However, while both iPhone 15 Pro models have great camera systems, the uncompromising 5x optical zoom on the iPhone 15 Pro Max is by far the most compelling reason to opt for the larger model ...

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is just 7.82 ounces, while the 15 Pro is 6.60 ounces. As soon as you pick up either, it’s evident that they both shaved off a few ounces.

iPhone zoom. Ben Sin. The iPhone 15 Pro Max also gains a new zoom lens, a “tetra-prism” lens that sees light path bounce in a zigzag pattern five times before reaching the image sensor.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max makes upgrading feel less exciting than it used to, especially if you like to buy a new phone every year. Pros: Lighter design. Camera processing helps save space.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is 6.29 inches long, 3.02 inches wide, but an identical 0.32 inches thick. There's also a weight difference, with the Pro at 6.6 ounces to the Pro Max at 7.81 ounces.

According to the leaker, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is 159.86mm tall and 76.73mm wide, giving it a slightly smaller footprint over the iPhone 14 Pro Max's 160.7mm and 77.6mm (6.33 inches by 3.05 inches).

The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s graphics scores were even more impressive, as it hit 92.2 frames per second in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited with an overall score of 15,399.

The 15 Pro Max has a 5x optical zoom, which is unheard-of for the iPhone and a major upgrade from my no zoom iPhone 11. The new telephoto camera is what ultimately convinced me to buy the 15 Pro Max.