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Phone Comparison
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Better Battery
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Better Display
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Better Performance
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Better Value
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $1,299 | $999 |
| Score |
| 85/100 |
| N/A |
| Display | 6.9 Inches | 6.1 inches |
| Processor | A19 Pro | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 4823mAh | Li-Ion 3274 mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 48 MP |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 17, up to iOS 26.5 |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | N/A | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | N/A | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | N/A | n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79 |
| Speed | N/A | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 81.4 cm^2 |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1170x2536 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, Dolby Vision | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits (typ), 1200 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield glass |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage Type | N/A | NVMe |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | N/A | Triple |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | True Tone flash, ProRAW, ProRes, panorama, Dolby Vision HDR, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR10, Dolby Vision HDR |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | N/A | Single |
| Selfie | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | N/A | Dolby Vision HDR |
| Video | N/A | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | Li-Ion 3274 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min |
| Bypass Charging | N/A | 15W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Wireless | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) | 15W wireless |
| Reverse | 4.5W reverse wired | 4.5W reverse wired |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | N/A |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 173 g |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e) |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Biometrics | No | Face ID |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Stereo | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | N/A | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | N/A | Yes (FLAC, Apple Lossless, Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio via Type-C & Bluetooth) |
