Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast

This Could Be the Best Smartphone But…

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Nov 14, 2025
The hosts dive into Apple's quirky new knitted iPhone Pocket accessory, weighing its fashion appeal against past collabs. They discuss the OnePlus 15's design and performance, while noting camera improvements and marketing quirks. Marques shares his experience getting interviewed by LeBron James, adding some star power to the chat. They also explore Spotify's fresh weekly Wrapped feature and the disappointment over GTA 6's delay. Wrapping it all up, they engage in a fun game, debating what's overhyped or underhyped in tech.
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Apple's Knit iPhone Pocket Is A Niche Play

  • Apple released a knit iPhone Pocket clearly aimed at the Japan market with bold colors and fashion positioning.
  • The hosts see it as a niche, high-priced fashion play that many outside the target demographic will mock.
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OnePlus 15 Excels In Speed And Responsiveness

  • OnePlus 15 packs flagship silicon, high-refresh display and novel chips for touch and Wi‑Fi that make it feel unusually fast.
  • Marques calls the phone's performance and responsiveness A+, even as other areas (like cameras) disappoint.
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OnePlus 15's Cameras Undercut Its Strengths

  • Despite strong hardware, the OnePlus 15's cameras were notably worse with smaller sensors and duller colors.
  • The camera downgrade made the hosts reluctant to fully recommend the phone despite its other strengths.
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