Why Is iPhone 15 Pro Max Is So Costly

What Makes The iPhone 15 Pro Max So Costly

The priciest model in the iPhone 15 series begins at $1,608, and opting for additional storage or Apple Care during purchase can push the price to around $1,694.

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What’s The Most Expensive Part In iPhone 15 Pro Max

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Apple has integrated Tetraprism technology into the Pro Max's telephoto camera, which reflects light through the lens four times, enabling 5x optical zoom.

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The Titanium Thing

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Reliable Processor

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The Total Parts Cost Of The iPhone 15 Pro Max?

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The parts cost of the iPhone 15 Pro is $523, 8% higher than the 14 Pro. The iPhone 15 Plus recorded $442, up 10% from the iPhone 14 Plus.

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