Basic vs premium
Apple is likely to launch four phones in September, with the iPhone 15 at the bottom end, the iPhone 15 Pro Max at the top end, and the iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro filling out the middle of the line.
We don’t expect too many people will be deciding between the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, as these are set to be vastly different handsets at very different prices, but comparing them can give you an idea of just how varied Apple’s iPhone 15 line might be.
Below then, we’ve looked at all the key aspects of the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, to see how they’re likely to stack up based on all the leaks and rumors so far.iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: specs comparison
Nothing about the iPhone 15 or iPhone 15 Pro Max has been confirmed just yet, so we can only go by leaks and educated guesses, but that’s enough for a quite complete picture of what each phone might offer, which you can see at a glance in the specs table below.iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: price and availability
Going by leaks and rumors, the iPhone 15 will probably either cost the same amount as the iPhone 14, or slightly more. For reference, that phone starts at $799 / £849 / AU$1,339, however the production costs are reportedly around 12% higher for the iPhone 15, so the price may rise accordingly.
As for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, that will almost certainly cost more than the iPhone 14 Pro Max from what we’ve heard, with even reputable leaker Mark Gurman saying there will probably be a price rise.
The 14 Pro Max starts at $1,099 / £1,199 / AU$1,899, so expect to pay more than that, though the exact price is so far less clear. That said, you might at least get more storage for your money.
As for availability, both phones will of course be widely available around the world once they’re launched, with iPhone 15 release date rumors pointing to an announcement on September 12, which based on past form would mean the shipping date is likely to be September 22.iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: design and display
From the front, the iPhone 15 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max might look quite similar, with both phones likely to have a Dynamic Island rather than a notch. They’ll reportedly also have rounded sides, rather than the flat sides of the current models.
Flip them over though and there should be some clear differences, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max almost certainly set to have an extra camera lens. Though both the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 15 might have a textured matte glass rear panel.
