Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

ProcessorApple A18 ProApple A17 Pro
Display6.9", FHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz6.7", Full HD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP
Battery4685 mAh4422 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256/512/1024 GB256/512/1024 GB
ColorsDesert Titanium, Natural Titanium, Black Titanium, White TitaniumBlue Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium
LaunchSeptember 09, 2024September 12, 2023
AvailabilitySeptember 20, 2024September 22, 2023
Origin CountryUnited StatesUnited States
Launch Price₹1,44,900₹1,59,900
TypeFHD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDFull HD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby Vision Dolby Vision
Size6.9 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1320 pixels1290 pixels
Resolution Height2868 pixels2796 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits2000 nits
Weight225 grams221 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideTitanium FrameTitanium Frame
Build QualityCorning-made GlassCeramic Shield Glass
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA18 ProA17 Pro
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPU Apple GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)55
Camera Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angle Wide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoPeriscope
Camera 3 Resolution48 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Digital Zoom, Auto FocusDual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, Continuous Shooting, Continuous Auto Focus, Face Detection, ACES, Photonic Engine
StabilizationOISHybrid Stabilization
Video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 720p@30fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, Sensor Shift OIS, Macro Video Recording, Apple ProRAW, ProRes Video Recording, stereo sound recording
Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDR, Face UnlockHDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps)
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Capacity4685 mAh4422 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed45 w27 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Sim Slotnano-SIM and eSIMNano-SIM and eSIM
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BeiDouGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
AI FeaturesWriting Tools, Summaries, Genmoji, Clean Up, Image PlaygroundApple Intelligence
SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving), Touch-sensitive Camera ButtonFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support