Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max : Specs, Price, Performance
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Brand/Manufacture
Apple
Apple
Model
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Code Name
iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525
A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108
Announcement Date
09 September, 2025
12 September, 2023
Official Release
19 September, 2025
22 September, 2023
Official Availability
Available,
Available.
Release Country
United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea
Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan, Mexico, United Arab Emirates (UAE), United Kingdom, United States, Macao, Malaysia, Türkiye, Vietnam
Screen Size
6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio),
Resolution & Pixel Density
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density), ~517 ppi
1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, ~460 ppi density
Brightness/Color Depth
10-bit color (1.07 billion colors)
2000 nits (HBM)
Panel Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ)
Extra Feature
Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5, 1–144 Hz ProMotion 2.0 display with 3000-nit peak brightness, Always-On screen, advanced HDR, and eye-comfort features
Ceramic Shield glass, Always-On display
Dimensions (Size)
163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Physical Weight
233 g (8.22 oz)
221 g (7.80 oz)
Body Materials
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5)
Color Variant
Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
RAM & ROM Variant
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Processor Variant
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Core Chipset (CPU)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
Graphics Power (GPU)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Operating System (OS)
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 18.1
Front Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Features/Modes
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
Rear/Main Camera Specifications
Sensor/lens
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS,
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Telephoto Lens
48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom
120mm (periscope telephoto)
Ultrawide Lens
48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
120˚ (ultrawide)
3D ToF Sensor or LiDAR Scanner
For depth mapping, AR, low-light focusing, and 3D scanning
Yes (depth)
Video Capabilities
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, 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.
Features/Modes
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Battery Capacity
4832 mAh - Nano SIM model, 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
4441 mAh
Battery Type
Non-removable Li-Ion
Li-Ion (non-removable)
Charging Methods
Wired, PD2.0, 4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, , 15W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update, 4.5W reverse wired
Charging Speed
50% in 20 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
50% in 30 min (advertised)
Reverse Charging Support
Yes, reverse wireless charging (up to 7.5W) for AirPods, Apple Watch, and other Qi devices
Yes
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM-Support
Dual eSIM / eSIM + Nano-SIM (region dependent)
Nano-SIM and eSIM - International, Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA, Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China
WiFi Version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, MIMO
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 6.0, LE Audio support
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB Type
USB-C port, USB 4 / Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gbps)
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, Display Port
NFC Supported
Yes, with reader mode & Apple Pay
Yes
Headphone Jack Supported
No
No
FM Radio Supported
No
No
Infrared Supported
No
No
Speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Dedicated Features
Packed with on-device Apple Intelligence 2.0, pro-grade 8K creator tools, advanced satellite safety, AR/vision integration, console-level gaming features, and ultra-secure, privacy-first smart ecosystem connectivity.
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
Durability (Water & Dust)
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
IP68 certified: dust tight and water resistant, can be immersed up to 6 meters for 30 minutes

