Recording summary · October 2023
why i returned my iPhone 15 Pro
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Overview
Daniel returned an iPhone 15 Pro within the 14-day return window and received a full refund after concluding that it did not justify its price of over £1,000.
Daniel preferred the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 over the iPhone 15 Pro, citing issues with the iPhone's selfie camera processing, Action Button ergonomics, hardware marketing, and file transfer structure compared to Android.
Themes
iPhone 15 Pro return and pricing evaluation.
Front camera and selfie image processing comparisons between the iPhone 15 Pro and Samsung devices.
Critique of iPhone 15 Pro hardware features including the Action Button, titanium build, 3-nanometer chip, and USB-C port.
Android and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip4 advantages, including folding design, flexible hardware, and file transfer handling.
Developments
Daniel fell ill on the preceding Thursday, preventing outdoor testing of the iPhone camera.
Daniel used the iPhone 15 Pro for 13 days before deciding to return it.
Daniel returned the iPhone 15 Pro to an Apple Store and received a full refund.
Uncertainties & gaps
Whether Daniel's future phone upgrade in several years will be a Samsung S25 or S26 remains undecided.