The 15 Pro Max has a 5x optical zoom, which is unheard-of for the iPhone and a major upgrade from my no zoom iPhone 11. The new telephoto camera is what ultimately convinced me to buy the 15 Pro Max.

I have no intention of convincing anyone that buying an iPhone 11 Pro Max in 2023 is still a good deal (especially since you probably won’t find a new one easily).But the point is, using an ...