Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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iPhone 15 Pro Max

Big titanium Pro with 5x zoom and A17 Pro

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Buying call

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a large ProMotion screen, a 5x telephoto and A17 Pro gaming features in a titanium body. Reviewers praised the camera system and build. Skip it if you prefer a lighter Pro — the 15 Pro — or if a current base iPhone covers your needs without Pro cameras.

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Key specs
Modules
50
Wired charging
15W
Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1000 nits
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.68" (170 mm)
Resolution
1284x2778
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
Performance
Processor
A17 Pro
GPU
6-core GPU
RAM
8 GB
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
iOS; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to
Battery
Capacity
4352 mAh
Wired charge
15 W
Body
Weight
7.8 oz (221 g)
Dimensions
height: 6.29 inches (159.9 mm); width: 3.02 inches (76.7 mm); depth: 0.32 inch (8.25 mm)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.68" (170 mm) · 120 HzSuper Retina XDR
ChipsetA17 Pro8 GB RAM · 6-core GPU
RAM / storage8 GB · 256GB, 512GB, 1TBiOS; iOS is the world s most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed
Battery4,352 mAh15W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a large ProMotion screen, a 5x telephoto and A17 Pro gaming features in a titanium body. Reviewers praised the camera system and build. Skip it if you prefer a lighter Pro — the 15 Pro — or if a current base iPhone covers your needs without Pro cameras.

Best for

Buyers who want 5x zoom and a large Pro screen

Not for

Anyone who wants a light phone or does not use zoom

Main strength5x telephoto stands out for travel and detail shots
Main weaknessLarge and heavier than the 15 Pro
Reasons to buy
5x telephoto stands out for travel and detail shots
A17 Pro handles games and video workloads
Titanium frame with USB-C
ProMotion 120 Hz with Always-On
Reasons to avoid
Large and heavier than the 15 Pro
Charging speeds are modest versus Android flagships
Newer Pro Max models improve cameras and silicon
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 15 Pro Max
VS
iPhone Duo
AlternativeiPhone Duo
Chipset
A17 ProA20 Pro
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 15 Pro Max
VS
iPhone Air
AlternativeiPhone Air
Display
6.68"6.5"
Chipset
A17 Pro6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores · Hardware-accelerated ray tracing · 16-core Neural Engine · 5-core GPU with Neural Accelerators · A19 Pro chip
Battery
43523149
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 15 Pro Max
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max
AlternativeiPhone 16 Pro Max
Display
6.68"6.9"
Chipset
A17 ProA18 Pro
Battery
43524685
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Product data

Full specifications

79 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
Super Retina XDR
Peak brightness
1000 nits

Main camera

Modules
50

Selfie camera

Modules
12

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
15W
MagSafe
  • Wireless charging up to 15W18
  • Magnet array
  • Alignment magnet
  • Accessory Identification NFC
  • Magnetometer
  • Wireless charging up to 15W18

Network

SIM
  • Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)20
  • iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.
  • Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)20
  • iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max use eSIM technology and are not compatible with physical SIM cards.
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Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO 11
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
USB / ports
USB-C connector with support for:

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition
Proximity sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors

Body

Dimensions
  • height: 6.29 inches (159.9 mm)
  • width: 3.02 inches (76.7 mm)
  • depth: 0.32 inch (8.25 mm)
Water & dust resistance
IP68

Launch & Software

Released
2023
Operating system
ios
In the box
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
  • iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
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