Body and Design

A first for iPhone, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a sturdy and lightweight titanium frame. Apple’s lightest Pro range ever is made possible by a premium alloy that is used in spaceships and has one of the highest strengths-to-weight ratios of any metal. The model has the narrowest margins on the iPhone, a more refined brush texture, and curved corners. The Pro series is made to last thanks to the industry-leading Ceramic Shield on the front, the strongest back glass found in a smartphone, and the strength of titanium.

The titanium bands encase a novel substructure built from 100% recycled aluminum using an industry-first thermo-mechanical method, solid-state diffusing these two metals together to form an extremely strong bond. The back glass may be readily replaced, and the aluminum frame aids in thermal dissipation. There will be four gorgeous new finishes for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, including black titanium, white titanium, blue titanium, and natural titanium.

Overall, notable on the Pro Max are:

• Titanium design
• Ceramic Shield front
• Textured matte glass back
• Titanium frame (grade 5)
• Weight: 221 g
• Dimensions: 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm
• Nano-SIM and eSIM—International
• Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Display

The premium handset features:

• A Super Retina XDR display
• 6.7-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
• 2796‑by‑1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi

The iPhone 15 Pro Max display features rounded sides that fit inside a typical rectangle and follow a lovely curved design. The screen is 6.69 inches diagonally when measured in a typical rectangular shape, although the actual viewing area is smaller.

Additionally, the Pro Max’s display:

• Features a Dynamic Island
• Always-On display
• ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz
• HDR display
• True Tone
• Wide color (P3)
• Haptic Touch
• 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
• 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for the display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

Once turned on, the LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display’s high 120Hz refresh rate, 1290 x 2796-pixel resolution, 19.5:9 aspect ratio (460 ppi density), and 1000 nits (typ) and 2000 nits (HBM) brightness provide you with an unmatched, immersive experience. In addition, Apple has gone a long way to preserve the priceless screen of its premium handset with Ceramic Shield Glass, an always-on display protector. It would therefore be great if you were less concerned about spills, dust, scratches, and unintentional pressure falling on the display while you go about your job.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera Setup

 Selfie Camera

It packs a single, 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS. Additionally, it comes installed with SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) and HDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps) features. The selfie camera can record 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps videos, and supports gyro-EIS.

Main Camera Set up

The main camera consists of a triple-camera setup with:

• 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), 1.12µm, 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)
• Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
• Video Recording: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.

Powerful Camera Upgrades

The powerful camera upgrades on the iPhone Pro Max enable the equivalent of 7 professional lenses with breathtaking image quality. These upgrades include a more sophisticated 48MP Main camera system that now supports the new super-high-resolution 24MP default, the next generation of portraits with Focus and Depth Control, improvements to Night mode and Smart HDR, and an entirely new 5x Telephoto camera that is available only on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Super-high resolution

The 48MP Main camera, created particularly for the Pro series, gives you even more options thanks to the power of computational photography with a new 24MP super-high-resolution default, providing outstanding image quality at a manageable file size suitable for storing and sharing. With the Main camera, you can set a different default focal length from the three widely used options of 24 mm, 28 mm, and 35 mm.

The Main camera offers 48MP HEIF photos with a 4x higher resolution in addition to 48MP ProRAW images. The iPhone 15 Pro has a sizable 3x Telephoto camera, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers the longest optical zoom available on an iPhone to date: 5x at 120 mm. The new telephoto camera on the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a revolutionary tetraprism design and a combined optical image stabilization and autofocus 3D sensor-shift module, Apple’s most powerful stabilization system to date. It is great for close-ups, wildlife photography, and capturing the action from a distance.

Next Generation Portraits

The photos taken by the new Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max have crisper detail, more vibrant colors, and improved low-light performance. You can now shoot portrait photos without first switching to Portrait mode. The iPhone automatically takes depth information when a person, dog, or cat is in the frame or when you tap to focus so that you can subsequently turn pictures into beautiful portraits in the Photos app on iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can change the focus point after snapping the picture for more artistic freedom.

Additional Benefits of iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera

Additional features that benefit all cameras on iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max include:

• Night mode gets better with sharper details and more vivid colors, now powered by the Photonic Engine, including Night mode portraits, enabled by the LiDAR scanner.

• New Smart HDR captures subjects and the background with more true-to-life renderings of skin tones while ensuring photos have brighter highlights, richer mid-tones, and deeper shadows when viewed in the Photos app. This advanced HDR rendering is also available to third-party apps, so images can look even better when shared online.

• The best quality video in a smartphone is upgraded thanks to A17 Pro, with low-light video and Action mode improvements.

Why the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the Best on the Market for Pros

With enhanced professional processes, it is undoubtedly the preferred smartphone for creative professionals, and filmmakers benefit even more. With an extra USB 3 cable, transmission speeds can increase by up to 20 times. Photographers may also set up a professional studio with the aid of the iPhone and third-party applications like Capture One, which enable them to shoot and instantaneously upload 48MP ProRAW photographs from the iPhone to the Mac.

When using the iPhone as the primary camera, ProRes video can be directly saved to external storage, providing higher recording possibilities up to 4K at 60 fps and more flexibility on set. As the first smartphone in the world to accept ACES, the Academy Color Encoding System, a universal standard for color processes, the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max now add a new option for Log encoding.

Phone Performance

Operating System

Apple iPhone Pro Max runs on iOS 17. This makes the iPhone even more personal and intuitive with new features:

Phone App

The Phone app gets significant updates, with Contact Posters that allow you to customize how they appear to their contacts and Live Voicemail, which leverages the power of A17 Pro to see real-time on-device transcription as someone leaves a voicemail. You can even pick up the call while the caller leaves a message.

Messages

Messages get a new stickers experience, more powerful search, transcription of audio messages, and Check-In, which allows you to automatically notify friends and family when they have made it to their destination safely.

NameDrop

NameDrop allows you to use AirDrop to share contact information more efficiently by bringing two iPhone devices together. The same gesture can be used to AirDrop content and more, and now you can step away from each other and finish sending large files over the internet.

Standby

StandBy gives you a customizable full-screen experience with glanceable information designed to be viewed from a distance when the iPhone is on its side and charging. With the Always-On display of the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, StandBy shows useful information — perfect on a desk, nightstand, or kitchen counter.

Interactive Widgets

Interactive widgets on the Home Screen, Lock Screen, and in StandBy allow you to take action with just a tap, making it easy to complete a to-do, play, or pause a song right from the widget.

Safari

Safari adds excellent protection for Private Browsing and introduces profiles, helping you separate your browsing for topics like work and personal.

Journal

Numerous other updates are included in iOS 17, such as Password and Passkey Sharing with iCloud Keychain, Password and Passkey Sharing with Dictation, and much more. Journal is a new app that enables iPhone users to reflect and practice gratitude through journaling.

Chip and Processor

An A17 Pro chip powers the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. The A17 Pro chip features:

• New 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
• New 6‑core GPU
• New 16‑core Neural Engine

Next Level gaming on iPhone 15 Pro Max

The A17 Pro chipset enables pro performance and next-generation gaming experiences thanks to its inherent power and inventiveness. Apple’s release of the first 3-nanometer chip for the mobile sector establishes its position as a pioneer in technological innovation. The Neural Engine is now up to 2x quicker, powering features like autocorrect and Personal Voice in iOS 17, while the new CPU is up to 10% faster thanks to microarchitectural and design enhancements.

Smoother Gaming Experiences

The A17 Pro chipset unlocks next-generation gaming experiences and pro performance thanks to its inherent power and inventiveness. Apple established itself as a pioneer in technology and innovation with the release of the first 3-nanometer chip for the mobile sector. With microarchitectural and design enhancements, the new CPU is up to 10% quicker, and the Neural Engine is now up to 2x faster, supporting iOS 17 features like autocorrect and Personal Voice.

High-Quality Video Experiences

A17 Pro comes with a specialized AV1 decoder, allowing for more effective, high-quality video streaming experiences. Additionally, a new USB controller makes it possible for the iPhone to handle USB 3 speeds for the first time, enabling substantially faster transfer rates as well as video output up to 4K at 60 fps HDR.

iPhone 15 Pro Max Memory

As a high-performance, premium smartphone, iPhone 15 Pro Max is equipped with:

• 256GB, 8GB RAM,
• 512GB, 8GB RAM,
• 1TB 8GB RAM, depending on your chosen model.

NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) forms part of the iPhone’s memory technology and is instrumental in faster data transfer, improving efficiency in stored data management.

All Action Button

The brand-new Action button replaces the single-function switch that was only used to switch between ring and silent. It offers more options, including Voice Memos, Focus modes, Translate, accessibility features like Magnifier, and quick access to the camera or flashlight. The new button ensures that the intended action is launched with a press-and-hold gesture, fine-tuned haptic feedback, and visual indications in Dynamic Island.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max’s Connectivity and Communications

The Apple 15 Pro Max phone supports 5G. It is compatible with GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, and 5G networks. Also supported are the 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G network bandwidths. With its HSPA, LTE-A, 5G, and EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps Network Speeds, you will certainly enjoy quick data uploading and downloading.

Connectivity

Besides reliable network connectivity, the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers other equally incredible connectivity options. They include:

• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot.  The iPhone 15 Pro Max now supports Wi-Fi 6E for greater wireless performance, including up to 2x faster speeds, and introduces the first Thread-enabled smartphones, opening up future opportunities for Home app integrations.
• Bluetooth Pairing: 5.3, A2DP, LE
• Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
• NFC: Yes, supported.
• USB: USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort

Audio Output

Stereo speakers are already included in the phone. The phone always produces audio of great caliber and without interruption, as one would anticipate. This is expected, though, given the iPhone 15 Pro Max lacks a 3.5mm connection and does not support FM radio. To listen to music or watch movies on your headsets or earpieces, you must pair them via USB Type C or Bluetooth.

Improved Communications

iPhone 15 Pro Max comes equipped with super-fast 5G and includes:

• Improved audio quality on phone calls, including those made on FaceTime or third-party apps. Sound quality improves when you select Voice Isolation, so conversations come through loud and clear, even if you are somewhere noisy.

• eSIM with support from more than 295 carriers. When traveling the world, you can stay connected through affordable international roaming plans from your existing carrier or purchase prepaid eSIM plans in over 50 countries and regions, including Australia, Italy, Thailand, and more.

Second Generation Ultra-width Chip

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has the same second-generation Ultra-Wideband processor as the Pro model, allowing two iPhone devices to communicate at a distance that is three times greater than previously. As a result, users of the iPhone 15 may now share their locations and locate one another even in crowded places by using Precision Finding for Find My Friends a new method. The same privacy safeguards that you have come to rely on as an iPhone user in Find My are embedded into Precision Finding.

Sensors

Several sensors are installed on the smartphone for easier handling and communication. They include:

• Face ID
• Accelerometer
•  Gyro
• proximity
• compass
• barometer
• Ultra-Wideband 2 (UWB) support
• Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)

USB Type-C Connector

Together with new video formats, the new USB C connector’s supercharged USB 3 speeds—up to 20 times quicker than USB 2—allow for powerful pro processes that were previously not achievable. The iPhone 15 Pro series expands on Apple’s ground-breaking satellite infrastructure with the addition of Roadside Assistance via satellite to connect users to assistance if they experience automotive difficulties while off the grid.

Battery and iPhone 15 Pro Max Recharging

Powering the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a Li-Ion, non-removable battery. It offers better power compared to the iPhone 15 Pro:

• Video playback: Up to 29 hours, compared to 23 Hours on the Pro Model
• Video playback (streamed): Up to 25 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 95 hours

To recharge, you can opt for:

• Wired, 50% in 30 min (advertised), using USB Type-C
• 15W wireless (MagSafe)
• 5W wireless (Qi)

MagSafe

Wireless charging is easy with the MagSafe Charger. Your iPhone 15 Pro Max is attached by precisely positioned magnets, which offer faster wireless charging of up to 15W. Any Qi-certified charger, including the MagSafe Charger, may be used to wirelessly charge an iPhone 8 or later, an AirPods model with a wireless charging case, and other devices.

The MagSafe offers:

• Wireless charging up to 15W
• Magnet Array
• Alignment magnet
• Accessory Identification NFC
• Magnetometer

Type-C Charging

The iPhone 15 Pro lineup, which includes the Pro Max, provides easy-to-use new methods for charging, locating friends in crowded situations, and maintaining connectivity while traveling. The revised AirPods Pro (2nd generation) can be charged using the same connection as an iPhone, Mac, or iPad thanks to the iPhone Pro Max’s usage of the USB-C connector, a widely recognized standard for data transfer and charging. Additionally, you may use the USB-C connector on your iPhone to immediately charge AirPods or an Apple Watch. Up to 20 times quicker than USB 2.0, the iPhone 15 Pro Max supports USB 3.0 for data transfer rates of up to 10 gigabits per second.

Better for the Environment

The environment was considered in the design of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple continues to prioritize clean electricity across the whole supply chain and designs products using recycled and other low-carbon materials as it works toward its 2030 goal of having every product carbon neutral, from design to production to customer use. With a 100% recycled aluminum substructure and 100% recycled cobalt in the battery—both firsts for Apple—iPhone 15 Pro Max now incorporates more recycled components.

Additionally, the USB-C connector and all of the magnets in the iPhone 15 Pro Max are made entirely of rare earth materials that have been recycled, and several printed circuit boards have been gold-plated and soldered using tin. Both products are devoid of beryllium, PVC, and mercury, and they both exceed Apple’s strict requirements for energy efficiency. Apple is getting closer to achieving its goal of eliminating plastic from all of its packaging by 2025 because more than 99% of it is made of fiber.

Pros and Cons of iPhone 15 Pro

Pros

• Runs on 5G Network connectivity
• Unique design and finishing
• Features USB-C port
• Uses USB-C instead of Lightning
• USB-C port that offers USB 3 transfer speeds up to 10Gb/s
• Installed with A17 Pro chip, which is more potent than A15, A17 chips
• High resolution, Super Retina XDR Display
• Display protected by Ceramic Shield glass, always on display.
• High 120 Hz refresh rate
• The customizable Action button that can be set to multiple functions
• Dynamic Island for visual feedback
• Powerful camera set-up
• Captures 4K Videos
• Improved portrait capabilities
• Telephoto and optical zoom lenses supported
• 6-core GPU and dedicated AV1 decoder allow for playing high-setting video games such as Assassins Creed and more streamlined video streaming
• Stronger battery power with up to 95 hours of audio playback time and 29 hours of video playback time.
• Supports fast charging and wireless charging

Cons

Unfortunately, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has several limitations, including

• Being highly priced
• No 3.5mm jack port
• Does not support additional memory via MicroSD.

Alternative Handsets for iPhone 15 Pro Max

• Apple iPhone 15
• Apple iPhone 15 Pro
• Google Pixel 7 Pro
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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