Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Battery capacity (4,685 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Wired charging speed (30W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 16 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (1,838,828 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Total weight (221g)
WinsValue
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.9" | |
| 1,290 × 2,796 | 1,320 × 2,868 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,000 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | |
| 1,487,203 | 1,838,828 | |
| — | 4,731 | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,441 mAh | 4,685 mAh | |
| 27W | 30W | |
| 15W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 221g | 227g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.3mm | |
| Titanium frame and glass | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Highest resolution main camera.