Finally! Apple has announced the much-awaited iPhone 15 Pro Max, along with other iPhone 15 models, in their recent Apple Launch Event. It’s being hailed as the strongest and fastest iPhone ever created. iPhone enthusiasts are stunned with its sturdiness, performance, and camera improvements. If you are curious about the new features, changes, and the iPhone 15 Pro Max price in Pakistan, let us bring you out of this curiosity.
A Short Review of the iPhone 15 Pro Max: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/x3qzPBUFCzw?feature=share
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Here are the details you have been waiting for:
iPhone 15 Pro Max New Features & Changes
- USB Type-C 3.0 Port (up to 10Gb/s)
- 5x Telephoto Camera
- Made of Titanium: making it lighter (the same material used in spacecraft design)
- New Action Button: Farewell to the mute button (it automatically mutes notifications by default though, but it is fully customizable)
- New Operating System: iOS 17
- New Chipset: Apple A17 Pro (3 nm)
- New GPU: Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
- Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support (Vs Ultra Wideband 1 (UWB1) support in 14 Pro Max)
- You can now record videos directly to an external drive due to the faster speed of USB Type-C 3.0
- Photos can be transformed into portraits after taking the shot with adjustable focus on different objects
iPhone 15 Pro Max Body & Design
The biggest change in the design of the all-new iPhone 15 Pro Max is the use of Titanium, making it lighter and stronger. For those wondering about Titanium, it is the same material used in spacecraft design. The edges this time seem a bit more rounded compared to its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max. The back is made of textured matte glass to complement the sturdy materials used to manufacture it.
Moreover, there is an Action Button which has replaced the iconic mute switch. The option to mute is default in the Action Button though but it is customizable. You will also find some new colors, as usual. Apart from these updates, there aren’t many changes in its design.
| Specifications | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 221g |
| Build & Protection | Titanium, Ceramic Shield front, Textured matte glass back Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529 |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium & Natural Titanium |
iPhone 15 Pro Max Display
There isn’t much to discuss regarding the display since it’s the same as the one used in the iPhone 14 Pro Max. It features a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen with a 120 Hz refresh rate for a smooth and crystal-clear display. You will also get the familiar Dynamic Island pill-shaped notch in the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
| Specifications | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Display Size | 6.7‑inch |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 (~460 ppi density) |
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ) & 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Display Features | Haptic Touch & Dynamic Island (Pill Shape Notch) |
iPhone 15 Pro Max Camera
Here comes the area where Apple has made significant changes for iPhone enthusiasts. The iPhone 15 Pro Max now features a 5x telephoto camera, compared to the 3x telephoto camera in the iPhone 14 Pro Max. If you are wondering about its zoom capabilities, check out the photo showing the difference from 0.5x to 5x.
While the other camera hardware remains consistent with a 48 MP primary camera, 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and 12 MP selfie camera, there are some remarkable features to explore. Simple photos can effortlessly transform into portraits with customizable focus after the snap. Additionally, you now have the convenience of recording videos directly onto external drives. That sums up the latest from the camera department.
| Specifications | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Rear cameras | 3 |
| Main Camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Telephoto Camera | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS & 5x optical zoom (Digital zoom up to 25x) |
| Ultrawide Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.4µm & dual pixel PDAF |
| Rear camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps |
| Rear camera features | Sensor-shift OIS10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR & Cinematic mode LED flash (True Tone Adaptive) |
| Selfie / front camera | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″ Depth / biometrics sensor *& SL 3D |
| Selfie / front camera video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120fps |
Performance
As we all know, Apple introduces new chipsets for its latest iPhone Pro models. The iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with the latest Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) chipset, a new 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. Due to this, we can say that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the fastest iPhone ever made to date (along with the iPhone 15 Pro). The base model now starts from 256GB of storage, as the 128GB variant has been phased out.
| Specifications | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| OS | iOS 17 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | 6‑core CPU (2 performance & 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | 6‑core GPU (16‑core Neural Engine) |
| Storage/Memory | 256GB, 500GB & 1TB |
| Storage/Memory Type | NVMe |
Features
Last year, the highlight features included Satellite Connectivity (Emergency SOS) and the dynamic island. This year, there’s a change that many iPhone lovers have been dreaming of for a long time. The new iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a USB Type-C 3.0 port. Great news! Now, iPhone users will experience a significant improvement in transfer speeds when connecting their phones to other devices.
Want some more? The new iPhones also come with Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB2) support, which is better than UWB 1 in various aspects, including frequency, range, and data transfer rate.
| Name | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Sound | Stereo Speakers |
| Connectivity | Satellite Connectivity (Emergency SOS) Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC & GPS (including QZSS) USB Type-C 3.0 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass & barometer Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support |
Battery & Charging
Despite the introduction of a USB Type-C 3.0 port in the new iPhone 15, there is no improvement in fast charging speed. Shockingly, both its charging time and battery capacity remain identical to what you get with the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
| Name | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| Battery | Lithium‑Ion |
| Charging | Fast charging, 50% in 30 min (advertised) with USB Power Delivery 2.0 MagSafe wireless charging15W Qi magnetic fast wireless charging 7.5W |
iPhone 15 Pro Max Price in Pakistan
The good news is that Apple has kept the prices of the iPhone 15 Pro Max unchanged compared to the iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, the price of the iPhone 15 in Pakistan is still uncertain, taking taxes and duties into account. Let’s explore the global pricing of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and convert it directly into PKR.
| iPhone 15 Pro Max Variants (Storage) | Global Price | Price in Pakistan (Approx.) |
| 256GB | $1199 | Rs.360,000 |
| 512GB | $1399 | Rs.420,000 |
| 1TB | $1599 | Rs.480,000 |
*The prices in Rupees are approximate and as per current dollar rate. The actual prices will be higher after adding the PTA taxes. As the price of these variants is the same as iPhone 14 Pro Max variants, so the PTA taxes will be approximately same as well.
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Since the iPhone 15 Pro Max is not yet available in Pakistan, you have the option to consider the iPhone 14 Pro Max if you can’t wait for the new model or if the recent changes do not meet your expectations.
Final Verdict
The all-new iPhone 15 Pro Max arrives with commendable enhancements and upgrades. Its robust Titanium build, the addition of Type-C connectivity, camera improvements, the convenience of the Action Button, enhanced speed, and a fresh operating system stand out as its key highlights.
However, the familiar 3-camera module design at the rear may not excite everyone. On a positive note, the iPhone 15 Pro Max retains its pricing from the iPhone 14 Pro Max.
What are your thoughts on the new iPhone 15 Pro Max? Would you consider making it your next smartphone? Now, we’d love to have your opinions in the comments section below.
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Photos Credits: Apple.com
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