iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is here. Pre-orders of this iPhone will start from 13 September on Friday by next Friday 20^th September. The new iPhone comes in 4 different colors with a new smart camera button.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max does not have many upgrades as compared to the 15 Pro Max. However, some new features are installed by the company that make it an iPhone Pro Max. It seems like the iPhone 16 has failed to attract a large number of audience towards their new phones.

It has a new faster chip with an ultra-wide camera. The iPhone 16 pro max has an advanced camera control zoom button. Also, it has a large display with thin bezels. It also comes with a larger battery and improved video recording capacities. Let’s discuss and compare these iPhones and decide whether the upgraded iPhone is worth buying or just a waste of money.

Here are the differences and comparisons between iPhone 16 pro max and 15 pro max.

Pricing rates of iPhone 16 pro max and 15 pro max

Apple has launched its iPhone 16 Pro Max at a lower price than the 15 Pro Max. The iPhone 16 pro max starts at ₹1,44,900 for the base 256 GB model. This new iPhone is about 10,000 INR cheaper than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This could be an attractive option for those who want to buy or just upgrade their iPhone.

Display of 16 Pro Max and 15Pro Max

Screen size and resolution

The screen size of the iPhone 16 pro max is 6.9 inches which is comparatively larger than the iPhone 15 pro max, which is 6.7 inches wider. Also, it has ultra slim, thinnest, and round bezels. The display, larger screen size, and slimmest bezels make this iPhone different from 15 pro max. These specs provide great screen resolution with extra screen space for users who want to buy this new iPhone. This is the major difference between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the 15 Pro Max.

However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 163mm in height and 77.6 mm in width. On the other hand, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is 159.9 mm large and 76.7mm wider as compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. This creates a minor change in the size and length of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, any small changes can count.

The difference in the display of both iPhones

Both iPhones have almost similar display technologies:

Both have the same brightness level of up to 2,000 nits.

Always on Display is available on both iPhones.

Both iPhones have dynamic islands.

The refresh rate of both iPhones is up to 120 Hz with ProMotion technology.

Comparison in the Design of Both iPhones

Both models have the same design with a titanium frame and a flat screen. However, the iPhone 16 pro max screen is slightly larger than the 15 pro max because of its increased size in screen. The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a wider screen with 6.9 inches. On the other hand, the 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch screen. This makes a slight difference in the screen size of 16 pro max.

Camera Features

Upgraded Ultra-wide Lens

This is again a notable upgrade of the wider lens in the iPhone 16 Pro Max. It has a 48MP ultra-wide lens as compared to the 12MP ultra-wide lens of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. No doubt it’s a great improvement in the upgraded iPhone 16. This upgrade helps in the improved performance of the iPhone even in low-light conditions.

Both iPhones have the same telephoto lenses. They both have a 48MP sensor in the main camera and have 12MP with 5x optical zoom in telephoto lenses.

Video Recording Feature

Moreover, the company upgraded the video recording feature this year in iPhone 16 for better recordings. The iPhone 16 Pro Max can record 4K video at 120fps in both standard and slow-motion modes. Although, the iPhone 15 Pro Max can record 4K to 60fps only. This upgrade changes the whole Game of photography and camera clicks.

 Camera Control Button

The major and advanced feature of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the camera control button or zoom button. This button is located on the right side of the device and allows the users to control various camera settings. This button offers quick actions including zooming, changing the aperture, launching the camera, and adjusting exposures. Also, it has a pressable button a capacitive surface, and a force sensor.

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Battery and Processor Performance                             

The company delivers the longest battery life and performance in iPhone 16 Pro Max with up to 33 hours of video playback. This is the most important and advanced upgrade ever in an iPhone. The iPhone 15 Pro Max battery is slightly older and lasts up to 29 hours. The iPhone 16 Pro Max also comes with an A18 chip combined with a 4,676mAh battery. Comparatively, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has an A17 chip. The advanced battery and chip, promise a better battery experience in real time.

The iPhone Pro Max features a 3nm Apple A18 Pro chip that enhances the performance of the iPhone. These features offer a 15% increase in CPU tasks and a 20% increase in GPU performance as compared to the 3nm Apple A17 Pro chip, available in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. These advancements offer a great gaming experience and improved performance overall.

Audio Features

The company claims that they enhanced the microphone’s studio-quality features in the iPhone Pro Max. Moreover, iPhone users can now layer audio within the voice notes app. This feature is unavailable in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Connectivity and Operating System

The iPhone 15 Pro Max supports Wi-Fi 6, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports Wi-Fi 7. Both models have the latest 5G modems. The iPhone 16 Pro Max also supports iOS 18 which is a great improvement in the software features.

The iOS 18 and AI

This is the first time in the history of the iPhone that a new iPhone has been upgraded and featured AI capabilities. The iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with the iOS 18 that introduces AI features. These features enhance the capabilities of Siri such as finding and sharing any specific photos.

This AI feature enhanced the messaging apps with quick replies, helps in message typing, and creating emojis. The iPhone also supports various AI-generated apps and software that help in editing photos, making AI-generated reels/videos, etc. Furthermore, all of these new updates open the way for AI in mobile phones to integrate these systems.

Colour Differences in both iPhones

The iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in four colour variations including White Titanium, Dessert Titanium, Natural Titanium, and Black Titanium. Furthermore, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is also available in four colour variations. Three of them are the same but Dessert Titanium replaced the Blue Titanium in iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Final thoughts

So in summary, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has various notable upgrades in its style as compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. otherwise, most of their functions and features are the same as their built-in functionalities. Some major changes in the iPhone 16 Pro Max including screen size, colour, AI functionality, camera control button, battery power, and upgraded iOS 18 system make it comparatively different from the iPhone 15 Pro Max. who are looking to upgrade their iPhone, this is the best option for them.