![]() ![]() What's different? The ringer switch on the left edge is gone, and so is the Lightning port on the bottom.Īpple has upgraded the Pro iPhones this year with an Action button, which replaces the ringer switch. The same is true for the separate volume keys that are positioned on the left edge. This button has perfect travel and feedback. First, we'll note that the combined power/screen lock button is in its usual spot on the phone's right edge. ![]() Two of the biggest hardware changes are found in the outer edges of the handset. (Of course, we still recommend you use a protective case for any phone that costs this much.) This means a quick dunk in the pool or creek won't spell watery doom for your precious phone, and you can even rinse it off if it gets dirty. The iPhone 15 Pro Max meets the IP68 rating for protection against dust and water, which is an expected feature for a high-price flagship. iPhone competitors such as the Galaxy S and Pixel series rely on Corning Gorilla Glass Victus or Victus+. ![]() It claims these are tougher than most other smartphone glass types. Apple continues to use its Ceramic Shield for the front glass and textured matte glass for the rear. The titanium has a fine grain to it and more of a matte quality than the shiny polished stainless steel of earlier models, though there are some instances when your fingerprints might change its color. The fit and finish of the iPhone 15 Pro Max are as good as you're going to find from any smartphone maker in the market. This year the iPhone Pro models are being offered in Black Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium, or White Titanium. Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra (starting at $1,199), the top competing Android device, comes in at 8.25 ounces and 6.43 by 3.07 by 0.35 inches, which makes it bigger and heavier than Apple's latest. The 15 Plus (starting at $899) weighs 7.09 ounces and measures 0.01 inches taller and wider than the 15 Pro Max. Together, the rounded edges and the smaller, lighter hardware genuinely improve the experience of holding and using the phone.īy comparison, the iPhone 15 Pro (starting at $999) weighs 6.6 ounces and measures 5.77 by 2.78 by 0.32 inches. The 15 Pro Max is also smaller than its predecessor, albeit just barely, at 6.29 by 3.02 by 0.32 inches (HWD) compared with 6.33 by 3.05 by 0.31 inches. This may not seem like a lot, and yet the real-world difference is stark. The 15 Pro Max weighs 7.81 ounces, which is notably less than the 14 Pro Max's 8.47 ounces. We haven't tested the former, but the latter is certainly true. Apple says the titanium is stronger and lighter. Gone are the severe angles and stainless steel of the 14 Pro Max in favor of slightly rounded edges and titanium. To start, there's a new shape and material for the frame. ![]()
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