iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
iPhone 16
A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB lands at 92 and iPhone 16 at 89. That puts iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 16 if…
- ✓Great value flagship
- ✓Apple Intelligence ready
- ✓Best small-phone experience
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GBStills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB leads on camera (91 vs 88).
Battery life
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GBScreen-on time and charging
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB leads on battery (86 vs 84).
Performance
TieChipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Display
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GBPanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB leads on display (89 vs 82).
Value for money
iPhone 16Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPhone 16 more score per dollar ($799 vs $1,199).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB | iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A17 Pro | Apple A18 |
| Storage | 128GB | 128/256/512 GB |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
| Display | — | 6.1″ OLED 60Hz |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Battery | — | 3561 mAh |
| Charging | — | 20W + MagSafe |
| Weight | — | 170 g |
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 16
- +Great value flagship
- +Apple Intelligence ready
- +Best small-phone experience
- −60Hz display still
- −8 GB RAM minimum for AI
- −No ProMotion
FAQ: iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB vs iPhone 16
Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 16? +
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. 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 16 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 16 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 16 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.
Which is better for photography, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 16? +
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB — leads on camera (91 vs 88). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 16? +
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB — leads on battery (86 vs 84). Screen-on time and charging.