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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple · Released January 1, 2024

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple's 2024 6.9-inch Pro lasted 17 h 38 min in Tom's Guide's test; best bought used, not new

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8.9/10What the pros sayExcellentExpert consensus · Verified Oct 8, 2026See score breakdown ↓
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Buying call

Buy a used iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a big-screen iPhone with a 5x telephoto for far less than the $1,299 iPhone 18 Pro Max: it ran 17 h 38 min in Tom's Guide's test and 22 h 5 min in PCMag's, and shoots 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video. Skip it if weight bothers you (227 g) or you want the newest camera, since the 18 Pro Max adds a variable-aperture main lens and lasted 34 h 31 min in PCMag's test.

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Key specs
Modules
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes
Display type
Super Retina XDR display · ProMotion up to 120Hz · Always-On
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical) · 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR) · 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
Highlights

Specs that matter

Display
Panel
Super Retina XDR
Size
6.9" (175 mm)
Resolution
1320x2868
Refresh
120 Hz
Brightness
1000 nits
HDR
HDR10, Dolby Vision
Performance
Processor
A18 Pro
GPU
6-core GPU
RAM
8 GB
Storage
256GB, 512GB, 1TB
OS
iOS 18
Battery
Capacity
4685 mAh
Wired charge
25 W
Body
Weight
8 oz (227 g)
Dimensions
height: 6.42 inches (163 mm); width: 3.06 inches (77.6 mm); depth: 0.32 inch (8.25 mm)
IP rating
IP68
At a glance

Product highlights

Verified attributes, grouped for quick scanning.

Display6.9" (175 mm) · 120 HzSuper Retina XDR · HDR10, Dolby Vision
ChipsetA18 Pro8 GB RAM · 6-core GPU
Main camera48 + 12 + 48 MP48 MP · f/1.8 · 24mm · wide · OIS · PDAF
Front camera12 MP12 MP · f/1.9 · 23mm · depth · PDAF
RAM / storage8 GB · 256GB, 512GB, 1TBiOS 18
Battery4,685 mAh25W wired
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy a used iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want a big-screen iPhone with a 5x telephoto for far less than the $1,299 iPhone 18 Pro Max: it ran 17 h 38 min in Tom's Guide's test and 22 h 5 min in PCMag's, and shoots 4K 120fps Dolby Vision video. Skip it if weight bothers you (227 g) or you want the newest camera, since the 18 Pro Max adds a variable-aperture main lens and lasted 34 h 31 min in PCMag's test.

Best for

iPhone users who want a big screen, 5x zoom and long battery life at a used-market price

Not for

Small-hand users, or buyers who want the 18 Pro Max's variable-aperture camera and longer battery

Main strengthLasted 17 h 38 min in one test and 22 h 5 min in another
Main weaknessLarge and heavy at 227 g
Reasons to buy
Lasted 17 h 38 min in one test and 22 h 5 min in another
6.9-inch screen with very thin bezels
Video features led the field at launch, including 4K 120fps
5x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide
Reasons to avoid
Large and heavy at 227 g
Camera Control is awkward to use
Reviewers wanted more zoom than 5x
Apple no longer sells it new
Measured view8.9/10What the pros say · verified oct 8, 2026.
ScoreVerified Oct 8, 2026
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Tom's Guide4.5/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 16 Pro Max reviewMark Spoonauer · Sep 2024

Top big-screen iPhone of its year, with advice on whether it's worth upgrading.

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WIRED8/10
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max Review: Smarter iPhonesJulian Chokkattu · Sep 2024

Thinks Apple Intelligence is overhyped but still adds a few useful features.

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TechRadar4.8/5
Article · Full reviewApple iPhone 16 Pro Max review: a beautiful, intelligent beastLance Ulanoff · Sep 2024

A large, polished flagship with plenty of power and smarts.

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Head to head

How it stacks up

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 16 Pro Max
VS
iPhone 16 Plus
AlternativeiPhone 16 Plus
Display
6.9"6.7"
Chipset
A18 ProA18
Battery
46854674
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 16 Pro Max
VS
iPhone 15 Pro Max
AlternativeiPhone 15 Pro Max
Display
6.9"6.68"
Chipset
A18 ProA17 Pro
Battery
46854352
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
This deviceiPhone 16 Pro Max
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max
AlternativeiPhone 17 Pro Max
Display
6.9"6.9"
Chipset
A18 ProA19 Pro
Battery
46854823
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Product data

Full specifications

123 attributes, grouped for quick scanning. Verified Oct 8, 2026. Spot a wrong value? Hit the next to it.

Display

Display type
  • Super Retina XDR display
  • ProMotion up to 120Hz
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • True Tone
  • Wide color (P3)
  • all-screen OLED
  • Dynamic Island
Peak brightness
1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
Pixel density
460 ppi
Protection
Ceramic Shield front
HDR
HDR display
DCI-P3 coverage
Wide color (P3)

Performance

CPU
Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)

Memory

Card slot
No

Main camera

Modules
  • 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
  • 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/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAFTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Aperture
f/1.8
Stabilization
second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilization
Optical zoom
  • 5x optical zoom in
  • 2x optical zoom out
  • 10x optical zoom range
  • Digital zoom up to 25x
Video
4K
24 / 25 / 30 / 60 / 100 / 120 fps
1080p
25 / 30 / 60 / 120 / 240 fps
HDR
10-bit HDR
Dolby Vision
HDR up to 60 fps
Audio
Stereo recording
Features
ProRes · Spatial video & audio
HDR photos
✓
Night mode
✓
Macro
✓

Selfie camera

Modules
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OISSL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

Sound

Headphone port
No

Battery & Charging

Wired charging
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes
Wireless charging
25W wireless (MagSafe)
MagSafe
  • Wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher
  • Magnet array
  • Alignment magnet
  • Accessory Identification NFC
  • Magnetometer
  • Wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher

Network

Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
5G
✓
SIM
  • Dual eSIM (two active eSIMs; stores eight or more eSIMs)
  • SIM tray (available on models purchased outside the U.S.)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Positioning
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS
  • GALILEO
  • BDS
  • QZSS
  • NavIC
NFC
✓
USB / ports
  • USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
  • DisplayPort

Sensors & Security

Face unlock
✓
Gyroscope
✓
Accelerometer
✓
Proximity sensor
✓
Ambient light sensor
✓
Barometer
✓
Other sensors
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors
  • Face ID
  • LiDAR Scanner
  • Barometer
  • High dynamic range gyro
  • High-g accelerometer
  • Proximity sensor
  • Dual ambient light sensors

Body

Dimensions
6.42 in (16.3 cm)
Build
  • Titanium design
  • Latest-generation Ceramic Shield front
  • Textured matte glass back
Form factor
bar
Water & dust resistance
Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes)
Colors
  • Black Titanium
  • White Titanium
  • Natural Titanium
  • Desert Titanium

Launch & Software

Released
2024-09-20
Operating system
iOS 18
In the box
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max
  • USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m)
  • Documentation
Price
$821.00

Benchmarks

AnTuTu score
1838828
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