| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple | Apple | Apple | Apple |
| Model | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone XS | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 | 2018 | 2023 | 2023 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Price | $1,149 – $1,599 | $1,199 – $1,599 | $0 – $1,349 | $1,199 – $1,599 | $999 – $1,499 |
| MSRP | $1,199 | $1,199 | $999 | $1,199 | $999 |
| Discount | 4% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Lowest Recorded | $1,099 | $1,099 | $999 | $1,199 | $999 |
| Highest Recorded | $1,599 | $1,599 | $1,349 | $1,599 | $1,499 |
| Historical Lowest | $1,099 | $1,099 | $999 | $1,199 | $999 |
| Historical Highest | $1,199 | $1,199 | $1,349 | $1,599 | $1,499 |
| Launch Price | $1,199 | $1,199 | $999 | $1,199 | $999 |
| Savings | $50 | — | $999 | — | — |
| Best Deal | $1,149 | $1,199 | — | $1,019 | $849 |
| Price Confidence | 80% | 80% | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Availability | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock | In Stock |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colors | Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Space Gray, Silver, Gold | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 64GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| RAM Options | 8GB | 8GB | 4GB | 8GB | 8GB |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen | 96/100 | 98/100 | 86/100 | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| Technology | — | — | — | — | — |
| Brightness | 2000 nits peak (HDR) | 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits peak (HBM) | 625 nits (HBM) | — | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HDR peak), 2000 nits (outdoor peak) |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz ProMotion (1Hz-120Hz) | 60 Hz | — | Up to 120 Hz adaptive ProMotion |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A12 Bionic (7 nm) | — | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency) | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | Hexa-core (2×2.5 GHz Vortex + 4×1.6 GHz Tempest) | — | Hexa-core (2×3.78 GHz high-performance cores + 4×2.11 GHz efficiency cores) |
| GPU | 6-core with hardware ray tracing | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | — | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | 4 GB | — | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | — | — | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | No | No | — | No |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery | 88/100 | 96/100 | 66/100 | 92/100 | 86/100 |
| Charging | MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | 25W MagSafe / Qi2 | 73/100 | 82/100 | 82/100 |
| Wireless Charging | MagSafe 15W, Qi 7.5W | 25W MagSafe / Qi2 | — | — | — |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera | 95/100 | 97/100 | 79/100 | 94/100 | 92/100 |
| Front Camera | — | — | — | — | — |
| Video | 4K Dolby Vision | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps | 1080p @30/60fps, cinematic video stabilization | — | 4K @24/25/30/60fps, 1080p @25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Zoom | — | — | — | — | — |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | — | — | — | — | — |
| Weight | 221 g | 227 g | 177 g | — | 221 g |
| Dimensions | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches | 5.8 inches (14.73 cm) | — | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 (6m, 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (up to 2m for 30 mins) | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Durability | 0/100 | 95/100 | 84/100 | 91/100 | 91/100 |
| Repairability | 0/100 | 65/100 | 62/100 | 68/100 | 68/100 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audio | 0/100 | 92/100 | Wider stereo playback speaker architecture | 92/100 | Built-in stereo speakers |
| Network | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave regions) | 5G (Sub-6 GHz, mmWave) | Gigabit-class LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, HSPA, GSM, CDMA | 93/100 | 5G SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO, HSPA, GSM |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.0, A2DP, LE | — | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) dual-band with 2x2 MIMO | — | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| USB | — | — | Lightning, USB 2.0 | — | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s), DisplayPort |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes (with reader mode) | — | Yes (with reader mode) |
| SIM | — | — | Yes | — | Yes |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 17 (upgradable) | iOS 18 (Upgradable) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | 95/100 | Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Updates | 5+ years typical Apple support | 5+ years guaranteed Apple support | Exceptional long-term support lifecycle typical of Apple flagships | — | Typically 5-7 years of major iOS upgrades and security patches |
| AI Features | 48MP wide, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 12 MP wide, f/1.8, 26mm, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | — | 48 MP wide, f/1.78, 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, second-generation sensor-shift OIS |
| Security | 0/100 | 96/100 | 87/100 | 96/100 | 96/100 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gaming | 92/100 | 96/100 | 72/100 | 95/100 | 95/100 |
| Benchmarks | ~2900 | ~3400 | ~346,379 | — | ~1,487,203 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Ultra Wideband (gen2) | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | — | High-g accelerometer, High dynamic range gyro, Barometer, Proximity, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) chip |
| In The Box | — | — | — | — | — |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert Rating | 4.8/10 | 4.9/10 | 7.8/10 | 9.2/10 | 9.1/10 |
| Community Rating | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 | 0.0/10 |
| AI Rating | 4.4/10 | 4.8/10 | 7.7/10 | 9.1/10 | 9.0/10 |
| Final Score | 4.5/10 | 4.7/10 | 7.5/10 | 8.8/10 | 8.7/10 |
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone XS | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pros | Industry-leading video recording and stabilization 5× optical zoom with excellent detail Premium titanium build with U... | Giant 6.9-inch 120Hz ProMotion screen with slim bezels Class-leading 4,685mAh battery endurance Powerful A18 Pro chip... | Premium stainless-steel design Excellent OLED display Compact and comfortable size Useful 2x telephoto camera Face I... | Excellent A17 Pro performance Premium lightweight titanium construction Outstanding 120Hz OLED display Versatile 5x t... | Excellent A17 Pro performance Compact premium titanium construction Outstanding 120Hz OLED display Versatile triple-c... |
| Cons | Premium pricing across all storage tiers Limited customization vs Android Repair costs remain high Base storage still... | High starting price tag ($1,199) Large body footprint requires two-handed usage Charging speeds are moderate compared... | Aging battery life No 5G No Night mode No ultra-wide camera 60Hz display No Apple Intelligence Discontinued | High price Large and heavy for some users Wired charging is slower than many Android flagships No expandable storage... | High price Battery life is below the Pro Max Wired charging is slower than many Android flagships No expandable stora... |