Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB
92
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB lands at 92 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB 92
vs 92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB | iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A17 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2023 |
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB
Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB 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.