Okay, so I finally got my hands on the iPhone 15 Pro Max in Gold. I’ve been waiting for this thing since the announcement, seriously!
First things first, I pre-ordered it online the minute pre-orders went live. I wasn’t taking any chances with this one. Last year, I waited, and it was a nightmare trying to get the color and storage I wanted.
The Unboxing Experience
The box arrived, and man, it felt like Christmas. Apple’s packaging is always so sleek, you know? I carefully sliced through the tape and lifted the lid. There it was, gleaming in all its golden glory.
I picked it up, and it felt so good in my hand. Substantial, but not too heavy. The gold finish is really something else. It’s not flashy or gaudy, just a really classy, muted gold.
- Phone: Obviously, the star of the show.
- Charging Cable: USB-C to USB-C, which is what I expected.
- SIM Ejector Tool: The usual little pokey thing.
- Documentation: Quick start guide and some warranty info.
Setting It Up
I powered it on, and that familiar Apple logo popped up. The setup process was pretty straightforward. I chose to restore from my old iPhone’s iCloud backup, which took a while, but was mostly hands-off.
The Dynamic Island is awesome, it is really cool and useful, definitely more impressive than my old phone. I was playing some music and setting a timer, it’s really easy to see and use.
While everything was downloading, I spent some time just admiring the phone. The titanium build is impressive. It feels really premium. And that new Action button? I set it to instantly launch the camera, because, let’s be honest, that’s what I use my phone for the most.
Using my phone
After restoring, I did a camera test, shot some videos and took some photos. I found that I can take great pictures even in low light, which is what I wanted!
And I have to say the battery is powerful. After a day’s use, it still has some power left, which is very satisfying for me, because I don’t have to find a charger everywhere.
Final Thoughts (For Now)
So far, I’m loving this phone. It’s a definite upgrade from my old one. The gold color is gorgeous, the build quality is fantastic, and the performance is snappy. I’m still exploring all the new features, but my initial impressions are very, very positive. It’s a keeper!