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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 Max
Better Battery
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Better Display
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Better Performance
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Better Value
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $1,299 | $1,019 |
| Score | 85/100 | N/A |
| Display | 6.9 Inches | 6.7 inches |
| Processor | A19 Pro | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 4823mAh | Li-ion 4441 mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 48MP |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 2.5 |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 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, 53, 66 - A3106 |
| 5G Bands | N/A | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3106 |
| Speed | N/A | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm^2 (\u2249 88.9% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, Dolby Vision | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits (typ), 2000 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 + 2x2.11 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage Type | N/A | NVMe |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom |
| 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/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| 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 HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec. |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | HDR, 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | Li-ion 4441 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min |
| Bypass Charging | N/A | Not Available |
| Wireless | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) | 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update |
| Reverse | 4.5W reverse wired | 4.5W reverse wired |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 159.8 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.3 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 221 g (7.80 oz) |
| 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 - eSIM (max 2 at a time. International) Nano-SIM and eSIM (4G 5G support; 8 or more, max. 4 active) |
| 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 | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Biometrics | No | Face ID |
| Payments | N/A | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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) |
