Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

It has USB-C (finally) ; 5x zoom is welcome ; Much comfier to hold and use; so much lighter

The Action Button is welcome – but it could do more ; No 128GB option means higher price

By addressing the biggest issues with its predecessor, while also adding some welcome extra features, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is more than the iterative update it initially seemed like, and remains a tempting option in the face of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Gorgeous albeit subtle redesign ; Excellent photography ; Fantastic performance & gaming

Pricier baseline (but more storage) ; If you want big zoom capabilities, look elsewhere ; Charging should be faster

In virtually every respect, the iPhone 15 Pro Max raises the bar not only for the iPhone family but for smartphones in general. From the new materials to some of the best smartphone cameras we've ever used, Apple's big flagship ticks box after box. It...

Incredibly sharp and punchy picture ; Hi-fi-like sound via headphones ; Loud, clear speakers

A 21:9 ratio with no 'Island' ('Dynamic' or otherwise) would be nice

A punchier picture and smoother sound make the iPhone 15 Pro Max an unparalleled portable movie and music machine

Titanium enclosure makes it lighter ; 5x zoom ; USB-C charging

The action button is not essential ; No improvement in battery life ; I still want more from the camera

The iPhone 15 Pro Max is the new flagship model in Apple's range and continues to push the boundaries of what is possible from a smartphone. Thanks to a new titanium enclosure, it's lighter and stronger than ever, it boasts an even greater camera array...

Lightweight titanium build ; Stellar performance ; Gorgeous 120Hz display ; Action button and USB-C

No battery life improvements ; Big and bulky ; Very expensive

The 15 Pro Max makes a few safe, predictable improvements over its predecessor. It’s the best iPhone you can buy, but none of the features are worth getting very excited over. This is a good upgrade for iPhones 3+ years old, but newer models can wait,...

Great camera improvements ; USB-C connectivity ; Lighter and nicer to hold ; Will get upgrades for 5+ years

USB 3 rather than Thunderbolt ; Expensive ; No desktop mode

The kind of advance that more makes you sagely nod approval rather than whoop for joy, but you’d have to be joyless yourself to not love the new camera smarts and the potential from USB-C.