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iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB — A17 Pro · iOS · 1TB
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB

A17 Pro · iOS · 1TB

92
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB wins by 4
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB — A18 Pro · iOS · 1TB
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

A18 Pro · iOS · 1TB

96
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB lands at 92 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB leads on camera (95 vs 91).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB leads on battery (90 vs 86).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB leads on cpu (96 vs 92).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB leads on display (93 vs 89).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB 92
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

Score breakdown

iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
92
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB
Chipset
A17 Pro
A18 Pro
Storage
1TB
1TB
OS
iOS 17
iOS 18
Release year
2023
2024

iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB

Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB worth the price? +

At $1,499, iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB worth the price? +

At $1,499, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB 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 1TB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB — leads on camera (95 vs 91). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB — leads on battery (90 vs 86). Screen-on time and charging.