PHONE AiPhone 16 Pro Max
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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
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PHONE BiPhone 17 Pro Max
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iPhone 16 Pro Max has advantages in design & dimensions, while iPhone 17 Pro Max has advantages in battery, rear cameras.
Top Differences
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✓40 registry fields
What Changed
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2,000 nits outdoor compared with 3,000 nits outdoor
A18 Pro compared with A19 Pro
33 hours compared with 39 hours
Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 18 with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (all available separately) compared with Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes 8 with 40W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable
Bluetooth 5.3 compared with Bluetooth 6
Full Comparison
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✓40 registry fields
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Front cameraMinor difference2 official sources12 MP18 MPFront camera changes affect selfies and video calls.
TypeMarginal difference2 official sources12MP camera18MP Center Stage cameraNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ZoomMarginal difference1 official source5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 10x optical zoom rangeUnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
VideoMarginal difference2 official sources4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 100 fps (Fusion), or 120 fps (Fusion)4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 100 fps (Fusion Main), or 120 fps (Fusion Main)No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Outdoor brightnessMeaningful difference2 official sources2,000 nits outdoor3,000 nits outdoorHigher outdoor brightness improves sunlight readability.
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
ChipMarginal difference2 official sourcesA18 ProA19 ProNewer silicon generally extends performance headroom.
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources33 hours39 hoursApple’s common playback test gives a comparable endurance signal.
Fast chargeMarginal difference2 official sourcesUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 18 with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (all available separately)Up to 50% charge in 20 minutes 8 with 40W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cableShorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference1 official source105UnknownNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMarginal difference2 official sources2935No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
WeightMinor difference2 official sources227 g233 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Depth mmMarginal difference2 official sources8.258.75No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources163163.4No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources77.678No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
BluetoothMarginal difference2 official sourcesBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 6The generation can affect accessory capabilities.
UwbMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknownYesNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 16 Pro Max, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation, We encourage you to use any compatible USB-C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.iPhone 17 Pro Max, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation, We encourage you to use any compatible USB-C power adapter. If you need a new Apple power adapter or headphones, they are available for purchase.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
ReleaseYearMarginal difference2 official sources20242025No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Magsafe wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Qi2 wMarginal difference1 official sourceUnknown25No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
What’s the same
Which should you buy?
iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 17 Pro Max trade strengths: iPhone 16 Pro Max leads in Design, while iPhone 17 Pro Max leads in Battery and Camera.
- Choose iPhone 16 Pro Max if you prioritize design.
- Choose iPhone 17 Pro Max if you prioritize battery and camera.
Category-by-category
Leads in battery.
Leads in design.
Leads in camera.
Comparable across display.
Comparable across performance.
Comparable across connectivity.
Comparable across other.
Comparable across charging.
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