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In a nutshell

They share the same 48MP main camera and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 16e has longer OS support until about 2032 (est.), the newer A18 chip and a lighter 167g body. The iPhone 16 Pro Max counters with a 120Hz screen, a 5x optical telephoto and Wi-Fi 7.

Available models

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16e

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 16 Pro Max 88/100
iPhone 16e 89/100

The iPhone 16e should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2032 (est.) against about 2031 (est.) on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Software support:The iPhone 16 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the iPhone 16e until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 16e the longer support window.

Frame:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a titanium frame and the iPhone 16e an aluminium one.

Weight:The iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227g and the iPhone 16e 167g, so the iPhone 16e is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2024
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2031
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Titanium
Aluminium

Weight

227g
167gLighter

Release date

20 September 2024
28 February 2025

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 79/100
iPhone 16e 85/100

The iPhone 16e has the newer chip, the A18.

Chip:The iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the A18 Pro and the iPhone 16e the A18. The A18 is the newer chip, from 2025.

Storage:The iPhone 16 Pro Max launched in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB and the iPhone 16e in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Apple Intelligence, the same AI suite.

Chip

A18 Pro
A18

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 16 Pro Max 90/100
iPhone 16e 62/100

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the smoother screen, 120Hz against 60Hz.

Size:The iPhone 16 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16e.

Smoothness:The iPhone 16 Pro Max refreshes at up to 120Hz against 60Hz on the iPhone 16e, so scrolling looks smoother.

Panel:The iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2868 x 1320 and the iPhone 16e a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2532 x 1170.

Brightness:The iPhone 16 Pro Max peaks at 2000 nits against 1200 on the iPhone 16e, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Screen size

6.9"Bigger screen
6.1"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120HzSmoother scrolling
60Hz

Resolution

2868 x 1320
2532 x 1170

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
1200 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 16 Pro Max 83/100
iPhone 16e 35/100

Only the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, so it is the one for zooming in.

Ultrawide:Only the iPhone 16 Pro Max has an ultrawide camera, a 48MP one. The iPhone 16e has none.

Zoom:Only the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 16e offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

Video:The iPhone 16 Pro Max records video at up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision and the iPhone 16e at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision.

Main camera:Both use a 48MP main camera, the same resolution.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

48MPMore megapixels
None

Telephoto

12MP
None

Optical zoom

5xMore zoom
None

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 120fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

2x zoom

–
Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens

Battery

iPhone 16 Pro Max 96/100
iPhone 16e 63/100

The iPhone 16 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 33 hours of video against 26.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to 33 hours of video playback and the iPhone 16e at up to 26 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4685mAh against 4005mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W and the iPhone 16e Qi.

Battery

4685mAhBigger battery
4005mAh

Wireless charging

MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W
Qi

Video playback (maker)

Up to 33 hours
Up to 26 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 16 Pro Max 91/100
iPhone 16e 64/100

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6 on the iPhone 16e, which only pays off with a newer router.

Port:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s) and the iPhone 16e USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s). The iPhone 16 Pro Max's port moves files faster over a cable.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a 120Hz screen and a 5x optical telephoto. Buy the iPhone 16e if you want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and the newer A18 chip.

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if

  • You want a 120Hz screen
  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want Wi-Fi 7
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Buy the iPhone 16e if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want the newer A18 chip
  • You want a lighter 167g body
Shop from £448.19

FAQs

The iPhone 16 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the iPhone 16e until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 16e the longer support window.

Only the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, with 5x optical zoom. The iPhone 16e offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 16e.

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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