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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 15 ($309) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $309 |
| Weight | 231g | 171g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A16 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 48MP dual, Dynamic Island |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 3,349mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 171g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
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 15 is the better value at $309. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.