Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads
by 13 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 17 Pro Max leads overall versus iPhone 15. Battery: 55.4 vs 87.7.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 15
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePanel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1179 x 2556 | 1320 x 2868Better |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 60Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 2000 nits | 3000 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 461 ppiBetter | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage Type
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 6GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR5 | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 3.46GHz | 4.26GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x3.46GHz + 4x2.02GHz | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 1354651 | 2331417Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 1354651 | 2331417Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 2600 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 6526 | 10118Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 512GB | 2048GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Phone B leads | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 48MP + 12MPBetter | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.28Better |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Phone B leads | 2x | 4xBetter |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 18MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Sony IMX714 | Not available |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 17 Pro Max generally outperforms iPhone 15 across key categories. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.1" This makes iPhone 17 Pro Max the better choice for most users, though iPhone 15 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 17 Pro Max excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 83,720 – Rs 187,320 | ≈ Rs 264,737 |
| PTA | Rs 165,000 | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), Refresh Rate (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), Peak Brightness (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 15 advantage).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 15: non-PTA approximately Rs 83,720 – Rs 187,320; PTA Rs 165,000. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: non-PTA approximately Rs 264,737; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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