Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max
A17 Pro · 6.7″ LTPO · Titanium
92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) wins by 6
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
A19 Pro · 256GB · White
98
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 15 Pro Max lands at 92 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
- ✓Titanium chassis debut
- ✓Action Button replaces ring/silent
- ✓USB-C with Thunderbolt
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
iPhone 15 Pro Max 92
vs 98 iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Score breakdown
iPhone 15 Pro Max
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 94
battery 86
display 92
design 92
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
98 cpu 99
gpu 98
camera 97
battery 92
display 96
design 99
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2796×1290 | — |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP + 12 MP UW + 12 MP 5× tele | — |
| Battery | 4422 mAh | — |
| Charging | 27W wired, 25W MagSafe | — |
| OS | iOS 17 | iOS 19 |
| Weight | 221 g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Color | — | White |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- +Titanium chassis debut
- +Action Button replaces ring/silent
- +USB-C with Thunderbolt
Cons
- −A17 Pro thermals warm
- −Charging speed unchanged
- −Battery life behind newer Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Pros
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Cons
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
Which is better, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White) 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.