Between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Phone (3), the iPhone 15 Pro Max comes out ahead in several specs, while the Phone (3) wins on front camera and wired charging. Overall, the iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 63.2 and the Phone (3) scores 68.7 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Phone (3) edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.2 vs 68.7), but the 5.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Phone (3) if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. Its strongest claims are front camera, wired charging, ram, among others.
Both ship with comparable screen size, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Phone (3) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Nothing - Phone (3) wins
- ▲Front camera — 166.67% more. 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 140.74% more. 65 W vs 27 W.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲AnTuTu — 33.99% more. 2050000 vs 1530000.
- ▲Weight — 25.00 g less. 196 vs 221.
- ▲Battery capacity — 16.46% more. 5150 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 196 glead |
| Thickness | 8.25 mmlead | 8.4 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2000 nits | 4500 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 50 MPlead |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 4422 mAh | 5150 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 27 W | 65 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max | Nothing - Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOSlead | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has 16.5% more battery — 4422 mAh vs 5150 mAh.
Which is lighter, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) is 25g lighter — 221g vs 196g.
Is iPhone 15 Pro Max waterproof?+
iPhone 15 Pro Max has an IP68 rating.
Does Phone (3) support 5G?+
Yes, Phone (3) supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iPhone 15 Pro Max or Phone (3)?+
Phone (3) has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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