Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Razr Ultra
The Verdict
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Razr Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at $1,199 versus $1,499, a difference of about $300. The Razr Ultra 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 Razr Ultra is praised for premium wood finish and alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design. 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 Razr Ultra if…
- →Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- →High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
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
Razr Ultra
Pros
- Premium wood finish and Alcantara back offer distinctive tactile design
- High-refresh 120Hz OLED display with excellent brightness for outdoor use
- Snapdragon 8 Elite provides flagship-class performance
- Compact foldable form factor with strong durability ratings
Cons
- Limited to 256GB storage with no microSD expansion
- 4000mAh battery smaller than competing flagship phones
- Premium materials may increase repair costs
- Wood finish requires careful maintenance
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Razr Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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/1.8 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20MP f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 5x | 10MP f/2.0 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12MP f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 4000mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | — |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | — |
| Charging Speed | — | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2640 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | — |
| Brightness | — | 3000 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 | — | Midnight Black, Wood Finish, Titanium |
| Weight | — | 189g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Storage | — | 256GB |
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