Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max alternatives
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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
Lava Shark 5G

Lava Shark 5G
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Unisoc T765
6 nm
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5000 mAh
18W
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6.75"
720 x 1612 pixels
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13 MP
1080p@30fps
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Specs
2.3 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76
2.1 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 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)
(wide), AF
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
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
7 5G bands
n1, n5, n8, n28, n40, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with its Apple A18 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Lava Shark 5G with the Unisoc Unisoc T765 (6nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers 7 years of OS updates, while Lava Shark 5G does not have confirmed OS update information. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max receives 7 years of security updates, while Lava Shark 5G does not have confirmed security update information.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max features a superior AMOLED display, while Lava Shark 5G comes with an LCD panel. In terms of smoothness, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at nits. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Lava Shark 5G features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 18W on Lava Shark 5G. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max supports wireless charging at 25W, while Lava Shark 5G does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max – Check price here
- Lava Shark 5G – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.