iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 15 Pro Max size
The iPhone 15 Plus measures 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 15 Pro Max measures 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 15 Plus is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.1% more area than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
- iPhone 15 Plus201 g160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm
- iPhone 15 Pro Max221 g159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm
Outlines are drawn from published dimensions. Screen and camera shapes are simplified.
How the iPhone 15 Plus measures up
| Spec | iPhone 15 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 160.9 mm 6.33 in | 159.9 mm 6.30 in | +1 mm (+0.6%) |
| Width | 77.8 mm 3.06 in | 76.7 mm 3.02 in | +1.1 mm (+1.4%) |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | -0.45 mm (-5.5%) |
| Weight | 201 g 7.1 oz | 221 g 7.8 oz | -20 g (-9.0%) |
| Screen | 6.7 in | 6.7 in | Same |
| Front footprint | 125.2 cm² | 122.6 cm² | +2.5 cm² (+2.1%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 15 Plus is 1.1 mm wider. That is small, but you can feel it when you wrap your hand around the phone, and it adds a little stretch for one-handed typing.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 15 Plus sits 1 mm higher, about 0.04 inches.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 0.45 mm thicker. Manufacturers measure thickness without the camera bump, so the real difference at the camera can be larger.
At 20 g heavier (0.7 oz), the iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 15 Plus bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 Plus is the bigger phone. Its front covers 2.1% more area than the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Height differs by 1 mm and width by 1.1 mm.
Will a iPhone 15 Pro Max case fit the iPhone 15 Plus?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 1 mm in height and 1.1 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 15 Plus.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max, because it is 1.1 mm narrower. Width matters more than height for reaching across the screen with your thumb.
Cases and prices
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Sources
- iPhone 15 Plus: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro Max.