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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro ($433) — 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 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $433 |
| Weight | 231g | 187g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 48MP triple |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 3,274mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 187g (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 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 15 Pro is the better value at $433. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.