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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 256 GB
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Main
When shooting in RAW format - all 48 MP main camera is used - 4 pixel technology (the main lens, while using the entire area of the sensor, can work as lens body). Titanium body. LiDAR.
Screen with a refresh rate of 120 Hz. Advanced triple camera. Ultra-wide with macro capability. IP68 protection. Flash with power control.
Display
Main display
6.7 "
2796х1290
460 ppi
OLED (LTPO) /Super Retina XDR/
120 Hz
HDR10
Ceramic Shield
6.7 "
2796х1290
460 ppi
OLED (LTPO) /Super Retina XDR/
120 Hz
HDR10
Ceramic Shield
Brightness
2000 nit /peak brightness with HDR/
Display-to-body ratio90 %88 %
DCI-P3
DxOMark test (display)151149
Hardware
Operating systemiOSiOS
CPU modelApple A17 ProApple A16
CPU frequency3.78 GHz3.46 GHz
CPU cores66
GPUApple GPU 6-core graphicsApple GPU 5-core graphics
RAM8 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5
Memory storage256 GB256 GB
Memory card slotabsentabsent
Test results
AnTuTu Benchmark1487 000 score(s)950 000 score(s)
Geekbench7237 score(s)
Wild Life (Extreme)3507 score(s)3335 score(s)
Main camera
Lenses3 modules3 modules
Main lens
48 MP
f/1.8
24 mm
Sony IMX803, 1/1.28"
48 MP
f/1.8
24 mm
Apple iSight Camera
Ultra wide lens
13.4 MP
f/2.2
13 mm
120 °
Sony IMX633
12 MP
f/2.2
13 mm
120 °
 
Telephoto lens
12.7 MP
f/2.8
120 mm
Sony IMX913
12 MP
f/2.8
77 mm
1/3.5"
Full HD (1080p)60 fps60 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
Slow motion (slow-mo)
240 fps /filming 1080p/
240 fps /filming 1080p/
Image stabilizationoptical + matrix shiftoptical + matrix shift
Camera zoom9.3 x5.9 x
Claimed magnification5 x6 x
Flash
DxOMark test (camera)154 score146 score
Front camera
Form factorin displayin display
Main selfie lens
12 MP /+ Retina Flash/
12 MP /+ Retina Flash/
Aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Full HD (1080p)60 fps60 fps
Ultra HD (4K)60 fps60 fps
DxOMark test (selfie camera)149 points145 points
Connections and communication
Cellular technology
5G
CDMA
5G
CDMA
SIM card type
nano+e-SIM /in the USA only e-SIM/
nano+e-SIM /in the USA only e-SIM/
SIM slots2 SIM2 SIM
Connectivity technology
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth v 5.3
NFC /two NFC (one for payment and identification, the second for recognition of original accessories)/
satellite connection /SOS/
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth v 5.3
NFC /two NFC (one for payment and identification, the second for recognition of original accessories)/
satellite connection /SOS/
Inputs & outputs
USB C 3.2 gen2 /displayPort support (4K HDR)/
 
 
Lightning
Features and navigation
Features
3D face scanner
no fingerprint scanner
stereo
noise cancellation
gyroscope
light sensor
barometer
3D face scanner
no fingerprint scanner
stereo
noise cancellation
gyroscope
light sensor
barometer
Navigation
aGPS
GPS module
Dual GPS
GLONASS
Galileo
digital compass
aGPS
GPS module /GALILEO, QZSS/
 
GLONASS
Galileo
digital compass
Power supply
Battery capacity4441 mAh4323 mAh
DxOMark test (battery)134133
Fast chargingPower Delivery 2.0Power Delivery 2.0
Charger power20 W20 W
Fast charging time50% in 30 min50% in 30 min
Wireless charging
15 W /MagSafe, 7.5W Qi/
15 W /MagSafe/
General
Waterproof
IP68 /up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 m/
IP68 /up to 30 minutes at a depth of 6 m/
Bezel/back cover material
metal/glass /titanium case/
metal/glass
Dimensions (HxWxD)159.9х76.7х8.25 mm160.7x77.6x7.9 mm
Weight221 g240 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2023september 2022

Brightness

The maximum brightness in nits provided by the smartphone display.

The brighter the display, the more readable the picture remains on it under intense ambient light (for example, outdoors on a clear sunny day). Also, high brightness is important for the correct displaying of HDR content. However, a large amount of brightness affects the cost and power consumption of the screen. Manufacturers can specify standard, maximum, and peak brightness values. At the same time, an equal sign cannot be put between the maximum and peak brightness. The first indicates the ability of the screen to produce the specified brightness over its entire area, while the peak one — in a limited area and for a short time (mainly for HDR content).

Display-to-body ratio

The ratio of the screen area to the total front panel area of the phone. Simply put, this spec describes how much of the front panel is occupied by the screen; the rest is the bezels.

This indicator is given exclusively for smartphones with touch screens — it is for them that it is most relevant. The larger the percentage of the body is occupied by the screen, the thinner are the bezels, the neater the smartphone looks and the more convenient it is to work with it with one hand. As for specific numbers, the average values are 80 – 85 %, the higher values allow us to talk about a thin bezel, and more than 90 % — about a “bezel less” design.

Separately, we note that this parameter has nothing to do with the aspect ratio of the screen. The aspect ratio describes only the display itself — its proportions, the ratio between the larger and smaller side of the rectangle.

DxOMark test (display)

DxOMark is an independent private research and development centre, which operates a department for evaluating the quality of mobile phone screens. DxOMark tests smartphone displays for comprehensive analysis, from image clarity and responsiveness to artifacts and rendering issues. After passing the test, the smartphone is assigned points for the quality of the screen.

CPU model

The most popular nowadays are chips from Qualcomm and MediaTek, CPUs from Unisoc are slightly less common. Qualcomm has several processors of each series, namely Snapdragon 778G, Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2, Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 870, Snapdragon 888, Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Snapdragon 8s Gen 3. And Mediatek has a low cost series MediaTek Helio P and a line of advanced chipsets MediaTek Dimensity (Dimensity 1000, Dimensity 7000, Dimensity 8000, Dimensity 9000).

Knowing the name of the CPU model installed in the smartphone, you can find detailed data on a particula...r CPU and evaluate its level and general capabilities. This is especially true in light of the fact that these capabilities depend not only on the number of cores and clock speed, but also on the specific nuances of the design.

CPU frequency

The clock frequency of the CPU that the device is equipped with. For multi-core processors, which are standard in modern smartphones, the frequency of each individual core is implied; and if the processor has cores with different frequencies (see "Number of cores") — usually, the maximum indicator is given.

In general, high performance smartphones have high frequency of the processor. However, note that this parameter itself is not directly related to the capabilities of the CPU: many other features of the chip affect the actual performance, and often a low cost solution with a higher clock speed turns out to be less performant than an expensive one, and at the same time, presumably, more "slow" processor. In addition, the overall performance of the system directly depends on a whole set of other factors — primarily the amount of RAM. Therefore, when evaluating a smartphone, it is worth focus not so much on the frequency of the processor, but on the general specs of the system and visual indicators like the results in tests (see below).

GPU

The model of the GPU used in the mobile phone.

This module is responsible for all tasks related to graphics; accordingly, its specs directly affect the efficiency of processing a particular picture. This is especially noticeable in the example of modern 3D games. Therefore, the presence of a powerful video adapter is especially important for gaming smartphones. And knowing the model of the GPU, you can find detailed data about it and evaluate its capabilities.

RAM

The parameter determines the overall performance of the smartphone: the more RAM, the faster the device works and the better it copes with an abundance of tasks and / or resource-intensive applications (ceteris paribus). This is even more true in light of the fact that large amounts of "RAM" are usually combined with powerful advanced processors. However, only devices with identical operating systems can be directly compared with each other, and in the case of Android, with the same versions and editions of this OS (for more on all this, see "Operating system"). This is due to the fact that different operating systems and even different versions of the same OS can differ markedly in terms of RAM requirements. For example, iOS, thanks to good optimization for specific devices, is able to work efficiently with 3 GB of RAM. For modern versions of Android in the regular edition (not Go Edition), the mentioned 3 GB is actually the required minimum. Under such an OS, it is better to have at least 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM. In high-end devices with powerful electronic "stuffing" you can also find more impressive numbers - 8 GB or even 12 GB or more.

RAM type

The type of random access memory (RAM) installed in the smartphone.

All modern devices use LPDDR format RAM ( LPDDR4, LPDDR4x, LPDDR5, LPDDR5x, LPDDR5T). In addition to its miniature size, it differs from regular computer RAM by supporting special data transfer formats (16- and 32-bit memory buses). But the versions of such memory can be different:

— LPDDR3. The earliest generation of LPDDR of the current ones — presented in 2012, implemented in devices since 2013. Standardly operates at speeds up to 1600 MT/s (megatransactions per second) and a frequency of up to 933 MHz; the “enhanced” version supports speeds up to 2133 MT/s. Nowadays, this standard is rare, mainly among outdated mobile devices.

— LPDDR4. The successor to LPDDR3, officially presented in August 2014 (although the first hardware developments were released back in late 2013). The operating speed, compared to its predecessor, has doubled — up to 3200 MT/s; the frequency has grown to 1600 MHz; and the power consumption has decreased by 40%. In addition, the data transfer format has changed — in particular, two 16-bit buses are used instead of one 32-bit, and some security improvements have been introduced into the standard. This memory can be found in some mid-range smartphones. — LPDDR4x. An improved version...of LPDDR4 with reduced power consumption — the standard uses a voltage of 0.6 V instead of 1.1 V. In addition, some improvements have been implemented in this type of RAM, aimed at increasing the speed (it reaches 4266 MT/s) and general optimization of operation — for example, a single-channel mode has appeared for undemanding applications. Thanks to such characteristics, this version of memory has become much more widespread than the original LPDDR4. It can be found in mid-range and top-end devices.

— LPDDR5. Further development of "mobile" RAM, officially announced in early 2019. The operating speed in this version has been increased to 6400 MT/s, a differential signal format has been introduced to improve resistance to interference and errors, and dynamic frequency and voltage control has been implemented to reduce power consumption. The use of such memory modules is typical mainly for high-end smartphones.

— LPDDR5x. A more energy-efficient and faster version of LPDDR5 RAM. Its data transfer rate has been increased to 8533 MT/s, and the peak throughput indicator is up to 8.5 Gbps. The number of memory banks per channel in LPDDR5x is always 16. RAM of this standard is typical for advanced smartphones of the highest grade.

— LPDDR5T. T — means "turbo". The operating speed of the LPDDR5T standard "RAM" has been increased to 9600 MT/s, and devices with such memory modules are approximately 13% faster compared to LPDDR5X. The memory operates in the low voltage range from 1.01 to 1.12 V. The corresponding modules are aimed at use in top mobile devices.

Test results

The test results are specified either by a younger model in a line or a particular model, made for a better understanding performance of phone models if you compare phones against these parameters. For example, the 128 GB model has test results, and the 256 GB model has no information on the network, and in both models you will see the same value that will give an understanding of the overall performance of the device. But if the editorial office has information for each model individually, then each model will have its test results filled out, and the model with bigger RAM will have bigger values.
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