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Apple iPhone Air vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone Air ($774) 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 Air | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $774 | $464 |
| Weight | 165g | 221g |
| Chip | Apple A19 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.5" 120Hz OLED | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Battery | 3,149mAh | 4,441mAh |
| Weight | 165g | 221g (Apple published) |
| Camera | — | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| Rating | — | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone Air
- 5.6mm — thinnest iPhone ever
- 165g flagship-light
- A19 Pro performance
- Titanium frame
- 3,149mAh battery is the price of thin
- Single rear camera
- No SIM tray anywhere
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 Air carries lighter at 165g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.