iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 15 Pro and the 15 Pro Max, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
The 15 Pro Max is the better phone: it adds the bigger screen, the longer zoom and longer battery life. Used, the gap is about $60. That is worth paying.
iPhone 15 Pro
QDN Certified, 15-month warranty
from $638$1,099
7 in stock · launched at $999
Shop used 15 ProiPhone 15 Pro Max
QDN Certified, 15-month warranty
from $698$1,199
6 in stock · launched at $1,199
Shop used 15 Pro MaxWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 15 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
15 Pro Max wins
The 15 Pro Max zooms to 5× optically; the 15 Pro stops at 3×. For concerts, sport and kids on a stage, the longer lens is the one you will use.
15 Pro Max wins
Battery: Apple rates the 15 Pro Max at up to 29 hours of video playback against 23 for the 15 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
15 Pro Max wins
The 15 Pro is lighter: 187 g against 221 g.
15 Pro wins
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20232023
- Display
- 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A17 ProA17 Pro
- RAM
- 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 3× telephoto5× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 29 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- USB-C (USB 3)USB-C (USB 3)
- Frame
- TitaniumTitanium
- Weight
- 187 g221 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- YesYes
- Action button
- YesYes
- Camera Control
- NoNo
- Apple launch price
- $999$1,199
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2023 |
| Display | 6.1″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island | 6.7″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A17 Pro | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto | 3: 48 MP main · 12 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 3× telephoto | 5× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 23 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 29 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
| Weight | 187 g | 221 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Action button | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Control | No | No |
| Apple launch price | $999 | $1,199 |
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256GB · Black Titanium · battery 95%
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$698$1,199
iPhone 15 Pro vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The 15 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.7″ against 6.1″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
Is the iPhone 15 Pro Max worth the extra over the iPhone 15 Pro?
The 15 Pro Max is the better phone: it adds the bigger screen, the longer zoom and longer battery life. Used, the gap is about $60. That is worth paying.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 15 Pro or the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The 15 Pro Max zooms to 5× optically; the 15 Pro stops at 3×. For concerts, sport and kids on a stage, the longer lens is the one you will use.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 15 Pro Max at up to 29 hours of video playback against 23 for the 15 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
Yes, both the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max support Apple Intelligence.
How much do the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max cost used?
Right now: iPhone 15 Pro from $638; iPhone 15 Pro Max from $698. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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