Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro scores 8.3 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 8.6. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads in battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro cost $200 less ($999 vs $1,199).
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Key differences
Why choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Lower launch price $999 vs $1,199
- Lighter 199 g vs 227 g
Why choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Bigger battery 4,685 mAh vs 3,582 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.9 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Higher screen resolution 1320 × 2868 px vs 1206 × 2622 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Overall
8.3
8.6
Display
8.2
8.2
Performance
8.2
8.2
Camera
8.8
8.8
Battery
5.3
7.0
Design
8.8
8.7
Software support
7.4
7.4
Value for money
5.5
5.7
Display
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Size
6.3 inches
6.9 inches
Type
OLED, Super Retina XDR
OLED, Super Retina XDR
Resolution
1206 × 2622 px
1320 × 2868 px
Pixel density
460 ppi
460 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,000 nits
2,000 nits
HDR
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision
Protection
Ceramic Shield (latest generation)
Ceramic Shield (latest generation)
Performance
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Process
3 nm
3 nm
GPU
Apple 6-core GPU
Apple 6-core GPU
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.78
48 MP, f/1.78
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
48 MP
48 MP
Telephoto
12 MP, 5× optical, periscope
12 MP, 5× optical, periscope
Optical zoom
5×
5×
Rear cameras
3
3
Rear video
4K@120
4K@120
Front camera
12 MP
12 MP
Battery and charging
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Capacity
3,582 mAh
4,685 mAh
Battery type
Li-Ion
Li-Ion
Wireless charging
25 W
25 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Dimensions
149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm
Thickness
8.25 mm
8.25 mm
Weight
199 g
227 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Titanium
Titanium
Back
Glass
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP68
Fingerprint
None
None
3D face unlock
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
SIM
eSIM only
eSIM only
Colors
Desert Titanium, Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium
Black Titanium, Desert Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium
Connectivity and features
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Satellite
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
OS at launch
iOS 18
iOS 18
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Apple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Announced
Sep 9, 2024
Sep 9, 2024
Released
Sep 20, 2024
Sep 20, 2024
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$999
$1,199
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