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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Apple

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

135,000DACheaper
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

183,000DA

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 15 Plus

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Size (inches)6.76.7
Panel TypeOLEDOLED
Resolution Height27962796
Resolution Width12901290
Refresh Rate—120
Peak Brightness20002000
PPI460460
Glass TypeCeramic Shield glassCeramic Shield glass
Screen-to-body8889.8

Platform

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
CPUHexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (5-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Chipset NameApple A16 BionicApple A17 Pro
Process (nm)43
OS NameiOSiOS
OS Version1717

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max +44%
Apple iPhone 15 Plus2,050
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max2,950

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max +35%
Apple iPhone 15 Plus5,400
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max7,300

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max +32%
Apple iPhone 15 Plus1,250,000
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max1,650,000
SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Geekbench (Single-Core)2,0502,950
Geekbench (Multi-Core)5,4007,300
AnTuTu1,250,0001,650,000

Memory

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Card SlotNoNo
Variants128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Count23
periscope telephoto—12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm, (periscope telephoto)
ultrawide12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, (ultrawide)12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDRHDR, Dolby Vision HDR
Count11
Lens12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)

Battery

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Capacity (mAh)43834441
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)1515

Body

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frameGlass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
SIMNano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Height (mm)160.9159.9
Thickness (mm)7.88.3
Weight (g)201221
Width (mm)77.876.7

Launch

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Announced2023, September 122023, September 12
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, September 22Available. Released 2023, September 22

Network

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A30941, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3106
5G Bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A30941, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3106
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version2.03.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E

Sound

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecApple iPhone 15 PlusApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 15 Plus is 26% cheaper at 135,000 DZD versus 183,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max packs a 4441 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.

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