Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

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BEST RATING
Overall Camera:
5.0
CAMERA: Best in Class10.0/10
SIZE: Largest iPhone
BATTERY: Excellent9.0/10

The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has a premium price and is a high-end smartphone featuring 256GB of storage, released in September 2023. It runs on iOS and the back is made of glass. The battery capacity is large, offering long hours of use before needing to recharge. It has a large 6.7-inch OLED screen with high resolution and 120 Hz refresh rate for smooth visuals. Its camera system is top-of-the-line, with a main 48MP camera and additional 12MP ultrawide and telephoto lenses, supporting high-quality photo and video capture including 8K recording. The phone does not have a headphone jack but includes front-facing stereo speakers, 5G connectivity, NFC, and fast wireless charging capabilities. Additionally, it is water and dust-resistant, ensuring durability. This phone is best suited for users looking for the latest technology and best possible camera in a smartphone, prioritizing premium features and performance over cost. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.




Evaluation

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Pros
  • Top-notch photo quality
  • Superb video capabilities
  • Long battery life
  • Bright and vivid OLED display
  • Fast A17 processor
Cons
  • Lacks 3.5mm headphone jack
  • No SD card slot
  • Expensive compared to rivals
  • Heavy at 7.8 ounces

Ratings by Category

Overall Camera:
5.0
The Overall Camera rating is based on a combination of the comprehensive Photos and Videos ratings, with photo quality weighted 80% and video quality weighted 20%.
Photos:
5.0
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes the best photos because it provides the highest quality selfie experience alongside top-notch software for processing images. Its photos benefit from exceptional dynamic range and low light performance, and it offers great versatility in its camera system.
Videos:
5.0
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out for its video capabilities because it offers top-tier video stabilization and dynamic range, ensuring smooth and well-exposed footage even in challenging lighting conditions. Additionally, its video software experience is rated as the best, and both its video low light performance and microphone quality are also the highest rated, lending to exceptional video and audio capture in various scenarios.
Performance:
4.9
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Battery Life:
4.7
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.

Full Specs

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GENERAL

Price
$1,100
Brand
Apple
Operating System
iOS
Release Date
September 22, 2023

SCREEN

Screen Size
6.7"
Resolution
2796 x 1290
Variable refresh rate
Yes
Pixels Per Inch
460
Display Type
OLED

INTERNAL

Processor
A17
Internal Storage
256 GB
RAM
8 GB

CAMERA

Overall Camera Quality Score
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10/10
Photos Score
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10/10
Videos Score
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10/10
Rear Cameras
Main, Ultrawide, Super Telephoto
Main Camera
48 megapixels + OIS

BATTERY

Battery Life
9.8 Hours
Battery Capacity
4441 mAh
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless charging Speed
15 W
Reverse wireless charging
No

PHYSICAL

Size
6.3" x 3.02"
Weight
7.80 oz
Back Material
Glass
Stereo Speakers
No

CONNECTIVITY

Dual SIM
Yes
Bluetooth Version
5.3
A2DP
Yes
WiFi Version
6e
NFC
Yes
US 5G Bands
(SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79

OTHER FEATURES

Biometric unlock
Face unlock
Unlockable Bootloader
No
Color
Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium
SD Card
No
Custom ROM Support
No

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Tom's Guide

Mark Spoonauer | September 2023
"The iPhone 15 Pro Max is a powerful flagship phone that delivers upgrade-worthy features, including a lighter and more compact titanium design, a bigger 5x zoom and a useful Action button. The A17 Pro chip is the fastest around and enables console-quality gameplay, while the battery lasts an epic 14 hours."

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