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The launch of the iPhone 15 series hasn’t been smooth sailing, considering the phones have experienced numerous software and hardware issues. However, despite Apple addressing most of these problems with software updates, user reviews of the iPhone 15 Pro suggest that buyers are still not happy.
According to a report from PerfectRec (via PhoneArena), the iPhone 15 Pro has over 690,000 user reviews and is the worst-rated when compared to its premium predecessors, with only 73% of reviews giving it a 5-star rating. To put things into perspective, users awarded the iPhone 14 Pro a 5-star rating in 76% of its reviews, while an impressive 84% of reviews for the iPhone 13 Pro gave it five stars.
While the Pro series this year has failed to impress many, the non-Pro phones have performed exceptionally well, with 78% of the reviews giving them 5-star ratings. This may be attributed to the fact that Apple has introduced a slew of new features, including the Dynamic Island, a beefed-up 48MP image sensor for the rear main camera, and the transition to USB-C.
Why does the Pro series have bad reviews?
Despite the negative reviews, the iPhone 15 Pro series represents one of the most significant upgrades in recent times since Apple has finally made compelling changes, including the introduction of USB-C, which allows for high-speed data transfer with USB 3 (regular iPhone 15s use USB 2 technology). Additionally, the phone also features a 3nm A17 Pro SoC, capable of playing console-level games, and much-improved cameras.
However, if Apple has made such substantial improvements, why does the phone still receive negative reviews? The answer lies in the software issues that plagued the iPhone 15 Pro series shortly after its launch, including the infamous heating problem. Although Apple has largely addressed these software bugs through updates, users continue to face problems, particularly with everyday tasks such as Wi-Fi. Many have reported that their phones cannot download anything on Wi-Fi, even when other devices on the network work fine.