Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Updated Jun 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Apple iPhone 15 Pro has a newer model: Apple iPhone 16 Pro →

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a newer model: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max →

Verdict

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads overall

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max · 80 overall, #34 of 139

Apple iPhone 15 Pro · 76 overall, #68 of 139

Key differences

Optical zoomApple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5× vs 3×
Battery capacityApple iPhone 16 Pro Max 4,685 vs 3,274 mAh
Geekbench single-core scoreApple iPhone 16 Pro Max 3,490 vs 2,922
ResolutionApple iPhone 16 Pro Max 1320 × 2868 vs 1179 × 2556 px
Storage capacityApple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256 GB–1 TB vs 128 GB–1 TB

Scores by Category

iPhone 16 Pro Max wins 8 of 14 categories · iPhone 15 Pro wins 1

Category	iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro	Lead
Display		+5
Rear Camera		+5
Power & Battery		+19
Benchmark		+10
Chip		+4
Memory		Tie
Security		Tie
Design & Weight		+14
Miscellaneous		+7
Storage		+20
Cellular		Tie
Front Camera		Tie
Connectivity		+6
Sensors		Tie

Physical Comparison

iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro Max is 40 g (21%) heavier than iPhone 15 Pro.

Value for Money

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

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iPhone 15 Pro

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Detailed Specifications

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Model

Memory

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
RAM capacity	8 GB	8 GB
Memory technology	N/A	N/A

Storage

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Storage capacity	256 GB100% more	128 GB
Is expandable	No	No

Display

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Size	6.9 in13% more	6.1 in
Resolution	1320 × 2868 px	1179 × 2556 px
Pixel density	460 PPI	460 PPI
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Display technology
Protection
Pen support	No	No
Screen-to-body ratio	92%	88%

Rear Camera

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Rear camera (megapixels)	48 MP	48 MP
Rear camera aperture	1.8	1.78
Optical zoom	5×67% more	3×
High Dynamic Range (HDR)	Yes	Yes
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Yes	Yes
Number of cameras	3	3
Other cameras	12 MP f/2.8, 48 MP ultrawide f/2.2	12 MP telephoto f/2.8, 12 MP ultrawide f/2.2

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Front camera (megapixels)	12 MP	12 MP
Front camera aperture	1.9	1.9

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Cellular technology
SIM type
Dual-sim support	Yes	Yes

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Bluetooth technology
Wi-Fi technology
Connector
Headphone jack	No	No

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
NFC sensor	Yes	Yes
Accelerometer sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope sensor	Yes	Yes
Magnetic field sensor	Yes	Yes
Atmospheric pressure sensor	Yes	Yes
GPS sensor	Yes	Yes

Design & Weight

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Color
Dimensions	7.76 × 16.3 × 0.825 cm	7.06 × 14.66 × 0.825 cm
Weight	227 g	187 g18% less

Power & Battery

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Battery capacity	4,685 mAh43% more	3,274 mAh
Wireless charging support	Yes	Yes
Fast charging support	Yes	Yes

Benchmark

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Antutu score	1,838,828	N/A
Geekbench single-core score	3,49019% more	2,922
Geekbench multi-core score	8,60620% more	7,172

Miscellaneous

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Release date	September 20, 2024	September 22, 2023
Security updates until	2029	2028
SAR (Head)	1.01 W/kg11% less	1.14 W/kg
SAR (Body)	1.15 W/kg	1.16 W/kg
Dust & Water resistance
Operating system

Security

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Fingerprint scanner	No	No
Advanced face scanner	Yes	Yes

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.