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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.

Display6.7 inches
ChipsetApple A17 Pro (3 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E8440A

RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.

The SAR overview.

Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue

Head SAR1.07 W/kg67% of US localized limit
Body SAR1.11 W/kg69% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.43 W/kg89% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.48 W/kg92% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average

Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →

Additional SAR values & source information
Hotspot (US)1.48 W/kg
Product-specific use (US)1.11 W/kg
Head (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
Body (EU, 10 g)— W/kg
FCC IDBCG-E8440A — FCC equipment search ↗
SourceRF Safe original phone profile ↗
Data noteValues are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed.

Your SAR comparison, at a glance.

Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max SAR comparison chart showing cellular-only versus simultaneous Wi-Fi and cellular test values

RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.

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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.

Head exposure reference

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max head SAR reference illustration

Body exposure reference

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max body SAR reference illustration

Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.

Every specification, in one place.

Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.

General
PhoneApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
AnnouncedSeptember 12, 2023
Availability (source snapshot)Available
Price (historical source)C$ 1,599.00 / $ 963.90 / £ 932.91 / € 1,160.49
Model NamesA2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2
Display
TypeLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Size6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~89.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
ProtectionCeramic Shield glass
FeaturesAlways-On display
Display TestContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal)
Camera
Main CameraTriple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12m, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensorshift OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120 (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4m, dual pixel PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Main FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
Selfie CameraSingle Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Selfie Camera FeaturesHDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps)
Selfie Camera Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 4441 mAh, non-removable
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired
Hardware
Operating system (source snapshot)iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1, planned upgrade to iOS 18
ChipsetApple A17 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1487203 (v10) GeekBench: 7237 (v6.0)
Internal Storage256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe
Card SlotNo
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)
Connectivity
Wi-fiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
GPSGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFCYes
RadioNo
Sound
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm JackNo
Loudspeaker Test-24.5 LUFS (Very good)
Design
TypeBar
Dimensions159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
Weight221 g (7.80 oz)
ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium
BuildGlass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5)
Network
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
2G NetworkGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900
3G NetworkHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G Network1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3106 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A2849 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3105 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66 - A3108
5G Network1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3106 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A2849 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3105 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3108

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