iPhone 15 Pro Max Review: Perfection or Exaggeration?
When Apple launched its new iPhone 15 series in September 2023, the most talked about model was the iPhone 15 Pro Max. For those accustomed to the Apple ecosystem, the name “Pro Max” means a device at the top of the line in terms of performance, build quality and camera. But the question remains — is the iPhone 15 Pro Max really that good, or just brand hype?
In this review we will use absolutely In the light of human and daily experience — so that you can understand whether this phone should be bought at a price above 1.5 lakhs or not.
1. Design & Build Quality: Ultralight titanium fill
The biggest surprise of the iPhone 15 Pro Max was its Titanium body. Apple has moved away from stainless steel to an aircraft-grade titanium body this time around. The biggest benefits of this change are:
The phone is very light (only ~221g, which is clearly noticeable compared to previous Pro Max models).
Feels premium but not heavy when held
Slightly matte finish in color, which resists fingerprints
New “Action Button” Added, which you can customize to your liking — for camera on, silent mode, voice memos, etc. It is a multi function item in daily use.
Although titanium is much lighter, it is slightly more prone to scratches. So it is wise to use a bumper case.
2. Display: iPhone is all about eye-catching visuals
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED Display. Everything you watch — movies, games, social media — is eye-catching.
120Hz ProMotion refresh rate Scrolling and UI experience is absolutely smooth
Peak brightness up to 2000 nits — The phone can be seen even standing in the sun
Color reproduction and black depth are excellent
HDR video on Netflix, YouTube 4K, or gaming — every visual feels alive.
3. Camera: Cinematic Rage, Tele Magic
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has received a major upgrade in the camera department:
Rear Camera Setup:
- 48MP Main Sensor (f/1.78)
- 12MP Ultra-Wide (f/2.2)
- 12MP Periscope Telephoto (5x Optical Zoom) – This is the first time Apple has brought it
Camera Performance:
Daylight Photo: In a word, amazing. Colors are perfect, sharpness is adequate, and HDR is near-perfect privately.
Low Light: Due to the large sensor and optimization, although the light is low, the noise is low, the detailing is high.
Portrait Fashion: Face detection and bokeh are now smarter — even hairlines can be distinguished.
5x Optical Zoom: This lens is a game changer in tour, drama or wildlife photography.
Video: iPhone is the king of video. 4K@60fps Dolby Vision, Cinematic Mode, ProRes — all there.
However, if you use the zoom camera in low light, you can see a little grain.
4. Performance: A17 Pro chip, console level gaming?
Used by Apple in the iPhone 15 Pro Max A17 Pro chip, which is built on 3nm architecture — Apple’s first such chip.
Geekbench Score:
- CPU: ~2900 (single-core), ~7200 (multi-core)
- GPU: Ready for hardcore gaming
Gaming Test (Genshin Impact, COD Mobile, Resident Evil Village):
All games run smoothly on Ultra Graphics
No frame drops
Touch latency is very low
Although the thermal management is good, the phone heats up a bit during heavy gaming.
5. Battery Life: More than a day on a full charge
iPhone 15 Pro Max battery is ~4422 mAh. But Apple never says exact mAh, which we found in real-life tests:
Screen-on-Time (SOT):
8–9 hours (using WiFi)
6–7 hours (4G/5G & Mix use)
Charging Time:
- 0–50% charging takes about 30 minutes (with 20W charger)
- Full charge takes about 1 hour 20 minutes
Supports MagSafe and Qi Wireless charging
But there is no charger in the box yet
6. Speakers & Audio: Stereo Bombing!
The stereo speakers of this phone are tuned in such a way that listening to any media content seems to be playing on a separate speaker.
Balanced bass and treble
Supports Dolby Atmos
Voice clear even on FaceTime or Zoom calls
But the headphone jack is gone — it’s history now!
7. iOS 17 & Software Experience
iPhone 15 Pro Max arrives iOS 17 with, and Apple promises approx 5-6 years of software updates.
New Features:
- StandBy Mode (use as clock or photo frame on desk)
- NameDrop (a simpler version of AirDrop)
- Journal App, Live Voicemail, and more
The UI is snappy, there are no add-ons, and the animations are mind-blowing.
8. The connectivity and USB-C revolution
A big change has arrived — this time to the iPhone 15 Pro Max USB Type-C port.
USB 3.0 speed support (in Pro Series)
File transfer is very fast
iPhone, MacBook and iPad will run on one charger
Besides:
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
eSIM support (nano+eSIM in most countries including India)
9. AI and new Smart Features
Apple is gradually increasing AI or machine learning features:
- Identify and separate objects in images
- Phone call editing or real time transcription on the phone
- Spam filter in Safari and Messages
- Smart scene detection in the camera
10. Price and Variants
Prices in Indian Market (2025):
| Official | 256GB ৳195,000 – ৳205,000 512GB ৳220,000 – ৳230,000 1TB ৳250,000 – ৳260,000 |
| Unofficial | 256GB ৳175,000 – ৳185,000 512GB ৳195,000 – ৳205,000 1TB ৳225,000 – ৳235,000 |
It is undoubtedly a premium category phone.
11. Who is this phone for?
If you are a professional video/photo creator
If you want maximum performance
If you are in the Apple ecosystem
If you want a future-proof phone to use for a long time
But…
If you are a budget user
If you only search phone for social media, WhatsApp or calls
If you don’t pick up this phone then it works
12. Comparison: iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Rivals
| the phone | Pro | con |
| Samsung S24 Ultra | 10x Zoom, S-Pen | Heavy and expensive |
| Pixel 8 Pro | AI feature heavy | Globally limited |
| iPhone 15 Pro Max | Perfect balance | The price is high |
Final Verdict
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is truly a flagship device — not just in terms of features, but in terms of functionality as well.
Camera, performance, battery, design — everything has a perfect balance. But the price always remains Apple’s “Premium Tax”.
If you’re on a budget and want the Apple experience — yes iPhone 15 Pro Max is undoubtedly one of the best smartphones of 2025.