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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

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iPhone 15 ProStarting at £463.29See options
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3.9/5 (11 reviews)
4.4/5 (23 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same A17 Pro chip, the same 48MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 15 Pro has the lower launch price, a lighter 187g body and a smaller 6.1-inch screen. The iPhone 15 Pro Max counters with a 5x optical telephoto, longer battery life and a bigger 6.7-inch screen.

At 256GB, the iPhone 15 Pro launched at £1099 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max at £1199.

Available models

iPhone 15 Pro

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 Pro 81/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 81/100

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

Weight:The iPhone 15 Pro weighs 187g and the iPhone 15 Pro Max 221g, so the iPhone 15 Pro is the lighter phone.

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

Frame:Both use the same titanium frame.

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

Released

2023
2023

Updates until (est.)

2030
2030

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Titanium
Titanium

Weight

187gLighter
221g

Release date

22 September 2023
22 September 2023

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm
159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro 73/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 73/100

The same A17 Pro chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

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

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Apple Intelligence, the same AI suite.

Chip

A17 Pro
A17 Pro

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 15 Pro 88/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 90/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The iPhone 15 Pro Max's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro.

Panel:The iPhone 15 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2556 x 1179 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2796 x 1290.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

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

Screen size

6.1"
6.7"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2556 x 1179
2796 x 1290

Peak brightness

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

Camera

iPhone 15 Pro 70/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 75/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max reaches further, with a 5x optical telephoto.

Zoom:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 5x optical telephoto against 3x on the iPhone 15 Pro, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

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

12MP
12MP

Optical zoom

3x
5xMore zoom

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

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

Battery

iPhone 15 Pro 64/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 77/100

The iPhone 15 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 29 hours of video against 23.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 15 Pro at up to 23 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 3274mAh.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W.

Battery

3274mAh
4441mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

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

Video playback (maker)

Up to 23 hours
Up to 29 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 15 Pro 86/100
iPhone 15 Pro Max 86/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s) port.

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

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 187g body. Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a 5x optical telephoto and longer battery life.

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 187g body
  • You want a smaller 6.1-inch screen
Shop from £463.29

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if

  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want longer battery life
  • You want a bigger 6.7-inch screen
Shop from £509.60

FAQs

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 5x optical telephoto against 3x on the iPhone 15 Pro, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro.

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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