Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxvsInfinix Note 40 Pro
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
Verdict
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max wins 3 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the overall winner, 3 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 1,099 — USD 820 more than the Infinix Note 40 Pro. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes Display — led by pixel density (460 ppi).
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max takes Camera — led by telephoto (Yes).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Battery — led by charging speed (70 W).
- Infinix Note 40 Pro takes Price — led by price (279 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 500,000 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a sharper screen — 460 ppi vs 393 ppi.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,000 nits vs 1,300 nits.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want true optical zoom — Yes vs No.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want better video quality — 97 pts vs 88 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want a better camera — 150 pts vs 117 pts.
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want…
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a bigger screen — 6.78 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want sharper selfies — 32 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,441 mAh.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want faster charging — 70 W vs 20 W.
- Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if you want a lower price — 279 USD vs 1,099 USD.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Infinix Note 40 Pro
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Choose Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 1,099.
Infinix Note 40 Pro
Choose Infinix Note 40 Pro if price matters most. It costs USD 279, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- Titanium build
- 5x telephoto
- Great video
- Slow 20 W charging
- Heavy
- Pricey vs Android rivals
Infinix Note 40 Pro
- 70 W charging
- Wireless charging
- 108 MP camera
- Slow chipset
- Software ads
- Average video