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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Released September 2023 · Full specs on GSMArena · Updated Sep 28, 2025

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✓ Reviewers agree · spread ±2

Consensus of 2 reviews. How this is calculated.

Phonandroid86
Trusted Reviews84
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Key specs

Released
September 2023
Launch price (USD)
$1,199
Launch price (UK)
£1,199
Launch price (Europe)
€1,489
Form factor
Standard
OS
iOS
Display
6.7″
Main camera
48 MP
Telephoto lens
Yes
Battery
4,422 mAh
Chipset
A17 Pro
Base storage
256 GB
Weight
221 g
Water resistance
IP68
Sold in
US, UK, Europe

What the reviewers said

Phonandroid FR

4.5/5Sep 28, 2025

The original review scored it 4.5/5. After two years of heavy use it still holds up well in design, performance and photos, though battery wear and heat are drawbacks.

  • Titanium and glass body show little wear after two years
  • Benchmark performance barely changed despite iOS 17 to iOS 26
  • Main camera remains relevant and produces good results
  • Still eligible for iOS 26 and Apple Intelligence
  • Reconditioned prices make it good value now
  • Battery capacity dropped to 87% after 472 charge cycles
  • Heat concentrates around the chip during heavy use and charging
  • Battery life fell from two days to about one
  • Microscratches on the front screen without a protector
  • Ultra-wide camera remains somewhat dark
Read the full review at Phonandroid →

Trusted Reviews UK

4.5/5Sep 11, 2024

Fixes the previous model's main weaknesses with USB-C, a lighter titanium body and better zoom. Still a tempting choice despite the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

  • USB-C port replaces Lightning
  • 5x zoom is a welcome addition
  • Much lighter and comfier to hold
  • Excellent OLED display with thinner bezels
  • Customisable Action Button adds versatility
  • Action Button could do more
  • No 128GB storage option, so higher starting price
  • Ringer switch removed
  • Online bend tests raised durability concerns
  • Dynamic Island still feels like a stopgap
Read the full review at Trusted Reviews →

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