Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs iQOO Z11 series
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and iQOO Z11 series sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The iQOO Z11 series is the cheaper of the two at $290 versus $1,199, a difference of about $909. The iQOO Z11 series is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out for first apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor, while iQOO Z11 series is praised for 144hz amoled display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
- →First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- →New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
Buy the iQOO Z11 series if…
- →144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- →Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Pros
- First Apple titanium frame, lighter than predecessor
- Powerful A17 Pro chip with hardware ray tracing
- New 5x tetraprism telephoto camera
- USB-C with USB 3 transfer speeds
- Excellent ProMotion 120Hz display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy device despite titanium
- No charging speed improvements
- Initial overheating reports at launch
iQOO Z11 series
Pros
- 144Hz AMOLED display with 4000 nits peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version ensures flagship performance
- Triple 50MP camera setup delivers versatile photography options
- 6000mAh battery with 120W fast charging for all-day usage
- IP68 water and dust resistance for durability
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Pricing likely premium for the Z-series positioning
- Limited availability outside initial launch regions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | iQOO Z11 series |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | — |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 221 g | — |
| Material | Titanium frame | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50MP f/1.7 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32MP f/2.0 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | 50MP f/2.0 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50MP f/2.0 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 6000mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 120W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 4000 nits peak |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | — |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Design | ||
| Colors | — | Graphite Black, Titanium Gray, Glacier Blue |
| Weight | — | 199g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite Leading Version |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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