Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Table of Contents

  • Size Comparison
  • Display Comparison
  • Battery Life
  • Charging Speed
  • Speaker Test
  • Performance
  • Benchmark Performance
  • Camera Comparison
  • Video Quality
  • Overall Verdict

Size Comparison

Feature
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Dimensions (Height x Width x Depth)
163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches)
160.7 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches)
Weight
229 grams (8.08 ounces)
221 grams (7.81 ounces)
Display Size
6.9 inches Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (120Hz)
6.7 inches Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion (120Hz)
Bezel Thickness
Slightly thinner bezels for a more immersive experience
Thicker bezels compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max
Build Material
Titanium frame (same as iPhone 15 Pro Max)
Titanium frame
Button Placement
New Action Button introduced, replacing the mute switch
Traditional mute switch
Camera Bump Size
Slightly larger camera bump due to upgraded sensors
Smaller camera bump compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max
Color Options
New exclusive colors (e.g., Midnight Blue, Rose Gold)
Existing color options (e.g., Space Black, Gold, Silver)
Port Location
USB-C port (centered at the bottom)
USB-C port (centered at the bottom)
Overall Size Difference
Slightly taller and heavier than iPhone 15 Pro Max
Slightly shorter and lighter than iPhone 16 Pro Max




Display Comparison

Feature Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Display Size 6.9 inches (expected) 6.7 inches
Display Type Super Retina XDR OLED Super Retina XDR OLED
Resolution ~2796 x 1290 pixels (expected) 2796 x 1290 pixels
Refresh Rate 120Hz ProMotion 120Hz ProMotion
Brightness ~2000 nits (peak, expected) 2000 nits (peak, HDR)
Always-On Display Yes (improved) Yes
HDR Support Dolby Vision, HDR10 Dolby Vision, HDR10
Screen Protection Ceramic Shield Ceramic Shield
Bezel Size Slimmer bezels (expected) Slim bezels

Battery Life

Feature Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Battery Capacity ~4,900 mAh (expected) ~4,422 mAh
Usage Time ~28-32 hours (mixed usage) ~25-29 hours (mixed usage)
Video Playback Up to 30 hours Up to 28 hours
Audio Playback Up to 100 hours Up to 95 hours
Standby Time Up to 3 days Up to 2.5 days
Charging Efficiency Improved power management Standard power management
Battery Technology Advanced lithium-ion (expected) Standard lithium-ion

Charging Speed

Feature Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Wired Charging Up to 30W (expected) Up to 27W
Wireless Charging MagSafe (15W), Qi (7.5W) MagSafe (15W), Qi (7.5W)
Reverse Wireless Yes (expected) No
Charging Time (0-50%) ~30 minutes (expected) ~35 minutes
Battery Capacity ~4,900 mAh (expected) ~4,441 mAh
Fast Charging Tech Improved efficiency (expected) Standard fast charging




Speaker Test

Feature Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Speaker Setup Stereo speakers (spatial audio) Stereo speakers (spatial audio)
Loudness Improved (10-15% louder) Excellent
Bass Deeper and richer Good
Clarity Enhanced clarity and detail Clear
Spatial Audio Yes (improved) Yes
Dolby Atmos Support Yes Yes
Distortion Levels Minimal at high volumes Minimal at high volumes
3D Audio Experience Enhanced Standard

Performance

Feature iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 Pro Max
Processor A18 Pro Chip A17 Pro Chip
CPU Performance Up to 15% faster Baseline
Graphics Performance Up to 20% faster Baseline
Memory Bandwidth 17% increase Baseline
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage Options 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB

Benchmark Performance

Feature Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Chipset A18 Pro (3nm) A17 Pro (3nm)
GeekBench 6
– Single-Core ~2,800 (expected) ~2,900
– Multi-Core ~7,200 (expected) ~7,200
AnTuTu v10 ~2,000,000 (expected) ~1,500,000
3DMark Wild Life ~18,000 (expected) ~14,000
AI Benchmark ~4,500 (expected) ~3,800
Thermal Throttling Improved thermal management Slight throttling under heavy load




Camera Comparison

Feature Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Main Camera 48 MP (f/1.78, larger sensor) 48 MP (f/1.78)
Ultra-Wide Camera 12 MP (f/2.2, improved low-light) 12 MP (f/2.2)
Telephoto Camera 12 MP (f/2.8, 5x optical zoom) 12 MP (f/2.8, 5x optical zoom)
Front Camera 12 MP (f/1.9, improved autofocus) 12 MP (f/1.9)
Sensor Size Larger sensor for better low-light Standard sensor size
Photonic Engine Next-gen computational photography Current-gen Photonic Engine
ProRAW Support Yes (improved) Yes
ProRes Video 4K @ 60fps 4K @ 60fps
Cinematic Mode 4K @ 60fps (improved) 4K @ 30fps
Low-Light Performance Enhanced Night Mode Excellent Night Mode
Zoom Capabilities 5x optical, 25x digital 5x optical, 25x digital
AI Features Advanced AI scene detection Standard AI scene detection

Video Quality

Feature Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Max Video Resolution Up to 8K @ 30fps Up to 4K @ 60fps
Cinematic Mode 4K @ 60fps (improved) 4K @ 30fps
Stabilization Advanced sensor-shift + EIS Sensor-shift + EIS
HDR Support Dolby Vision HDR (improved) Dolby Vision HDR
Low-Light Video Enhanced Night Mode Video Night Mode Video
Slow Motion 1080p @ 480fps (expected) 1080p @ 240fps
Audio Zoom Yes (improved spatial audio) Yes
Video Formats H.265, H.264, ProRes H.265, H.264, ProRes
Front Camera Video 4K @ 60fps (expected) 4K @ 60fps
AI Enhancements Real-time AI video enhancements Standard AI enhancements




🏆Overall Verdict

📌 iPhone 16 Pro Max

✅ Pros:

  • Faster A18 Pro chip with better CPU and GPU performance
  • Bigger display (6.9″) for an improved viewing experience
  • Better battery life due to a larger battery
  • Improved 5x optical zoom vs. 3x on the 15 Pro Max
  • Brighter display with peak brightness improvements
  • Better speakers with improved clarity and loudness

❌ Cons:

  • More expensive than the iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • No major design changes
  • No microSD expansion (same as before)

📌 iPhone 15 Pro Max

✅ Pros:

  • Still powerful with the A17 Pro chip
  • Excellent battery life (though slightly lower than the iPhone 16 Pro Max)
  • 3x optical zoom is still great for most users
  • Lower price compared to the new iPhone 16 Pro Max

❌ Cons:

  • Older processor (A17 Pro) is slightly slower than the A18 Pro
  • Lower optical zoom (3x vs. 5x)
  • Slightly smaller battery

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