Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
PKR 422,999.00
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max was officially released on September 22, 2023 (announced September 12). The smartphone is fully PTA approved. Official retail pricing starts from Rs. 392,000 in Pakistan.
Here is the complete price breakdown based on current market rates:
256GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 300,000 – Rs. 340,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 474,999 – Rs. 481,499
512GB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 340,000 – Rs. 375,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 510,000 – Rs. 540,000
1TB Variant
Non-PTA: Rs. 380,000 – Rs. 420,000
PTA Approved: Rs. 560,000 – Rs. 590,000
Pro Tip: Always verify IMEI and PTA registration status before buying — especially from OLX or local shops. PTA-approved devices retain 15 to 20 percent higher resale value, which alone offsets the registration fee within 18 months for most users. Also, passport registration is cheaper than CNIC registration, so keep that in mind when buying a Non-PTA unit.
Non-PTA phones are cheaper upfront but your SIM card will stop working after 60 days without official PTA registration. You can register it later by paying the PTA tax separately — but that adds to your total cost.
PTA Approved phones are fully registered, work with any local SIM immediately, and hold much better resale value. For a phone at this price range, PTA approved is always the smarter choice.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max is Apple's largest and most premium iPhone in the 15 series. It carries the same Grade 5 Titanium frame as the iPhone 15 Pro — the same material used in aerospace engineering — but in a bigger, more commanding size.
The back has a textured matte glass finish that resists fingerprints well. The overall feel in hand is premium and solid without feeling unnecessarily heavy for its size.
Dimensions: 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3mm
Weight: 221 grams
IP68 rated — fully water resistant up to 6 meters for 30 minutes
Ceramic Shield front glass for drop protection
Colors available: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, and Natural Titanium.
The Action Button is also here — replacing the old mute switch and giving you a fully customizable shortcut key. You can set it to open the camera, turn on the flashlight, start a voice memo, or trigger any shortcut you use daily. It sounds like a small thing but it genuinely improves daily use.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with 120Hz ProMotion — and it is one of the best smartphone displays available anywhere right now.
The larger screen makes a real difference when watching videos, editing photos, reading, or just browsing. Everything feels more immersive compared to the standard 6.1-inch Pro model.
Resolution: 1290 x 2796 pixels (~460 PPI)
Peak brightness: 2000 nits — crystal clear even in direct sunlight
Measured max brightness in real tests: 1787 nits
Supports Dolby Vision and HDR10
LTPO technology intelligently drops to 1Hz when idle — saving battery automatically
For anyone who consumes a lot of media or works on their phone — this screen alone is a strong reason to choose the Pro Max over the smaller Pro.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max runs on the same Apple A17 Pro chip as the smaller Pro model — built on a cutting-edge 3nm process. But with the larger chassis, thermal management is better, which means the chip can sustain peak performance for longer under heavy loads.
CPU: Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz performance + 4x2.11 GHz efficiency)
GPU: Apple 6-core graphics with hardware ray tracing
RAM: 8GB
AnTuTu Score: 1,487,203 — among the highest of any smartphone tested
GeekBench Score: 7,237
In everyday use this phone is effortlessly fast. Whether you are gaming, editing 4K video, multitasking between heavy apps, or running AI-powered features — nothing slows it down. The A17 Pro also supports console-level graphics in games that use hardware ray tracing — something no other mobile chip could do at launch.
This is the single biggest difference between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the smaller Pro. Apple gave the Pro Max an exclusive 5x periscope telephoto lens — while the regular Pro only gets 3x zoom.
Main Camera — 48MP
f/1.8 aperture with sensor-shift OIS. Captures incredible detail with a large 1/1.28" sensor. Like the Pro, you get multiple focal lengths — 24mm, 28mm, and 35mm — all from the main lens.
Periscope Telephoto — 12MP with 5x Optical Zoom
This is the star feature. The 120mm equivalent periscope zoom uses a prism system inside the phone to achieve true 5x optical zoom without a bulge on the back. Photos at 5x look sharp and detailed — not the blurry digital zoom you get on other phones. Up to 25x digital zoom is also available for emergencies.
Ultra Wide — 12MP
120-degree field of view. Great for landscapes, architecture, group photos, and close-up macro shots.
LiDAR Scanner
Dramatically improves autofocus in low light and powers advanced AR features. It also helps Night mode portraits look much better.
Video — Professional Grade
The iPhone 15 Pro Max can record ProRes video — the same format used in professional filmmaking. Combined with Log encoding, you can color grade footage exactly like a cinema camera. This makes it a genuine tool for content creators and videographers.
It also shoots Spatial 3D video compatible with Apple Vision Pro — a unique feature no other smartphone had at launch.
4K at up to 60fps
1080p slow motion at up to 240fps
Full Dolby Vision HDR support
Stereo sound recording
Selfie Camera — 12MP
f/1.9 aperture with PDAF autofocus and OIS. Portrait selfies come out sharp and natural. Records 4K video at up to 60fps.
This is where the Pro Max truly separates itself. The 4441 mAh battery is significantly larger than the Pro's 3274 mAh — and the difference in real life is massive.
Real world test results:
Active screen-on time: 16 hours 1 minute — exceptional
Endurance rating: 118 hours — best ever for an iPhone
Most users report comfortably getting through two full days of moderate use on a single charge. Heavy users will easily last a full day even with screen-on time of 8 to 10 hours.
Charging options:
Wired fast charging — 50% in 30 minutes
15W MagSafe wireless charging
15W Qi2 wireless charging (requires iOS 17.2 or later)
4.5W reverse wired charging
No charger included in the box — you need to buy one separately.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 — same as the Pro — which is far faster than the basic USB-C on the standard iPhone 15. Transferring large ProRes video files to external storage or a Mac is quick and easy.
It also supports DisplayPort output — connect directly to a monitor or TV without any adapter.
Other highlights:
5G supported
Wi-Fi 6E tri-band — faster and more reliable than standard Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC for Apple Pay and contactless payments
Ultra Wideband gen2 for precise AirDrop and Find My tracking
Emergency SOS via satellite — works even with no mobile network signal
Enhanced GPS with NavIC support for better location accuracy
The iPhone 15 Pro Max launched with iOS 17 and is already running iOS 26.5 as of June 2026. Apple has a proven track record of supporting its flagship Pro models for 5 to 6 years with full major updates.
This means you can realistically use this phone until 2029 or beyond and still receive the latest iOS features and security patches — something no Android manufacturer comes close to matching.
Buy it if:
You want the absolute best camera system Apple offers — especially the 5x periscope zoom
Battery life is a top priority for you
You love watching videos and want the largest, best iPhone display
You are a content creator who needs ProRes video and professional photo quality
You plan to keep your phone for 4 to 5 years
Think twice if:
The large size feels uncomfortable — the 6.1-inch Pro is much easier to handle one-handed
Budget is tight — the standard iPhone 15 Pro gives 90% of the experience at a lower price
You mostly do calls and WhatsApp — the Pro Max features may genuinely be overkill
Apple iPhone 15 Pro — Same chip and most features in a much more compact 6.1-inch size, at a lower price
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — If you want the latest model with even better cameras and a larger display
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Best Android alternative with an S Pen, 200MP camera, and a massive display
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is simply the best iPhone Apple has ever made up to this point. The 5x periscope zoom camera, industry-leading battery life, stunning 6.7-inch ProMotion display, ProRes video recording, and titanium build all come together in one package that is hard to argue with.
Yes, it is expensive. But if you want a phone that does everything at the highest level — photography, video, performance, battery, and software longevity — the iPhone 15 Pro Max delivers on every single count.