iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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Feature	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Price	KSh 92,000	KSh 162,000
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), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Processor	Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)	Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
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; 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)
Battery	Li-Ion 4441 mAh	Market-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Charging	Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired	Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Weight	221 g (7.80 oz)	233 g (8.22 oz)
Operating system	iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27	iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

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General

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Announced	2023, September 12 (released 2023, September 22)	2025, September 09 (released 2025, September 19)

Design

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Dimensions	159.9 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)
Weight	221 g (7.80 oz)	233 g (8.22 oz)
Build materials	Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)

Display

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
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), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	6.7 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 protection	Ceramic Shield glass	Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5
Display features	120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)

Performance

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Processor	Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)	Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)	Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

Memory & Storage

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Storage technology	NVMe	NVMe
Expandable storage	No (no card slot)	No (no card slot)

Cameras

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
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; 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 camera	12 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 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 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 features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
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

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

Software

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Operating system	iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 27	iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
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 (max 2 at a time; International); eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)

Connectivity

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	6.0, 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)	Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite features	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
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

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Colors	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue

Audio

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

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