Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Phone 1

Phone 2

Apple

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

183,000DACheaper

Apple

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

235,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Full specs comparison

Display

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Size (inches)	6.7	6.9
Panel Type	OLED	OLED
Resolution Height	2796	2868
Resolution Width	1290	1320
Refresh Rate	120	120
Peak Brightness	2000	2000
PPI	460	460
Glass Type	Ceramic Shield glass	Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Screen-to-body	89.8	91.4

Platform

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
CPU	Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)	Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Chipset Name	Apple A17 Pro	Apple A18 Pro
Process (nm)	3	3
OS Name	iOS	iOS
OS Version	17	18

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max +19%

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max2,950

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max3,500

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max +21%

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max7,300

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max8,800

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max +12%

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max1,650,000

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max1,850,000

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Geekbench (Single-Core)	2,950	3,500
Geekbench (Multi-Core)	7,300	8,800
AnTuTu	1,650,000	1,850,000

Memory

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Card Slot	No	No
Variants	256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM	256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Count	3	3
periscope telephoto	12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm, (periscope telephoto)	12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm, (periscope telephoto)
ultrawide	12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide	48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)	48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Count	1	1
Lens	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)

Battery

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Capacity (mAh)	4441	4685
Chemistry	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)	15	25

Body

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Build	Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)	Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Height (mm)	159.9	163
Thickness (mm)	8.3	8.3
Weight (g)	221	227
Width (mm)	76.7	77.6

Launch

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Announced	2023, September 12	2024, September 09
Status	Available. Released 2023, September 22	Available. Released 2024, September 20

Network

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
2G Bands	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900	GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G Bands	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100	HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3106	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296
5G Bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3106	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps	HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Technology	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G	GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
NFC	Yes	Yes
Positioning	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Radio	No	No
USB Type	Type-C	Type-C
USB Version	3.2	3.2
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7

Sound

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
3.5mm Jack	No	No
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers

Features

Spec	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is 22% cheaper at 183,000 DZD versus 235,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max packs a 4685 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.