Apple256 GB
iPhone 16 Pro Max
6.9″ · OLED · 120 Hz · Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max if…
- you want longer dedicated telephoto reach: 5× vs 4× Source: iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want the larger 6.9″ screen Source: iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro if…
- you want a lighter phone: 211 g vs 227 g Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 18 vs 12 MP Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you want a narrower body: 71.9 vs 77.6 mm Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.3″ screen Source: Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Apple256 GB
iPhone 18 Pro
6.3″ · 120 Hz
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. 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
SELECTED TOPIC
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Main camera aperture
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
0.6″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9″
- iPhone 18 Pro
- 6.3″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
19 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 5 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Main camera aperture
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro MaxFixed f/1.78
iPhone 18 ProVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsA variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro MaxApple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
iPhone 18 ProApple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro Max30 fps
iPhone 18 Pro60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsCompare frame rates in the same rear-camera 4K Cinematic mode. Ordinary video and front-camera limits can differ; frame rate alone does not establish image quality.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro Max33 hours
iPhone 18 Pro34 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16 Pro Max30 minutes
iPhone 18 Pro15 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 specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsManufacturer 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 18 Pro48 MP main with f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Variable aperture provides physical control over light and depth of field. A fixed aperture does not offer those settings; photo quality still needs independent testing.
Show 13 more verified differences
Display specification
iPhone 16 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
iPhone 18 Pro6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
iPhone 18 ProWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
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 specificationsiPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
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.
Update support
iPhone 16 Pro MaxA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
iPhone 18 ProNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
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 specificationsiPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiOS 18
iPhone 18 ProiOS 27
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 specificationsiPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Launch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
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 18 ProUp to 34 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
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 specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 31 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Pro Max12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
iPhone 18 Pro18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated telephoto magnification
iPhone 16 Pro Max5×
iPhone 18 Pro4×
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 specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro Max2000 nits
iPhone 18 Pro3000 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 16 Pro Max6.9 in
iPhone 18 Pro6.3 in
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Pro Max29 hours
iPhone 18 Pro31 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Height
iPhone 16 Pro Max163 mm
iPhone 18 Pro150 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro Max227 g
iPhone 18 Pro211 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone 16 Pro Max77.6 mm
iPhone 18 Pro71.9 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16 Pro Max163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
iPhone 18 Pro150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (1)
Thickness
iPhone 16 Pro Max8.25 mm
iPhone 18 Pro8.75 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (1)
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 18 ProUK model A3714; nano-SIM + 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 identifiersiPhone 18 Pro
Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (44)
Rear-system optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear camera autofocus
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Built-in pro camera controls
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
The front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum digital zoom in video
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro24×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
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 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Always-On display
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsOne source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Audio Mix
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProUpdated algorithms with music isolation
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16 Pro Max105 hours
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple up-to audio playback test.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Named cellular modem
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProApple C2
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Explicitly listed for iPhone 18 Pro in the UK Mobile and Wireless section.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Chip manufacturing process
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro2 nm
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic effects after capture
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Display resolution
iPhone 16 Pro Max2868 × 1320
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dynamic Island
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro Max1600 nits
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
LiDAR scanner
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Log video recording
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe support
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Pro Max256 GB storage
iPhone 18 ProRAM not published; 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsOne source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro8×
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 Pro MaxOLED
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Photographic Styles
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProPhotographic Styles 3
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Available on the rear and front cameras.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published professional camera workflows
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro4
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence 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 18 ProNot 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 specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
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 18 ProNot 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 specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Reference Image
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProFusion Main camera
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsiPhone 18 Pro
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Smart focus tracking
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProYes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Thermal design
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Apple announces iPhone 18 ProEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Time-lapse recording
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
The published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Claimed typical-use battery life
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 Pro23 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
Apple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US specification difference
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProUS model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 36 h local video and 33 h streamed video for it.
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
iPhone 18 Pro
US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Apple US iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 18 ProNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
15 shared fields have the same recorded value.
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Full specifications
All specs86 specificationsiPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 18 Pro
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 18 ProWeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
227g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
211g
WidthDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
77.6mm
71.9mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
8.25mm
8.75mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
150 × 71.9 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
HeightDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
163 mm
150 mm
Form factor
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — official image and finish/configuration evidence
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
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Burgundy
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
A20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamberApple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
6.9″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.3″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
6.3-inch OLED; 2622 × 1206; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
2868 × 1320
Not verified
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
5×
Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
4×
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
Rear camera modules
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
3
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
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 f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8 and f/4 apertures (OIS); Telephoto: 48 MP, 4x optical (OIS); Ultra-wide: 48 MP; Front: 18 MP; Video: up to 4K 120 fps
Front camerasDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Yes
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Yes
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Not verified
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Not verified
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Fixed f/1.78
Variable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby VisionDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
60 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
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 verified
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
4Versus counts four workflow types Apple lists: RAW stills, professional video codecs, log capture and external production timing. It is not an Apple score or a count of every camera feature.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
Main camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogramThe front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.
Apple Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Time-lapse recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
Up to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisationThe published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Cinematic effects after capture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
33 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
34 hours
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
Wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
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 34 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 31 h streamed video; up to 50% in around 15 minutes with a separately sold 60 W-capable USB-C adapter supporting AVS; MagSafe and Qi2 up to 25 W. Apple UK claims, not independent tests.
Claimed streamed videoDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
29 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
31 hoursApple UK claim.
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
105 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired chargeDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
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.
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
MagSafe / Qi2 charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Not verified
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo 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
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
23 hoursApple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
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.
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
iOS 18Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iOS 27
Apple Intelligence and Siri AI
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
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 model A3714; nano-SIM + eSIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM) with dual eSIM support; 5G (sub-6 GHz). Carrier services and eSIM support need confirming with your network.
Storage
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
256 GB
256 GB
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
OLED
Not verified
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
Connections
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
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 · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Biometric authentication
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Face ID
Face ID
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
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
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Announced
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
2026-09-09
Pre-orders open
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
2026-09-12
Announced availability
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
2026-09-18
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, Burgundy
Not verified
£1,199Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
US specification difference
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple US iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
US model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 36 h local video and 33 h streamed video for it.US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Named cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified
Apple C2Explicitly listed for iPhone 18 Pro in the UK Mobile and Wireless section.
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
iPhone 18 ProApple announces iPhone 18 Pro
Not verified
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProApple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specifications
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verified
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
iPhone 18 ProNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verified
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16 Pro Max
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight227 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth77.6 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.
ApplePeak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
AppleClaimed video playback33 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished 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
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.
ApplePixel 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.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16 Pro Max — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Apple iPhone 18 Pro
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight211 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width71.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
ApplePeak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
AppleClaimed video playback34 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
AppleClaimed charging rate3.33% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS. 50 divided by 15 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished 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 confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
AppleNative telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
AppleRear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
AppleManufacturer list price£1,199.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple US iPhone 18 Pro technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
- Apple announces iPhone 18 ProApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
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