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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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A18 Pro
3 nm
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4676 mAh
45W
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6.9"
1320 x 2868 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
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Specs
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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A19 Pro
3 nm
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3988 mAh
40W
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6.3"
1206 x 2622 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
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Specs
2x4.26 GHz
4 efficiency cores
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 1024GB (NVMe)
12GB 512GB (NVMe)
12GB 1024GB (NVMe)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
48 MP
f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, Up to 40x Digital Zoom, Up to 4x Optical Zoom
48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
720@30fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
26 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
24 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n75, n77, n78, n79
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro with its Apple A19 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with the Apple A18 Pro (3nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Both phones launched with iOS 18 and will get updates until iOS 18. Apple iPhone 17 Pro will get security updates until 2032 (approx. 7 years), while Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is supported till 2031.
Both Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 Pro feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Apple iPhone 17 Pro also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with a larger 4676 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 40W on Apple iPhone 17 Pro. Both phones support wireless charging at 25W.
Both phones feature the same IP68 rating for water and dust resistance.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.