Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
#9
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
#2Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance
90.792.0
Camera
57.958.6
Display
96.096.0
Battery
80.080.0
Build
77.377.3
Overall
80.681.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a slightly larger 6.9-inch display, both offering 120Hz refresh rates and HDR support.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is powered by the A17 Pro chip, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max upgrades to the A18 Pro, enhancing CPU and GPU capabilities.
- Both models have a 48 MP main camera, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max includes an improved ultrawide sensor and video recording options up to 120fps.
- Battery capacity is also increased in the iPhone 16 Pro Max to 4685 mAh compared to 4441 mAh in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- Both devices utilize iOS, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max launching with iOS 17 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max running iOS 18, ensuring a seamless software experience across both models.
- Build quality remains consistent with a titanium frame and glass front and back, although the iPhone 16 Pro Max is slightly heavier and larger.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2024, September 09
Announced
2023, September 12
2024, September 09
Description
Versions: A3106 (International); A2849 (USA); A3105 (Canada, Japan); A3108 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions: A3296 (International); A3084 (USA); A3295 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3297 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.7"
6.9"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1290
1320
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Performance
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4441 mAh
4685 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4441 mAh
Li-Ion 4685 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
221 g
227 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Software
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No