Intro
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro differences explained:
iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
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Bigger, heavier, with a 6.9-inch screen | More compact, with a 6.3-inch screen |
Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
120 Hz ProMotion display | 120 Hz ProMotion display |
Starts from 256 GB for $1,199 | Starts from 128 GB for $999 |
New Capture Button and Action Button | New Capture Button and Action Button |
~4,700 mAh battery | ~3,600 mAh battery |
Triple camera with 5x tetraprism lens | Triple camera with 5x tetraprism lens |
Table of Contents:
Design and Display Quality
Little brother, big brother
iPhones typically look pretty similar — a Pro Max is a slightly enlarged Pro, and we expect the same to hold true for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro. The return of titanium frames is also pretty much inevitable — by this point, this is the trendy premium material for flagship phones.
This year, we expect the bezels around the screens of the Pro Models to shrink to a razor-thin 1.2mm. Uniform across the entire display, of course. This will allow the screens to grow a bit, with the bodies of the phones staying the same size. Rumor mill states the iPhone 16 Pro Max will now have a 6.9-inch screen, the iPhone 16 Pro — 6.3 inches.
So, you are looking that a Pro Max that generally needs two hands to use, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro will be slightly lighter, a bit more compact-feeling.
We’ve also heard about a new Capture Button, which will be able to invoke the camera app whenever you want. Different from the Action Button from last year, this one will be a capacitive pad under the power key. Curious, yes, and we’ve no idea what the exact plan with it is. We’ve heard there may be the possibility to slide your finger across the capacitive surface to control gradual things, like zooming in. And, as far as we know, it will be exclusive to the Pro models.
Performance and Software
Pocket power
Hopes for the next iteration are high — achieving the scores of an A17 Pro, but for a longer period of sustained load will be enough to score the A18 Pro a win here. But, naturally, Apple will probably try to outdo the previous chip’s power once again.
So, expect hardware accelerated ray tracing and an upgraded NPU to tackle Apple’s ever-growing portfolio of AI (that’s Apple Intelligence!) features.
And yes, Siri is getting smarter — much, much smarter, with the power of AI. It also has a direct line to ChatGPT — if your query requires some of the 4o power, you will be asked if you want the prompt to be relayed. If you have a premium ChatGPT account, you can link it to your iCloud to keep using all your benefits.
Camera
Ultra-wide upgrade possible
In the past, when a Pro Max phone had something unique on its camera, the next year’s Pro would also receive it. Which is why we believe the iPhone 16 Pro will have a 5x tetraprism lens, like the 15 Pro Max from last year. With that upgrade out of the way, the rumor mill has been saying that it’s time for the ultra-wide camera to get its due bump.
A 48 MP sensor under the ultra-wide lens has been said to be making it to the iPhone 16 Pro models. Same resolution as on the main camera, so you will be able to take some extra-sharp landscape shots with this one. And, since Apple tunes all sensors the same, colors and dynamics should feel the same from both the main and ultra-wide cameras.
Battery Life and Charging
Biggest battery in an iPhone yet…
iPhones typically don’t have the massive batteries you can find in Android flagships. But iOS is quite efficient at preserving battery life — apps get frozen in the background, when you are in standby mode, you barely lose percentages. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is often touted to last two days with casual use.
For the 16 series, we are hearing the batteries will grow bigger. The iPhone 16 Pro Max will have about 4,700 mAh in its trunk — the biggest battery on an iPhone thus far. The smaller iPhone 16 Pro is said to have around 3,600 mAh — still bigger than last year’s iPhone 15 Pro, if not an impressive number.
We’ve heard very little about a possible upgrade to fast charging. So, for the time being, we will continue under the belief that the iPhone 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max will charge at 25 W wired, 15 W wireless MagSafe.
Specs Comparison
Specs | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro |
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Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.05 x 0.32 in (163 x 77.5 x 8.25 mm) |
5.89 x 2.81 x 0.32 in (149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm) |
Screen | 6.9-inch ProMotion OLED 120 Hz |
6.3-inch ProMotion OLED 120 Hz |
Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
RAM, Storage and Price | 8 GB / 256 GB / $1,199 | 8 GB / 128 GB / $999 |
Cameras | 48 MP main 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP 5x telephoto 12 MP front |
48 MP main 48 MP ultra-wide 12 MP 5x telephoto 12 MP front |
Battery Size | ~4,700 mAh | ~3,600 mAh |
Charging Speeds | 25 W wired 15 W wireless MagSafe |
25 W wired 15 W wireless MagSafe |
Which one should you buy?
Since it seems that 2024 will be “catch-up year” for the iPhone 16 Pro, it may be that your choice will boil down to one simple question — do you want a bigger phone? Of course, Apple could always throw us a curveball. For the time being, it looks like it will be a simple choice — if you want a more compact phone that still has a generous display size, the iPhone 16 Pro will be the one to aim for. If you want to enjoy a huge screen for videos, gaming, and media editing — the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be the better choice.
Stay tuned, this rollercoaster ride has only just begun!
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