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iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB — A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB

A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB

96
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB wins by 4
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB — A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB

A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB

92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB lands at 96 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB at 92. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB if…

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

Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB 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 128GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB leads on camera (95 vs 91).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB leads on battery (90 vs 86).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB leads on cpu (96 vs 92).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB 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 16 Pro Max 128GB 96
vs
92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB

Score breakdown

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
92
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB versus iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Chipset
A18 Pro
A17 Pro
Storage
128GB
128GB
OS
iOS 18
iOS 17
Release year
2024
2023

iPhone 16 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 128GB

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

FAQ: iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB

Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

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.

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.

Does iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 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.

Which is better for photography, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB — leads on camera (95 vs 91). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB — leads on battery (90 vs 86). Screen-on time and charging.