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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 18 Pro Max

6.9″ · 120 Hz

256 GB · Burgundy · UK model A3717 · nano-SIM + eSIM · MJXQ4QN/ARelease: 18 Sept 2026Full product profile
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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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
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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
01 / 06

Main-camera aperture control

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

iPhone 18 Pro MaxVariable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0

Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.

Source 1
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BOTH PHONES

Same screen diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 18 Pro Max
6.9″
iPhone 16 Pro Max
6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

16 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.

Rear Cinematic video at 4K Dolby Vision

In Visual facts
iPhone 18 Pro Max60 fps
iPhone 16 Pro Max30 fps
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Rear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 specifications

Compare 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.

Claimed video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 18 Pro Max43 hours
iPhone 16 Pro Max33 hours
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 specifications

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

Time to 50% wired charge

iPhone 18 Pro Max15 minutes
iPhone 16 Pro Max30 minutes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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

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

Camera system

iPhone 18 Pro Max48 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
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
Sources

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.

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Wireless connectivity

iPhone 18 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
iPhone 16 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · 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

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 policy

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
iPhone 16 Pro MaxA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
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

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wireless
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
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 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 Max technical specifications
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

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

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.

Small physical differences (3)
Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 18 Pro MaxUK model A3717; nano-SIM + eSIM
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 Max technical specifications
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

These 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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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 specifications

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

Rear camera autofocus

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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 specifications

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

Front camera optical stabilisation

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Battery capacity

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Maximum wired charging power

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Built-in pro camera controls

iPhone 18 Pro MaxMain camera: aperture, shutter speed, white balance and histogram; front camera: shutter speed, white balance and histogram
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

The front camera is not described as having physical aperture control.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

Maximum digital zoom in video

iPhone 18 Pro Max24×
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

Expandable storage

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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

Apple Intelligence and Siri AI

iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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 specifications

One 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 18 Pro MaxUpdated algorithms with music isolation
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Manufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
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.

Published audio playback

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro Max105 hours
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple up-to audio playback test.

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

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

Camera Control

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

Chip manufacturing process

iPhone 18 Pro Max2 nm
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Manufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
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.

Cinematic effects after capture

iPhone 18 Pro MaxApply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fps
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple-announced editing feature.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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 specifications

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

Display resolution

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro Max2868 × 1320
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxRedesigned; up to three Live Activities at once
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
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.

HDR peak brightness

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro Max1600 nits
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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 specifications

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

RAM and storage configuration

iPhone 18 Pro MaxRAM not published; 256 GB storage
iPhone 16 Pro Max256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple does not publish RAM capacity.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, Burgundy
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 specifications

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone 18 Pro Max8×
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
iPhone 16 Pro Max

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.

Panel technology

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxOLED
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxPhotographic Styles 3
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Available on the rear and front cameras.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

Published professional camera workflows

iPhone 18 Pro Max4
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

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 Max technical specifications
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.

ProRes recording

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Qi charging maximum

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro Max7.5 W
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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

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

Apple Reference Image

iPhone 18 Pro MaxFusion Main camera
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 18 Pro MaxNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

No source recorded for this side.

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 specifications

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

Smart focus tracking

iPhone 18 Pro MaxYes
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

Thermal design

iPhone 18 Pro MaxA20 Pro die beside memory with direct attachment to a redesigned vapour chamber
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple claims three times the vapour-chamber surface area of iPhone 17 Pro. Sustained-performance gains require independent testing.

Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro Max
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.

Time-lapse recording

iPhone 18 Pro MaxUp to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisation
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

The published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

Claimed typical-use battery life

iPhone 18 Pro Max29 hours
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

Apple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.

Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

US specification difference

iPhone 18 Pro MaxUS model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro Max

US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.

Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
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.

16 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs86 specificationsiPhone 18 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max
WeightDiffers
Sources
249g
227g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
78mm
77.6mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.75mm
8.25mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm (height × width × thickness)
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
Height
Sources
163.4 mm
163 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Burgundy
Desert Titanium
Thermal design
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Screen size
Sources
6.9″
Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.
6.9″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
3000 nits
Published outdoor peak · Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.9-inch OLED; 2868 × 1320; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak (outdoor)460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh.
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Dynamic Island
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Redesigned; up to three Live Activities at onceApple-announced interface feature; usability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Display resolution
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2868 × 1320
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 nits
Native telephoto reachDiffers
Sources
4×
Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.
5×
Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
Rear camera modules
Sources
3
Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
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
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Optical-quality zoom
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
8×Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
18 MP Center Stage · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Published professional camera workflows
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Main camera apertureDiffers
Sources
Variable: f/1.48, f/1.8, f/2.8, f/4.0Four physical main-camera aperture settings; not a simulated portrait-blur score.
Fixed f/1.78
Cinematic mode recording maximumDiffers
Sources
60 fpsRear-camera Cinematic mode. Front-camera Cinematic mode is listed separately at up to 4K30.
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Maximum digital zoom in video
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
24×Digital video zoom; not optical lens reach or a claim about image quality.
Not verified
Photographic Styles
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Photographic Styles 3Available on the rear and front cameras.
Not verified
Smart focus tracking
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
YesApple camera feature; tracking reliability has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Built-in pro camera controls
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
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.
Not verified
Apple Reference Image
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Fusion Main cameraApple camera feature; image quality has not been independently tested.
Not verified
Time-lapse recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Up to 4K Dolby Vision with stabilisationThe published time-lapse mode is separate from ordinary video and slow motion.
Not verified
Cinematic effects after capture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Apply Cinematic effects after capture to video shot at up to 60 fpsApple-announced editing feature.
Not verified
Audio Mix
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Updated algorithms with music isolationManufacturer-described functions; sound quality has not been independently measured.
Not verified
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesSecond-generation sensor-shift OIS on the 48 MP Fusion Main; the telephoto has its own 3D sensor-shift OIS.
Yes
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
120 fps100 and 120 fps are Fusion Main only. Manufacturer recording-mode claim; not an independent quality or sustained-recording test.
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront 18 MP Center Stage camera only.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
43 hours
Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.
33 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
Up to 43 h video; fast wired charging (60 W adapter), 25 W wirelessApple does not publish battery capacity in mAh. Up to 38 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.
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.
Published streamed video playbackDiffers
Sources
38 hoursApple UK claim.
29 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Time to around 50% chargeDiffers
Sources
15 minutesApple claim with a separately sold 60 W-capable adapter supporting AVS.
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.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
25 WCompatible charger and adapter required.
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Claimed typical-use battery life
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
29 hoursApple typical-use claim; distinct from local or streamed video playback and not a cross-brand endurance test.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
105 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Qi charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
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.
Update supportDiffers
Sources
No fixed update period published; launched with iOS 27
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.
Operating system listed in the retained pageDiffers
Sources
iOS 27
iOS 18Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
Apple Intelligence; Siri AI beta in iOS 27Siri AI starts in English, with regional restrictions and usage limits for some cloud features.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A20 Pro · 6 CPU cores · 7 GPU cores · dual 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configurationDiffers
Sources
RAM not published; 256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK model A3717; 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.
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.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
No
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 6 · Thread
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.
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face ID
Announced
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
2026-09-09
Not verified
Pre-orders open
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
2026-09-12
Not verified
Announced availability
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
2026-09-18
Not verified
Apple UK reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
£1,299Announced 256 GB configuration price; not a current retailer offer.
Not verified
US specification difference
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
US model is eSIM only (dual eSIM) and adds 5G mmWave (bands n258, n260, n261); Apple lists 45 h local video and 40 h streamed video for it.US figures are shown for reference only and are not used for the UK model.
Not verified
Chip manufacturing process
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
2 nmManufacturer-named process technology; the process name is not a measured transistor size or an efficiency score.
Not verified
Panel technology
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
OLED
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Action button
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Crash Detection
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Always-On display
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Yes
Show unverified (10)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording is not mentioned.
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot published by Apple.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Named cellular modem
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedApple's UK specification names the C2 modem for iPhone 18 Pro only and does not say which modem iPhone 18 Pro Max uses.
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.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
iPhone 18 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight249 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.75 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.9 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Nominal diagonal; actual viewable area is smaller.

Apple
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer claim, not an independent measurement.

Apple
Claimed video playback43 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple UK local-video claim; not a mixed-use endurance test.

Apple
Claimed 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.

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 confidenceApple
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Apple controlled test: 6 metres for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

Apple
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Adaptive ProMotion; refresh depends on content.

Apple
Native telephoto reach4×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Dedicated 100 mm equivalent telephoto.

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reach8×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer crop-mode claim; not a separate lens.

Apple
Rear camera modules3Calculated from sources · medium confidence

Counts the three physical rear camera modules; 2× and 8× crop modes are not extra cameras.

Apple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Apple
Manufacturer list price£1,299.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceApple
All sources4
  1. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  2. Apple US iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specificationsApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  3. Apple UK iPhone 18 Pro Max, 256 GB, BurgundyApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026
  4. Apple announces iPhone 18 Pro MaxApple · accessed 11 Sept 2026

Apple 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.

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
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