Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB
A18 Pro · iOS · 1TB
96
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB wins by 4
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
A17 Pro · iOS · 1TB
92
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB lands at 96 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB at 92. 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 16 Pro Max 1TB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB 96
vs 92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
Score breakdown
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB
96 cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB | iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | A18 Pro | A17 Pro |
| Storage | 1TB | 1TB |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 17 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2023 |
iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 1TB
Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB or iPhone 15 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 16 Pro Max 1TB worth the price? +
At $1,499, iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
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.
Does iPhone 16 Pro Max 1TB or iPhone 15 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.