The iPhone 15 Pro Max continues to be a sought-after Apple smartphone, even after the launch of the iPhone 16 series. One reason for its popularity is its astounding features, such as a long battery life and a sharp display. The device also has a few enhancements in terms of camera, charging, and buttons compared to its predecessor. Plus, one can save money on the purchase by getting it for a discount.
Key features of the iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple has equipped the smartphone with many features that make it easier to use. The device also has a sleek and refined design.
Action button
The button on the side of the iPhone had only one purpose earlier: to switch between silent and ringer mode. But that changed with the arrival of the iPhone 15 Pro and 15 Pro Max. On these models, the button can be programmed to perform different functions. For instance, one can use it to launch a specific app, turn on the camera, switch on the flashlight, record voice, and turn on the focus mode. Although a small change, the new action button has made using the iPhone easier.
Powerful cameras
Good-quality cameras have been the iPhones’ greatest selling point for a long time. Apple continues to work on its lenses to ensure users can capture clear pictures and videos. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has three cameras: a 48 MP main, a 12 MP wide-angle, and a 12 MP telephoto camera. A great benefit of the 48 MP main camera is that, by default, it captures 24 MP pictures. Earlier, it was capable of capturing only 12 MP pictures. The wide-angle camera captures a 120° field of view with 100% focus pixels. Further, the telephoto lens offers up to 5x optical zoom and 25x digital zoom that helps capture objects clearly, even from a distance. Along with these benefits, the iPhone 15 Pro Max camera offers more depth control when using the portrait mode.
USB Type-C port
iPhones had the lightning port earlier, so they could only be charged or connected through Apple’s lightning cable. But this changed with the iPhone 15. All the phones in this series, including the iPhone 15 Pro Max, have a USB-C port that makes charging and USB connection much more flexible. As an added advantage, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is equipped with USB-C 3.0, which offers up to 20 times faster data transfer (up to 10Gb/s). With the USB-C 3.0, the phone can also charge faster when using a wired charger.
Better battery life
The iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a longer battery life with a 4,441 mAh battery. One can expect video playback of up to 29 hours or audio playback of up to 95 hours. The phone is also compatible with MagSafe wireless charging up to 15W.
Stunning display
For a better viewing experience, the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a stunning 6.7-inch display with a Super Retina XDR OLED screen. This screen offers more vivid colors and higher brightness, making it easy to use the phone even in sunlight. OLED screens also feature a wider color support, ensuring a higher color accuracy.
Titanium back
Besides handy features, the device has a premium design. A key factor that contributes to its appearance is its back (or housing). The iPhone 15 Pro Max features a housing made of titanium, which is one of the strongest yet lightest metals. This makes the phone a lot more durable without making it heavy. And this is not just any titanium but aerospace-grade titanium, i.e., the kind used in the aerospace industry. Besides making the phone durable and lightweight, titanium gives it a sleek look. To add to this, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is available in four stunning colors: black titanium, blue titanium, white titanium, and natural titanium.
Pricing and deals
After the launch of the iPhone 16 series, which includes the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max, the price of the iPhone 15 Pro Max has seen a slight drop. As of now, one can purchase the phone for around $1,000. This price is for the variant with 256 GB storage. If one chooses a variant with more storage, such as 512 GB or 1 TB, the price will increase accordingly.
While the iPhone 15 Pro Max prices have reduced, it still can be expensive for many. Those considering this device may be able to save by availing of deals and discounts.
- Verizon has a deal where one can get an iPhone 15 Pro Max for free. To avail of this offer, one is required to purchase an Unlimited Ultimate or Unlimited Plus plan from Verizon. Along with this, one may also have to pay a one-time fee of $35 to activate the Verizon service on the new phone.
- T-Mobile offers a $1,000 discount on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, provided one trades in an old device and signs up for their Go5G Plus or Go5G Next plan.
- AT&T has a financing deal that lets existing AT&T users get a new iPhone 15 Pro Max for $20.99/month over 36 monthly installments.