Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max / Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: A3256 / A3257 · 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB; Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue; dual eSIM only

Apple iPhone 15 Pro: 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro (A2848, A2849 and regional models); 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB; Black, White, Blue and Natural Titanium. The 6.7-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max is a separate model with a different telephoto and battery.

SpecificationApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro
Release year20252023
Display6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2868 × 1320, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On

ProMotion adjusts the refresh rate to the content, giving 120 Hz smoothness when scrolling and lowering it on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked.

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6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2556 × 1179 pixels, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island

On OLED each pixel emits its own light, so blacks turn fully off; typical contrast is listed as 2,000,000:1.

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Brightness1,000 nits typical, 1,600 nits HDR, 3,000 nits outdoor peak; 1 nit minimum

The 3,000-nit outdoor figure is a short peak in strong sunlight, not sustained full-screen white. The screen has an anti-reflective coating.

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1000 nits typical, 1600 nits HDR peak, 2000 nits outdoor peak

The outdoor figure is used only briefly in strong sunlight; normal use sits around 1000 nits.

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Build and glassAluminium unibody; Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back Apple—
Water resistanceIP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes)

Apple notes that this resistance is not permanent and can decrease with normal wear.

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ChipA19 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, 16-core Neural Engine

The GPU supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing.

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Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB Apple128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple
Main camera48 MP Fusion Main, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78, second-generation sensor-shift stabilisation

It also gives a 12 MP 2× (48 mm) image by using the centre of the sensor.

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48 MP, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78; second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 24 MP and 48 MP photos

Sensor-shift stabilisation moves the sensor rather than the lens to counter hand shake; the default capture is 24 MP.

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Ultra wide camera48 MP Fusion Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view

This camera is also used for 48 MP macro shots.

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Telephoto camera48 MP Fusion Telephoto, 100 mm (4×), ƒ/2.8, tetraprism, 3D sensor-shift stabilisation

Using the centre of the sensor gives a 12 MP 8× (200 mm) image; Apple quotes a 16× optical-quality range and up to 40× digital zoom.

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Video4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps; ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Genlock

4K 100/120 fps is limited to the main camera. ProRes 4K 120 fps requires recording to external storage. Genlock syncs several cameras to the same timing with compatible hardware.

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4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR up to 4K 60 fps; ProRes 4K 60 fps (with external recording); Log video; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps

ProRes 4K at 60 fps requires recording to external storage over USB-C. Log records a flat profile for colour grading.

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Front camera18 MP Center Stage, ƒ/1.9; 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps

The Center Stage camera’s square sensor allows landscape or portrait selfies without rotating the phone.

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BatteryUp to 39 hours of video playback (35 hours streamed); lithium-ion Apple—
Wired chargingAbout 50% in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher USB-C adapter

No adapter in the box; only a 1 m USB-C charge cable.

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Wireless chargingUp to 25 W with MagSafe and Qi2

Apple quotes about 50% in 30 minutes with a 30 W or higher adapter and MagSafe Charger.

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USB-CUSB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s), DisplayPort, charging

10 Gb/s needs a compatible USB 3 cable; the included cable does not guarantee that speed.

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USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s; DisplayPort video out up to 4K HDR (with a compatible adapter)

10 Gb/s needs a USB 3 cable; the 1 m cable in the box is a charge cable and does not guarantee that speed.

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WirelessWi-Fi 7 (2×2 MIMO), Bluetooth 6, Thread, second-generation Ultra Wideband, NFC; Apple N1 wireless chip

Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

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Cellular and SIM5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE; dual eSIM only, no physical SIM Apple—
Satellite and safetyEmergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My via satellite; Crash Detection

Availability of satellite features varies by country.

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Buttons and sensorsAction button, Camera Control; Face ID, LiDAR, barometer, dual ambient light sensors

Camera Control opens the camera and changes settings such as zoom and exposure with slide and light-press gestures.

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Size and weight163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm; 233 g Apple146.6 × 70.6 × 8.25 mm; 187 g Apple
Operating systemiOS 26 Apple—
In the boxiPhone, 1 m USB-C charge cable, documentation AppleiPhone, 1 m USB-C Charge Cable, documentation; no adapter or earphones Apple
Refresh rate—ProMotion adaptive up to 120 Hz; Always-On display

The panel rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and gaming and drops its rate for static content to save power, which lets the lock screen stay on.

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Processor—A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance, 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Telephoto and ultra wide—12 MP 3× telephoto (77 mm, ƒ/2.8, OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 2× (48 mm) option from the main sensor

The 2× image is taken from the centre of the 48 MP sensor; the 15× digital zoom is not optical.

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Battery and charging—Up to 23 hours video playback, 20 hours streamed; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W adapter; MagSafe and Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W

No adapter is included. Qi2 is a wireless charging standard with magnetic alignment like MagSafe.

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Connectivity—5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, second-generation Ultra Wideband, Thread, NFC

mmWave support varies by region. Thread is for low-power networking with smart home devices.

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Location—Dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC); digital compass

Receiving satellite signals on two frequencies helps reduce position drift between tall buildings.

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SIM—Dual eSIM on US models (no physical SIM); SIM tray plus eSIM on models for other markets Apple
Action button—Assignable to Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility

It replaces the old mute switch; pressing and holding runs the chosen function.

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Durability—IP68 (IEC 60529, up to 6 m for 30 minutes); titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Apple