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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 15 Pro MaxThe titanium flagship added a folded "tetraprism" lens for true 5× optical zoom.
iPhone 16 Pro MaxThe biggest iPhone yet at 6.9", with the full Pro camera array including 5× zoom, Camera Control and 4K/120 video.Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 22, 2023 | September 20, 2024 |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $1,199 |
| Price today | $1,235 | $1,211 |
| CPU | Apple A17 Pro · 3.78 GHz | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO OLED, 2796×1290, ProMotion | 6.9" LTPO OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Operating system | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 15 Pro Max
First "tetraprism" 5× optical zoom telephoto in an iPhone.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Largest iPhone display ever (6.9") and a 5× telephoto in the Max.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04