The highest-end iPhone in Apple's upcoming lineup will be named the iPhone 15 Pro Max and is rumored to feature a variety of upgrades including a telephoto lens with up to 6x optical zoom, a titanium frame, and a faster chip, among other features.
The upcoming iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will have 8GB RAM, providing a performance boost for simultaneous app usage and browsing with multiple tabs, while the base model iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus will retain the 6GB RAM found in the previous models; and although there won't be a storage increase to 2TB as rumored, the Pro models will now start at 256GB and the iPhone 15 will support tethered shooting to a Mac and recording video directly to an external SSD, enhancing the capabilities for photographers and videographers.
Apple's newly launched iPhone 15 series does not come with improved battery life compared to the previous iPhone 14 series, suggesting that the battery capacities may have remained the same or potentially even decreased.
The iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models have a new battery health setting that limits charging to 80% at all times, separate from the Optimized Battery Charging feature, in order to improve battery lifespan.
The iPhone 15 Plus has surpassed the Pro Max in battery life, lasting over 13 hours of screen on time and setting a new record for the longest iPhone battery life, according to a battery test conducted by Mrwhosetheboss.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max features improved camera capabilities, including additional framing options, enhanced video quality, better low-light performance, and the ability to add a portrait mode blur effect after taking a photo, making it Apple's best camera system to date.
The Pixel 8 Pro offers a new processor, brighter display, and better cameras, but it faces tough competition from the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, with the Pixel 8 Pro boasting advantages in software features and extended software support, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S23 Ultra have impressive camera specifications and different design aesthetics.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Pixel 8 Pro have notable differences in their camera systems, with the iPhone producing more natural landscape images and better background blur in portrait mode, while the Pixel excels in lower light situations and offers fun AI features like Best Take and Magic Editor.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max emerges as the winner in a face-off with the Pixel 8 Pro, thanks to its superior battery life, camera performance, and overall performance, although the Pixel 8 Pro offers unique AI-assisted features and a more affordable price.
The iPhone 15 Pro offers a lighter body, higher-resolution photos, a faster chipset, and a universal USB-C port, while the iPhone 14 Pro has a more luxurious feel with stainless steel and a lower price.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max's main camera with its larger sensor and improved exposure provides better fidelity, color, and contrast in photos compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, making it a significant upgrade for photography enthusiasts, especially in low-light scenarios.
