iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB

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Feature	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Price	KSh 148,000 – KSh 165,000	KSh 220,000.00
Display	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Processor	Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)	iOS 27
RAM	8 GB	12GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	256GB
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/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 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 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model*
Charging	Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2, requires iOS 17.2); 4.5W reverse wired	Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Weight	221 g	249 g (8.78 oz)
Operating system	iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6	iOS 27
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

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General

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Announced	2023, September 12 (released 2023, September 22)	—

Design

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Dimensions	159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	221 g	249 g (8.78 oz)
Build materials	Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)	—

Display

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Display	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	6.9 inches: 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)	1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protection	Ceramic Shield glass	—
Display features	120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	—

Performance

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Processor	Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)	iOS 27
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)	—
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	—

Memory & Storage

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
RAM	8 GB	12GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TB	256GB
Storage technology	NVMe	—
Expandable storage	No (no card slot)	—

Cameras

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
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/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 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)	—
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	—
Front camera features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR	—
Front camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	—

Battery & Charging

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Battery	Li-Ion 4441 mAh	Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model*
Charging	Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2, requires iOS 17.2); 4.5W reverse wired	Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired

Software

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Operating system	iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6	iOS 27

Network

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / 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 18 Pro Max 256GB
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	—
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort	—
Ultra Wideband (UWB)	Yes, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)	—
Satellite features	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	—

Durability

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
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 18 Pro Max 256GB
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	—
Colors	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium	—

Audio

Specification	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	—
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	—

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