The two high-end iPhone models now have more accessible price points, while still offering more than enough performance for long-term use. Overall, both the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 15 Pro Max boast a luxurious and durable titanium design, coupled with a matte glass back that minimizes fingerprints.
Apple has slightly increased the size of the new generation of iPhones, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max measuring 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm, compared to 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The weight has also increased by 6 grams, creating a noticeable difference in feel during prolonged use.
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max and 15 Pro Max will have impressive prices by the end of 2025. |
Both utilize an Action Button, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max adds Camera Control for faster and more precise mode switching. Dynamic Island remains a signature feature of the Pro line, along with a USB-C port conforming to USB 3 for high data transfer speeds.
In terms of display, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is upgraded to a 6.9-inch screen, larger than the 6.7-inch screen of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Both use a Super Retina XDR OLED panel, supporting 120Hz ProMotion and Always-On Display. While the maximum brightness remains at 2,000 nits, the iPhone 16 Pro Max can reduce brightness down to 1 nit, optimized for use in dark rooms or at night.
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The iPhone 16 Pro Max has many improvements, both externally and internally, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. |
The highlight of the upgrade lies in the A18 Pro chipset, an improved version of the A17 Pro from the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Although the CPU architecture still consists of 6 cores (2 high-performance + 4 energy-efficient), along with 6 GPU cores and 16 Neural Engine cores, processing speed has been significantly increased. The CPU is 15% faster, 20% more energy-efficient, the GPU is 20% faster, ray-tracing is twice as fast, memory bandwidth is increased by 17%, and machine learning capabilities are 15% faster.
The A18 Pro also features an Advanced Media Engine, optimized ProMotion and Always-On Display, and a new video decoder, resulting in decoding speeds twice as fast as the previous generation chip. These improvements give the iPhone 16 Pro Max superior capabilities for handling demanding graphics tasks such as ProRes video recording, AAA games, or AI processing.
Thanks to the A18 Pro chip, the iPhone 16 Pro Max optimizes energy efficiency more effectively. Offline video playback time reaches 33 hours, online video playback 29 hours, and music playback 105 hours, significantly higher than the 29 hours, 25 hours, and 95 hours on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Both use a USB-C charging port and support Qi, Qi2, and MagSafe. However, the highlight of the 16th generation is its 25W MagSafe fast charging when using a 30W power source, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains at 20W.
In terms of photography capabilities, both phones have a 48MP main camera and a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. However, the biggest difference lies in the ultrawide camera; the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts a 48MP sensor, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains at 12MP. The iPhone 16 Pro Max also features the next-generation Photographic Styles, supporting 4K Dolby Vision 120fps slow-motion video recording, and Quick Take 4K 60fps Dolby Vision video.
According to Viettablet.com, the current official retail price of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is moderately different from the iPhone 15 Pro Max. A brand new, sealed, full-box iPhone 16 Pro Max with 256 GB storage costs approximately 27.9 million VND, the 512 GB version costs 33.8 million VND, and the 1 TB version costs around 39.9 million VND. Meanwhile, a new iPhone 15 Pro Max with 256 GB storage costs from 25.8 million VND, the 512 GB version costs 29.4 million VND, and the 1 TB version costs 31.4 million VND.
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Both devices have a price difference, but come with various improvements. |
The price difference of 1.5-8 million VND depending on storage capacity makes many people hesitate between these two high-end iPhone models. If your needs are a large 6.9-inch screen, a 48MP ultrawide camera, 25W MagSafe charging, significantly longer battery life, and noticeably more powerful A18 Pro performance, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the logical choice.
Conversely, for users who want to save money while still enjoying powerful performance, don't need a large screen, and find a 12MP ultrawide camera sufficient, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a perfect fit.
Overall, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a worthwhile upgrade, but the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a more affordable price. Depending on your needs, both are good choices and provide a flagship experience that few products in this price range can surpass. Importantly, the price difference is now more reasonable, making it easier for users to choose the right iPhone model that suits their budget and long-term needs.
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