Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Battery capacity (5,391 mAh)
WinsCharging
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Wired charging speed (60W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 18 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,331,417 pts)
WinsDisplay
iPhone 18 Pro Max
Screen size (6.9")
WinsWeight
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Total weight (221g)
WinsValue
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.2/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.9" | |
| 1,290 × 2,796 | 1,320 × 2,868 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 4x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2nm) | |
| 1,487,203 | 2,331,417 | |
| — | 4,725 | |
| — | 64,915 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,441 mAh | 5,391 mAh | |
| 27W | 60W | |
| 15W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 221g | 240g | |
| 8.3mm | 9mm | |
| Titanium frame and glass | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best value choice
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
It delivers flagship performance and a premium experience at nearly half the price of the newer model.
Maximum power users
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
This device features a massive 5391mAh battery and the latest chipset for those needing peak hardware specs.