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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

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£550.59

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iPhone 16 ProStarting at £550.59See options
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3.6/5 (5 reviews)
3.0/5 (2 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same A18 Pro chip, the same 48MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 16 Pro has the lower launch price, a lighter 199g body and a smaller 6.3-inch screen. The iPhone 16 Pro Max counters with longer battery life and a bigger 6.9-inch screen.

At 256GB, the iPhone 16 Pro launched at £1099 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max at £1199.

Available models

iPhone 16 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 16 Pro 88/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 88/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2031 (est.).

Weight:The iPhone 16 Pro weighs 199g and the iPhone 16 Pro Max 227g, so the iPhone 16 Pro is the lighter phone.

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

Frame:Both use the same titanium frame.

Front glass:Both have the same Ceramic Shield on the front.

Released

2024
2024

Updates until (est.)

2031
2031

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Titanium
Titanium

Weight

199gLighter
227g

Release date

20 September 2024
20 September 2024

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Ceramic Shield

Dimensions

149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm
163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro 79/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 79/100

The same A18 Pro chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

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

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

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

Chip

A18 Pro
A18 Pro

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 16 Pro 89/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 90/100

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen, at 6.9 inches.

Size:The iPhone 16 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 16 Pro.

Panel:The iPhone 16 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2622 x 1206 and the iPhone 16 Pro Max a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2868 x 1320.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2000 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.3"
6.9"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2622 x 1206
2868 x 1320

Peak brightness

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

Always-On display

Yes
–

Camera

iPhone 16 Pro 83/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 83/100

The same 48MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 48MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 5x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision, the same top setting.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

12MP
12MP

Optical zoom

5x
5x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

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

Battery

iPhone 16 Pro 83/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 96/100

The iPhone 16 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 33 hours of video against 27.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 16 Pro at up to 27 hours of video playback and the iPhone 16 Pro Max at up to 33 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4685mAh against 3582mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 16 Pro supports MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W and the iPhone 16 Pro Max MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W.

Battery

3582mAh
4685mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

MagSafe 22.5W, Qi2 25W
MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 27 hours
Up to 33 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 16 Pro 91/100
iPhone 16 Pro Max 91/100

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

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

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

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

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 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 199g body. Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want longer battery life and a bigger 6.9-inch screen.

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 199g body
  • You want a smaller 6.3-inch screen
Shop from £550.59

Buy the iPhone 16 Pro Max if

  • You want longer battery life
  • You want a bigger 6.9-inch screen
Shop from £671.54

FAQs

The iPhone 16 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 16 Pro.

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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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