Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 8.8 | 9.3 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,441 mAh
- against 3,582 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 25 W
- Display Diagonal
- 6.7″
- against 6.3″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,290 px
- against 1,206 px
Apple iPhone 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 221 g
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,570
- against 2,897
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.78 GHz | 4.05 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,487,203 | 1,810,929 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,897 | 3,570 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,199 | 8,897 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.05 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.42 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,898 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Natural Color, Titanium | Black, White, Natural Color, Titanium, Silver, Bronze |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.7 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 159.9 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.8 % | 90.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium | Glass, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | C |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 90 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,441 mAh Best value | 3,582 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 27 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 37 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 25 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px Best value | 1,206 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px Best value | 2,622 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3 | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR Scanner | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.11 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.48 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 4 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | 1,219 € Best value |
| Model numbers | A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2 | A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1 |
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