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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max

11 source-backed differences · 8 fields the same. Official sources below.

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iPhone 16 Pro has advantages in design & dimensions, while iPhone 16 Pro Max has advantages in battery.

Top Differences

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✓37 registry fields

Video playback27 hours → 33 hours
Fast chargeUp to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 18 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately) → 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)
Weight199 g → 227 g
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB → 256 GB, 512 GB
Audio playback hours85 → 105

What Changed

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Video playbackiPhone 16 Pro Max

27 hours compared with 33 hours

Fast chargeDifferent, with no automatic winner

Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes 18 with 20W adapter or higher (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately) compared with 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)

WeightiPhone 16 Pro

199 g compared with 227 g

Storage optionsDifferent, with no automatic winner

128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB compared with 256 GB, 512 GB

Audio playback hoursDifferent, with no automatic winner

85 compared with 105

Full Comparison

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✓37 registry fields

FieldiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Display sizeMinor difference2 official sources6.3 in6.9 inMore screen space changes reading and media comfort.
ResolutionMarginal difference2 official sources2622-by-1206-pixel resolution at 460 ppi2868-by-1320-pixel resolution at 460 ppiNo universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Video playbackMarginal difference2 official sources27 hours33 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 (available separately) paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (both available separately)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)Shorter top-up time matters during travel and busy days.
Audio playback hoursMarginal difference2 official sources85105No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Streamed video hoursMarginal difference2 official sources2229No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxWhy it matters
WeightMarginal difference2 official sources199 g227 gWeight affects long sessions and one-handed comfort.
Height mmMarginal difference2 official sources149.6163No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
Width mmMarginal difference2 official sources71.577.6No universal winner; decide based on your use case.
FieldiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro MaxWhy it matters
Storage optionsMarginal difference2 official sources128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB256 GB, 512 GBAvailable capacities determine local media and app headroom.
ContentsMarginal difference2 official sourcesiPhone 16 Pro, 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 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.No universal winner; decide based on your use case.

What’s the same

Refresh rate120 Hz
ChipA18 Pro
Outdoor brightness2,000 nits outdoor
Main camera48 MP
Ultra Wide camera48 MP
Zoom5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 10x optical zoom range
Video4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 100 fps (Fusion), or 120 fps (Fusion)
RatingRated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Which should you buy?

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max trade strengths: iPhone 16 Pro leads in Design, while iPhone 16 Pro Max leads in Battery.

CHOOSE IPHONE 16 PRO
  • Choose iPhone 16 Pro if you prioritize design.
CHOOSE IPHONE 16 PRO MAX
  • Choose iPhone 16 Pro Max if you prioritize battery.

Category-by-category

BATTERY · iPhone 16 Pro Max

Leads in battery.

DESIGN & DIMENSIONS · iPhone 16 Pro

Leads in design.

OTHER · Comparable

Comparable across other.

DISPLAY · Comparable

Comparable across display.

FIELD-LEVEL PROVENANCE

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