Apple iPhone 15
Apple
PKR 319,999
77/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 15 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 2 Jun 2026.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 77 against 72 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 15 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 319,999 against PKR 560,000.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 560,000
72/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedApple iPhone 15 takes it by 4.8 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 15 costs PKR 240,001 less.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 2,218 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 40W faster.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 6 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,536 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…
you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 319,999 Cheaper | PKR 560,000 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 22, 2023 | September 18, 2026 |
| Dimensions | 147.6 × 71.6 × 7.8 mm | 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 171 g Better | 249 g |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches Better |
| Resolution | 1179 × 2556 pixels | 2868 × 1320 pixels Better |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision 60Hz | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 front |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Hexa-core 2 × Everest Performance Cores @ 3.46 GHz 4 × Sawtooth Efficiency Cores @ 2.02 GHz | 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 5-Core GPU | 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators |
| Operating system | iOS 17, upgradable to newer iOS versions | iOS 27 |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 6GB RAM (LPDDR5) | 12GB Better |
| Internal storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better |
| Card slot | No microSD card support | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6, OIS) 12MP Ultra-Wide Camera (120° FOV) 2x Telephoto zoom through quad-pixel sensor 4K Dolby Vision video recording up to 60fps Cinematic Mode and Action Mode support. | 48MP Pro Fusion camera system |
| Selfie camera | 12MP TrueDepth Camera Autofocus support | 18MP Center Stage camera Better |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps HDR recording Dolby Vision HDR Cinematic Mode Action Mode | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion battery 3349 mAh | 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better |
| Wired charging | 20W Wired Charging 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wired Charging | Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger Better |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (varies by region) | Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 Dual-band Hotspot support | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE | Bluetooth 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes, with reader mode |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer. | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort |
“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.
Questions people ask
Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.
What is the price of Apple iPhone 15 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 15 is listed at PKR 319,999 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max at PKR 560,000. That makes Apple iPhone 15 cheaper by PKR 240,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 15 carries a 3349 mAh cell and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max a 5567 mAh cell, with 20W and 60W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 15 or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 15 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 15 runs the Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro.
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