Which phone is lighter?

iPhone 15 Plus is lighter at 201 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (20 g difference).

Which phone is thinner?

iPhone 15 Plus is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm difference).

Which phone is easier to carry?

iPhone 15 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 201 g) than iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).

Which phone is better for one-handed use?

iPhone 15 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 76.7 mm width, 159.9 mm height, and 221 g weight versus iPhone 15 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 201 g.

Device Size Comparison

iPhone 15 Plus vs iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Comparison Summary

iPhone 15 Plus is slightly wider than iPhone 15 Pro Max (77.8 mm vs 76.7 mm), iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably heavier (221 g vs 201 g), and iPhone 15 Pro Max is noticeably thicker (8.25 mm vs 7.8 mm). iPhone 15 Plus is 1.1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max, making iPhone 15 Plus sli...

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Smaller body

iPhone 15 Pro Max

iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 mm) vs iPhone 15 Plus (77.8 × 160.9 mm).

Lighter weight

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus (201 g) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), 20 g lighter.

Thinner design

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus (7.8 mm) vs iPhone 15 Pro Max (8.25 mm).

Pocketability

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus has a smaller overall body size for pocket carry (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm).

Larger overall size

iPhone 15 Plus

iPhone 15 Plus is 1.1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).

Dimensions Table

Dimension	iPhone 15 Plus	iPhone 15 Pro Max	Difference
Width	77.8 mm	76.7 mm	-1.1 mm
Height	160.9 mm	159.9 mm	-1 mm
Thickness	7.8 mm	8.25 mm	+0.45 mm
Weight	201 g	221 g	+20 g

Real-World Feel

One-handed use feels similar on both phones because width and height are close (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).
iPhone 15 Plus slides into pockets more comfortably at 7.8 mm thick, and iPhone 15 Pro Max has the smaller overall body for vertical pocket storage.
iPhone 15 Plus (201 g) feels noticeably lighter during extended one-handed use than iPhone 15 Pro Max (221 g), a 20 g difference that adds up over time.
iPhone 15 Plus takes up more desk and bag space at 77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, while iPhone 15 Pro Max leaves more room for cases, chargers, and other items.

Which is Bigger?

Overall size: iPhone 15 Plus is 1.1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max, making iPhone 15 Plus slightly larger overall.
Width: iPhone 15 Plus is wider (77.8 mm vs 76.7 mm, +1.1 mm).
Height: iPhone 15 Plus is taller (160.9 mm vs 159.9 mm, +1 mm).

Weight Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221 g and iPhone 15 Plus weighs 201 g — a difference of 20 g. iPhone 15 Pro Max is 10.0% heavier than iPhone 15 Plus.

Thickness Comparison

iPhone 15 Pro Max is 8.25 mm thick and iPhone 15 Plus is 7.8 mm thick (+0.45 mm). iPhone 15 Pro Max is the thicker device in hand.

FAQ

Which phone is bigger?: iPhone 15 Plus is 1.1 mm wider and 1 mm taller than iPhone 15 Pro Max (77.8 × 160.9 mm vs 76.7 × 159.9 mm).
Which phone is lighter?: iPhone 15 Plus is lighter at 201 g versus iPhone 15 Pro Max at 221 g (20 g difference).
Which phone is thinner?: iPhone 15 Plus is thinner at 7.8 mm compared with iPhone 15 Pro Max at 8.25 mm (0.45 mm difference).
Which phone is easier to carry?: iPhone 15 Plus is easier to carry with a smaller overall body size (77.8 × 160.9 × 7.8 mm, 201 g) than iPhone 15 Pro Max (76.7 × 159.9 × 8.25 mm, 221 g).
Which phone is better for one-handed use?: iPhone 15 Pro Max is better for one-handed use with a 76.7 mm width, 159.9 mm height, and 221 g weight versus iPhone 15 Plus at 77.8 mm, 160.9 mm, and 201 g.

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