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.
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 | 1,430,000 | 1,650,000+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,920 | 3,400+16% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 7,250 | 8,300+14% |
| 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 |
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