Phone Comparison
Compare Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Overview
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $700 | $799 |
| Display | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic (4-nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | Li-ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh) | Li-ion 3349 mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 48MP |
| OS | iOS 16, upgradable to iOS 16.5 | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 16.5 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2844 A2846, A2849 - A2852 mmWave - A2843 | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A1848 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.7 inches, 107.7 cm2 (~88.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches 91.3 cm2 (screen-to-body ratio) 19.5:9 aspect ratio ("85.4% screen-to-body density) |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1170 x 2536 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio ("461 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HDR) | 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| HDR | HDR10, Dolby Vision | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4-nm) | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core 3.46 GHz Everest + 2.02 GHz Sawtooth | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 2x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Dual |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | N/A |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-ion 4323 mAh (16.68 Wh) | Li-ion 3349 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min |
| Wireless | 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update | 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Reverse | N/A | 4.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.65 mm (6.3 x 3.06 x 0.3 in) | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.82 x 2.82 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 240 g (8.47 oz) | 171 g (6.03 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM - dual eSIM (max at a time, International) | Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time, International) or Dual eSIM (8 or more, China) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immurable up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Space Gray, Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Face ID |
| Payments | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving) | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages, Find My via satellite |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | Yes (Features custom wide-stereo acoustic speaker arrays optimized with Dolby Atmos spatial tracking. It decodes native high-resolution containers like Apple Lossless and FLAC via its lightning interface using appropriate DAC accessories, alongside stable high-bitrate wireless streaming over Bluetooth 5.3) | Yes (Features spatial audio playback with dual stereo speakers supporting Dolby Atmos. It handles native high-resolution digital audio formats like FLAC and Apple Lossless over Type-C, alongside high-quality wireless transmission via Bluetooth 5.3) |