iPhone 15 vs iPhone 15 Pro Max size
The iPhone 15 measures 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm and the iPhone 15 Pro Max measures 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 13.8% more area than the iPhone 15.
- iPhone 15171 g147.6 x 71.6 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 measures up
| Spec | iPhone 15 | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 147.6 mm 5.81 in | 159.9 mm 6.30 in | -12.3 mm (-7.7%) |
| Width | 71.6 mm 2.82 in | 76.7 mm 3.02 in | -5.1 mm (-6.6%) |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm 0.31 in | 8.25 mm 0.32 in | -0.45 mm (-5.5%) |
| Weight | 171 g 6.0 oz | 221 g 7.8 oz | -50 g (-22.6%) |
| Screen | 6.1 in | 6.7 in | -0.6 in (-9.0%) |
| Front footprint | 105.7 cm² | 122.6 cm² | -17 cm² (-13.8%) |
What the difference feels like
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 5.1 mm wider, an obvious difference in the hand. If you use your phone one-handed, the iPhone 15 will be easier to reach across.
In a jeans pocket the iPhone 15 Pro Max sits 12.3 mm higher, about 0.48 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 50 g heavier (1.8 oz), the iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably heftier when you hold it up to read.
Common questions
Is the iPhone 15 bigger than the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the bigger phone. Its front covers 13.8% more area than the iPhone 15. Height differs by 12.3 mm and width by 5.1 mm.
Will a iPhone 15 Pro Max case fit the iPhone 15?
No. A case is cut for one model's exact size, buttons and camera, and these two differ by 12.3 mm in height and 5.1 mm in width. Buy a case made for the iPhone 15.
Which is easier to use with one hand?
The iPhone 15, because it is 5.1 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: manufacturer spec page
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: manufacturer spec page
See each phone's page for the full spec: iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max.