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Phone Comparison
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Better Battery
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Better Display
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Better Performance
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Better Value
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $1,299 | $999 |
| Score |
| 85/100 |
| N/A |
| Display | 6.9 Inches | 6.3 inches |
| Processor | A19 Pro | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Battery | 4823mAh | 3582mAh |
| Main Camera | 48MP | 48 MP |
| OS | iOS 26 | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5 |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | N/A | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | N/A | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | N/A | HSDPA 850/900/1700(AWS)/1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Bands | N/A | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71, A-GSM/A-LTE |
| 5G Bands | N/A | SA/NSA/Sub6 - A2293 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3083 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 |
| Speed | N/A | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~90.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, Dolby Vision | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 Anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| HDR | HDR10 | HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz) | Hexa-core (2.04 GHz + 4.2 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| RAM | 12GB RAM | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Storage Type | N/A | NVMe |
| Expandable | No | No |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | N/A | Triple |
| Main | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS | 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, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Telephoto | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama),TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Type | N/A | Single |
| Selfie | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS |
| Features | N/A | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec, |
| Video | N/A | SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model | Li-Ion 3582 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 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 |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 149.6 x 71.5 x 8.3 mm (5.89 x 2.81 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 233 g (8.22 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | 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) | eSIM (max 2 at a time. International) - eSIM (max 4 or more. max 1 in China) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immurable up to 6m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | 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 | No | Face ID |
| Payments | N/A | Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) | accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Stereo | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | N/A | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | N/A | Yes (via Type-C / Spatial Audio) |
