The top-selling smartphone of the first half of 2024, the iPhone 15 Pro Max, remains a very popular model among Apple users. This flagship iPhone has sold more than 21 million units worldwide, and even after the release of the iPhone 17 range in late 2025, some dedicated Apple users still swear it’s their best option. So what’s behind the enduring appeal of the Pro Max, and is it worth buying an iPhone 15 refurbished?
The iPhone 15 series launched in September 2023 with four variants: the base model, Pro, Pro Max and Plus. A year later, the Pro and Pro Max models were discontinued as the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max arrived in stores. Now available on the refurbished market, the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains a worthy choice of phone in 2026 for photography enthusiasts, content creators or those who want a solid all-rounder for a smartphone. When you buy your iPhone 15 refurbished, you can take home a high-quality Pro Max that professionals have tested, repaired and prepared for a second life.
OzMobiles is the leading seller of refurbished smartphones in Australia. In this article, we shed some light on why Apple’s 15 Pro Max remains a popular phone choice and the perks of buying it refurbished.
iPhone 15 Pro Max: Specifications & Features
When smartphone shopping, many people skip straight to the spec details, and who can blame them? It’s important to ensure your new smartphone has the features you’re looking for and meets your needs. The iPhone 15 Pro Max’s specs include:
Four brushed titanium finishes
The iPhone 15 Pro Max comes with a titanium design, a ceramic shield front, a textured matte glass back and your choice of four simple but elegant finishes: black, white, blue or natural.
Up to 1TB of storage
The 15 Pro Max comes in three different storage capacities: 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. This enhances its versatility and makes it more useful for everyone, from casual users to creative professionals who need more storage space.
An impressive display
The 15 Pro Max has a crisp and vibrant Super Retina XDR display. It has a 6.7-inch diagonal all-screen OLED display with a 2796‑by‑1290-pixel resolution at 460 ppi. The Pro Motion technology has adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz.
A17 Pro Chip
The 15 Pro Max is powered by the A17 Pro Chip. Apple’s first three-nanometer processor, this chip includes a six-core CPU, a six-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine for advanced machine learning. This powerful chipset unlocks new and improved experiences, including pro apps used by designers, pilots and doctors, and more immersive Augmented Reality (AR) content.
Excellent Pro-level camera set-up
The 15 Pro Max is more than capable of meeting the typical user’s photography needs with its impressive camera setup. It packs a 48MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 12MP TrueDepth front-facing camera for bright, warm photos with plenty of colour and depth. 4K video recording allows you to preserve moments in motion at their best.
Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is the built-in personal AI assistant that helps you stay organised, express yourself and get things done. Apple Intelligence is on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, protected by privacy levels so high that even Apple won’t be able to access your data.
High splash, water and dust resistance
The 15 Pro Max is rated IP68 and able to withstand a maximum depth of six metres underwater for up to 30 minutes.
How the iPhone 15 Pro Max Compares to the iPhone 17
While the iPhone 17 lineup offers some upgrades over the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Pro Max still delivers an impressive level of quality and features for the vast range of iPhone users. If you need a good iPhone but don’t want to pay top dollar for the latest flagship, choosing an iPhone 15 from the refurbished range makes for a simple yet effective solution. Here are some of the similarities and differences between these two models:
Screen display
Both models have Super Retina XDR display, ProMotion technology and Apple’s Dynamic Island. However, as a Pro model, the 15 Pro Max has a 6.7-inch screen, compared to the iPhone 17’s 6.3-inch screen.
A17 Pro vs. A19 chips
While the iPhone 17 lineup comes with the latest edition of Apple’s famous chip, the Pro Max’s A17 Pro is almost as impressive. Both are powerful chipsets that include 6-core CPUs, 16-core Neural Engines and hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
Camera set-up
The iPhone 17’s dual-fusion camera system upgrades both the main and ultra-wide cameras for more powerful photographic performance. Yet many aspects remain the same. The iPhone 15 Pro Max still captures super-high-resolution photos at 24MP and 48MP, as well as next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control.
Other features
Both iPhones have IP68 splash, water and dust-resistance ratings, with a maximum depth of six metres for up to 30 minutes.
Why is the iPhone 15 Pro Max Refurbished So Popular?
Buying an iPhone 15 refurbished is still a popular choice for many reasons. Because this phone is relatively close in age to the iPhone 17, it allows iPhone users to access many of the same features and benefits without having to pay full price for a new flagship smartphone. When you buy refurbished, you get a level of quality that’s close to new, along with a warranty, without paying the full premium price.
The iPhone 15 Pro Max has remained popular for a number of reasons, not just the fact that it can survive a few drops. Its camera setup remains one of the best on the market. The battery life can still see you through the whole day without having to find a charging port. The A17 Pro chip is still all you need to keep up with gaming, multi-tasking and other heavy-duty use. The storage options reaching up to 1TB have plenty to offer users and creators who need space for serious file storage.
The 15 Pro Max’s sleekly minimalist design ensures it’s not going to go out of style any time soon.
Buy The Latest Refurbished iPhone at OzMobiles
OzMobiles is the best place to get your hands on the iPhone 15 refurbished range. You can score hot deals on iPhone 15 Pro Max models in excellent condition with savings of more than a grand. We also have the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, and iPhone 15 Pro available, so you can find the option for you from this enduringly popular line-up.
When you buy refurbished, you’re able to find a good deal without having to buy brand new. And OzMobiles makes sure that all of our smartphones measure up to the high sales standards you’d expect in Australia. We put our second-hand smartphones through a strict 72-point testing process with our high-grade testing software.
OzMobiles ensures that every smartphone is fully functional, including the battery life, which we make sure is at least at 80%. Then we sell our smartphones (and the rest of our refurbished devices) with 12-month warranties and 30-day money-back guarantees.
To find out more about finding the perfect refurbished iPhone, contact the OzMobiles team online.
