Apple iPhone 15 Plus / Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 15 Plus: iPhone 15 Plus; 128, 256 and 512 GB. Apple’s spec page lists model numbers A3090 and A3094; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray. The iPhone 15, 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max are separate models.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: iPhone 15 Pro Max; 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB storage. US models (A2848 and A2849 as listed) use eSIM only; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray. The iPhone 15 Pro is a separate, smaller model.

Specification	Apple iPhone 15 Plus	Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Release year	2023	2023
Display	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide colour (P3) Dynamic Island uses the front camera cut-out as an area for notifications and Live Activities. Apple does not list ProMotion for this model; the display is not 120 Hz. Because the corners are rounded, the actual viewable area is slightly smaller than the 6.69-inch rectangle. Apple	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290 pixels, 460 ppi; ProMotion up to 120 Hz; Always-On display; Dynamic Island ProMotion changes the refresh rate with the content: it rises to 120 Hz for scrolling and drops on still images to save battery. The Always-On display shows the time and notifications dimmed while locked. Apple
Brightness and contrast	1,000 nits typical; 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 2,000 nits peak (outdoor); 2,000,000:1 contrast The outdoor peak is used briefly in strong sunlight; the HDR peak applies to HDR video and photos. Apple	—
Processor	A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple	—
Storage	128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB Apple	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Storage cannot be expanded later. 4K 60 fps ProRes recording works only to external storage. Apple
Rear cameras	48MP Main (26 mm, ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift OIS); 12MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.4, 120°); 12MP 2x Telephoto (52 mm, ƒ/1.6) The 2x telephoto is not a separate lens; it uses the centre of the 48 MP main sensor (Apple says it is “enabled by quad-pixel sensor”). Photos can be 24 MP or 48 MP; digital zoom goes up to 10x. Apple	48 MP main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, sensor-shift OIS); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, 120°); 12 MP 5x telephoto (120 mm, ƒ/2.8, tetraprism); up to 25x digital zoom The tetraprism design folds light inside the body so a 120 mm focal length fits in the thin case. Values above 5x are digital zoom and lose detail. Apple
Video	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps Action mode crops the image to apply strong digital stabilisation when running or in a vehicle, which is why it tops out at 2.8K. Apple	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR 4K at 60 fps; ProRes 4K at 60 fps with external recording; Log video; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps Log recording gives a flat image for colour grading; Action mode reduces shake with software stabilisation and crops the image to 2.8K. Apple
Front camera and Face ID	12MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9, autofocus); Face ID Apple	—
Wireless	5G (sub-6 GHz, 4x4 MIMO); Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; NFC with reader mode Ultra Wideband shows the direction and distance of a nearby item or friend in Find My; availability varies by region. This UK page does not list mmWave 5G. Apple	—
Safety features	Emergency SOS via satellite and Roadside Assistance via satellite; Crash Detection Satellite features work only in certain countries and in open areas without mobile or Wi-Fi coverage. Apple	—
Battery	Up to 26 hours video playback, 20 hours streamed, 100 hours audio; built-in lithium-ion Apple quotes 6 hours more video playback than the iPhone 15. Apple	—
USB-C and charging	USB-C, USB 2 (up to 480 Mb/s), DisplayPort; up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter; MagSafe up to 15W, Qi up to 7.5W Although the port is USB-C, data speed is USB 2. Native DisplayPort output over USB-C mirrors video up to 4K HDR. No power adapter is included; a USB-C charge cable that supports fast charging is in the box. Apple	—
SIM	Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); Dual eSIM support The SIM tray is on models sold outside the US; eSIM use depends on carrier support. Apple	US model: dual eSIM, no physical SIM slot; models sold outside the US have a SIM tray The phone can store eight or more eSIM profiles; two lines can be active at once. Apple
Durability and materials	IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes, IEC 60529); aluminium design, Ceramic Shield front, colour-infused glass back Apple	IP68 (up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes); titanium design, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back Water and dust resistance is not permanent and can decrease over time. Apple
Size and weight	160.9 × 77.8 × 7.80 mm; 201 g Apple	159.9 × 76.7 × 8.25 mm; 221 g Apple
Colours	Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink Apple	Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium Apple
Brightness	—	1000 nits typical; 1600 nits peak (HDR); 2000 nits peak (outdoor) 2000 nits is a peak reached with automatic brightness in sunlight; manual brightness stays lower. Apple
Chip	—	A17 Pro; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Front camera	—	12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; Face ID Apple
USB-C	—	Charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s) The 10 Gb/s speed needs a USB 3 capable cable; the charge cable in the box does not provide it. DisplayPort output can drive an external display at 4K HDR. Apple
Battery and charging	—	Up to 29 hours of video playback; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter; MagSafe 15 W, Qi2 15 W, Qi 7.5 W; lithium-ion battery No power adapter is included. Qi2 support brings magnetic alignment to compatible chargers beyond MagSafe. Apple
Cellular and wireless	—	5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave); Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS Dual-frequency GPS uses two satellite frequencies together to reduce position drift between tall buildings. mmWave 5G works only on the US model and with carriers that offer it. Apple
Action button	—	Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Flashlight, Voice Memo, Translate, Magnifier, Shortcut or Accessibility It replaces the ring/silent switch of earlier models; pressing and holding runs the chosen function. Apple
Known software fix	—	iOS 17.0.3: addressed an issue that may cause iPhone to run warmer than expected Apple released this fix in October 2023; heat reports continued with later versions, see owner experiences. Apple