Apple 6-core GPU GPU phones: 6 models

Decision table

Apple 6-core GPU GPU: which one for what?

The 6 models on this page are scored only against each other, for the use you pick. Scores come from the spec sheets; no price and no advertising go in.

What will you use it for? Gaming Photo / Video Battery Life Daily Use

Leads for Gaming: Apple iPhone 17 Pro81%

Leads for Photo / Video: Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max82%

Leads for Battery Life: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max85%

Leads for Daily Use: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max75%

#3#4#5#4
Apple iPhone 15 ProApple
6.1" · A17 Pro · 48 MP
76% 77% 50% 54%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 3x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#4#1#3#3
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxApple
6.7" · A17 Pro · 48 MP
76% 82% 55% 56%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
Why it ranks here
Nothing stands out for this use; the score comes from overall balance.
#2#3#1#1
Apple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple
6.9" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
81% 82% 85% 75%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 4823 mAh battery — top of the pool
- 39 hours of video playback
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
#1#2#2#2
Apple iPhone 17 ProApple
6.3" · A19 Pro · 48 MP
81% 82% 62% 65%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 4x optical zoom
- Current model — 12 months on the market
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 31 hours of video playback
- Current model — 12 months on the market
How long does the battery last?
Why it ranks here
- Current model — 12 months on the market
#5#5#6#6
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple
6.3" · A18 Pro · 48 MP
71% 77% 47% 50%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
#6#6#4#5
Apple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple
6.9" · A18 Pro · 48 MP
71% 77% 55% 52%
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Gaming
- 120Hz display
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Good for gaming?
Why it ranks here
- Editorial tag: Photo / Video
- 5x optical zoom
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Is the camera good?
Why it ranks here
- 33 hours of video playback
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near
Why it ranks here
- 24 months on the market — a successor may be near