Apple
iPhone 15 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
86
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB wins by 10
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB
A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB
96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 128GB lands at 86 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB ahead by 10 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 15 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 15 128GB 86
vs 96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 15 128GB
86 cpu 86
gpu 84
camera 85
battery 80
display 83
design 86
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB
96 cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 128GB | iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A16 | A18 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
iPhone 15 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 15 128GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 15 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 10. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 128GB worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 15 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 86 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 15 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.