Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Apple A19 Pro | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 60Hz | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4383mAh, 20W | 4823mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery and Software | Overall Best Pick |
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General
| Colors | Blue, Pink, Yellow, Green, Black | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 22, 2023 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹89,900 | ₹1,49,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1320 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels | 2868 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Weight | 201 grams | 231 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Ceramic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | Display Port, USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A16 Bionic | A19 Pro | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Periscope | ||
| Features | HDR | Action Mode, Audio Zoom, Burst Shooting, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Writing, Live Translate | Apple Intelligence, Live Translate |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus | 3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4823 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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