BeastCompare - Independent Smartphone Battles & Specifications
Home/Battles/iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPad (2025)
Lab Benchmark Battle

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPad (2025)

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle
Comparing 2 devicesSwipe across ⇄
Apple · 2023

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max
78/ 100
Launch MSRP$1,199 USD
Apple

Apple iPad (2025)

Apple iPad (2025)
81/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Apple iPad (2025) BETTER THAN iPhone 15 Pro Max?

Tap an area on the radar to inspect category hardware facts

iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPad (2025)Winner 🏆

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORiPhone 15Apple iPadLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity4,422 mAh5,000 mAh+5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging27WStandard27W Max
Main Camera Sensor48 MP50 MP50 MP
Screen Display Size6.7"11"11"
Chassis Weight221gN/A221g Lightest
Compare All 177+ Specifications Below↓

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

Swipe across ⇄
Reasons to buy iPhone 15 Pro Max:
  • ✓778g lighter chassis (221g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$8800 lower launch MSRP ($1199 vs $9999)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Apple iPad (2025):
  • ✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+578 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓11" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Swipe across ⇄
SpecificationiPhone 15 Pro MaxApple iPad (2025)
1. Display & Screen🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Display
Screen Type & TechSuper Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.7"11"
Resolution & Density2796x1290 (460 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness2,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 iPhone 15 Pro Max Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Apple A16 Bionic
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 17iOS
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GB512 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 iPhone 15 Pro Max Wins Camera
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Sony IMX80350 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto Zoom12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera12 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP, f/1.912 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 iPhone 15 Pro Max Lightest Chassis
Dimensions159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mmN/A
Weight221 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Apple iPad (2025) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity4,422 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging27W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless Charging15W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.2USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1199Price on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Apple iPad (2025) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Apple iPad (2025) ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A16 Bionic architecture and verified 80/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 15 Pro Max:
Significantly faster wired charging: 27W vs max 0W · Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (1 lens system)
When to buy Apple iPad (2025):
Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 78.3 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+578 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPad (2025)

Which phone is better: iPhone 15 Pro Max or Apple iPad (2025)?

Apple iPad (2025) leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.8/100 compared to iPhone 15 Pro Max (78.3/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.8 vs top rival 78.3 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+578 mAh more).

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 15 Pro Max and Apple iPad (2025)?

iPhone 15 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.7-inch display and 4422 mAh battery, while Apple iPad (2025) features a 11-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 15 Pro Max and Apple iPad (2025)?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 85/100 in camera performance, while Apple iPad (2025) scores 80/100.

Similar Hardware Tier

Related Smartphones (Based on Benchmark Scores)

Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)
Samsung · 2022

Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)

Score: 81/100
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Apple · 2024

Apple iPad mini (2024)

Score: 83/100
Pixel 8a
Google · 2024

Pixel 8a

Score: 82/100
OnePlus Nord N30 SE
Oneplus · 2024

OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Score: 80/100
Mi 13 Lite
Xiaomi · 2023

Mi 13 Lite

Score: 81/100
vivo T5e
Vivo · 2026

vivo T5e

Score: 81/100
Oppo A5x 5G
Oppo · 2025

Oppo A5x 5G

Score: 81/100
Motorola Edge 60 Pro
Motorola · 2025

Motorola Edge 60 Pro

Score: 90/100
Trending Matchups

Related Smartphone Battles & Comparisons

Battle #178 vs 78

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2022

iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max
V/S
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2022
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE 2022
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #281 vs 81

Apple iPad (2025) vs Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)

Apple iPad (2025)
Apple iPad (2025)
V/S
Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)
Samsung Galaxy M13 (India)
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #378 vs 77

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone SE (2022)

iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max
V/S
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Apple iPhone SE (2022)
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #481 vs 83

Apple iPad (2025) vs Apple iPad mini (2024)

Apple iPad (2025)
Apple iPad (2025)
V/S
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Apple iPad mini (2024)
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #578 vs 75

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold UW 5G Global TD-LTE 512GB GU0NP (Google Rango)

iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max
V/S
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold UW 5G Global TD-LTE 512GB GU0NP (Google Rango)
Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold UW 5G Global TD-LTE 512GB GU0NP (Google Rango)
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #681 vs 82

Apple iPad (2025) vs Pixel 8a

Apple iPad (2025)
Apple iPad (2025)
V/S
Pixel 8a
Pixel 8a
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #778 vs 79

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs OnePlus Nord N20 SE

iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 15 Pro Max
V/S
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Compare Both Phones→
Battle #881 vs 80

Apple iPad (2025) vs OnePlus Nord N30 SE

Apple iPad (2025)
Apple iPad (2025)
V/S
OnePlus Nord N30 SE
OnePlus Nord N30 SE
Compare Both Phones→