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Apple · Released Sep 2023

iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB Review

A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB

Specdex verdict The iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB earns a 92/100 — flagship-tier performance with no significant weak spots, a pick we'd recommend to anyone shopping in this category.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max (128GB) — Apple's 2023 flagship generation with the A17 Pro chipset.

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iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB — A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
Specdex Score
92
/ 100
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
Editorial · Specdex take
Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • Premium pricing
  • Limited customization
  • Lightning/USB-C split across generations

Who's the iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB for?

Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.

Power users and creators Buy

With CPU/GPU sub-scores at 92/90, this delivers headroom for sustained creative workloads — video editing, AI inference, or 3D rendering.

Battery-life shoppers Consider

Battery sub-score of 86 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.

Photography enthusiasts Consider

Camera scores 91 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.

Budget-conscious buyers Consider

Mid-tier pricing at $1,199 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.

In the box

What you get when you unbox the iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB.

  • Device
  • USB-C cable
  • SIM ejector tool
  • Quick-start guide
  • Brand sticker

Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.

Full score breakdown

Editorial · Specdex score
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92

Sub-scores are Specdex's own assessment, weighted by category. They are not endorsed by, sourced from, or affiliated with the manufacturer. How we score →

Specifications

Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable
Performance
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB performance specs
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Chipset A17 Pro
Storage
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB storage specs
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Storage 128GB
Software & support
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB software & support specs
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OS iOS 17
Other
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB other specs
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Release year 2023

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