Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro
The short answer
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro charges faster, at 60 W against 20.
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 159,900 against INR 164,900.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
₹1,59,900launch price · Sep 2023
|
 Apple iPhone 18 Pro
₹1,64,900launch price · Sep 2026
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Top quarter ₹1L+ | Not on sale yet |
| Spec index | 9.3 / 10 | — |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A20 Pro, Hexa Core |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | Up to 36 hours video playback |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | September 22, 2023 (Official) | September 18, 2026 (Official) |
| Operating System | iOS v17 | iOS v27 |
| Custom UI | iOS | — |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa core (3.78 GHz, Dual core, Performance + 2.11 GHz, Quad core, Efficiency) | Hexa Core (6-core CPU) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 3 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (7-core graphics) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR OLED (LTPO) | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 px (Super Retina XDR) | 1206 x 2622 px |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 89.83 % | 90.13 % |
| Screen Protection | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 front |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with Dynamic Island | Yes, with Dynamic Island |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 2000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits max (typical), 1600 nits peak (HDR), 3000 nits peak (outdoor), 1 nit minimum |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR10 and Dolby Vision | Yes, HDR display with Dolby Vision |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (ProMotion, 1-120 Hz adaptive) | Up to 120 Hz (ProMotion adaptive refresh rate) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 159.9 mm | 150.0 mm |
| Width | 76.7 mm | 71.9 mm |
| Thickness | 8.25 mm | 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 221 grams | 211 g |
| Build Material | Frame: Grade 5 Titanium Front: Ceramic Shield Back: Textured matte glass | Aluminium unibody enclosure, Ceramic Shield 2 front, Ceramic Shield back |
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes under IEC standard 60529) |
| Ruggedness | — | Dust proof, Water resistant, Splash proof |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Triple |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.78, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (24 mm, second-generation sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (13 mm, 120° field of view) 12 MP f/2.8, Telephoto Camera (120 mm, 5x Tetraprism Optical Zoom) | 48 MP f/1.48-f/4.0, Wide Angle, Fusion Main Camera (24 mm) + 48 MP f/2.8, Telephoto Camera (100 mm, 4x) + 48 MP f/2.2, Ultra Wide Angle Camera (13 mm) |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus with Focus Pixels |
| OIS | Yes | No |
| Flash | Yes, True Tone Flash | Yes, Adaptive True Tone flash |
| Image Resolution | 8064 x 6048 Pixels | 8064 x 6048 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Pro controls for aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night mode Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control Apple ProRAW | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Night mode, Portrait mode, Panorama, Macro, Time-lapse, Slo-mo, Cinematic mode, Action mode, Dual Capture |
| Camera Features | 25 x Digital Zoom 5 x Optical Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Photonic Engine Smart HDR 5 LiDAR Scanner | Variable aperture with six laser-cut blades (f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0), Photographic Styles 3 with texture and grain control, Apple ProRAW, Sapphire crystal lens cover, 2x optical zoom out, 4x optical zoom in, 8x optical-quality zoom, 16x optical zoom range, Digital zoom up to 40x, Portrait Lighting, Night mode portraits, Macro photography, HEIF, JPEG and DNG capture |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps | 3840x2160 @ 120 fps, 3840x2160 @ 100 fps, 3840x2160 @ 60 fps, 3840x2160 @ 30 fps, 3840x2160 @ 25 fps, 3840x2160 @ 24 fps, 1920x1080 @ 240 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion Cinematic mode (4K HDR at 30 fps) Action mode Apple ProRes Log video encoding Spatial video capture | 4K Dolby Vision video recording, ProRes video recording up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, Cinematic mode, Action mode, Dual Capture, Spatial video recording at 1080p 30 fps, Genlock, Audio Mix, Spatial Audio recording |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 18 MP f/1.9, Center Stage Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, Retina Flash | Yes, Retina Flash |
| Camera Features | Face ID Smart HDR 5 Night mode Portrait mode Photonic Engine | Center Stage, Ultra-stabilised video, Photographic Styles 3, Portrait mode, Night mode, Dual Capture, Animoji and Memoji |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps | 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps, Slo-mo at 1080p 120 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4441 mAh | — |
| Type | Li-ion | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 20W | Yes, up to 50% charge in around 15 minutes with 60W adapter |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | NVMe | — |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) | Dual SIM, eSIM + eSIM (two active eSIMs, stores eight or more eSIMs) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM (Dual eSIM supported) | eSIM only (not compatible with physical SIM cards) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | eSIM |
| 5G Bands | FDD N1 / N2 / N3 / N5 / N7 / N8 / N12 / N20 / N25 / N26 / N28 / N30 / N66 / N70 / N75 / N76 TDD N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N53 / N77 / N78 / N79 | FDD-5G NR: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75; TDD-5G NR: n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79; 5G mmWave: n258, n260, n261 (mmWave on US models) |
| 4G Bands | FD-LTE 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 13 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 25 / 26 / 28 / 30 / 32 / 66 TD-LTE 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 46 / 48 / 53 | FDD-LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 106; TDD-LTE: 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53 |
| 3G Bands | UMTS 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz | UMTS / HSPA+ / DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz | GSM / EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz |
| EDGE | Available | Yes |
| SIM 2 | - | eSIM |
| GPRS | Available | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot, AirDrop | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Calling, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC (dual-frequency) | Yes, Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC) |
| NFC | No | No |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s), Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPort | USB-C connector with support for charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s) |
| Infrared Sensor | — | No |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation, Audio formats supported: AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Ultra Wideband (2nd generation), Dual ambient light sensors, Proximity sensor, High-g accelerometer, Compass, High dynamic range gyroscope, Barometer | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors, Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip, Thread networking |