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iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) — A18 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Blue · Japan
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)

A18 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Blue · Japan

96
/ 100
From $1,399
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) wins by 4
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) — A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Blue · Japan
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)

A17 Pro · iOS · 512GB · Blue · Japan

92
/ 100
From $1,399
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) lands at 96 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) at 92. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) if…

  • iOS ecosystem
  • Long update support
  • Polished hardware

Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) if…

  • iOS ecosystem
  • Long update support
  • Polished hardware
iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) 96
vs
92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)

Score breakdown

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96
iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)
92
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92

Specs side-by-side

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) versus iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) — full spec comparison
Spec iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)
Chipset
A18 Pro
A17 Pro
Storage
512GB
512GB
OS
iOS 18
iOS 17
Release year
2024
2023

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)

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

iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)

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

FAQ: iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)

Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) or iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) worth the price? +

At $1,399, iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) worth the price? +

At $1,399, iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.

Does iPhone 16 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (Japan) or iPhone 15 Pro Max 512GB (Blue) (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.