Apple
iPhone 16
A18 · 6.1″ OLED · Camera Control
89
/ 100
From $799
VS
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB wins by 3
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, iPhone 16 lands at 89 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB at 92. That puts iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick iPhone 16 if…
- ✓Great value flagship
- ✓Apple Intelligence ready
- ✓Best small-phone experience
Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
iPhone 16 89
vs 92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
iPhone 16
89 cpu 94
gpu 90
camera 88
battery 84
display 82
design 92
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | iPhone 16 | iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1″ OLED 60Hz | — |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 128/256/512 GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 3561 mAh | — |
| Charging | 20W + MagSafe | — |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 17 |
| Weight | 170 g | — |
| Release year | — | 2023 |
iPhone 16
Pros
- +Great value flagship
- +Apple Intelligence ready
- +Best small-phone experience
Cons
- −60Hz display still
- −8 GB RAM minimum for AI
- −No ProMotion
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 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, iPhone 16 or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is iPhone 16 worth the price? +
At $799, iPhone 16 delivers a Specdex score of 89 — 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 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.