iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro
61.1Performance68.7
59Display59.9
51.7Camera59.3
54.7Battery51.8
89.3Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro Max8 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 60.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+8) and camera (+8). iPhone 15 Pro Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 24% higher capacity: 4,441 mAh vs 3,582 mAh
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 61
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 52
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 2,920
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″+6% | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 % | 90.9 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,430,000Top 26% | 1,650,000+15%Top 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920Top 10% | 3,400+16%Top 4% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,250Top 13% | 8,300+14%Top 9% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,441 mAh+24% | 3,582 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 30 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm+1% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |