iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Specs and India launch prices of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max, compared side by side.
Key differences
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max launched ₹15,000 cheaper than the iPhone 15 Pro Max (₹1,44,900 vs ₹1,59,900).
- Performance is in the same class: Apple A18 Pro against Apple A17 Pro.
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen (6.9″ vs 6.7″).
- On paper the iPhone 16 Pro Max has the stronger camera setup (3 rear cameras).
- The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the newer phone (Sept 2024 vs Sept 2023).
Based on launch specifications. Real-world camera quality and battery life also depend on software.
Full spec comparison
Overview
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹1,59,900 |
| Launched | Sept 2024 | Sept 2023 |
| Type | Phone | Phone |
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9″ | 6.7″ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A17 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Software | iOS 18 | iOS 17 |
| Updates until | Still supported, no end date published | Still supported, no end date published |
Cameras
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear | 48 MP main · 48 MP ultrawide · 12 MP 5x telephoto | 48 MP main · 12 MP ultrawide · 12 MP 5x telephoto |
| Front | 12 MP autofocus | 12 MP autofocus |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision | 4K 60 fps Dolby Vision |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Up to 33 hours video playback | Up to 29 hours video playback |
| Wired | 20 W | 20 W |
| Wireless | 25 W | 15 W |
Build
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 8.25 mm |
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |