Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone Air Sky Blue Front and Back

86

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Apple iPhone Air

₹1,16,900

Lowest price since launch

iPhone 15 Pro Max Natural Titanium Front and Back

82

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

₹1,59,900

Was ₹99,499 2 month(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A19 ProApple A17 Pro
Display6.5", OLED, 120Hz6.7", OLED, 120Hz
Camera48MP/18MP (Front)48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front)
Battery3149mAh, 20W4422mAh, 20W
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB256GB

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Recommended ForPerformance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build QualityDisplay, Multimedia, Battery, Software and Main Camera

General

ColorsSky Blue, Light Gold, Cloud White, Space BlackBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
LaunchSeptember 09, 2025September 12, 2023
AvailabilitySeptember 19, 2025September 22, 2023
Launch Price₹1,19,900₹1,59,900

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

TypeOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.5 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1260 pixels1290 pixels
Resolution Height2736 pixels2796 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KQHD+
Peak Brightness3000 nits2000 nits

Body

Winner:Apple iPhone Air

Weight165 grams221 grams
FrontCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield
BackCeramicTextured Matt Glass
SideTitanium FrameTitanium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield Glass
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerMono SpeakerStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone Air

Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA19 ProA17 Pro
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)5 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Camera Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Features3D (spatial) Audio, Action Mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-lapseACES, Auto Focus, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, Geotagging, HDR (photo/panorama), Panorama, PDAF, Photonic Engine, Scene Mode, Touch Focus
StabilizationSensor Shift OISSensor Shift OIS
Video3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Macro Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Sensor Shift OIS, Stereo Sound Recording
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP
Camera 2 TypePeriscope
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone Air

Front Camera Resolution18 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeUltrawide
FeaturesAuto Focus, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse VideosAuto Focus, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, HDR Photos, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Selfie Night Mode
Video1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4K@24/30fps), gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Capacity3149 mAh4422 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed20 W20 W

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone Air

Storage256 GB256 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM12 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5LPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM)
Network5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone Air

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth65.3
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS (L1+L5), NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
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Features

AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceApple Intelligence
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support