Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Performance
89.393.5
Camera
98.998.9
Display
96.897.1
Battery
86.590.8
Build
96.597.3
Connectivity
87.487.4
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
89.090.6
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 15 Pro features a 6.1-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a resolution of 1179 x 2556 pixels, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a larger 6.7-inch display with a resolution of 1290 x 2796 pixels, both supporting 120Hz refresh rates.
- Both models are powered by the Apple A17 Pro chipset and offer similar performance capabilities, but the Pro Max includes 256GB of RAM compared to the Pro's 128GB.
- In terms of camera, both have a 48 MP main sensor, but the Pro Max includes a periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, enhancing its photographic versatility.
- The Pro Max also has a larger battery capacity of 4441 mAh compared to the Pro's 3274 mAh, likely providing longer usage times.
- Both devices run on iOS 17 and share similar software experiences, including stereo speakers and connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2023, September 12
2023, September 12
Announced
2023, September 12
2023, September 12
Description
Versions: A3102 (International); A2848 (USA); A3101 (Canada, Japan); A3104 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions: A3106 (International); A2849 (USA); A3105 (Canada, Japan); A3108 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.1"
6.7"
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
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1179
1290
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Ceramic Shield glass
Performance
Chipset
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 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, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x 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 zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera
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)
Front Camera Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
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@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, 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
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3274 mAh
4441 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3274 mAh
Li-Ion 4441 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 min15W wireless (MagSafe)15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
146.6 x 70.6 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.78 x 0.33 in)
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight
187 g
221 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
1.07 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

