iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 15
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 is 5.1 millimetres0.20 inches narrower and 50 grams1.76 ounces lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
The iPhone 15 on Amazon (paid link) is notably lighter and easier to manage in one hand than the iPhone 15 Pro Max (paid link), which demands more pocket space and two-handed reach. You will feel the extra heft and footprint of the Pro Max immediately, but it rewards you with vastly superior battery endurance and a much larger display. If pocketability and comfort are your priorities, go with the iPhone 15.
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 15
Pocket: iPhone 15
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.4 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 15 Pro Max: 159.9 by 76.7 by 8.25 millimetres, 221 grams. iPhone 15: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 171 grams.
15 Pro Max, 15 shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
from $1,199 at launch.
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from $799 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 15 Pro Max 159.9 millimetres, 15 147.6 millimetres.Height: 15 Pro Max 6.30 inches, 15 5.81 inches.Width: 15 Pro Max 76.7 millimetres, 15 71.6 millimetres.Width: 15 Pro Max 3.02 inches, 15 2.82 inches.Depth: 15 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres, 15 7.80 millimetres.Depth: 15 Pro Max 0.32 inches, 15 0.31 inches.Weight: 15 Pro Max 221 grams, 15 171 grams.Weight: 15 Pro Max 7.80 ounces, 15 6.03 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 Pro Max | 15 |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 159.9 millimetres6.30 inches | 147.6 millimetres, 12.3 millimetres less5.81 inches, 0.48 inches less |
| Width | 76.7 millimetres3.02 inches | 71.6 millimetres, 5.1 millimetres less2.82 inches, 0.20 inches less |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 7.80 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres less0.31 inches, 0.02 inches less |
| Weight | 221 grams7.80 ounces | 171 grams, 50 grams less6.03 ounces, 1.76 ounces less |
| Volume | 101.2 cubic centimetres6.17 cubic inches | 82.4 cubic centimetres, 18.7 cubic centimetres less5.03 cubic inches, 1.14 cubic inches less |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 87 percent, 3 percent less |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches, 0.6 inches less |
| Resolution | 1290 × 2796 | 1179 × 2556 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A16 Bionic |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 29 hrs | 20 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 256 GB – 1 TB | 128 – 512 GB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 1,199 dollars | 799 dollars, 400 dollars less |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How much smaller is the iPhone 15 compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 is 5.1 mm narrower, 12.3 mm shorter, and 50 g lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It features a 6.1-inch screen compared to the 6.7-inch display on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Which phone is better for one-handed use and small hands?
The iPhone 15 is easier for one-handed use and suits small hands better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Its compact body allows for easier reach across the screen.
Do both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max fit in pockets?
Both the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max fit in a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits comfortably in a median women's jeans pocket.
Is the weight difference noticeable between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The 50 g weight difference between the two phones is noticeable in daily carry. The iPhone 15 weighs 171 g, while the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g.
What are the screen sizes of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch display, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a larger 6.7-inch display. Both screens have a pixel density of 460 ppi.
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 15 Pro Max compare to the iPhone 15?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max measures 159.9 mm high and 76.7 mm wide, making it 12.3 mm taller and 5.1 mm wider than the iPhone 15. It also has a depth of 8.25 mm compared to 7.8 mm on the iPhone 15.