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Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $433 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 187g | 249g |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP triple | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Battery | 3,274mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 187g (Apple published) | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro
- Titanium frame dropped 19g versus the 14 Pro
- Action button replaces the mute switch
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- 120Hz ProMotion
- 3x telephoto only, the 5x was Max-exclusive
- Battery is the smallest in the 15 Pro line
- Ran hot at launch before software fixes
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 15 Pro is the better value at $433. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.