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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro ($999) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $999 | $464 |
| Weight | 199g | 221g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.3" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Triple + Camera Control | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | 4,441mAh |
| Video | 4K 120fps ProRes | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 221g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Camera Control hardware button
- 4K 120fps first for iPhone
- A18 Pro chip headroom
- 6.3" larger display
- Titanium construction
- Large jump from 15 Pro
- No charging brick included
- USB 3 only on Pro Max
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 15 Pro Max is the better value at $464. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 16 Pro carries lighter at 199g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.