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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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iPhone 16 Pro

iPhone 16 Pro

  • 199 g.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 134,000In Stock
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iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • 227 g.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 157,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same Apple A18 Pro processor, 8 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger choice: it has a bigger battery (4,685 mAh) and a larger 6.9-inch screen, while the iPhone 16 Pro is lighter (199 g).

Weight

iPhone 16 Pro
199 g
iPhone 16 Pro Max
227 g

Display

iPhone 16 Pro
About 6.3 inch screen
iPhone 16 Pro Max
About 6.9 inch screen

Battery capacity

iPhone 16 Pro
3,582 mAh battery capacity
iPhone 16 Pro Max
4,685 mAh battery capacity

Performance benchmarks

iPhone 16 Pro
AnTuTu: 1871052 (v10), geekBench: 8283 (v6)
iPhone 16 Pro Max
AnTuTu: 1838828 (v10), 1740422 (v11)

SAR (US)

iPhone 16 Pro
1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
iPhone 16 Pro Max
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 16 Pro

  • Lighter: 199 g (vs 227 g).

iPhone 16 Pro Max

  • Bigger battery: 4,685 mAh (vs 3,582 mAh).
  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.3-inch).

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PriorityiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Display6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 5x telephoto camera
PerformanceApple A18 Pro processorApple A18 Pro processor
Battery capacity3,582 mAh battery4,685 mAh battery
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 minWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
Weight199 g227 g

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Announced2024, September 092024, September 09
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20Available. Released 2024, September 20
Model numbersA3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2
SAR (US)1.09 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)1.24 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)1.22 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 1871052 (v10); GeekBench: 8283 (v6); 3DMark: 4898 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 1838828 (v10), 1740422 (v11); GeekBench: 8606 (v6); 3DMark: 4731 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1764 nits max brightness (measured)1796 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-27.3 LUFS (Good)-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
Battery testActive use score 14:17hActive use score 17:18h
EU label energyClass BClass B
EU label battery37:00h endurance, 1000 cycles48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fallClass C (90 falls)Class C (90 falls)
EU label repairabilityClass CClass C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Dimensions149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in)163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight199 g (7.02 oz)227 g (8.01 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
DisplayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM); 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen)Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Display features120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Display technologyLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~90.1% screen-to-body ratio~91.4% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
ProcessorApple A18 Pro (3 nm)Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Process node3 nm3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Periscope telephoto camera12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
Ultra-wide camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Additional rear camerasTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
BatteryLi-Ion 3582 mAhLi-Ion 4685 mAh
ChargingWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Operating systemiOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International); · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA); · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3293; 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, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3083; 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, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3292; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A32941, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296; 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, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3084; 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, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3295; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3297
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3293; 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, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3083; 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 - A3292; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A32941, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296; 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, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3084; 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 - A3295; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3297
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert TitaniumBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Additional features—Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Additional specifications

Additional specifications specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
colourBlack Titanium, Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium—

Similarities

  • Both have 8 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.

In summary

For most buyers the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better buy; the iPhone 16 Pro makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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