The pro max won’t fit in my pocket, my 14pro only just does. I don’t want to buy new coats cos the phone won’t fit in my pocket!
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iPhone 15 Pro vs. 15 Pro Max Buyer's Guide: 10 Differences Compared
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Won't buy a Max, regardless of the 5x and it's first gen.
Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max as the successors to the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, featuring a new titanium design, an Action button, a USB-C port, the A17 Pro chip, and more. As Apple's premium flagship offerings, the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are the most fully-featured iPhones available.
The iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max starts at $1,199. For the Pro Max model, this is a $100 price increase over last year's model, but there is also no longer a 128GB storage configuration available for this device, meaning that it is effectively only a price hike if you normally buy this model.
Both phones have the same OLED Super Retina XDR always-on display with ProMotion and the Dynamic Island, the A17 Pro chip, 5G connectivity, a "Pro" rear camera setup, and are available in the same color options. Although the two phones share the vast majority of features, there are ten important differences between the devices. Our guide highlights the crucial differences between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, and helps to answer the question of how to decide which of these two iPhone models is best for you.
iPhone 15 Pro iPhone 15 Pro Max 6.1-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with 2532-by-1170-pixel resolution 6.7-inch OLED Super Retina XDR display with 2778-by-1284-pixel resolution 12-megapixel Telephoto camera with ƒ/2.8 aperture 12-megapixel Telephoto camera with ƒ/2.8 aperture and larger sensor Telephoto camera with second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization Telephoto camera with folded tetraprism design and autofocus 3D sensor-shift module 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 3x optical zoom 0.5x, 1x, 2x, and 5x optical zoom 23-hour battery life (during video playback) 29-hour battery life (during video playback) 5.77-inch (146.6mm) height 6.29-inch (159.9mm) height 2.78-inch (70.6mm) width 3.02-inch (76.7mm) width 6.60-ounce (187 grams) weight 7.81-ounce (221 grams) weight 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage $999 (128GB), $1,099 (256GB), $1,299 (512GB), or $1,499 (1TB) $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), or $1,599 (1TB)
Just like some previous iPhone models offered in two sizes, such as the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, there is a major additional camera feature to be gained with the larger model. This year, that's 5x telephoto optical zoom, which is ideal for sports or wildlife photography since it can get even closer to a subject.The iPhone 15 Pro has a maximum optical zoom of 3x and lacks the hardware enhancements of the iPhone 15 Pro Max's telephoto camera. The Main and Ultra Wide cameras, are, however, identical between the two devices.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max represents the most you can get out of an iPhone with the best possible battery life, but that does not necessarily translate into a worthwhile purchase for all users. Some users may prefer a 3x optical zoom over a 5x optical zoom, in which case the iPhone 15 Pro is a better choice. Ultimately, the alternative photography capabilities of the devices come down to this single difference. If you are more likely to use your new iPhone to take portrait photos, the 3x telephoto of the iPhone 15 Pro is a better choice, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is unrivalled for sports and wildlife photography where you are looking to shoot subjects that are much further away.
Combined with longer battery life and a larger display, the iPhone 15 Pro Max differs from the iPhone 15 Pro relatively significantly. The added $200 in price for the iPhone 15 Pro Max seems fair for its additional display area, battery life, storage, and camera technology but it is important to weigh up these factors in your personal use case. This shrinks to a $100 price difference if you normally buy a 256GB model.
If you normally purchase a 128GB iPhone "Pro Max" model, it may be time to look at the smaller model this year, since getting the larger model will necessitate spending $100 more than usual and getting 256GB of storage, which you may not use up. On the other hand, if you always purchase an iPhone with 256GB of storage, you may be more inclined to buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Will wait for the 16 or 17 Pro Mini 😊
The weight, the camera (24 pixel photos and big reduction in flares), USB-C 3 are some very compelling reasons to upgrade!
If people with 14 Pro's are thinking the difference is negligible, they're kidding themselves IMO.
The more I think about the 15 Pro, the more reasons I see to get it.
People who own 11 or 12 iphone could question whether take a deal on iPhone 14 pro (depending on Carrier or country, or buy a used one) or get the new iPhone 15 pro.
It’s a good time to update to last year model.
Assuming you're interested in the Pro because you find the Pro Max too big, a compelling reason to upgrade to the 15 Pro is that it's rumoured to be the last one with a 6.1-inch screen. Several reports indicate that the 16 Pro will have a 6.3-inch screen. The 16 Pro Max is reported to be a 6.9 incher, which is well into phablet territory IMO.
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One of my pet peeves is the misuse of the words "farther" and "further". The former relates to distance, while the latter is more symbolic.
"while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is unrivalled for sports and wildlife photography where you are looking to shoot subjects that are muchfurther farther away."
One of my pet peeves is the misuse of the words "farther" and "further". The former relates to distance, while the latter is more symbolic.
"while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is unrivalled for sports and wildlife photography where you are looking to shoot subjects that are much
I'm moving from a 13mini, so I definitely agree. However, I went with the max for the camera and battery. I'm just hoping the lighter materials and the lack of a case will make this endurable for me.
I went with the Max for the first time since XS Max, I really hope I don't regret it. I just wanted the better battery life and it seems the Max is lighter, slightly smaller this year. We'll see
it is a bad that one pro model has 256GB of base storage while the other has 128GB
This can’t be serious! 1x zoom would be 50mm in old 35x24 format. 3x would be 150. The common portrait lenses are 50mm for torso and 90 to 135 for face only. How is a 3x/150mm suddenly the ideal portrait lens? Btw: I have used 200mm with great results as well.
I hope that nobody takes the advice given here as a real base for a decision.
And well, 250mm for “wildlife” must be a joke, right?
100% my reasoning for going for the Max this year. Being a videographer and photographer, I'm always intrigued by the advances in their camera systems and with it only being a $100 between models with the same amount of storage, was an easy choice. We'll see if I like the big size (haven't had a larger phone since the 7 Plus) or if I revert to the Pro model next year.
Have had the maxi pad for a few years now, gone back to the Pro to see how I like the weight and size difference. Going to interesting to see how I feel about it.
I think their point is comparing both models’ 256 units there is only a $100 difference for what all you are getting with the pm. Lots of people are, I would say erroneously, comparing the 128 pro vs 256 pro max and saying “it’s a $200 difference”. More accurate comparison is as done by the user you responded to.
Sure, if you just want to compare “entry cost”, it’s $200 more.
"Pro Max is unrivalled for sports and wildlife photography". Yes, whenever I go to the woods to take some wildlife photos I always pack my trusty iPhone Pro Max with me because it's the best thing since sliced bread, especially for photography! That 5x zoom is so amazing, I can actually take the photo several meters away, I don't actually have to be on touching distance from the animals anymore! Mind blown!
Bue true: If you're on a deserted island and all you've got to choose from are a coconut, a 15 Pro and a 15 Pro Max, the max is unrivalled for sports and wildlife photography. Other than that, a larger-than-average pine cone may give you better results.
Bue true: If you're on a deserted island and all you've got to choose from are a coconut, a 15 Pro and a 15 Pro Max, the max is unrivalled for sports and wildlife photography. Other than that, a larger-than-average pine cone may give you better results.
I generally love these products, but the hyperbole is starting to get annoying. In the past it was like “haha, good one Apple”, now I feel like they genuinely believe it themselves and it’s a limiting factor in these products being as good as they actually could be.
“Most pro model ever” lol.
Your numbers might a bit skewed. The 1x on an iPhone is usually equivalent to a 24mm lens on a fullframe or 35mm camera. The 2x used to be the same as a 50mm FF equiv. The new 5x is more like a 120mm FF. As a face only portrait lens, 5x would be great, but I think the 3x would be the better option for portrait shots, because that's like a 72mm FF lens.
I think people like the 5x because it gives them reach and real background blur on their phone that they couldn't get otherwise. If you have a digital camera with interchangeable lenses then you already know what to use for the best shot. But still, getting 5x on a phone is cool. My iPhone 11 Pro has only a 2x and I wish I could zoom in a lot further. But my Canon R6 takes the images I want to share with the world, my phone takes the images I use for references or everyday life.