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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro comes out ahead on 3 counts and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max on 2.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Apple iPhone 16 Pro for

  • Lighter: 199 g vs 227 g (28 g less)
  • More compact: 13.4 mm shorter
  • Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1,199

Pick the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max for

  • Bigger battery: 4,685 vs 3,582 mAh (31% more)
  • Bigger screen: 6.9" vs 6.3"

Size comparison

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is 13.4 mm shorter, 6.1 mm narrower and 28 g lighter than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. Its screen is 0.6" smaller.

  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm
  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
AnnouncedSeptember 9, 20241September 9, 20241
ReleasedSeptember 20, 20241September 20, 2024
Launch price$999 (better)$1,199
BodyApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Size149.6 × 71.5 × 8.3 mm163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm
Thickness8.3 mm8.3 mm
Weight199 g (better)227 g
FrameTitaniumtitanium
BackTextured matte glasstextured matte glass
Water resistanceIP68IP68
ColoursBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert TitaniumBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
DisplayApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Size6.3"6.9"
TypeOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution1206 × 26221320 × 2868 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,000 nits
ProtectionCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
Performance and softwareApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
ChipsetA18 ProA18 Pro
CPU6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency)
Ships withiOSiOS
MemoryApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
CamerasApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Rear48 MP Main, OIS 48 MP Ultrawide 12 MP Telephoto (5× optical), OIS48 MP Main, OIS 12 MP Telephoto (5× optical), OIS 48 MP Ultrawide
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front12 MP12 MP
Video4K Dolby Vision at 120 fps4K Dolby Vision at 120 fps
BatteryApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Capacity3,582 mAh14,685 mAh1 (better)
Wireless charging25 W25 W
ConnectivityApple iPhone 16 ProApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3 (10Gb/s)USB-C, USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYesYes

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max pages.

Quick answers

Is the Apple iPhone 16 Pro bigger than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro is 13.4 mm shorter, 6.1 mm narrower and 28 g lighter than the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. Its screen is 0.6" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro or the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery: 4,685 mAh against 3,582 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro launched at $999, against $1,199 for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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