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iPhone 15 Pro Max
Smartphone

iPhone 15 Pro Max

9.1/10
$1,199

Apple's 2024 flagship phone featuring A17 Pro chip, titanium build, and 5x telephoto camera system

Test Date: January 15, 2024

Specifications

Processor
Apple A17 Pro (3nm)
Display
6.7-inch Super Retina XDR
Memory
8GB
Storage
256GB/512GB/1TB
Camera
48MP main + 5x telephoto
Battery
4441mAh, wireless charging
Weight
221g
Material
Titanium frame

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

1,641,883

Powerful A17 Pro performance

Geekbench 6

Single 2908 / Multi 7238

Leading CPU performance

3DMark Wild Life

20,316

Excellent GPU performance

Battery Test

29h video playback

Strong battery endurance

Camera Performance

Main Camera

9.2

48MP, f/1.78 aperture, 2x zoom support

Excellent daylight performance with rich details

Ultra Wide

8.8

12MP, f/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view

Good edge distortion control

5x Telephoto

9.4

12MP, f/2.8 aperture, 5x optical zoom

Clear and stable long-distance shooting

Front Camera

9.0

12MP, f/1.9 aperture, 4K recording support

Natural selfie effects, clear video calls

Pros and Cons Analysis

Pros

  • Powerful A17 Pro chip with leading 3nm process
  • Premium titanium build with reduced weight
  • 5x telephoto camera significantly enhances photography
  • Customizable Action Button functionality
  • USB-C port finally arrives
  • Smooth 120Hz ProMotion display
  • Feature-rich and practical iOS 17
  • Improved battery endurance

Cons

  • Expensive pricing, starting near $1,200
  • Heat management still needs improvement
  • Charging speed slower than Android flagships
  • Still relatively heavy despite weight reduction
  • Expensive storage upgrade pricing

Conclusion

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's most powerful smartphone to date. The A17 Pro chip delivers significant performance improvements, while the titanium build enhances both feel and reduces weight. The 5x telephoto camera is the biggest highlight, making long-distance photography much more practical. While expensive, it remains a worthy consideration for users seeking the ultimate experience.