Phone Comparison
Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Flasghip | Flasghip |
| Price | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Score | N/A | 85/100 |
| Display | 6.9 inches | 6.9 Inches |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | A19 Pro |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4685 mAh | 4823mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 48MP |
| OS | iOS 18, up to iOS 26.5 | iOS 26 |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | N/A |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) - for China | N/A |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - China | N/A |
| 4G Bands | B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66, 71 - 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - A2602 (China) | N/A |
| 5G Bands | n1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2602 (China) | N/A |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G | N/A |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, Dolby Vision |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10 |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic (64-bit) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core, 2xFirestorm + 4xIcestorm | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB RAM |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Expandable | NO | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | N/A |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Telephoto | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | N/A |
| Selfie | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | N/A |
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | N/A |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-Ion 4685 mAh | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min |
| Wireless | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) | 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) |
| Reverse | 4.5W reverse wired | 4.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.4 x 7.4 mm | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 177 g | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Build | Glass back (Gorilla Glass), glass front, aluminum frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM (dual-SIM) - for China | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Space Gray, Starlight, Midnight, Blue | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Biometrics | Face ID | No |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | N/A |