Head to head
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
Full specs side by side — plus the one table nobody else shows you: what each phone actually costs to repair.
At a glance
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is the newer phone (2024 vs 2023).
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the larger display (6.9" vs 6.7").
- iPhone 16 Pro Max carries the bigger battery (4,685 mAh vs 4,441 mAh).
- iPhone 15 Pro Max is lighter (221 g vs 227 g).
- iPhone 15 Pro Max is cheaper to fix — screen replacement runs $249 vs $299 at our counter.
Specifications
Spec for spec.
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | 2024-09-20 | 2023-09-22 |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) | 6.7" LTPO OLED Super Retina XDR (ProMotion) |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2796x1290 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A17 Pro |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Rear cameras | 48MP Fusion wide + 48MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x telephoto | 48MP wide + 12MP ultrawide + 12MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 4441 mAh |
| Charging | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 25W, Qi2 15W | USB-C, 20W+ wired (50% in 30 min), MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W |
| Dimensions (mm) | 163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 |
| Weight | 227 g | 221 g |
| Colors at launch | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium |
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, Thread | 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, Thread |
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 17 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| SIM | eSIM only (US) | eSIM only (US) |
Specs reflect the US models as published by the manufacturer.
What buyers pick
The configurations people actually choose.
Based on current used-market sales data, updated August 2026.
| iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Most-chosen color | Black | Blue |
| Most-chosen storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Repair pricing
What each costs to fix.
Real walk-in prices at BK Wireless — every repair backed by a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
| Repair | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen replacement | $299 | $249 |
| Battery replacement | $109 | $99 |
FAQ
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 15 Pro Max, answered.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is newer — it launched in 2024, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max launched in 2023.
Which has the bigger battery?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max: 4,685 mAh vs 4,441 mAh.
Which is cheaper to repair?
Screen replacement is $249 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max and $299 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max at BK Wireless — both with a 60-day parts and labor warranty.
Does BK Wireless repair the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Yes — both. Walk into 1054 Beach 20th Street in Far Rockaway for same-day screen, battery, and charging port repairs on either phone, backed by a 60-day warranty. No appointment needed.
Can I trade in my old phone toward either one?
Yes. Bring your current phone and a photo ID — we test it in front of you and pay cash on the spot, working or broken.
Upgrading to either one?
Get cash for your current phone at 1054 Beach 20th Street — tested in front of you, paid on the spot.
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