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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro ($1,199) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $464 | $1,199 |
| Weight | 221g | 211g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.3" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Battery | 4,441mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 221g (Apple published) | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
- Titanium frame
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- Large battery
- 221g
- Only the Max got the 5x that generation
- Large in a front pocket
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
- Variable-aperture 48MP main camera — a first for iPhone
- A20 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- Tetraprism telephoto, 8x optical-quality zoom
- Aluminum again, not titanium
- Same $1,199 starting price as the last two generations
- Pro Max still has the bigger battery and screen
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better value at $464. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 18 Pro carries lighter at 211g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.