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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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£671.54

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iPhone 16 Pro MaxStarting at £671.54See options
iPhone 17 Pro MaxStarting at £923.39See options
3.0/5 (2 reviews)
1.0/5 (1 review)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.9-inch screen size, the same 48MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 17 Pro Max has longer OS support until about 2032 (est.), more memory with 12GB of RAM and the newer A19 Pro chip. The iPhone 16 Pro Max counters with a 5x optical telephoto and a lighter 227g body.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1199.

Available models

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 16 Pro Max 88/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 89/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max 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 17 Pro Max until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17 Pro Max the longer support window.

Frame:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a titanium frame and the iPhone 17 Pro Max an aluminium one.

Front glass:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has Ceramic Shield on the front and the iPhone 17 Pro Max Ceramic Shield 2.

Weight:The iPhone 16 Pro Max weighs 227g and the iPhone 17 Pro Max 231g, so the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the lighter phone.

Released

2024
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2031
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Titanium
Aluminium

Weight

227gLighter
231g

Release date

20 September 2024
19 September 2025

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield 2

Dimensions

163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 79/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 94/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the newer chip, the A19 Pro.

Chip:The iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the A18 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro Max the A19 Pro. The A19 Pro is the newer chip, from 2025.

Memory:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

Storage:The iPhone 16 Pro Max launched in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB and the iPhone 17 Pro Max in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB.

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

Chip

A18 Pro
A19 Pro

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 16 Pro Max 90/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 98/100

The same 6.9-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Brightness:The iPhone 17 Pro Max peaks at 3000 nits against 2000 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Panel:Both use the same Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2868 x 1320.

Screen size

6.9"
6.9"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2868 x 1320
2868 x 1320

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
3000 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 16 Pro Max 83/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 85/100

The iPhone 16 Pro Max reaches further, with a 5x optical telephoto.

Zoom:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 5x optical telephoto against 4x on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Selfies:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has an 18MP selfie camera against 12MP on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

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

Ultrawide:Both have the same 48MP ultrawide.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

12MP
48MP

Optical zoom

5xMore zoom
4x

Front camera

12MP
18MPSharper selfies

Video recording

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

Battery

iPhone 16 Pro Max 96/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 100/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 37 hours of video against 33.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to 33 hours of video playback and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to 37 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4823mAh against 4685mAh.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W.

Battery

4685mAh
4823mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W
MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 33 hours
Up to 37 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 16 Pro Max 91/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 95/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Bluetooth:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has Bluetooth 5.3 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max Bluetooth 6.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s) port.

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

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 6

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a 5x optical telephoto and a lighter 227g body. Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and more memory with 12GB of RAM.

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if

  • You want a 5x optical telephoto
  • You want a lighter 227g body
Shop from £671.54

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want the newer A19 Pro chip
Shop from £923.39

FAQs

The iPhone 16 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the iPhone 17 Pro Max until about 2032 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17 Pro Max the longer support window.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 5x optical telephoto against 4x on the iPhone 17 Pro Max, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

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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