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The iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with 6.7-inch OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and Apple's improved A17 Pro processor. On the back there is a Triple camera setup with 48MP main camera and the prices start at 1199$.

Specifications

DISPLAY

• Size: 6.7 inches
• Resolution: 2796 x 1290 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 460 PPI
• Technology: OLED
• Refresh rate: 120Hz
• Screen-to-body: 89.75 %
• Peak brightness: 2000 cd/m2 (nit)
• Features: Super Retina XDR, HDR support, Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass (Ceramic Shield), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HARDWARE

• System chip: A17 Pro (3 nm)
• Processor: Hexa-core
• GPU: Apple GPU 6-core
• RAM: 8GB
• Internal storage: 256GB, not expandable
• Device type: Smartphone
• OS: iOS (17.x)

BATTERY

• Capacity: 4422 mAh
• Type: Not user replaceable
• Charging: Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging
• Max charge speed: Wireless: 15.0W

CAMERA

• Rear: Triple camera
• Main camera: 48 MP (Sensor-shift OIS, PDAF)
• Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 24 mm; Pixel size: 2.44 μm
• Second camera: 12 MP (Telephoto, Sensor-shift OIS)
• Specifications: Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F2.8; Focal Length: 120 mm; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
• Third camera: 12 MP (Ultra-wide)
• Specifications: Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
• Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
• Features: ProRes, Cinematic mode
• Front: 12 MP (Time-of-Flight (ToF))
• Video capture: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

DESIGN

• Dimensions: 6.30 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches (159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm) , thickness with camera 0.48 inches (12.28 mm)
• Weight: 7.80 oz (221.0 g)
• Materials: Back: Glass; Frame: Titanium
• Resistance: Yes; IP68
• Biometrics: 3D Face unlock
• Keys: Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key
• Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium

CELLULAR

• 5G
• 4G (FDD)
• 4G (TDD)
• 3G
• Data Speed: LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
• SIM type: eSIM

MULTIMEDIA

• Headphones: No 3.5mm jack
• Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
• Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
• Additional microphone(s): for Noise cancellation

CONNECTIVITY & FEATURES

• Bluetooth: 5.3
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax (Wi-Fi 6), Wi-Fi 6E; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
• USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
• Features: Charging
• Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
• Other: NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)
• Hearing aid compatible: M3, T4

BUYERS INFORMATION

• Price: $ 1199

AVAILABILITY

• Officially announced: Sep 12, 2023

Pros

• Excellent camera experience for photography and videography overall thanks to enhanced HDR imaging format
• Standard-setting experience in video that is consistently ahead of the competition
• Excellent for capturing portraits, showcasing impressive skin-tone accuracy and face exposure in various lighting conditions
• Zero shutter lag, allowing to capture the decisive moment in most conditions
• Significantly improved zoom capabilities for long ranges over previous iPhone models
• Excellent and refined background blur in portraits that can be added even after a photo has been taken
• Excellent overall display performance
• Outstanding screen readability and colors outdoors
• Excellent for watching HDR videos indoors, due to the high brightness and the fine contrast tuning that renders videos close to the artistic intent
• Good for listening to music, watching movies or playing videogames, allowing for an immersive experience, thanks to its wideness and sound energy
• Good at recording concerts and shows, or loud sources of sound
• Well suited for group selfies thanks to the front camera's performant autofocus
• Great autonomy overall
• Good discharge efficiency thanks to low discharge currents

Cons

• Limited zoom quality before the tele camera takes over
• In very low-light conditions, takes longer to capture the moment, and images can be grainy
• Some of the image-quality innovations like photo HDR are currently visible only within Apple’s ecosystem
• Distortion when listening to music at maximum volume
• Voices may be masked by ambient noises in an outdoors setting
• Front-camera images of faces can be grainy or too saturated in difficult low-light or backlit conditions
• Weak charging experience

Source: https://www.phonearena.com/