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iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Starting at

£380.60

£899 new

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£509.60

£1,199 new

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iPhone 15 PlusStarting at £380.60See options
iPhone 15 Pro MaxStarting at £509.60See options
5.0/5 (2 reviews)
4.4/5 (23 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.7-inch screen size, the same 48MP main camera and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 15 Plus has the lower launch price and a lighter 201g body. The iPhone 15 Pro Max counters with a 120Hz screen, a 5x optical telephoto and Apple Intelligence.

At 256GB, the iPhone 15 Plus launched at £999 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at £1199.

Available models

iPhone 15 Plus

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 15 Plus 76/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 81/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2030 (est.).

Frame:The iPhone 15 Plus has an aluminium frame and the iPhone 15 Pro Max a titanium one.

Weight:The iPhone 15 Plus weighs 201g and the iPhone 15 Pro Max 221g, so the iPhone 15 Plus is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Front glass:Both have the same Ceramic Shield on the front.

Released

2023
2023

Updates until (est.)

2030
2030

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Titanium

Weight

201gLighter
221g

Release date

22 September 2023
22 September 2023

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
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Performance

iPhone 15 Plus 69/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 73/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has more memory, 8GB against 6GB.

Chip:The iPhone 15 Plus runs the A16 Bionic and the iPhone 15 Pro Max the A17 Pro.

Memory:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has 8GB of RAM against 6GB on the iPhone 15 Plus, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max supports Apple Intelligence. The iPhone 15 Plus does not.

Storage:The iPhone 15 Plus launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the iPhone 15 Pro Max in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.

Chip

A16 Bionic
A17 Pro

RAM

6GB
8GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

No
YesHas AI features

Screen quality

iPhone 15 Plus 70/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 90/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the smoother screen, 120Hz against 60Hz.

Smoothness:The iPhone 15 Pro Max refreshes at up to 120Hz against 60Hz on the iPhone 15 Plus, so scrolling looks smoother.

Size:Both have the same 6.7-inch screen.

Panel:Both use the same Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2796 x 1290.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2000 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.7"
6.7"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

60Hz
120HzSmoother scrolling

Resolution

2796 x 1290
2796 x 1290

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
2000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 15 Plus 48/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 75/100

Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, so it is the one for zooming in.

Zoom:Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 15 Plus offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

Main camera:Both use a 48MP main camera, the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

None
12MP

Optical zoom

None
5xMore zoom

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

2x zoom

Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens
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Battery

iPhone 15 Plus 71/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 77/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 29 hours of video against 26.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 15 Plus at up to 26 hours of video playback and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at up to 29 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4441mAh against 4383mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 15 Plus supports MagSafe 15W, Qi2 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W.

Battery

4383mAh
4441mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi2
MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 26 hours
Up to 29 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 15 Plus 64/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 86/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 6E.

Wi-Fi:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has Wi-Fi 6E against Wi-Fi 6 on the iPhone 15 Plus, which only pays off with a newer router.

Port:The iPhone 15 Plus has USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s) and the iPhone 15 Pro Max USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s). The iPhone 15 Pro Max's port moves files faster over a cable.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 15 Plus if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 201g body. Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a 120Hz screen and a 5x optical telephoto.

Buy the iPhone 15 Plus if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 201g body
Shop from £380.60

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if

  • You want a 120Hz screen
  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want Apple Intelligence
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FAQs

Only the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 15 Plus offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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