The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max both feature USB-C compatibility, meaning that you can shoot ProRes videos directly onto the external storage device. This is huge for anyone who needs to capture professional quality video using the phone.
Also, it can support log encoding to improve the dynamic range when editing video, which is essential for amateur filmmakers or those who want to use their iPhone to serve as a camera for bigger productions.
ProRAW and ProRes video editing
The iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max both come with Apple’s top-quality ProRes video codec. As opposed to raw, uncompressed video which takes up significant amount of space compresses the footage into a smaller size without sacrificing quality.
You can also capture ProRes videos directly to your smartphone’s storage on the external, instead of using the internal storage space. Apple states that this can allow longer recording durations and greater flexibility for filming when on the move.
The latest models can record ProRes files in both 4K as well as HD at 60 frames per second. This allows you to record greater action on the scene and also provide higher quality for editing later. The phones also support Log as well as Dolby Vision HDR.
A16 bionic chips performance
The A16 Bionic chip that is in the iPhone 15 Pro is a powerhouse. It can go toe-to-toe — and often outperforms — the best Android phones on the market such as Samsung’s Galaxy S23 and OnePlus 11.
In a single Geekbench test that measures general performance, the A16 Bionic offers some of the most impressive numbers found from an iPhone. It beats even the new Snapdragon 8Gen 2 in the multicore section of the test.
This is thanks to the A16’s CPU configuration with six cores that’s 10% more efficient than prior. Also, it comes with a 6-core GPU with a 20% speed increase and has hardware-accelerated raytracing. All this is despite consuming about a third less power than its competitors like Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and MediaTek Dimensity 9000. While this isn’t a revolutionary technology, but it shows that Apple can still hold a lead in smartphone chipsets.
Super Retina XDR display
The iPhone 15 Pro and the Pro Max feature a Super Retina XDR display, which has a 120Hz ProMotion. Apple says it’s the fastest mobile-grade refresh speed on any smartphone.
This allows video editors to create high-definition movies and pictures with greater clarity. Additionally, it helps speed up movement and more smooth gameplay.
Another major upgrade is the main camera. It is now equipped with a 48-megapixel image sensor and has lossless optical zoom at 3x or 5x. The camera can also capture depth data too, while the front cameras are capable of creating portraits with the need to switch to the portrait mode.
Apple also launched a newly developed Spatial Video capture feature that integrates the ultra-wide as well as main cameras to produce a 3-D video. They can later be played back using Apple’s forthcoming Vision Pro headset.
Editing applications
Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro models boast numerous features that are likely to appeal for video creators. They include an Pro Camera system and support for 4K60 ProRes video recording. In addition, this version of the iPhone 15 Pro has an upgraded LTPO display with an adaptive refresh rate up to 120Hz.
Apple has also taken away the slider for mute on its Pro devices and replaced it with a multi-functional Action button that is custom-designed to launch apps, record voices, or launch shortcuts. The device also offers more customisable widgets for its constantly-on screen.
The apple iphone 15 pro also comes with an impressively larger storage capacity when compared to its predecessors, starting with 256GB before soaring at 1TB. It also works with Apple’s upcoming Apple Vision Pro headset, which will allow users to make immersive videos in a spatial setting.
5G connection
The iPhone 15 Pro supports 5G connectivity to allow seamless collaboration during content creation. This ensures high-quality streaming, video conference, as well as faster downloads for files with large sizes.
This model comes with new features that boost the appeal of videographers. In particular, it is able to create 4K 60fps ProRes videos from external storage. Also, it comes with a 2nd-generation Ultra Wideband chip for improved capabilities in location services.
Another great addition for creators of content is the switch to USB-C. This will reduce the number of Lightning devices you have to manage. It also allows the transfer of data at speeds up to 10Gbps. It’s a massive leap over the 480Mbps Lightning delivers.