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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16 Pro Max

6.9″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine

256 GB · Desert Titanium · UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium, official front and rear product view
82%Spec
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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Apple SPEC LEAD

iPhone 17

120Hz ProMotion. A 6.3-inch everyday iPhone.

256 GB · Lavender · UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
iPhone 17 in Lavender, front and rear
92%Spec
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Lavender
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESiPhone 17 leads on the scored specifications.

9.7 points ahead across your selected display, battery priorities.

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Published-spec match · for your selected priorities. Scores compare published capabilities, not lab-tested quality. Camera image quality and independent performance tests are not rated. See scoring

Decision confidence: Limited evidence · 9.7 points apart

Only display and battery can be scored for both phones. This is a lead on those specifications, not an overall buying recommendation.

Camera scoring is unavailable for this pair. Known hardware specs still appear below; default scores use only shared, verified categories.

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

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How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown; scores cover published capabilities only. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
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01 / 06

Main camera aperture

A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.

iPhone 17Fixed f/1.6

One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.

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iPhone 17

50 g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

iPhone 16 Pro Max
227g
iPhone 17
177g

Schematic balance · not a physical simulation

iPhone 16 Pro Max

0.6″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16 Pro Max
6.9″
iPhone 17
6.3″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

21 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 2 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone 17Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 17

The exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Rear 4K recording maximum

In Visual facts
iPhone 16 Pro Max120 fps
iPhone 1760 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Keep rear and front camera capabilities separate. A recording mode, autofocus or stabilisation feature can matter for your use; it does not establish independently tested image quality.

Time to around 50% charge

iPhone 16 Pro Max30 minutes
iPhone 1720 minutes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Camera system

iPhone 16 Pro Max48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
iPhone 1748 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensor
Sources
iPhone 17

Two physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Show 15 more verified differences

Wireless connectivity

iPhone 16 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 17Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

UWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

The named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16 Pro MaxiOS 18
iPhone 17iOS 26
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.

USB connector and data transfer

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
iPhone 17USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

Connector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 33 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
iPhone 17Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

Playback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Dedicated telephoto magnification

iPhone 16 Pro Max5×
iPhone 170×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (2)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (1)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 17UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

US A3084 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 17

UK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKIdentify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (35)

Expandable storage

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Update support

iPhone 16 Pro MaxA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

The retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Not verified for this exact model.

Apple debuts iPhone 17

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Action mode recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Resolution, rate and mode are kept together.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Always-on display

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named in the exact model specification.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio Mix

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Named support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cellular modem model

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Body and cover materials

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass back
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

DisplayPort video output

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 1730 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Simultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dynamic Island

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Expressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

GPU capabilities

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracing
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

These named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17No
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

iPhone 17 — Technical Specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro photography

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

48 MP macro photography is expressly named.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Macro video recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Macro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum brightness

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 171 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Published minimum, not measured low-light comfort.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 172×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ProRes recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

The checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi charging maximum

iPhone 16 Pro Max7.5 W
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Qi2 charging maximum

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 1725 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Separately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display diagonal before rounded corners

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 176.27 in
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Standard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Spatial video recording

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 171080p at 30 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Mode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Typical maximum brightness

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 171000 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

Explicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17US A3258 · eSIM only
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

The model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.

Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiers

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless networking chip

iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 17Apple N1
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 17

N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.

iPhone 17 technical specifications — UK

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

24 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 17
Display explainediPhone 17 leads

iPhone 16 Pro Max: Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

iPhone 17: Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

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Full specifications

All specs85 specificationsiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 17
227g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
177g
Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.
77.6mm
71.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.
8.25mm
7.95mm
Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm (height × width × depth)Individually labelled dimensions were reordered explicitly to height × width × depth.
163 mm
149.6 mmLabelled height in millimetres.
slab
slabThe physical rigid single-display model description identifies the form.
Desert Titanium
LavenderLavender is a listed finish and the existing maintained image selection; it is not a stock claim.
6.9″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.3″
Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.
460 ppi
460 ppi
Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive ProMotion up to 120 HzNominal diagonal, resolution and adaptive maximum are kept together; this is not measured motion quality.
2868 × 1320
2622 × 1206Directly published pixel dimensions.
1600 nits
1600 nitsExplicit HDR maximum, not outdoor peak.
Display diagonal before rounded corners
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
6.27 inStandard rectangle; rounded corners reduce actual viewable area.
Always-on display
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named in the exact model specification.
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExpressly named; shared support does not establish a generational gain.
Typical maximum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1000 nitsExplicit typical maximum with a distinct measurement basis.
Published minimum brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1 nitsPublished minimum, not measured low-light comfort.
DisplayPort video output
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesThe USB-C capability list explicitly names DisplayPort, separate from its USB 2 data limit.
5×Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
No dedicated lensDedicated telephoto reach · The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.
3
2
Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
48 MP main with sensor-shift OIS · 48 MP ultra-wide · 2× framing enabled by the main sensorTwo physical Fusion cameras are listed. The optical-quality 2× mode crops the main sensor; it is not a third lens.
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocusFront-camera optics and autofocus are read separately from the rear system.
Yes
YesAutofocus with Focus Pixels is explicitly listed.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesSensor-shift OIS is explicitly attached to Fusion Main.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesPositive system flag is scoped to Fusion Main, not every rear lens.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesContinuous autofocus video is explicitly listed; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
Fixed f/1.78
Fixed f/1.6One main-camera aperture is listed; ultra-wide f/2.2 is a separate lens.
Rear 4K Dolby Vision maximumDiffers
Sources
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
60 fpsOrdinary rear 4K recording maximum, separate from Cinematic, Action and simultaneous capture.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront-camera maximum is independently listed.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision
Sources
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
30 fpsMode-specific 4K maximum, not ordinary rear recording.
Yes
YesPhysical control expressly identified; no absence is inferred on another phone.
Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recordingExternal recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Not verifiedThe checked rear recording list does not establish ProRes; omission is not an absolute negative for every external/app workflow.
Optical-quality reach
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.
Dual Capture 4K Dolby Vision maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsSimultaneous capture maximum remains separate from ordinary single-camera 4K.
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesNamed support in both inventories; not an audio-quality score.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
33 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
30 hours
Published video playback · Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.
Yes
YesMagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.
Up to 33 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Up to 30 hours local video · around 50% wired charge in 20 minutes with a 40 W or higher adapter · MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 WPlayback and charge setups are distinct manufacturer claims, not mixed-use battery life or measured sustained input.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
29 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
27 hoursSeparate streamed-video up-to claim.
105 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verifiedNo audio-duration maximum is given in the checked power section.
Time to around 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
20 minutesThe stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time.
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
25 WUp to 25 W with compatible MagSafe equipment and an adapter rated at 30 W or higher; not average charging power.
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
YesMagSafe charging and the magnetic alignment system are explicitly listed.
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
7.5 WApple lists Qi wireless charging up to 7.5 W separately from the MagSafe rating. Compatible Qi equipment and actual conditions apply; this is not a measured or sustained rate.
Not verified
Qi2 charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
25 WSeparately listed Qi2 maximum; compatible equipment required.
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Not verifiedThe retained page names iOS 26 but does not promise a future upgrade count or support end date.
Operating system listed in the retained pageDiffers
Sources
iOS 18Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOS 26This is the technical page wording, not a claim that iOS 26 is currently the newest compatible release. The later AI footnote separately mentions iOS 27.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
YesNamed support with language/region restrictions, Siri AI iOS 27 English beta and server-use limits; not successor-exclusive software.
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A19 · 6-core CPU · 5-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineThe exact A19 configuration is listed. Core counts and the chip name do not establish measured superiority over A18.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
256 GB storageThe maintained configuration is a listed capacity; storage is not RAM.
UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3084 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK A3520 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUK technical and regional model sections agree. A model identity is not a retailer-availability or carrier-support guarantee.
256 GB
256 GBA listed internal storage option; free space varies with software and settings.
OLED
OLEDExplicit technology, without inferring measured contrast or motion.
No
NoThe UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sConnector and data maximum are retained. DisplayPort output is separately evidenced, and USB 3 support is not inferred.
Face ID
Face IDTrueDepth-based facial recognition; wording differences do not create a separate unlock method.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region and compatible equipment. This sourced capability inventory is not measured throughput or evidence that a shorter peer inventory lacks a feature.
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentationActual box list; does not promise retailer bundles or a separately sold adapter.
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
YesSupport is named; service and connection limitations remain.
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
YesSupport is named, without a detection-accuracy or rescue guarantee.
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 17No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Yes
Not verifiedNo named log-capture format is established by this inventory.
Headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoApple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoFixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.
GPU capabilities
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Neural Accelerators · hardware-accelerated ray tracingThese named capabilities are listed for the five-core GPU. No benchmark result is inferred.
Body and cover materials
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Aluminium design · Ceramic Shield 2 front · colour-infused glass backThe glass-back condition includes the selected Lavender finish. No measured durability is inferred.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
US A3258 · eSIM onlyThe model index explicitly identifies the US model and its lack of a SIM tray. UK battery and mass claims are not relabelled US.
Action mode recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Up to 2.8K Dolby Vision at 60 fpsResolution, rate and mode are kept together.
Spatial video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1080p at 30 fpsMode-specific source claim, without assuming all playback workflows.
Macro photography
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes48 MP macro photography is expressly named.
Macro video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesMacro video, including slo-mo and time-lapse, is expressly listed.
Wireless networking chip
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Apple N1N1 is explicitly a networking chip, not an identified cellular modem.
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording · Omission of 8K is not an explicit non-support statement.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not publish RAM capacity in this specification.
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified40 W is the adapter requirement in a charge-time test; it is not published maximum handset input.
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verifiedLithium-ion construction is listed without mAh. Playback duration does not establish capacity.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedUltra-stabilised video and auto image stabilisation do not establish an optical mechanism.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedThe checked charging inventory does not establish reverse wireless support. USB-C accessory power is different.
Cellular modem model
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe mobile section names N1 and UWB, but does not identify the cellular modem.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Your weighted score82.1 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.

(79.67 × 1 + 84.62 × 1) ÷ 2

Display79.7 / 100

Published brightness, pixel density and maximum refresh under the existing capability model. This is not a laboratory display rating.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 2000
66.67 × 40% = 26.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

Apple
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple

Category score = 26.67 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 79.67

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

Battery84.6 / 100

Uses the listed playback mode and short charging claim. Manufacturer protocols differ; this is not measured endurance.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 33
94.29 × 65% = 61.29

Manufacturer claim.

Apple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 1.67
66.67 × 35% = 23.33

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple

Category score = 61.29 + 23.33 = 84.62

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight227 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.

Apple
Width77.6 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.

Apple
Claimed video playback33 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.

Apple
Claimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceAppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach5×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Pro Max — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026

Apple iPhone 17

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted score91.9 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.

(93.00 × 1 + 90.71 × 1) ÷ 2

Display93.0 / 100

Uses Apple's 3,000-nit outdoor peak, published 460 ppi and maximum adaptive 120Hz. This is a capability model, not a display-quality lab test.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 3000
100.00 × 40% = 40.00

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Apple UK
Pixel densitySource value: 460
80.00 × 35% = 28.00

Apple publishes 460 ppi directly.

Apple UK
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Apple UK

Category score = 40.00 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 93.00

CameraNot scored

Published camera facts are shown, but this catalogue has not completed verification of every pro-workflow input required by the v1 camera model. No camera-quality score is inferred from megapixels.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete verification of the four model-defined pro workflows.

Battery90.7 / 100

Uses Apple's up-to 30-hour local-video claim and up-to-50%-in-20-minutes charging claim. Cross-brand confidence is low because test methods differ.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 30
85.71 × 65% = 55.71

Manufacturer up-to local-video claim, not independently measured mixed-use endurance. Apple's playback method differs from Samsung's.

Apple UKApple
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

50% divided by 20 minutes using Apple's 40W-or-higher adapter claim; not a sustained charging measurement.

Apple UK

Category score = 55.71 + 35.00 = 90.71

PerformanceNot scored

No comparable independent cross-platform benchmark is included in this official-spec catalogue.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements.

LongevityNot scored

Apple's checked UK material does not state a model-specific fixed number of software-support years.

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Published model-specific software-support duration.

Specifications & verification
Weight177 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Device mass, not shipping mass; configuration and manufacture can vary.

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not inherently preferable.

Apple
Thickness7.95 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth; camera-bump dimensions are not invented.

Apple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Advertised nominal diagonal, not actual viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit outdoor peak, separate from typical and HDR maxima; manufacturer claim.

Apple
Claimed video playback30 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Local-video up-to claim; not streamed or mixed-use endurance.

Apple
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

The stated wired test uses a separately sold 40 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable. It is not full-charge time. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Apple Newsroom UK
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

MagSafe and Qi2 are explicitly listed.

Apple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Headphone jackNoCalculated from sources · high confidence

Apple's connector list specifies USB-C, with no 3.5mm jack.

Apple UK
Expandable storageNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence

Fixed storage options and no removable storage interface in Apple's specification.

Apple UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

The UK physical nano-SIM capability explicitly establishes that this configuration is not eSIM-only.

AppleApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Controlled IEC 60529 claim at up to 6 m for 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent or a liquid-damage warranty.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidence

Directly published ppi, not calculated from rounded screen size.

Apple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion up to 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or measured response performance.

Apple
Native telephoto reach0×Calculated from sources · medium confidence

The complete two-module inventory contains main and ultra-wide only. The 2× mode is main-sensor framing, not a dedicated telephoto lens.

AppleApple
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

The manufacturer names a 2× optical-quality main-sensor mode; it remains separate from native-lens reach.

Apple
Rear camera modules2Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Fusion Main and Fusion Ultra Wide are explicitly the two physical rear cameras.

AppleApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£899.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple UK
All sources6
  1. iPhone 17 — Technical SpecificationsApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Apple debuts iPhone 17Apple Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Buy iPhone 17 256GB LavenderApple UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. iPhone - Battery Test InformationApple · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  5. iPhone 17 technical specifications — UKApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Identify your iPhone model — regional identifiersApple · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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