Everything you need to know about the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: technical sheet and reviews

1 – Des performances premium

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are Apple's most powerful smartphones today. This, thanks to an A17 Pro chip not found on the iPhone 14 and onthe iPhone 14 Plus. It is also a more efficient processor than that which equips the previous generation of these premium mobiles, namelythe iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Pro Max.

The A17 Pro chip is accompanied by a Neural Engine to calculate millions of operations per second using artificial intelligence. The manufacturer does not, however, specify the quantity of associated RAM, but it is assumed that it reaches no less than eight gigabytes. With this, know that a six-core graphics card is also included.

iPhone 15 Pro

The iPhone 15 Pro screen is the smallest because it offers a 2K diagonal of only 6.1 inches. This allows the iPhone 15 Pro to benefit, however, from a more compact format than that of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. You will therefore normally have no trouble fitting it into a small pocket.

Here is the exact technical sheet of the iPhone 15 Pro screen:

• diagonal: 6.1 inches
• size/screen ratio: 88.2%
• pixel density: 461 ppi
• resolution: 1179 x 2556 pixels
• ratio : 19.5:9
• brightness: 2,000 nits (maximum)
• Gorilla Glass (Ceramic Shield) protection against scratches
• ProMotion refresh rate at one hundred and twenty frames per second

iPhone 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 15 Pro Max screen is the largest, at 6.7 inches. It is a more comfortable format than that of the iPhone 15 Pro for watching series or opening two apps at the same time.

Here is the exact technical sheet of the iPhone 15 Pro Max screen:

• diagonal: 6.7 inches
• size/screen ratio: 89.8%
• pixel density: 460 ppi
• resolution: 1290 x 2796 pixels
• ratio : 19.5:9
• brightness: 2,000 nits (maximum)
• Gorilla Glass (Ceramic Shield) protection against scratches
• ProMotion refresh rate at one hundred and twenty frames per second

3 – iOS 17 at its best

Apps

Both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max feature the same operating system; iOS 17. With identical features. Apple has preinstalled many apps, whether for streaming, photo management or even telecommunications. We regret, however, that the iMessage format is still not compatible with the RCS standard, which limits interactions with Android.

Confidentiality

iOS 17 is an operating system particularly focused on privacy. User data is thus anonymized before being analyzed by Apple. Of course there are debates on this subject, nevertheless cybersecurity seems to be there. In fact, malware is much more present on the Google Play Store than on the iPhone App Store.

Integration with the Apple ecosystem

The iPhone is the ideal mobile if you already have a Mac or iPad, because via AirDrop you can transfer files from one device to another in just a few seconds. With this, NameDrop allows iPhone users to share their contact details from one mobile to another, very quickly too. Another wireless technology in the game: AirPlay, which allows you to play audio or video content on Apple TV or HomePod very quickly too.

4 – Battery of iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max

All new iPhones from 2023 abandon the Lightning connection in favor of the USB-C socket. This is therefore also the case for the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which can thus obtain no less than 50% charge in only around thirty minutes. This will of course depend on the power accessory chosen.

Please note, however, that Apple does not communicate the exact capacity of the battery, in terms of mAh. Furthermore, no power adapter is provided in the box and that's quite a shame. You will have to make do with a simple cable. Expect up to two days of battery life with moderate use, but with intensive use you may need to recharge your iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max during the day.

5 – Photo sensors

Front photo sensor

On the front, the TrueDepth sensor allows biometric unlocking via Face ID face recognition. With this, a lens is dedicated to capturing selfies with a definition of twelve megapixels and thePortrait modeto blur the background automatically. The flash, for its part, is done by illuminating the screen in white.

Rear photo sensors

On the back, Apple offers us, with the iPhone 15 Pro and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, a set of four different sensors. Here are the respective technical sheets:

• ultra wide-angle: twelve megapixels, f/2.2 aperture
• wide-angle: forty-eight megapixels, aperture f/1.78
• telephoto lens: twelve megapixels, x15 digital zoom (or x25 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max)
• LiDAR: time-of-flight (ToF) radar for augmented reality andPortrait modeat night

6 – Our opinion on the iPhone 15 Pro

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are, by far, the most advanced smartphones available from Apple today. We will especially regret their price (see below) and a quantity of RAM probably well below the competition. Moreover, the operating system is very simple to use and optimized for both professionals and ordinary people.

So, especially in photography, it is easy to take quality shots thanks to intelligent presets. Finally, note that the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are very efficient, thanks to a processor with a decidedly high-end technical sheet. The release date has been set for September 22, for the first devices delivered the same week to the first customers or to the official store (Apple Store).

7 – FAQ

What are the differences between iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max?

The main difference between the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is size. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is thus the largest, as its name suggests, with a 6.7-inch screen compared to 6.1 inches for the iPhone 15 Pro.

What are the prices of the iPhone 15 Pro?

The prices of the iPhone 15 Pro are as follows:

• iPhone 15 Pro (128 Go) : 1 229 euros
• iPhone 15 Pro (256 Go) : 1 359 euros
• iPhone 15 Pro (512 Go) : 1 609 euros
• iPhone 15 Pro (1 To) : 1 859 euros
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (256 Go) : 1 479 euros
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (512 Go) : 1 729 euros
• iPhone 15 Pro Max (1 To) : 1 979 euros

The iPhone 15 Pro is therefore the cheapest, at least with equal storage capacity.

Are the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max 5G compatible?

Yes. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max all feature a 5G modem designed by Qualcomm. With throughputs of up to several hundred megabytes per second. But you must have an eligible plan to take advantage of it, otherwise you will be limited to 4G.

Where to buy the iPhone 15 Pro?

The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are available from many French resellers, with relatively short delivery times. Consult our comparison table below to find out for yourself.

Are the photos of quality?

Yes: the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are Apple's best cameras. There is a forty-eight megapixel ultra-wide-angle, a wide-angle and a telephoto lens. In addition, the LiDAR radar improves photos byPortrait modeat night.