Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Faster chip
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 17 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 17 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 | 3000 |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 89.8 | 90.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A19 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 3 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 17 | 26 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max +32%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max +33%AnTuTu
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max +30%| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 2,950 | 3,900 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 7,300 | 9,700 |
| AnTuTu | 1,650,000 | 2,150,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 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 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo |
| 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) | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm, (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/1.6, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 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., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 18 MP, f/1.9, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4441 | 4832 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 15 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| 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 | 163.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Weight (g) | 221 | 233 |
| Width (mm) | 76.7 | 78 |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 12 | 2025, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 22 | Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 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 - A3526 |
| 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, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526 |
| 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 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| 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 17 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 17 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 17 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is 50% cheaper at 183,000 DZD versus 365,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max packs a 4832 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Apple iPhone 17 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.
Other popular comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung compared to Apple
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Samsung compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Samsung compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Apple compared to Xiaomi
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
Apple compared to Google
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs Apple iPhone 17
Samsung compared to Apple