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FeatureiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
PriceKSh 92,000KSh 162,000
DisplayLTPO 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), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
ProcessorApple A17 Pro (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
RAM8GB12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Rear camera48 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; 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
BatteryLi-Ion 4441 mAhMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Weight221 g (7.80 oz)233 g (8.22 oz)
Operating systemiOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

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SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Announced2023, September 12 (released 2023, September 22)2025, September 09 (released 2025, September 19)

Design

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
Dimensions159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight221 g (7.80 oz)233 g (8.22 oz)
Build materialsGlass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)

Display

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
DisplayLTPO 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), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Display features120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Performance

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
ProcessorApple A17 Pro (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
RAM8GB12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNo (no card slot)No (no card slot)

Cameras

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
Rear camera48 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; 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120° (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@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 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 featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS

Battery & Charging

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
BatteryLi-Ion 4441 mAhMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired

Software

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
Operating systemiOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIMNano-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 (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)

Connectivity

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
Water resistanceIP68 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

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural TitaniumSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue

Audio

SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro Max
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

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