iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.1 millimetres0.20 inches wider and 50 grams1.76 ounces heavier than the iPhone 15.
The iPhone 15 on Amazon (paid link) is significantly lighter and easier to manage in one hand than the iPhone 15 Pro Max (paid link). If you want maximum screen estate and a longer-lasting battery, the iPhone 15 Pro Max justifies its heft. Choose the standard model for pocketability.
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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: 147.6 by 71.6 by 7.8 millimetres, 171 grams. iPhone 15 Pro Max: 159.9 by 76.7 by 8.25 millimetres, 221 grams.
15, 15 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 15
from $799 at launch.
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from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 15 147.6 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 159.9 millimetres.Height: 15 5.81 inches, 15 Pro Max 6.30 inches.Width: 15 71.6 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 76.7 millimetres.Width: 15 2.82 inches, 15 Pro Max 3.02 inches.Depth: 15 7.80 millimetres, 15 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 15 0.31 inches, 15 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 15 171 grams, 15 Pro Max 221 grams.Weight: 15 6.03 ounces, 15 Pro Max 7.80 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 15 | 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 millimetres5.81 inches | 159.9 millimetres, 12.3 millimetres more6.30 inches, 0.48 inches more |
| Width | 71.6 millimetres2.82 inches | 76.7 millimetres, 5.1 millimetres more3.02 inches, 0.20 inches more |
| Depth | 7.80 millimetres0.31 inches | 8.25 millimetres, 0.45 millimetres more0.32 inches, 0.02 inches more |
| Weight | 171 grams6.03 ounces | 221 grams, 50 grams more7.80 ounces, 1.76 ounces more |
| Volume | 82.4 cubic centimetres5.03 cubic inches | 101.2 cubic centimetres, 18.7 cubic centimetres more6.17 cubic inches, 1.14 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 87 percent | 90 percent, 3 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 | 1290 × 2796 |
| 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 | A16 Bionic | A17 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 20 hrs | 29 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 | 128 – 512 GB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 799 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 400 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Sep 2023 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
How do the dimensions of the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max compare?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 12.3 mm taller and 5.1 mm wider than the iPhone 15. It also features a 6.7-inch display, which is larger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 15.
Which phone is lighter between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 weighs 171 g, making it 50 g lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g.
Is the iPhone 15 easier to use with one hand than the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Yes, the iPhone 15 is easier to use with one hand and is better suited for small hands compared to the larger iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Do the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max both fit in pockets?
Both phones fit inside a typical men's jeans pocket. Neither phone fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
What is the screen size difference between the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 features a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a larger 6.7-inch display.
Is upgrading from the iPhone 15 to the iPhone 15 Pro Max worth it for the size change?
Switching to the iPhone 15 Pro Max gives you significantly more screen space and a heavier build, so deciding if the physical size increase is worth it depends on your preference for a compact daily driver versus a large media powerhouse.