iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
68.7Performance69.5
59.9Display60.4
59.3Camera59.3
51.8Battery61.3
89.3Features89.3
1 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro7 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 66 to 63.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+10) and performance (+1). iPhone 16 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro
- 12% lower weight: 199 g vs 227 g
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,199
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 52
- 31% higher capacity: 4,685 mAh vs 3,582 mAh
- 10% higher Screen size: 6.9 ″ vs 6.3 ″
Display
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.9 ″+10% |
| Panel type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1206x2622 | 1320x2868 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.9 % | 91.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,650,000 | 1,720,000+4% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,400 | 3,400 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,300 | 8,450+2% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | NVMe | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.78 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@120fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,582 mAh | 4,685 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 30 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 13 h+8% |
Design
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+12% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 6 years | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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