Recording summary · August 2023
DO NOT BUY the iPhone 15 - VERY disappointing...
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Overview
Daniel is weighing an upgrade from a nearly three-year-old iPhone 12 Mini to the upcoming iPhone 15 lineup, questioning whether rumored features justify an expense exceeding $1,000.
Rumored additions including USB-C charging, Dynamic Island, reduced bezels, and a 48-megapixel camera are viewed as minor, boring, or potentially undesirable, alongside concerns about camera bump thickness.
Daniel sees potential utility in an Action Button and a titanium build despite disliking curved edges over flat designs.
Daniel remains undecided about purchasing the iPhone 15, tempted by the iPhone 12 Mini's degraded battery, sluggishness, and camera limitations, but considering acquiring one simply to test it.
Themes
Anticipated iPhone 15 release timing and upgrading from an iPhone 12 Mini.
Transition from Lightning cables to USB-C charging.
Introduction of the Dynamic Island across all iPhone 15 models.
Bezel size reductions and Pro model dimensions.
Upgraded 48-megapixel camera, stacked CMOS sensors, and camera bump thickness.
Rumored Action Button compared to Sony Xperia dedicated controls.
Switch to titanium construction and wear patterns from skin oils.
Preference for flat body designs over rounded edges.
Performance limitations, degraded battery health, and camera issues on the iPhone 12 Mini.
Overall assessment of iPhone 15 features and test purchase consideration.
Developments
Daniel purchased an iPhone 12 Mini at the end of 2020.
Daniel tried out a Sony Xperia phone's dedicated camera button in a shop.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether the iPhone 15 will be released on September 13th or September 14th.
The exact bezel reduction measurement on the iPhone 15 lineup, estimated between 0.32 inches and 0.1 to 0.5 millimeters.
The exact megapixel count of Daniel's current phone camera, estimated around 10 megapixels or less.
Whether titanium will wear away or corrode from finger oils and sweat like the iPhone 12 Mini frame.
Whether Daniel will actually purchase the iPhone 15.