Why it worked
The video likely resonated with viewers due to its critical yet relatable take on common iPhone complaints, presented in a fast-paced, engaging format that taps into the ongoing discussion around Apple's product releases.
Summary
The creator discusses the perceived problems with each iPhone generation, starting from the iPhone 11 and going up to a speculative iPhone 17. They highlight issues like screen resolution, battery life, overheating, and the lack of features in certain models.
Structure
- 1Introduction to iPhone generation problems
- 2iPhone 11 issues (screen)
- 3iPhone 12 issues (battery, 5G)
- 4iPhone 13 issues (Pro needed for 120Hz)
- 5iPhone 14 issues (rehash of 13)
- 6iPhone 15 Pro issues (overheating, design)
- 7iPhone 16 issues (non-existent features)
- 8iPhone 17 issues (durability, design)
Product placement
iPhone 11 ACTS - it is shown as a product with a screen that is not 1080p, which is a problem. Removing it would change the video's narrative about iPhone generations. iPhone 12 ACTS - it is shown as a product with a small battery and struggles to run 5G, causing it to die a lot. Removing it would change the video's narrative about iPhone generations. iPhone 13 ACTS - it is shown as a product, and the creator implies the Pro version was needed for 120Hz, which was a problem. Removing it would change the video's narrative about iPhone generations. iPhone 14 ACTS - it is shown as a product that was the same as the 13, which is presented as a problem. Removing it would change the video's narrative about iPhone generations. iPhone 15 (Pro) ACTS - it is shown as a product that overheats and doubles as a Blackstone, with a titanium design that was cool but hot. Removing it would change the video's narrative about iPhone generations. iPhone 16 ACTS - it is shown as a product that was built for Apple Intelligence which didn't exist, which is presented as a problem. Removing it would change the video's narrative about iPhone generations. iPhone 17 ACTS - it is shown as a product with dents and chips easily, and a two-tone paint job that looks bad. Removing it would change the video's narrative about iPhone generations.