Between the CMF Phone 1 and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the CMF Phone 1 comes out ahead in front camera and weight, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max wins on antutu and pixel density. Overall, the CMF Phone 1 scores 61.4 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (61.4 vs 63.2). The decision isn't about overall quality — both clear the bar — it's about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the CMF Phone 1 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are front camera, weight, wired charging, among others.
Pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are antutu, pixel density, optical image stabilization, among others.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Nothing - CMF Phone 1 wins
- ▲Front camera — 33.33% more. 16 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Weight — 24.00 g less. 197 vs 221.
- ▲Wired charging — 22.22% more. 33 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Battery capacity — 13.07% more. 5000 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 173.21% more. 1530000 vs 560000.
- ▲Pixel density — 16.46% more. 460 ppi vs 395 ppi.
- ▲Has Optical image stabilization.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP52).
- ▲Promised OS updates: 5 (vs 2).
- ▲Screen size — 0.45% more. 6.7 " vs 6.67 ".
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Nothing - CMF Phone 1 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 glead | 221 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mmlead | 8.25 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP52 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Nothing - CMF Phone 1 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.67 " | 6.7 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 395 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Nothing - CMF Phone 1 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 16 MPlead | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | false | truelead |
Battery
| Spec | Nothing - CMF Phone 1 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAhlead | 4422 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 33 Wlead | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Nothing - CMF Phone 1 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | truelead | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Nothing - CMF Phone 1 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 2 years | 5 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, CMF Phone 1 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
CMF Phone 1 has 13.1% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
Which is lighter, CMF Phone 1 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
CMF Phone 1 is 24g lighter — 197g vs 221g.
Is CMF Phone 1 waterproof?+
CMF Phone 1 has an IP52 rating.
Does iPhone 15 Pro Max support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 15 Pro Max supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, CMF Phone 1 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
CMF Phone 1 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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