iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)
A18 Pro · iOS · 1TB · Green · Japan
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)
A17 Pro · iOS · 1TB · Green · Japan
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) lands at 96 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) at 92. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) leads on camera (95 vs 91).
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) leads on battery (90 vs 86).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) leads on cpu (96 vs 92).
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) leads on display (93 vs 89).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) | iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A18 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)
Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) or iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.
Does iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) or iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) 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 1TB (Green) (Japan) or iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) — leads on camera (95 vs 91). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) or iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB (Green) (Japan) — leads on battery (90 vs 86). Screen-on time and charging.