Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
The iPhone 15 Pro Max wins on lighter build; the iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on chip speed. We recommend the iPhone 15 Pro Max because it costs ₦489k less.
Prices and specs side by side. Prices checked 12 Oct 2026.
Rows won
2 vs 2
out of 12 rows
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max
from ₦1m
₦249k lower than earlier this month
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
from ₦1.49m
| Spec | iPhone 15 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | Stronger: ₦1,000,000 (512GB, UK used) | ₦1,488,800 (256GB, UK used) |
| Screen | 6.7" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796 x 1290, 120Hz ProMotion | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 x 1320, 120Hz ProMotion |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Stronger: Apple A18 Pro |
| Main camera | 48MP + 12MP ultra wide + 12MP 5x telephoto | 48MP + 48MP ultra wide + 12MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP TrueDepth |
| Battery | Up to 29 hours video playback | Up to 33 hours video playback |
| Charging | Wired fast charge (50% in about 30 min with 20W adapter), 15W MagSafe | Wired fast charge (50% in about 30 min with 20W+ adapter), 25W MagSafe, 15W Qi2 |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Software | iOS 17 | iOS 18 |
| Water / dust | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | Stronger: 221g | 227g |
| Released | September 2023 | Stronger: September 2024 |
● marks the stronger phone on that row. Chips are only compared when both phones are in the same class. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is about ₦489k cheaper at today's lowest prices.
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Choose the iPhone 15 Pro Max for its lighter body.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its faster chip and newer release.
Size compared
Front and side outlines drawn to scale from the official dimensions.