iPhone 15 Pro Series: Simplified Comparison

Are you an iPhone fan? If you are, you probably know that Apple just released their new iPhone 15 series on September 12th, 2023. If you’re wondering which new iPhone to buy, you might be torn between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the 15 Pro. They both have the same powerful A17 Pro chips, but some key differences could sway your decision. The 15 Pro Max has a huge screen, a long-lasting battery, and an amazing 5X zoom camera. The 15 Pro is more compact and comfortable to use with one hand but still has a great display and camera. In this blog post, we’ll break down the main features of the iPhone 15 Pro Series and help you decide which one is right for you.

Specification of iPhone 15 Pro Series

1. Display and Design of iPhone 15 Pro Series

Pro models have few advantages over regular base models (i.e., iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus). Let’s see what are the advantages.

• Pro models have an all-new lightweight titanium frame.
• Pro models have slimmer bezels around the display.
• Both models have a matte glass finish on the back.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max is hard to use with one hand and uncomfortable in pocket while iPhone 15 Pro is very comfortable in pocket and easy to use with one hand.
• Pro models have a new Action button in place of a mute button. The Action button by default set to silence the iPhone. You can also assign it to open the camera, flashlight, magnifier, or shortcut app.
• Both Pro models support USB 3 fast transfer rates (up to 10Gbps) but in the box, you get USB 2.
• Colors available for both Pro Models are Titanium White, Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, and Titanium Blue.

2. Camera of iPhone 15 Pro Series

• The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max both have three cameras, but the Pro Max has a cooler zoom one. It’s a 5X tetra-prism lens with 3D stabilization, and it’s awesome. The 15 Pro only has a 3X zoom, maybe because it’s too small to fit the new one. Maybe next year, though.
• The main camera is also better, with a bigger sensor and more pixels. You can zoom in a bit without losing quality, and take super sharp 24MP photos by default. You can also shoot 48MP in HEIF, not just ProRAW. And the ultra-wide and selfie cams are smarter too, especially at night.
• For videos, you get Spatial video that uses two cameras to capture depth. It looks amazing on the Apple Vision Pro headset.

3. Performance and Software

• The iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max both have the Apple A17 Pro chip (3nm) inside, which makes it super-fast and great for gaming. It has a new 6-core GPU and a 10% faster CPU.
• Both Pro iPhones also have 8GB of RAM, which is more than the 14 Pro series. But they use the same kind of RAM as before, LPDDR5. The only thing that the 15 Pro Max has over the 15 Pro is that it can keep cool longer, so it won’t slow down as much when you play heavy games.
• The software is the same on both phones too, iOS 17. It has some cool new features like Contact Posters, NameDrop, stickers, live stickers, Standby Mode, interactive widgets, mood tracking, journaling, and more. It also makes the Phone, Messages, and FaceTime apps better and fixes autocorrect.
• If you’re in the US and you want to buy an iPhone 15, you’ll have to use eSIM only. That’s how it was for the previous models too. You won’t be able to pop in a physical SIM card like you used to. But if you’re traveling abroad, you might find some international models that still have the physical SIM option.

4. Battery and Charging Capability

• The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a much bigger battery than the iPhone 15 Pro: 4,422 mAh vs. 3,274 mAh. That’s 35% more. You can use the 15 Pro Max for about 8 hours of screen time, while the 15 Pro lasts for about 6 hours. The 15 Pro Max can go for two days without charging, but the 15 Pro needs to be plugged in every day.
• The new USB-C port doesn’t make the iPhones charge faster, though. That’s a bummer because iPhones are still some of the slowest charging phones out there. Apple says they both may support 20W charging, but you might get 23W from the 15 Pro and 27W from the Pro Max if you’re lucky.
• The same MagSafe tech that lets you charge wirelessly at 15W is in both devices.

Comparison between iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro

iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro have almost the same configuration but still have some major differences. Let’s see the major differences between the two models.

Specifications	iPhone 15 Pro Max	iPhone 15 Pro
Screen Size/Display	6.7 Inches	6.1 Inches
Audio Video Playback Time	29 Hours of Video Playback and 95 hours of Audio Playback	23 Hours of Video Playback and 75 hours of Audio Playback
Camera	Up to 5X Optical Zoom	Up to 3X Optical Zoom
Storage Capacity	Start from 256GB, Max: 1TB	Start from 128GB, Max: 1TB
Resolution	2796-by-1290-pixel resolution at 460 (ppi)	2556-by-1179-pixel resolution at 460 (ppi)
Height, Width, Depth in inches, and Weight in grams	Height (inch): 6.29, Width: 3.02, Depth: 0.32, Weight: 221 grams	Height (inch): 5.77, Width: 2.78, Depth: 0.32, Weight: 187 grams
Fast Charge Capability	50% charge in only 35 minutes with 20W adapter	50% charge in only 30 minutes with 20W adapter
Battery	4422 mAh	3274 mAh

Note: Apart from these differences all specifications are the same on both devices i.e., iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro.

What are the commons on both iPhone 15 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro

Apart from the differences mentioned above, all specifications are the same in both models. A few major commons are as below:

• Both models have the same A17 Pro Chip.
• Both models get USB-C Ports.
• Same Main and Ultra-Wide Camera.
• Both have 8GB RAM.
• The Charging Speed for both is 20 W.
• Both have a new Action Button instead of a mute button.  
• Both have a Dynamic Island feature.
• 5G connectivity on both models.
• Both have Emergency SOS service via Satellite, Roadside Assistance, and Crash detection features.

Conclusion

The iPhone 15 Pro Max has some advantages over the iPhone 15 Pro, especially the 5X zoom camera that lets you capture more details from afar. It also has a bigger screen and a longer battery life, which are great for enjoying your photos and videos. If you want these features, the 15 Pro Max is the best choice for you.

But if you prefer a smaller and lighter phone, the 15 Pro Max might not be your cup of tea. It’s still a huge and heavy device that can be hard to handle with one hand. In that case, you might be happier with the iPhone 15 Pro, which is more compact and comfortable to use.

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