iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro
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iPhone 16 Pro Max Price range: KSh 150,500.00 through KSh 184,000.00
iPhone 17 Pro Price range: KSh 153,000.00 through KSh 160,500.00
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL 256GBKSh 150,000.00
Google Pixel 11 Pro 256GBKSh 140,000.00
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  iPhone 15 Pro Max |  iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Price range: KSh 148,000.00 through KSh 165,000.00 | Price range: KSh 134,000.00 through KSh 155,000.00 |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4441 mAh | Li-Ion 3582 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2, requires iOS 17.2); 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
| Announced | 2023, September 12 (released 2023, September 22) | 2024, September 09 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| Display | ||
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Screen resolution | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | 6.3 inches (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage technology | NVMe | NVMe |
| Expandable storage | No (no card slot) | No card slot |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Rear camera features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D spatial video, stereo sound recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | Li-Ion 4441 mAh | Li-Ion 3582 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2, requires iOS 17.2); 4.5W reverse wired | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | Nano-SIM + eSIM / eSIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | Support (gen2 chip) |
| Satellite features | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Additional specifications | ||
| colour | — | Black Titanium, Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium |
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