Apple iPhone 16 Pro
#4
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
#2Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Performance
89.892.0
Camera
58.658.6
Display
96.096.0
Battery
80.080.0
Build
82.377.3
Overall
81.081.2
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max share a similar build quality with a glass front and back, and a titanium frame, but differ in size and weight, with the Pro Max being larger and heavier.
- Both feature an LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the Pro Max has a larger 6.9-inch screen compared to the 6.3-inch display of the Pro.
- Performance is identical, powered by the Apple A18 Pro chipset, but the Pro Max offers more RAM options.
- Camera capabilities are the same, featuring a triple-camera system with advanced video recording features.
- The Pro Max has a significantly larger battery capacity at 4685mAh compared to the Pro's 3582mAh, enhancing battery life.
- Both run on iOS 18, ensuring a consistent software experience across devices.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
General
Release Date
2024, September 09
2024, September 09
Announced
2024, September 09
2024, September 09
Description
Versions: A3293 (International); A3083 (USA); A3292 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3294 (China, Hong Kong)
Versions: A3296 (International); A3084 (USA); A3295 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3297 (China, Hong Kong)
Display
Size
6.3"
6.9"
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
PPI
1206
1320
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Video Recording
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.
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.
Selfie Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3582 mAh
4685 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3582 mAh
Li-Ion 4685 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only)15W wireless (Qi2)4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
149.6 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)
Weight
199 g
227 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
OS Version
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.5
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✓
✓
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No