Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max which has resolution of 2796 x 1290. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4441 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 148900 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is Rs. 148900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's 6.7 inch screen. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Both have same 460 PPI. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v17 and the second one on v20 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.7 x 159.9 x 8.25 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), ProMotion technology, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261 | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Titanium Frame, Action Button , Ray Tracing, New 16‑core Neural Engine, Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.78 (Main) 12 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP 120 mm, tetraprism design f/2.8 (5x Telephoto) with autofocus | 200 MP f/1.78 (Main) 48 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP f/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner, panorama, Photographic Styles ,Macro photography Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and ,Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide) ,Advanced red-eye correction ,Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,, 10x optical zoom range | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) with Retina Flash | 32 MP f/1.9 with Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | iOS v20 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A17 Pro | Apple Bionic A19 |
| CPU | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x performance Cores@ 3.78GHz & 4 efficiency cores | |
| GPU | Apple Pro Class 6-Core GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4441 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | Yes, 25W |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | 95 hours |