Apple iPhone 15 Review | Should You Pick it Over iPhone 13?

I have been using an iPhone 13 for over 2 years and it was about time to upgrade. But before I could say bye, my Moto G51 died instead. So, impulsively went for iPhone 15 and it’s been more than 4 months of using both phones side by side and there’s a lot to talk about.

So in this Apple iPhone 15 Review, we will tell you about everything we felt. Was buying the Apple iPhone 15 the right call to make? Should you do the same and ignore 13 or 14? Here’s everything you need to know!

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With that said, let’s dive into the Apple iPhone 15 Review with built quality.

Table of Contents

Built Quality

Apple iPhones are great in terms of built quality. I’ve been using iPhones since iPhone 4 and except for the iPhone 5C and 6, everything was perfect. With time, Apple has really worked in terms of the build and overall durability of the product.

The iPhone 15 is at par with iPhone 13 or even 14, which is not a bad thing. There’s no panel pressing, uneven panels, or sharp edges. Surely iPhones offer the build you expect after spending such a huge amount.

I still have an iPhone 7 that is roughly 5 years old, and the home button, volume controls, and even alert slider are working fine. The same can be said for the iPhone 13. This means you can use any iPhone for many years they do not depreciate quickly.

Nowadays, the iPhone comes in two builds; aluminum and stainless steel with titanium. The latter is reserved for the Pro lineup.

So for built quality, the iPhone is great and similar to the previous models. Nothing to worry about.

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Look

If the rumors are true, the iPhone 16 will have the straight-line camera module back. Until then, iPhone 13, 14, and 15 look the same, well from the back. While on the front, the Dynamic Island makes the biggest difference.

I love the shape of non-pro iPhones and looking at the sales chart, most people like it too. Last year, I was not satisfied with the color schemes, each one looked dull, in my opinion. So I went with Blue. Yeah, that’s blue!

One thing to like about Apple is the variety of colors on offer, you can get confused while choosing it! Even I got confused and went the next day to pick up my order! So for looks, the iPhone 15 is not bad looking.

in the above picture, the iPhone 13 looks smoggy because there’s aftermarket tempered glass on the back, while it’s not applied just yet on the 15. That’s why it’s looking neat.

Feel

This is where the iPhone 15 is way better than the iPhone 13 or even 14. The rounded sides are a nice inclusion instead of sharp flat sides.

This makes the iPhone 15 comfortable to use with or without the case. Even during single-hand use, the pinky finger does not get that tired quickly.

On a similar note, the iPhone 15 grips better than the 13 and 14. Hence, it will not fall easily. iPhone 15 is lighter and will be felt after a few days of use. Though on paper it’s just a few grams lighter. The frame is lighter though the thickness almost remains the same.

So, if you want a phone that you can use longer without the case, then the iPhone 15 is the best choice.

Apple iPhone 15 Features My Favourite Ones

iPhone15-display-quality — Dynamic Island on iPhone 15

I would love to start with the Dynamic Island as it was the one that motivated me to buy it in the first place! It not only looks cool but saves you time switching between apps.

Let’s say you booked a cab and want to know the arrival time. You get all that information in a great animation style just on the top without navigating from the current whichever app is in use. This is a brilliant way of multitasking.

This Dynamic Island is available throughout the UI and most third-party apps like Instamart, and Blinkit take advantage.

And the second biggest change is the RIP Lighting port! It’s a big thing! Initially, it did not mean too much to me. But now, what a riddance! However, I will keep the 13 for a few more years so Lightning port and Type C will be with me for a longer now! Well, now, I can use any charger from friends in case of emergency.

iPhone-with--usbc-socket — iPhone-with–usbc-socket

Rest pretty much improved over 13 and 14 I will talk about every point. So feature-wise, the iPhone 15 is good. Soon iOS 18 will launch and will bring new features too. Stay tuned for the detailed article.

Apple iPhone 15 Camera Review

My biggest con with the iPhone 13 is the camera lens’s flair during video recording. I know flair happens if you keep the light source in focus and almost all phones have it but iPhone 13 did it most noticeably.

Thankfully, the iPhone 15 does not have camera flair making it more desirable to capture night videos or firework videos!

Other than that, iPhone 15 brings quite Pro features to non-Pro iPhone this year. For the first time, the iPhone 15 comes with a 48 MP main camera and finally ditches the 12 MP. Though the ultra-wide is still 12 MP. which is not a bad thing!

You will get Action Mode, which helps to record even smoother videos without losing much of the quality. Along with that, there’s a Photogenic Engine which will help you capture better images.

Rest, pretty much the iPhone 13 and 15 are quite similar in terms of final output. However, there are many paper specs differences.

So, the iPhone 15 is better for photography than the iPhone 13 and even 14? Yes, it’s quite better in videos and portrait shots. I do not mind, using iPhone 13, but if I am willing to buy an iPhone this year, it’s going to be 15.

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Display/ Screen

Due to the Dynamic Island, the notch area seems small providing an immersive experience. The bezels are already the thinnest in the industry and with this new front look, iPhone 15 is refreshing. Though, it’s 60 FPS!

So for a better refresh rate, you will need to upgrade to Pro models only. Maybe the iPhone 16, brings the change? Let me know what you guys think in the comments.

Like the iPhone 13 or 14, the 15 also offers the same Super Retina XDR OLED Display. Dynamic Island takes less space, so the iPhone 15 screen feels bigger. Due to that, the screen resolution is slightly better at 2556×1179 instead of 13 at 2532×1170.

The best part about the iPhone 15 is its higher max brightness and Peak brightness. The difference is quite noticeable outdoors during direct sunlight. Earlier with the iPhone 13 the max brightness was 800 nits which has been upgraded to 1000 nits. Similarly, the Peak brightness is from 1200 to 1600 nits.

Rest, everything, like the viewing angles, display quality, and content experience is great and improved in iPhone 15 to some extent via Dynamic Island. Here, iPhone 13, 14, or 15 are very similar.

Should you Pick the Apple iPhone 13 or 15 in the Great Freedom Festival on Amazon?

The Great Freedom Festival is going to start today 6 Aug, 24 for Prime users and iPhones will sell like they do every year! It’s better to add your card details so you don’t lose your deal during manual checkout. So, comes the final question; should you pick up an iPhone 13, 14, or 15?

And I would suggest the iPhone 15 if you are going to use it for 3 years plus.

Okay, here’s the thing. If you are buying your first iPhone and thinking money then the iPhone 13 (Review) will fit your pocket. But, there are a few things that we’ve talked about that can pinch you a little. As you would be using it for at least 2 years (assuming you are going with the EMI option).

Whereas, the iPhone 15 will see the biggest price drop this year, as the iPhone 16 is around the corner and sellers will be willing to clear stock of the 15 series. Similarly, the iPhone 14 will be priced to match the iPhone 13 as it will not be dropping too much.

So, if you find iPhone 13 and 14 at almost similar prices, pick the iPhone 14. And if, you can stretch, opt for the iPhone 15 as it will give you great value and longer updates. Plus all the improvements it offers over 13 and 14.

Wrapping up!

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