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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone XS Max
Apple iPhone 15 ($309) vs Apple iPhone XS Max ($129) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone XS Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $309 | $129 |
| Weight | 171g | 208g |
| Chip | A16 Bionic | A12 Bionic |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.5" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 3,349mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 171g (Apple published) | 208g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15
- USB-C, the first base iPhone with it
- 48MP main camera
- Dynamic Island trickled down from the Pro
- Light at 171g
- A16 does not run Apple Intelligence
- 60Hz display
- Fewer years of updates left than a 16
Apple iPhone XS Max
- Large OLED display for very little money
- Better battery than the XS
- Dual camera with telephoto
- 208g
- Lightning
- Ageing support
- No ultrawide
Apple iPhone XS Max is the better value at $129. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 15 carries lighter at 171g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.