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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro

Apple

iPhone 15 Pro

$999

56.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
iPhone 17 Pro Max
72.8Inno Score
60.5Performance80.4
57.6Display65.9
47.7Camera63.7
41.2Battery69.3
89.3Features89.3
3 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro15 spec wins — iPhone 17 Pro Max

InnoReviews verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 72.8 to 56.4, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and performance (+20). iPhone 15 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro

  • 20% lower weight: 187 g vs 233 g
  • Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,199

Reasons to pick the iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Stronger performance score: 80 vs 61
  • Stronger display score: 66 vs 58
  • Stronger camera score: 64 vs 48
  • Stronger battery score: 69 vs 41
  • 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Screen size6.1 ″6.9 ″+13%
Panel typeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution1179x25561320x2868
Pixel density461 ppi460 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits3,000 nits+50%
Screen-to-body88.2 %91.2 %+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
ChipsetApple A17 ProApple A19 Pro
AnTuTu 101,400,0002,150,000+54%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,9003,850+33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,1509,700+36%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TB/2TB
Storage typeNVMeNVMe

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Main aperturef/1.78f/1.78
Ultra-wide12 MP48 MP+300%
Telephoto12 MP48 MP+300%
Optical zoom3 x4 x+33%
Max video4K@60fps4K@120fps
Front camera12 MP18 MP+50%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Capacity3,274 mAh5,088 mAh+55%
Wired charging25 W40 W+60%
Wireless charging15 W25 W+67%
Active use endurance10 h14 h+40%

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Weight187 g+20%233 g
Thickness8.3 mm+6%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialTitaniumAluminum unibody

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
OS at launchiOS 17iOS 26
OS update pledge6 years6 years

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 15 Pro versus iPhone 17 Pro Max
SpeciPhone 15 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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