Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs. Pro Max

Same size, different cameras

By

Molly McLaughlin

Updated on March 15, 2024

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The iPhone 15 Plus and Pro Max share many features. The exceptions are:

Always-On display
The telephoto lens and max optical zoom
Battery
Storage options
Price

So, which iPhone should you buy? Here's what you need to know.

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Features

iPhone 15 Plus

6.7-inch display
6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in, 7.09oz
A16 chip
iOS 17 (shipped)
Up to 5 years of OS updates
6GB RAM
128GB, 256GB, 512GB storage options
$900 starting price at release
Up to 26 hours battery life (video playback)
Released September 2023

iPhone 15 Pro Max

6.7-inch always on display
6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 in, 7.81 oz
A17 Pro chip
iOS 17 (shipped)
Up to 5 years of OS updates
8GB RAM
256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options
$1200 starting price at release
Up to 29 hours battery life (video playback)
Released September 2023

How Are They Different?

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the same size screen and is about the same size overall. It adds a telephoto lens and 1 TB storage options and is priced higher.

iPhone 15 Plus

6.7-inch display
6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in, 7.09oz
A16 chip
6GB RAM
128GB, 256GB, 512GB storage options
Up to 26 hours battery life (video playback)
$900 starting price at release

iPhone 15 Pro Max

6.7-inch always on display
6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 in, 7.81 oz
A17 Pro chip
8GB RAM
256GB, 512GB, 1TB storage options
Up to 29 hours battery life (video playback)
$1200 starting price at release

Cameras: Some Differences

The cameras set these two iPhones apart. The Pro Max has a higher-resolution ultra-wide camera and a separate telephoto lens. The 15 Plus does not have a telephoto lens, though it has optical zoom.

iPhone 15 Plus