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iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked — A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Red · Unlocked
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked

A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Red · Unlocked

96
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked wins by 4
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked — A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Red · Unlocked
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked

A17 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Red · Unlocked

92
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked lands at 96 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked at 92. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked if…

  • iOS ecosystem
  • Long update support
  • Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked if…

  • iOS ecosystem
  • Long update support
  • Polished hardware
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked 96
vs
92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked

Score breakdown

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96
iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked
92
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked versus iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked
Chipset
A18 Pro
A17 Pro
Storage
256GB
256GB
OS
iOS 18
iOS 17
Release year
2024
2023

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked

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

iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked

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

FAQ: iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked

Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked or iPhone 15 Pro Max 256GB · Red · Unlocked 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.