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.
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB versus its closest rivals
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −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.
With CPU/GPU sub-scores at 92/90, this delivers headroom for sustained creative workloads — video editing, AI inference, or 3D rendering.
Battery sub-score of 86 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Camera scores 91 — competent across most scenarios but watch our spec deltas vs the camera-flagships above.
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
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Specifications
Manufacturer-sourced where verifiable| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Chipset | A17 Pro |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Storage | 128GB |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 17 |
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Release year | 2023 |
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