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Score SummaryApex Premium Flagship ($850 and above)
Hardware Score:8.4 / 10

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Refined Titanium, Pro-Grade Video, and Camera Control

The iPhone 16 Pro Max represents the culmination of Apple’s titanium industrial design, trimming bezels down to deliver an immersive 6.9-inch display without significantly ballooning overall chassis width. The A18 Pro delivers class-leading single-thread performance, driving hardware-accelerated ray tracing and generative Apple Intelligence models locally with composure. Upgrades to a 48MP ultrawide lens and the addition of 4K 120fps ProRes recording transform the phone into a legitimate pocket cinema tool. The tactile Camera Control button offers immediate capture access, although master shooters may prefer on-screen UI nuances. With standout 33-hour battery endurance, it stands as the preeminent big-screen iOS device on the market.

Key Strengths

  • Enormous, ultra-bright 6.9-inch display with razor-thin uniform bezels
  • Remarkable A18 Pro processing power and thermal dissipation
  • Full 4K 120fps Dolby Vision capture on primary and 5x telephoto cameras
  • Best-in-class battery endurance exceeding 30 hours of continuous mixed usage
  • New 48MP ultrawide camera captures razor-sharp landscape and macro frames

Points to Consider

  • Substantial 227g weight requires two-handed handling
  • 30W wired charging speed trails Android ultra-fast alternatives
  • Camera Control button position can feel slightly awkward in one-handed portrait mode
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Apex Premium Flagship
Battery Capacity4,685 mAhTier avg: 5,200 mAh
Wired Charging30WTier avg: 65W
Recommended For:•Mobile filmmakers and content creators needing 4K 120fps ProRes•Power users demanding peak battery longevity and expansive screen real estate•Gamers seeking top sustained iOS performance with console-level ray tracing

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max full specifications

168 verified specification points across 19 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2024-09-09
Released
2024-09-20
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
Weight
227 g
Volume
104.35 cm³
Build
Grade 5 Titanium frame, textured matte glass back
Frame
Titanium
Back
Matte glass
Front glass
Ceramic Shield (2024 gen)
Water resistance
IP68
Certifications
IEC 60529 IP68 (up to 6m for 30 mins)
Colours
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

Display

20
Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Size
6.9 inches
Screen-to-body
91.4%
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels
Pixel density
460 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
71.4 mm
Panel height
155.2 mm
Active area
115.6 cm²
Max refresh rate
120 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz
Peak brightness
2000 nits
Typical brightness
1000 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07B colors)
PWM dimming
480 Hz
HDR
Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Latest-generation Ceramic ShieldSee Its Deep Breakdown
Other features
ProMotion technology, Dynamic Island, True Tone display, Wide color (P3), 1 nit minimum brightness

Processor

10
Chipset
Apple A18 ProSee Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
3 nm
CPU
Hexa-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
CPU configuration
2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz
CPU cores
6
Peak clock
4.04 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.2-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
GPU clock
1450 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
iOS, 18
User interface
iOS
OS updates
6 years
Security updates
7 years

Memory

8
RAM options
8GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
RAM speed
7500 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
Storage type
NVMe
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX903 custom
Sensor format
1/1.28"
Pixel size
1.22 µm
Aperture
f/1.78
Focal length
24 mm
35mm equivalent
24 mm
Field of view
84°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
100% Focus Pixels dual-pixel PDAF
Video
4K@120fps Dolby Vision

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
48 MP
Sensor
Sony custom 48MP quad-pixel
Sensor format
1/2.55"
Pixel size
0.7 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
13 mm
35mm equivalent
13 mm
Field of view
120°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Hybrid PDAF (Macro focus 2cm)
Video
4K@60fps Dolby Vision

Periscope Telephoto camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX913 tetraprism
Sensor format
1/3.06"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.8
Focal length
120 mm
35mm equivalent
120 mm
Field of view
20°
Optical zoom
5x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
3D sensor-shift OIS & autofocus
Video
4K@120fps Dolby Vision

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 120fps Dolby Vision
Frame rates
24, 25, 30, 60, 100, 120 fps
Flash
Adaptive True Tone flash with 9 LEDs
Features
ProRes video recording, Apple Log video recording, Spatial Audio capture, Academy Color Encoding System (ACES), 4 studio-quality mics, Wind noise reduction

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony TrueDepth
Sensor format
1/3.6"
Pixel size
1 µm
Aperture
f/1.9
35mm equivalent
23 mm
Field of view
85°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
4K at 60fps Dolby Vision
Features
Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode portraits

Battery

12
Capacity
4685 mAh
Rated capacity
4670 mAh
Type
Li-Ion
Wired charging
30 W
Charge time
75 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
0 W
Reverse wired
4.5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 2.0/3.0, MagSafe 25W, Qi2 wireless 15W
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
33 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
LTE bands
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz and mmWave (US model)
SIM type
Dual eSIM (US) or Nano-SIM + eSIM (Global)
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi features
2x2 MIMO, tri-band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz)
Bluetooth
5.3
Bluetooth features
A2DP, LE Audio
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort output (4K HDR), Charging, USB Host
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth
Positioning
Precision dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
AirPlay up to 4K HDR

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo speakers with Spatial Audio playback
FM radio
No
Audio formats
AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos
Video formats
HEVC, H.264, AV1, ProRes

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
None (Face ID)
Sensors
Face ID TrueDepth camera, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors
Haptics
Taptic Engine
Other
Camera Control capacitive tactile button, Action button, Emergency SOS via satellite, Roadside Assistance via satellite, Crash Detection

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
1,810,000
Geekbench single-core
3450
Geekbench multi-core
8580
3DMark
4,850
DXOMARK
157

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
4,620
GFXBench
120 fps
Sustained performance
78% of peak
Peak surface temperature
41.5 °C
Display refresh
120 Hz
Touch sampling
240 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.99 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.98 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
1.18 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.17 W/kg
Model numbers
A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297

How we rated the iPhone 16 Pro Max

How we score

The overall 8.4 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
8.6
8.6 reflecting the 6.9" 120Hz LTPO AMOLED (460 ppi) peaking at 2000 nits calibrated against 2025/2026 top flagship displays.
Performance
9.5
9.5 based on Apple A18 Pro with 8GB RAM, evaluated against modern top-tier processing benchmarks.
Camera
8.4
8.4 driven by the 48MP main sensor with OIS and 5x telephoto optics, scored against top mobile camera systems.
Battery
6.3
6.3 recognizing the 4685mAh capacity and 30W wired charging alongside 25W wireless support.
Software
9.5
9.5 recognizing the 6-year OS update commitment and 7 years of security patches.
Gaming
7.7
7.7 reflecting capable apple gpu (6-core graphics) graphics, but held back by battery endurance (4685mAh) during sustained gaming sessions.
Durability
8.9
8.9 based on IP68 with grade 5 titanium frame, textured matte glass back and latest-generation ceramic shield.
Connectivity
9.4
9.4 reflecting wi-fi 7 (802.11be) with usb-c 3.2 gen 2 (up to 10gbps), 5G, and eSIM support.
Features
6.9
6.9 accounting for audio, haptics, biometric sensors, and hardware extras.
Value
6.6
6.6 weighing the comprehensive spec package against the $1199 launch price.

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: common questions

Does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have the 5x optical tetraprism lens?

Yes, both the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max share the identical 120mm 5x optical telephoto tetraprism lens with 3D sensor-shift stabilisation.

What is the function of the Camera Control button?

The Camera Control button is a capacitive, force-sensitive sapphire switch that launches the camera, adjusts zoom, exposure, and aperture through haptic slide gestures.

Can the iPhone 16 Pro Max charge at 25W wirelessly?

Yes, using the updated Apple MagSafe Charger connected to a 30W or higher power adapter, it achieves up to 25W wireless charging.

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Silicon & Hardware Breakdown

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Flagship OLED Display Panel

Samsung M14 LTPO 3.0 Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Silicon Score:9.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.6) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung M14 LTPO 3.0 Dynamic AMOLED 2X platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Engineered with Samsung latest M14 organic material stack, achieving over 2,600 nits high-brightness mode (3,000+ nits peak), 1Hz–120Hz seamless LTPO variable refresh, and 30% reduced panel power draw.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Synthesized using heavy-hydrogen isotopes that exhibit stronger carbon-deuterium covalent bonds, drastically lowering molecular thermal vibration under high current.

Verified Silicon Metrics

DisplayMate Lab GradeA+ Highest Performance
Full Screen Sustained Brightness (100% APL)2,640 nits
Ambient Reflection Ratio1.2% reflectance
Color Accuracy (DCI-P3 Gamut)0.45 JNCD

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung M14 LTPO 3.0 Dynamic AMOLED 2X Breakdown
Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Apple A18 Pro

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (6.5) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A18 Pro platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Second-generation 3nm architecture with 17% higher memory bandwidth and advanced Apple Intelligence acceleration.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 3nm (N3E) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,450 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core8,850 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,950,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A18 Pro Breakdown
Flagship Mobile Processor (SoC)

Apple A18

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (5.7) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple A18 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Built on TSMC second-generation 3nm node with 6-core CPU and unified memory subsystem.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Utilizes state-of-the-art semiconductor manufacturing on TSMC 3nm (N3E) for tight gate pitch and reduced parasitic capacitance.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Geekbench 6 Single-Core3,350 points
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core8,200 points
AnTuTu Benchmark v101,720,000 points

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple A18 Breakdown
Battery & Power Subsystem

Apple MagSafe 25W Qi2

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple MagSafe 25W Qi2 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Features a metal-enclosed battery cell for superior thermal dissipation and sustainable 100% recycled cobalt sourcing.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Porous carbon micro-spheres encapsulate silicon particles, allowing expansion and contraction during charge cycles without fracturing.

Verified Silicon Metrics

0 to 100% Charge Time35 minutes
Sustained PCMark Battery Life17h 45m

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple MagSafe 25W Qi2 Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:9.3 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.3) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Developed by Apple in close collaboration with Corning, Apple's Ceramic Shield introduces nano-scale ceramic crystals grown directly into the glass matrix via a high-temperature crystallization process. This atomic interlock dramatically increases fracture toughness and drop resistance while maintaining full optical transparency for Super Retina XDR OLED displays.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Resistance4x Tougher vs iPhone 11
Scratch HardnessLevel 6 Mohs with faint marks
Optical Transmission91.8% Visible Spectrum

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (1st Gen) Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen)

Silicon Score:9.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.6) and graphics capability scored on Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Debuting on the iPhone 16 family, the second-generation Apple Ceramic Shield features an advanced ceramic crystal lattice formulation that delivers 50% greater fracture toughness than the original Ceramic Shield and 2x higher impact resistance than any competitor smartphone glass on the market.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Fracture Toughness+50% vs Gen 1 Shield
Impact Energy Absorption2.2x vs Lithium-Aluminosilicate
Surface Scratch Force9.5 Newtons

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Apple Ceramic Shield (2nd Gen) Breakdown

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max price by country

Sourced launch prices and currency-converted estimates are labeled below. Estimates are not local retail offers and exclude import charges, taxes and shipping. Local availability and current selling prices may differ.

CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$1,1998GB/1024GB launch MSRP
United Kingdom£1,1998GB/1024GB launch price
CanadaCA$1,6398GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$1,1998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Germany€1,4498GB/1024GB European launch price
France€1,4498GB/1024GB European launch price
Netherlands€1,4498GB/1024GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 1,1398GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 14,0908GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 14,5908GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 9,7998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$2,0098GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$1,6298GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 4,3998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 4,4998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥185,8008GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Austria€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Finland€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Italy€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Spain€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Greece€1,2598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 4,9798GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 29,3908GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪4,4998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩1,655,0008GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$9,3798GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$39,0008GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 4,3598GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 3698GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
India₹144,9008GB/1024GB official India price
PakistanRs 335,9998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳146,4998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 19,419,0008GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱70,0908GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 5,5798GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫30,450,0008GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$6,9998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$23,3998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦1,858,0008GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 22,4998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£59,3998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺43,7998GB/1024GB official launch MSRP