iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB

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iPhone 16 Pro Max

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Key product specifications

Feature	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
PriceDifferent	KSh 150,500.00 – KSh 184,000.00	KSh 220,000.00
DisplayDifferent	6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
ProcessorDifferent	Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)	iOS 27
RAMDifferent	8GB	12GB
StorageDifferent	256GB, 512GB	256GB
Rear cameraDifferent	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)	48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
BatteryDifferent	Li-Ion 4685 mAh	Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model*
ChargingDifferent	Wired, PD2.0 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2 (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired	Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
WeightDifferent	227 g (8.01 oz)	249 g (8.78 oz)
Operating systemDifferent	iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6	iOS 27
NetworkDifferent	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

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Specification	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
General
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB
Announced	2024, September 09	—
Design
Dimensions	163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	227 g (8.01 oz)	249 g (8.78 oz)
Build materials	Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)	—
Display
Display	6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)	1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protection	Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4	—
Performance
Processor	Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)	iOS 27
CPU	Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)	—
GPU	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)	—
Memory & Storage
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB	256GB
Storage technology	NVMe	—
Expandable storage	No	—
Cameras
Rear camera	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)	48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera	12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0μm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)	18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	—
Rear camera video	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 features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.	—
Front camera video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	—
Battery & Charging
Battery	Li-Ion 4685 mAh	Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model*
Charging	Wired, PD2.0 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2 (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired	Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Software
Operating system	iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6	iOS 27
Network
Network	GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	Model-dependent SIM configurations: 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)
Connectivity
NFC	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	—
Radio	No	—
USB	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort	—
Durability
Water resistance	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)	IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)
Features
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	—
Additional features	Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite	—
Audio
Loudspeakers	Yes, with stereo speakers	—
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	—

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