Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: Price, Specs & Features Comparison
Launch Date
September 13, 2024 (Official)
September 19, 2025 (Official)
Operating System(OS)
iOS v18
iOS v26
Security Updates
5 Years
-
Bluetooth
Yes, v5.3
Yes, v6.0
Autofocus
Yes, Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus
Yes
Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Yes, Dual-color LED Flash
Video Recording Features
4k @60 fps
Full HD @240 fps
4k @24/25/30/60/100/120 fps
Full HD @25/30/60/120/240 fps
HD @30 fps
Image Resolution
8000 x 6000 Pixels
8000 x 6000 Pixels
Settings
Exposure compensation, ISO control
Exposure compensation
Shooting Modes
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Macro Mode
Continuous Shooting
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)
Burst mode
Camera Features
10 x Digital Zoom
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Digital Zoom
Apple ProRAW
Auto Flash
Face detection
Touch to focus
Camera
48 MP + 12 MP
48 MP + 48 MP + 48 MP
Display Type
Super Retina XDR
Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size
6.1 inches (15.49 cm)
6.9 inches (17.53 cm)
Resolution
1179x2556 px (FHD+)
1320x2868 px (FHD+)
Peak Brightness
2000 nits
3000 nits
HBM Brightness
2000 nits
1600 nits
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
19.5:9
Pixel Density
461 ppi
460 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)
86.24 %
91.5 %
Screen Protection
Yes
Yes
Bezel-less Display
Yes
Yes with punch-hole display
HDR 10 / HDR+ Support
Yes
Yes
Thickness
7.80 mm
8.75 mm
Weight
170 grams
231 grams
Build Material
Back: Color-infused Glass
Back: Ceramic Shield 2
Water Resistance
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
Yes, Water resistant, IP68, (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 6 meter)
Ruggedness
Dust proof
Dust proof
SIM 2
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
Wi-Fi Features
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 be), MIMO
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Near Field Communication
Yes
Yes
SIM Slot(s)
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
SIM Type
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Network Support
5G, 4G
5G, 4G
SIM 1
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
5G bands, 4G bands Expand
Capacity
3561 mAh
4832 mAh
Battery Type
Li-ion
Li-ion
Quick Charging
Yes, 20W Fast Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
Yes, 40W Fast Charging, 50% in 20 minutes
Wireless Charging
Yes, 25W Wireless Charging
Yes, 30W Wireless Charging, 50% in 30 minutes
Reverse Charging
Yes, 4.5W Reverse Charging
Yes
Charging Time (20% to 100%)
1h 20m
1h 17m
Internal Storage
128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB
256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB
Other Sensors
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope
Processor
Apple A18
Apple A19 Pro
RAM & Storage
8 GB RAM + 128 GB
8 GB RAM + 256 GB
8 GB RAM + 512 GB
12 GB RAM + 256 GB
12 GB RAM + 512 GB
12 GB RAM + 1 TB
12 GB RAM + 2 TB
Display
6.1", 1179 x 2556 Resolution
6.9", 1320 x 2868 Resolution
