iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Which one is better in 2023?

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Scratching your head, choosing between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max? There’s more to consider than in previous years, and we dive deep. 

Apple’s new iPhone 15 has finally been announced. The four phones, the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, showcase many improvements.

While the vanilla variants of iPhone 15 have finally got some much-needed love from Apple, the two Pro phones steal the show.

Among the key changes, the new iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max get a faster USB-C charging port, better display, and improved camera specs, especially on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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We compare the iPhone 15 Pro phones to help you pick the perfect pro phone.

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: price

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VariantiPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro Max
128 GB$999NA
256 GB$1099$1199
512 GB$1299$1399
1TB$1499$1599

While the iPhone 15 Pro price remains unchanged from its predecessor, the iPhone 15 Pro Max carries a higher price tag than the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 for the 128GB variant and goes up to $1499 for the top-end model with 1TB of onboard storage.

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Specifications

 iPhone 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro Max
SoCA17 BionicA17 Bionic
Display6.1 inch6.7 inch
Memory8GB8GB
StorageUp to 1TBUp to 2TB
Camera48+12.7+13, 12MP front. Triple camera with 6x optical zoom48+12.7+13, 12MP front. Triple camera with 10x optical zoom
Charging35W wired charging. Qi2 support for wireless charging35W wired charging. Qi2 support for wireless charging

The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max both come with the new A17 Bionic chipset under the hood, making them one of the most powerful phones. This is the first time Apple has also introduced an iPhone with 8GB of RAM.

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Though the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max have identical specs, there is a lot that separates the two phones. The iPhone 15 Pro has a 6.1-inch OLED display, while the Pro Max has a more extensive 6.7-inch display panel.

While the iPhone 15 Po has 128GB storage, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a minimum of 256GB of onboard storage.

When it comes to batteries, Apple doesn’t talk in absolute numbers. Instead, it suggests how long the battery is expected to last. The two Pro phones offer way better battery life than their predecessors; the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a much bigger battery than the iPhone 15 Pro.

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The camera module on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max seems similar on paper. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a periscopic zoom lens offering up to 10X optical and 25X digital zoom.

iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: design

In terms of overall design, the two iPhones look incredibly similar, aside from the slight difference in size.

While both phones sport a Dynamic Island, the most significant addition to these phones is a USB Type port and an action button. This action button replaces the mute button, which has been a signature design motif of the iPhone since its launch.

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iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Which one should you buy

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The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the complete package. It offers the biggest batteries, a bigger screen, and better camera specifications. While they both won’t disappoint you, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is just the better handset.

But the bigger, better iPhone also costs $1199 with 256GB of onboard storage. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro offers almost the same experience at a slightly lower price. Still, you do not get fancy features like a bigger battery and a periscopic camera lens.

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