iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2023
iPhone 15 Pro Max
The titanium flagship added a folded "tetraprism" lens for true 5× optical zoom. The biggest camera leap of the 15 line.
First "tetraprism" 5× optical zoom telephoto in an iPhone.
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iPhone 15 Pro Max: key facts
When was the iPhone 15 Pro Max released?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max arrived on September 22, 2023. Apple discontinued it in September 2024.
How much did the iPhone 15 Pro Max cost?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max launched at $1,199 in 2023, about $1,235 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A17 Pro at 3.78 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 6.7" LTPO OLED, 2796×1290, ProMotion display.
Why does the iPhone 15 Pro Max matter?
First "tetraprism" 5× optical zoom telephoto in an iPhone.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A17 Pro · 3.78 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED, 2796×1290, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple 6-core GPU (ray tracing) |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Weight | 221 g |
| Dimensions | 159.9×76.7×8.25 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 17 |
| Released | September 22, 2023 |
| Discontinued | September 2024 |
| Launch price | $1,199 |
How the iPhone 15 Pro Max compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 3.78 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,199 in 2023, about $1,235 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
The folded periscope optics let a 5× lens fit in a body only 8.25 mm thick.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11