Is the Upgrade from iPhone 14 Pro Max to iPhone 15 Pro Max Worth It?

It’s that time of year when seemingly separate events come together to conspire against you.

First, along with pumpkin-spiced lattes, Autumn also brings with it shorter days. So, if you’re feeling sad, you can blame the bleak effect of decreasing sunlight.

Don’t start binging Netflix yet because Apple rolled out the new iPhone 15 Pro Max. And we have all the reasons Apple’s newest iPhone makes for potent retail therapy.

In this article, we’ll break down all the reasons to upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, even if you already have the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

 

iPhone 15 Pro Max Price

First, we’re all about helping you THRIVE here at TVCMALL. And we’d be remiss if we didn’t run the numbers before suggesting an upgrade from iPhone 14 to iPhone 15 is worth it.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max retails for $1,199. You can expect to earn about $650 on trade if you’re upgrading your iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. That makes your price for upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro Max $549, plus the cost of iPhone 15 accessories.

 

iPhone 15 Pro Max Upgrades

We’ve painted a sobering picture of the cost of upgrading your iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. But how, exactly, is the new iPhone 15 Pro Max different from the iPhone 14 Pro Max you already have?

 

Titanium Frame with Rounded Edges

For starters, all iPhone 15 Pro models come with a titanium skin with rounded edges. Fingerprint and minor scratches are less likely to show up on titanium compared to the stainless steel of the iPhone 14 series. And both the material and the rounded edges make the iPhone 15 Pro Max easier to grasp than previous versions.

TVCMALL recommends, however, that you protect your new iPhone 15 Pro Max with a case.

 

Mappable Action Button

Apple also replaced the silent mode toggle switch with a programmable action button. You can map any number of actions to the button, including recording a voice memo or opening the camera app.

 

USB-C Charging

When you’re on the go, a cable is your most reliable charging apparatus. But until now, iPhone users have been doomed to carry around a lightning charger for their Apple products in addition to a USB-C for their other devices. Now, Apple has gotten on the USB-C wagon, giving you fewer cables to keep track of.

 

Find My Is Now 3X Farther

Apple has also made it easier to keep track of your devices with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Now, the Find My feature works up to three times farther than before.

 

iPhone 15 Pro Max A17 Chip

iPhone 15 Pro Max is the only device in the iPhone 15 series to sport the new A17 chip. And with it comes some exciting new gaming capabilities. Users can now play games previously only available on consoles, such as Resident Evil 4.

 

iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Upgrades

The new camera capabilities are the real reason why it’s worth upgrading last year’s iPhone 14 Pro Max to the new iPhone 15 Pro Max. Just look at all these new features.

● 3 New Focal Lengths: 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm are available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Take sharp photos from different distances using the three new focal lengths.

● 5X Telephoto Lens: The iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a 5x optical zoom lens. That’s a significant upgrade from the previous 3x optical zoom on the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

● Auto Portrait Mode: No more taking the time to manually switch to portrait mode. The iPhone 15 Pro Max automatically detects the faces of humans or pets. So now you can have a sharply focused portrait with a blurred background without fumbling with the controls.  

● HDR 5 for photos: Shoot better photos in scenes with contrasting light and dark areas. Phone cameras don’t have a great reputation for capturing details in scenes with both light and dark areas, thanks to a limited high dynamic range (HDR). With HDR 5, the iPhone 15 Pro Max shoots better photos in difficult lighting.

 

Is It Worth Upgrading the iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Upgrading your iPhone 14 Pro Max to the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a big decision.

On the one hand, upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro Max cuts into your budget for Halloween decorations. But on the other hand, upgrading to the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with some awesome upgrades, including impressive gaming capabilities and pro photography features.

Whatever you decide, we suggest thinking it over with a cup of hot cider and a fresh donut.