Should I choose iPhone 15 Pro Max or 16 Pro Max if I don't upgrade to iPhone 17 Pro Max?

Viettablet representative evaluates iPhone 15 Pro Max or 16 Pro Max as products worth buying at the end of the year. Because both have high-end design and performance, especially with good selling price at the present time.

Durable titanium design and sharp large screen

At first glance, it is difficult for users to distinguish between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Both are equipped with a premium titanium frame, a square camera cluster and a thickness of 8.25 mm. The difference lies in the weight when the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6 grams heavier, giving a more solid feel when holding it.

In terms of color, the iPhone 16 Pro Max has 4 versions: black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium and desert titanium, replacing the blue titanium of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The desert titanium color has a warm, luxurious tone and is considered the identity of the iPhone 16 Pro Max. However, overall, both still retain the characteristic luxury of the Pro Max line. The two lines are suitable for users who love durable and high-end designs, without having to follow new trends.

iPhone 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max are both products worth buying at the end of 2025.

Both have OLED Super Retina XDR panels, support 120 Hz refresh rate and ProMotion technology. However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is slightly larger with a size of 6.9 inches, 0.2 inches larger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. In addition, Apple also tweaked the screen bezel to be thinner, adding a minimum brightness of 1 nit, making it more comfortable for users to use at night.

If users do not pay too much attention to every millimeter, bezel or display brightness, the experience between the two screens is almost identical. Because both are equipped with Ceramic Shield protection layer that is waterproof and impact resistant.

Camera leap

The biggest difference between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max is the ultra-wide camera. The 16 Pro Max model has been upgraded from 12 MP to 48 MP, allowing for more detailed photos, especially in low light conditions. In addition, Apple added a 48 MP Fusion camera and a new Camera Control button. Although this is a small but quite useful improvement, it helps users quickly open the camera app by pressing and holding the right edge.

However, for the average user, the image quality between the two generations of the device is not too different. Because both still produce true colors, high contrast and good video recording capabilities on the market.

The special thing is that the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports 4K Dolby Vision 120 fps video recording, double the speed of the iPhone 15 Pro Max (60 fps). But unless you are a professional videographer or content creator, this upgrade is not too necessary for daily use.

Powerful performance

Under the titanium shell, the iPhone 16 Pro Max uses the Apple A18 Pro chip, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max runs on the A17 Pro. Both have a 6-core CPU and 6-core GPU, but the A18 Pro improves processing speed by 15-17%, doubles ray-tracing capabilities, and reduces power consumption.

The real-life experience of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max is not much different.

In fact, if you don't play heavy games or edit professional 4K videos, the iPhone 15 Pro Max's performance is still strong. The plus point is that the A17 Pro chip is supported by Apple for a long time, ensuring the device can be used smoothly for at least the next 4-5 years.

In addition, Apple maintains battery life on both models. The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers up to 33 hours of video playback, slightly better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max's 29 hours. Both support fast charging to 50% in about 35 minutes with a 20W charger and MagSafe wireless charging.

However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max stands out with Wi-Fi 7 and 5G Advanced connectivity, providing faster and more stable network speeds than the previous generation's Wi-Fi 6. This is a worthy upgrade for those who regularly work online, transfer large data or stream video.

Good selling price at the end of 2025

According to records from the Viettablet store system, the selling prices of iPhone 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max have decreased significantly.

Specifically, the iPhone 15 Pro Max 256 GB version is currently priced at VND 20.4 million for like-new products (roughly translated: Used but still new products) and VND 25.8 million for brand new products. This selling price is VND 3-4 million cheaper than the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and VND 10 million lower than the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Meanwhile, the iPhone 16 Pro Max 256 GB is priced at VND 23.9 million for like-new products and VND 27.9 million for new products, suitable for those who want to experience the A18 chip and Wi-Fi 7.

The selling price of iPhone 16 Pro Max and 15 Pro Max has been slightly adjusted.

The higher capacity versions such as 512 GB and 1 TB also have similar differences. In particular, the iPhone 15 Pro Max 1 TB is priced at 24.4 million VND for like-new goods, 7-8 million VND cheaper than the iPhone 16 Pro Max with the same configuration.

Viettablet representative commented that at the end of the year, both products are reasonable choices for customers thanks to their strong configuration, luxurious design and affordable price.

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