iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 16e
69.5Performance64.6
60.4Display35.3
59.3Camera53.3
61.3Battery48.5
89.3Features89.3
13 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max2 spec wins — iPhone 16e
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 55.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and battery (+13). iPhone 16e still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 70 vs 65
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 35
- Stronger camera score: 59 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 49
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 8 W
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e
- 26% lower weight: 167 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+13% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 1170x2532 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi+1% | 457 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 %+7% | 85.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,720,000+29% | 1,330,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400+3% | 3,300 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,450+7% | 7,900 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | — |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,685 mAh+17% | 4,005 mAh |
| Wired charging | 30 W+50% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W+233% | 8 W |
| Active use endurance | 13 h+8% | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g | 167 g+26% |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.8 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16e |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |