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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) 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 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $464 |
| Weight | 231g | 221g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 4,441mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 221g (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 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. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.