Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
227 g |
| thickness |
8.3 mm |
| width |
77.6 mm |
| height |
163 mm |
| volume |
104.98504 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP68 |
| French Repairability Index |
8.3 |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| lowest potential operating temperature |
0 °C |
| maximum operating temperature |
35 °C |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max features a sleek design with a weight of 227 g and dimensions of 77.6 mm width and 163 mm height. It has a slim profile with a thickness of just 8.3 mm and a volume of 104.98504 cm³. The device is built with IP68 water resistance, making it waterproof for added durability. However, it does not have a rugged build or folding capabilities. The phone is designed to operate within a temperature range of 0°C to 35°C, offering reliability in most environments. Additionally, it has a French Repairability Index score of 8.3, suggesting relatively easier repairability compared to other devices.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.9" |
| pixel density |
460 ppi |
| resolution |
1320 x 2868 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| touch sampling rate |
120Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
1600 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✓ |
| supports HDR10 |
✓ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✓ |
| contrast ratio |
2000000:1 |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max features a stunning 6.9″ OLED display with a resolution of 1320 x 2868 px, delivering sharp and vibrant visuals. With a pixel density of 460 ppi, the screen offers crisp detail and clarity. It also supports advanced technologies like HDR10 and Dolby Vision for an enhanced viewing experience. The display offers a smooth user experience with a 120Hz refresh rate and touch sampling rate, while the 1600 nits brightness ensures readability even in bright environments. Additionally, the Always-On Display feature keeps important information visible without unlocking the phone.
Performance:
| internal storage |
1024GB |
| RAM |
8GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
1947255 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Apple A18 Pro |
| GPU name |
Apple A18 GPU |
| CPU speed |
6 x 2.96 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
9012 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
3681 |
| GPU clock speed |
1490 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
4800 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
3 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
6 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
78.8 GB/s |
| L2 cache |
16 MB |
| Supports ECC memory |
✕ |
| maximum memory amount |
8GB |
| uses multithreading |
✕ |
| number of transistors |
20000 million |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
10W |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
128 |
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A18 Pro chipset, offering impressive performance with a 6-core CPU clocked at 2.96 GHz and a GPU clock speed of 1490 MHz. It comes with 8GB of RAM running at 4800 MHz, paired with a massive 1024GB of internal storage. This configuration ensures smooth multitasking and fast performance, as evidenced by its AnTuTu benchmark score of 1,947,255 and Geekbench 6 results of 3681 (single-core) and 9012 (multi-core). The device uses big.LITTLE technology for optimized power management and supports integrated LTE, making it a capable and efficient performer.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
48 & 48 & 12 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
1.78 & 2.2 & 2.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
12MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 120 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✓ |
| number of flash LEDs |
2 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✓ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
5x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| pixel size (main camera) |
1.22 & 0.7 & 1.12 µm |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✓ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✓ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✓ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
1.9f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| minimum focal length |
13 mm |
| maximum focal length |
120 mm |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| DxOMark Mobile score |
157 |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✓ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers an advanced camera system with a triple-lens setup featuring 48MP + 48MP + 12MP sensors, providing a versatile photography experience. It supports optical zoom up to 5x and is equipped with optical image stabilization for sharp, clear shots even in low light. The camera system also includes features like phase-detection autofocus, manual exposure, and HDR, allowing for highly detailed and customizable images. For video, it supports 4K recording at 120 fps and Dolby Vision recording for high-quality cinematic footage. The front camera offers a 12MP sensor with a wide aperture of 1.9f and supports timelapse, slow motion, and panorama shots.
Operating system:
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✓ |
| has theme customization |
✕ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✓ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✕ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✓ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✓ |
| has focus modes |
✓ |
| has dynamic theming |
✕ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| has SharePlay |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✕ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✓ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| has AirPlay |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✕ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✕ |
| has Quick Start |
✓ |
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs on a highly customizable operating system, offering several privacy and productivity features. It includes location privacy options and camera/microphone access controls to safeguard user data, along with Mail Privacy Protection for enhanced email security. The system also supports features like dark mode, Wi-Fi password sharing, and focus modes for better control of notifications and tasks. Additionally, it provides on-device machine learning and offline voice recognition for smarter, more efficient performance.
Battery:
| battery power |
4676 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✓ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
45W |
| wireless charging speed |
25W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✕ |
| comes with a charger |
✕ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| Has an ultra power-saving mode |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| Battery life |
33 hours |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The device is equipped with a robust 4676 mAh battery, providing up to 33 hours of battery life. It supports both fast charging at 45W and wireless charging at 25W for convenient power-ups without cables. However, it does not include a charger in the box, nor does it support reverse wireless charging or a removable battery. The system also features a battery level indicator to keep track of your power status.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
| number of microphones |
3 |
The device features stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience, and it is equipped with three microphones for clear voice capture. However, it does not have a 3.5mm audio jack, radio support, or support for advanced Bluetooth audio codecs like aptX, LDAC, or aptX HD.
Connectivity & Features:
| release date |
September 2024 |
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| SIM cards |
1 SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
3.2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
10000 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
3500 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✕ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✓ |
| has crash detection |
✓ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✓ |
| Head SAR (US) |
1.01W/kg |
| Body SAR (US) |
1.15W/kg |
| Head SAR (EU) |
1.22W/kg |
| Body SAR (EU) |
1.45W/kg |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✓ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✓ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
This device supports 5G connectivity for fast internet speeds and includes Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless wireless connections. It features NFC for easy pairing, and has GPS, Galileo, a compass, and a barometer for comprehensive navigation and tracking. Additionally, it offers emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection for added safety, though it does not support external memory, fingerprint scanning, or infrared sensors.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
This device is equipped with a video light for enhanced illumination in videos, but it does not feature a sapphire glass display, curved display, or an e-paper display.