iPhone 16 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro Max
🏆 Verdict
iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better pick overall by 3.9 points, leading in Battery. iPhone 16 Pro remains a strong contender elsewhere.
iPhone 16 Pro offers more for the money ($999 vs $1,199 at launch).
By category
Performance
Both run the Apple A18 Pro with practically the same performance.
Camera
The two camera systems are close on paper; the real difference is in processing and colour science.
Battery
iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery is 1,103 mAh larger (4,685 vs 3,582 mAh), about 31% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max has the larger screen (6.9" vs 6.3").
Build & durability
iPhone 16 Pro is 28 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (6 years).
Specifications
| iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A18 Pro | Chipset | Apple A18 Pro |
| 8 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| 6.3" LTPO OLED | Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2622×1206 (458 ppi) | Resolution | 2868×1320 (458 ppi) |
| 2,000 nits | Peak brightness | 2,000 nits |
| 48 MP | Main camera | 48 MP |
| 48 MP | Ultrawide | 48 MP |
| 12 MP · 5× | Telephoto | 12 MP · 5× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 3,582 mAh | Battery | 4,685 mAh |
| 30 W | Wired charging | 30 W |
| 25 W | Wireless charging | 25 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| titanium | Frame | titanium |
| 199 g | Weight | 227 g |
| 6 years | OS updates (estimated) | 6 years |
| $999 | Launch price | $1,199 |
| 2024-09 | Released | 2024-09 |
Official source: iPhone 16 Pro · Official source: iPhone 16 Pro Max
iPhone 16 Pro
Pros
- Titanium frame
- Light at 199 g
- Lower price ($999)
Cons
- Smaller battery
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Pros
- 4,685 mAh battery
- 6.9" screen
- Titanium frame
Cons
- Heavier (227 g)
- Pricier ($1,199)
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.