pretty good on the 13. Makes me want to keep my 13 and not make the upgrade
@jameslau6593
6 ай бұрын
Because the main lens has 1.5 aperture !
@drzxy5498
4 ай бұрын
Same
@arsb7534
4 ай бұрын
to feel a deference on iphone buy it every 4-5 years
@dimamaherya3302
4 ай бұрын
You guys also need to understand that you can't see all the difference between the photos due to KZread compression... But even then, you can see the difference between 13 and 15
The real question is: would an actual blind person be able to tell the difference?🤔
@yesla4tesla
7 ай бұрын
blind person couldn't see the screen :)
@SrBMladen
7 ай бұрын
Touch it and feel it 😅
@rcjaelectronicstechoncall1252
7 ай бұрын
A JOKE
@mojocat7675
7 ай бұрын
The question is tasteless - some of the responses are even worse.
@jollyJedi
7 ай бұрын
Have Siri describe the image :)
So interesting comparison ❤️loved it
Thanks for this. The difference is incremental. I’m going to keep my 13 Pro Max another cycle at least. Thanks! 😊
Wow the iPhone 15 pro max wow can't wait to get mines by the end of October close to the 1st of November i enjoyed the video
I think the 14 really flop in HDR and some night scenes with weird colors. The 13 has the best colors and sharpness. The 15 looks most realistic
@azertydu83
7 ай бұрын
Shoot in proraw, problem solved
The image of the guitar player is what’s sold me on the 15 over my 13. So glad to see a bias towards allowing some noise to keep things sharp over the 13s water color effect
It boils down to improved HDR, and if you plan on using the pic on a screen larger than your laptop where twice the megapixels would make a difference in detail. Some instances the 15 has a little less noise.
thanks for this video.. really proves that it is good to upgrade every 3 or 4 years else there will only be incremental upgrades. To the untrained eyes, all these images looks good.
Everything is mind blowing to these guys
I myself have 13 pro max and I am surprised by these results. I don't think there has been any catastrophic change
@neilmcguinness4422
7 ай бұрын
Only to the thermal efficiency of the devices..😂😂😂🔥
@ddemonology
5 ай бұрын
Yeah... I don't know. 13 Pro Max hardly gets hot, of course sometimes @@neilmcguinness4422
I think I’m glad I’m holding onto my 13 Pro Max😊
@JimmyKudo93
2 ай бұрын
Me too
I was generally able to get these right but I had to stare at them for a while. A quick glance and I don't see differences. I'm on the 13 mini and will upgrade someday.
Thank you for this honest comparison :) The changes are only cosmetic.
I think the 13 Pro Max looked the best in a bunch of them
NOW THIS IS QUALITY 👏 CONTENT 👏 I have the 13PM 😅😅😅
You guys have to set up a rig where all three cameras shoot at the exact same time. I don’t know if an external bluetooth shutter button or Watch would do it, but you HAVE to compare like with like. Subtle changes in light, the sun or clouds that can occur within seconds can make a huge difference in photos for direct comparison.
Keeping my 13PM for another year 🤘🏻🤘🏻
Cool comparison!!!
Switched from 13 Pro to 15 Pro, glad that I didn’t go with the Max version, use more like 3x lens. But for close-up shots I noticed immediately that phone is switching to ultra wide, and I prefered shots from 13 Pro. Still like more details on 15 Pro.
Do the iphone 15 pm still use the x5 optical on your low light photos? Cause i know the iphone auto switches to 1x and then crops in if its low light.
I had almost as many 13 as I did 15. And the most in "too close to call". Feeling better about not upgrading yet.
i would like to see the comparison of details with the 14PM 48MP HEIF vs 15PM 48MP HEIF. it would make for an interesting details differences.
It does seem that the 15 takes the warmest/amber tint shots. It is so different from the other two at times it would be good to know from the photographer which shot replicates the colours the best.
Perfect video. Thank you. Could you please make a comparison between 15 pro max vs 11/12 pro max on 2x and 3x? It would be interesting. I have better photo quality on my 11 pro max vs 15 one. Thank you.
I feel uploading the pictures and making a poll for us to pick which we feel are best is the best way to go my opinion
What camera did you guys use to shoot this video?
this video makes me feel good that i didn't upgrade my 13pro max yet. gonna wait for another year or two.
Nice comparison 🙂
What state were these photos taken in? Looks beautiful
Thanks for this video! I have the 13 and really liked it until now 😂 But I think I will wait a bit more before changing... as Apple are developing those phone at the speed of light 😅 But, that was really helpful... thanks!
best comparison
Thanks
Your kids have grown so much Max, congrats!!
@BriannHere
3 ай бұрын
Wait which Max, 13, 14 or 15?
@Epicgamer_Mac
2 ай бұрын
@@BriannHereLol. Max the KZreadr
Exactly why I upgraded from my 14 Pro to the 15 Pro. Software plays a HUGE part in overall photo quality and I’m Glad Smart HDR 5 has addressed a lot of the issues I’ve complained about for years.
@MatthewVlossak
7 ай бұрын
The HDR and sharpness on my 14 Pro’s photos are terrible! A reason why I want to upgrade besides the battery as well
@T-eee-L
7 ай бұрын
@@MatthewVlossak do it, I was shocked at the difference Smart HDR 5 made. Not a surprise though, Google has done this year in and year out with their Pixel line! Software matters more than hardware!
@MatthewVlossak
7 ай бұрын
@@T-eee-LIt’s beyond agitating! The 15 Pro’s photos look so much warmer too…How has the battery life been? Pretty much the same as the 14 Pro?
@T-eee-L
7 ай бұрын
@@MatthewVlossak 15 Pro doesn’t produce warmer photos, at least not mine. Battery life has been good, a little better than the 14 Pro.
Instead of only having one winner, have you considered ranking the photos first, second, and third? That's what I do in these comparisons. I feel it gives a more rounded picture of the best camera. For example, I got 62 for the 15, 68 for the 14, and 90 for the 13. Personally, I found the 13 had bigger misses than the 14 when it did miss. Just a suggestion. They're all good snappers. Thanks for uploading this content.
@blessingmathayo
7 ай бұрын
That would be awesome
@TimelyAdventure
7 ай бұрын
Agreed, this would be a great idea, and add a much greater depth to the rankings.
@ebubeawachie
7 ай бұрын
This is also true. I’ve had the 13PM and now on the 14PM. The 13PM could be more impressive at times, but the 14PM is more consistently good.
@mengshun
7 ай бұрын
Just did my own anyway. Scores were all over the board. I can see where casual pic takers for social media will lean towards and like overprocessed pix will lean toward the 15PM. But photographers will have a much harder choice. Budget fans will be glad the 13 and 14s hold their own and are a fine buy today. For budget fans - the much larger photo sizes for the 15PM will also create more storage demands... double whammy.
It was shocking how good the 13 pro max camera are it still fighting with 15 pro max camera it’s amazing 👍
Thanks for the vid. Yet I have to say all this work and all these comparisons and you didn't do any macro shots! That is literally the deciding factor for me so if anyone has anything to say about the macro on the 13th versus the 15 I'd love to hear it
one of the main reasons I was looking to upgrade was for better cameras. While the 15 is better , it's definitely not significantly better. I think ill keep my 13 for another year, its still a fantastic phone.
I’ve got a 14PM 😅 for the stars picture I recognised immediately my phone 🤣🤣 that blueish background with the stars.
Great video as always. Is the 14/15 main lens focusing issue something that could be fixed with an update or is the hardware just not physically capable of focusing close at all?
@TechieBaby
7 ай бұрын
hardware, solution choice and it is annoying me a lot
@parjau4554
7 ай бұрын
@@TechieBabyI know nothing about this ( as I have never owned a pro phone but just tried it out) so if you could clarify. Are you talking about macro mode? Can you still get magnified close-ups on the 15 pro?
I gotta say, that blue of the 13 pros line up is with the green probably the best color ever (at least for me)
Holding the 13pm, you guys save me the money😁
You just saved me money 😂
Great vid guys ❤ stay beautiful 😍
Definitely getting the iphone 15 pro max
Yo wtf I didn’t know they was 2 different people lol. Mind is blown 🤯
As a designer and artist myself, working with clients throughout the years I can absolutely state that not all see colors and shapes as people working in visual industry. How you feel about it is more important ❤
Watching on my 13pro max…👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 My next upgrade mybe 16pro max😁
Thinking of buying a refurbished iphone 13 pro max And after seeing this video i am very happy
We did blind test iPhone 14 Pro vs Honor Magic 5 PRO.... and to our surprise photos from the Honor looked mostly better (especially zoom and low light).
This video made me confirm that my decision was correct not to upgrade to the 15 Pro. My iPhone is the 14 Pro and it still provides a very excellent level of photography, close to the 15 Pro and sometimes better than the 15 Pro. I think I will keep it for a longer period as well, even if the iPhone 16 Pro is released. Maybe i will reconsider when the 17 Pro comes out
@BobsUp83
6 ай бұрын
Well, why even thinking about upgrading from previous year model...nowadays makes no sense at all
@davidlepen3595
6 ай бұрын
how is battery on your 14P holding up?
@Khaliid
6 ай бұрын
@@davidlepen3595 At first, the performance was excellent, but later after 6 months it became average. My battery health now is 86%
It’s a bummer that Apple locks the software capabilities to the newer iPhones. I would’ve loved these improvements for my iPhone 14 Pro esp. since they have the same software as the 15 Pro as the photos seem to be fixed (oversharpening, warmer colors etc)
@neilmcguinness4422
7 ай бұрын
Software capability locking by Apple is deplorable. Even Samsung filters down software improvements from it's latest devices to it's older ones. So why can't Apple?.
@PinchHarmonic69
7 ай бұрын
SmartHDR did terribly on iPhone 13 and 14. It was a scam to get you to buy the 15
You guys are trying hard to sell these things but I am glad you gave an honest comparison this time
Can you do a video comparison of the 3?
Angelica's glasses gives her superpowers
I think 15 PM is the most balanced smartphone camera in terms of HDR, color, texture, white balance control, flare control, DSLR level 5x portraits from these and i was able to guess more than 80 percent correct. 15 PM is the most refined in this sensor size generation until the sensor sizes of all cameras are upgraded, with the only weakness of the minimum focus distance of ulta wide issue. Kudos to Apple engineers and no words about the video performance which are generations ahead of competitors
@JAKFOXGaming
3 ай бұрын
I currently have the 15PM in blue
You can tell someone has a keen eye
nice video!
Capture at 48MP HEIC looks amazing on 17.1 beta 2. Of course this only is with 1X. Any other mode including night defaults to 12MP. We really need a pro camera app like Sony has with their Xperia phones!
@xhobv02
7 ай бұрын
For general public iPhones are fine...
@neilmcguinness4422
7 ай бұрын
@@xhobv02General public here speaking. They aren't fine and would benefit from a Pro camera app.
I really enjoyed the presentation. Very natural and honest. Thanks.
Is it an apple watch on you. Which model is this ?
The Family portrait in the farm. Didnt expect it was the 13PM
I loved my 13 pro max and then it broke and I really didn’t want 14 but needed it now I’m stuck with it till I get a new job😅
iPhone 14 Pro vs. Regular 15 next please!
The fact that it is this close has me canceling my pre-order of the 15. Even in the worse photos from the 13 can be fixed with thrid party tools
What u sugest me.. 14pro normal 15 or s23ultra ??
Is it a blind test of the best, or just to find which one is the 15 Pro Max? Because it seems more like the latter, where in many cases it wasn't the best.
Welcome back Angelica! Always great to see her being part of your videos
ok, thats was a funny video...nice thanks =)
Do the 13 vs 14 vs 15 regular phones also
Very, very helpful! Thanks!
Guessed nearly all the pictures for 15 PM correctly just by looking out for the ones with warmer temperatures 😂
@denizthetis
3 ай бұрын
How about the shot before fireplace?
I have 14 pro max and I'm thinking to upgrade to 13 pro max skin tone colors! In your test you only care about more details in the photos which fir sure the 48MP will always gives better, dynamic range and 5x portrait is something nice for the 15 pro max but non of them have 13 portrait and skin tones colors
After watching i will continue use my ip 13prm. 😂
throw in the vanilla iPhone 15, just want to see. I3 is looking good.
Were the 13 and 14 upgraded to the same iOS 17 as the 15? I don't see where the video says? Apple made software improvements to the camera, but Apple also may have blocked some camera improvements to the older phones even though the same hardware
To be honest, in all the shots that involve portrait or bright sunny scenes, the 14 and 15 pro max photos tend to have an noticeable green tinted color shift in the white balance or skintone, this is very obvious that every blind guess can separate the two from the 13 pro max, I am not entirely sure why the professional reviewers in the video can have a hard time to guess it wrongly...
The blur on the 15 Pro portraits looks a little artificial or not? Or is that just a setting?
I'm so jelly of your falls colors! 😭
@MaxTechOfficial
7 ай бұрын
Fall is coming too soon here. So cold now :(
You guys are hilarious. You blow up the new camera features before launch, and then literally belittle them when the new device is released. I know this is how it works as a content creator but damn.😂