Galaxy A15 5G vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 15 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.3/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy A15 5G
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max wins 4 of 7 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 15 Pro Max6480
- CameraiPhone 15 Pro Max8485
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- BatteryGalaxy A15 5G8670
- DisplayiPhone 15 Pro Max7488
- ConnectivityiPhone 15 Pro Max5788
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueGalaxy A15 5G9055
- Galaxy A15 5G has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,422 mAh
- iPhone 15 Pro Max charges faster27W vs 25W
- Galaxy A15 5G has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.5"
- Galaxy A15 5G is lighter200 g vs 221 g
- Galaxy A15 5G launched cheaper$199 vs $1,199
- Galaxy A15 5G has a sharper selfie camera13 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A17 Pro vs Dimensity 6100+
- iPhone 15 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 5
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 15 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 78.3/100
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (27W vs 25W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Galaxy A15 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,422 mAh).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,422 mAh · Lighter: 200 g vs 221 g (21 g less)
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy A15 5G or iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (27W vs 25W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Galaxy A15 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,422 mAh). BeastScore: Galaxy A15 5G 78.0/100, iPhone 15 Pro Max 78.3/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy A15 5G and iPhone 15 Pro Max?
Galaxy A15 5G has a 6.5-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch display and 4422 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy A15 5G and iPhone 15 Pro Max compare for speed?
Galaxy A15 5G scores 64/100 for performance; iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 80/100.
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