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
Desert Titanium YOUR PHONE FACE-OFF
Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Nothing Phone (3)
Desert Titanium
WHO EACH ONE SUITS
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max if…
- you want the larger 6.9″ screen Source: iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications (opens in a new tab)
Choose the Phone (3) if…
- you want a higher-resolution front camera: 50 vs 12 MP Source: Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
- you prefer the smaller 6.67″ screen Source: Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specifications (opens in a new tab)
Nothing256 GB
Phone (3)
6.67″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434226166Full 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
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Chipset
A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
0.23″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9″
- Phone (3)
- 6.67″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
DATA INCOMPLETE
Playback on paper.
Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Up to 33h
- Phone (3)
- Not verified
Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 1 is also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro MaxApple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Phone (3)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Time to around 50% charge
iPhone 16 Pro Max30 minutes
Phone (3)20 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 specificationsPhone (3)
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. · 1% to 50%; manufacturer states "under 20 minutes"
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete 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
Phone (3)Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fps
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
Details: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16 Pro Max6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Phone (3)6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peak
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
Full published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Update support
iPhone 16 Pro MaxA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Phone (3)5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
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 specificationsDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
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
Phone (3)5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wired
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 specificationsPhone (3)
Full published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
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Display resolution
iPhone 16 Pro Max2868 × 1320
Phone (3)1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16 Pro Max12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Phone (3)50 MP
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Panel technology
iPhone 16 Pro MaxOLED
Phone (3)Flexible AMOLED
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro Max2000 nits
Phone (3)4500 nits
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Screen size
iPhone 16 Pro Max6.9 in
Phone (3)6.67 in
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
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)
Phone (3)160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
iPhone 16 Pro Max163 mm
Phone (3)160.6 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 16 Pro Max8.25 mm
Phone (3)8.99 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro Max227 g
Phone (3)218 g
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
In Visual factsiPhone 16 Pro Max77.6 mm
Phone (3)75.59 mm
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16 Pro Max256 GB storage
Phone (3)12 GB RAM; 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 specificationsA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Phone (3)Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFC
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 identifiersPhone (3)
UK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (104)
Main camera aperture
iPhone 16 Pro MaxFixed f/1.78
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Pro Max120 fps
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16 Pro Max60 fps
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Front-camera recording mode only.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera autofocus
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
The manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16 Pro Max30 fps
Phone (3)Not verified
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 specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published video playback
iPhone 16 Pro Max33 hours
Phone (3)Not verified
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 specificationsPhone (3)
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.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)5150 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
UK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)65 W
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)12 GB
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3)
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.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16 Pro MaxWi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
Phone (3)Not verified
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 specificationsPhone (3)
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
Phone (3)7 years
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3)
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiOS 18
Phone (3)Not verified
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 specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUSB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
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 specificationsPhone (3)
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 16 Pro Max105 hours
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple up-to audio playback test.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 16 Pro MaxFace ID
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not 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 specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Glyph interface
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Glyph Matrix
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3)
Rear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro Max1600 nits
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not 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 specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dedicated telephoto magnification
iPhone 16 Pro Max5×
Phone (3)Not verified
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 specificationsPhone (3)
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 operating system
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3)
Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Optical-quality zoom
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3)
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.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)3×
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.
Pixel density
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)460 ppi
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.
ProRes recording
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUp to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
Phone (3)Not 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 specificationsPhone (3)
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
Phone (3)Not 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 specificationsPhone (3)
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 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Yes
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Phone (3)
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16 Pro MaxYes
Phone (3)Not 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 specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
2G GSM
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS
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.
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
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.
4G LTE bands
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
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.
5G NR bands
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA
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.
Audio
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)3 high-definition mics
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.
Audio
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Symmetric stereo speakers
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.
Battery
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*
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.
Battery
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)*5500mAh (in India only)
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.
Bluetooth
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)6.0
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.
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1600 nits
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.
Brightness — Peak brightness
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)4500 nits
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.
Brightness — Typical brightness
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)800 nits
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.
Charging
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)65 W fast charging
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.
Charging
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)15 W wireless charging
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.
Charging
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)5 W reverse wireless charging
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.
Charging
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)7.5 W reverse wired charging
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.
Colors
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1.07 billion
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.
Colour depth
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)10-bit
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.
Contrast ratio
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1,000,000:1
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.
e-SIM
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Support
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.
Front camera — Aperture
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)F/2.2
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.
Front camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)81.2° FOV
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.
Front camera — Resolution
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)50 MP
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.
Front camera — Sensor
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1/2.76"
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.
Location
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS
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.
Main camera — Aperture
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)f/1.68
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.
Main camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)OIS & EIS
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.
Main camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF
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.
Main camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)2x in-sensor zoom
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.
Main camera — Resolution
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)50 MP
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.
Main camera — Sensor
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1/1.3"
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.
NFC
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Support
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.
Periscope camera — Aperture
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)f/2.68
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.
Periscope camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)OIS & EIS
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.
Periscope camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Autofocus
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.
Periscope camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)3x optical zoom
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.
Periscope camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)6x in-sensor zoom
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.
Periscope camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)60x ultra zoom
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.
Periscope camera — Resolution
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)50 MP
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.
Periscope camera — Sensor
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1/2.75"
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.
Protocol
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)4 nm TSMC process
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — GPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Qualcomm Adreno 825
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — ISP
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple AI ISP
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
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.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Qualcomm AI Engine
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.
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)120 Hz
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.
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1000 Hz
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.
Resolution
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
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.
Screen material
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
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.
SIM card type
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
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.
SIM mode
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR
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.
Size
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)6.67" flexible AMOLED
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.
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)F/2.2
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.
Ultra-wide camera — Features
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)114° FOV
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.
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)50 MP
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.
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)1/2.76"
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.
Wi-Fi
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
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.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16 Pro Max29 hours
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
The video list gives Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p modes and 4K/1080p time-lapse, and Nothing advertises 4K 60 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Wireless charging power
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Phone (3)15 W
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.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16 Pro Max25 W
Phone (3)Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specificationsPhone (3)
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
11 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs135 specificationsiPhone 16 Pro MaxPhone (3)
iPhone 16 Pro MaxPhone (3)WeightDiffers
Sources
227g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
218g
WidthDiffers
Sources
77.6mm
75.59mm
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
8.25mm
8.99mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
160.6 × 75.59 × 8.99 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
163 mm
160.6 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Desert Titanium
White
Colour depth
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
10-bit
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.9″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.67″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.Differs
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
4500 nits
Claimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel density
Sources
460 ppi
460 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
Sources
120Hz
120Hz
Adaptive refresh rate
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 2800 × 1260; up to 120 Hz; 4500 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.67-inch flexible AMOLED; 1260 x 2800 (460 PPI); Corning Gorilla Glass 7i; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 4500 nits peak, 1600 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2868 × 1320
1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
HDR peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
1600 nits
Not verified
Pixel density
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
460 ppi
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4500 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1600 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
800 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
5×Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Rear camera modules
Sources
3
3
Camera systemDiffers
Sources
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Main: 50 MP (f/1.68, OIS); Periscope: 50 MP, 3x optical zoom (f/2.68, OIS); Ultra-wide: 50 MP (f/2.2); Front: 50 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 4K at 60 fpsDetails: main 1/1.3" sensor, OIS and EIS, 2x2 OCL PDAF autofocus, 2x in-sensor zoom; periscope 1/2.75" sensor, OIS and EIS, autofocus, 6x in-sensor and 60x ultra zoom; ultra-wide 1/2.76" sensor, 114° field of view; front 1/2.76" sensor, 81.2° field of view. Video list: Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps (4K per the feature copy), 1080p Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240/120 fps, 4K/1080p time-lapse. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Capture, Night, Macro, Action.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
50 MP
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has autofocus.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
Yes
Rear camera optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesOIS listed for the main and periscope cameras only; the ultra-wide lists none.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesStated for the main (2x2 OCL PDAF) and periscope cameras; not stated for the ultra-wide.
Main camera aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
Fixed f/1.78
Not verified
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verified
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verified
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
ProRes recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No 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
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
3×
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
f/1.68
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/1.3"
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Auto focus, 2x2 OCL PDAF
Main camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
2x in-sensor zoom
Periscope camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Periscope camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
f/2.68
Periscope camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/2.75"
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
OIS & EIS
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Autofocus
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
3x optical zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
6x in-sensor zoom
Periscope camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
60x ultra zoom
Ultra-wide camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Ultra-wide camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/2.76"
Ultra-wide camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
114° FOV
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
50 MP
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
F/2.2
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1/2.76"
Front camera — Features
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
81.2° FOV
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
33 hoursPublished video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
Yes
Battery and chargingDiffers
Sources
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.
5150 mAh; 65 W wired, 15 W wireless, 5 W reverse wireless, 7.5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5150 mAh Si/C Li-ion (UK; 5500 mAh in India only); 65 W wired fast charging; 15 W wireless charging; 5 W reverse wireless charging; 7.5 W reverse wired charging; Charging protocols: PPS, PD3.0, PD2.0, QC4.0, QC3.0, QC2.0, DCP, SDP, CDP, UFCS.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
29 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
105 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Claimed charge time to 50%Differs
Sources
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
20 minutesUpper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. · 1% to 50%; manufacturer states "under 20 minutes"
Wired charging power
Sources
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
65 W
UK battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
5150 mAhUK capacity; separately listed India-only variants are excluded.
MagSafe charging maximum
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Not verified
MagSafe support
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No 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
Phone (3)No 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
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Battery
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Si/C Li-Ion 5,150 mAh*
Battery
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
*5500mAh (in India only)
Charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
65 W fast charging
Charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
15 W wireless charging
Charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
5 W reverse wireless charging
Charging
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
7.5 W reverse wired charging
Wireless charging power
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
15 W
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
Update policyDiffers
Sources
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.
5 years of Android updates and 7 years of security patches, counted from first availability (not from purchase)
Operating system listed in the retained page
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
iOS 18Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Not verified
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage
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.
Dual nano-SIM; eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 7; Bluetooth 6.0; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: Nano-SIM (4FF), dual SIM; eSIM supported; SIM mode: dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VoLTE/VoNR; 2G GSM: 850, 900, DCS, PCS; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 5G NR bands (SA/NSA): n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78; Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot; Bluetooth 6.0; Location: L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC, SBAS; NFC. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Storage
Sources
256 GB
256 GB
RAM
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
12 GB
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Flexible AMOLED
eSIM only
No
No
Ingress protection rating
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Not verified
Device unlock
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
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.
Not verified
Included accessories
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No 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
Phone (3)No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No 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
Phone (3)No 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
Phone (3)No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
LiDAR scanner
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Log video recording
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications
Phone (3)No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Published operating system
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Nothing OS 4 powered by Android 16Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
UK manufacturer reference price
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
£699Nothing UK store price for White 12+256GB in September 2026 (earlier that month it was on offer at £549). Retailer prices may differ.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Kryo, 8-core, up to 3.21 GHz
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1 Prime core, up to 3.2 GHz (Cortex-X4)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — CPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
7 Performance cores, up to 3.0 GHz (Cortex-A720)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — GPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Adreno 825
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Hexagon NPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — NPU
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm AI Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 — ISP
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Qualcomm Spectra 18-bit Triple AI ISP
Size
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
6.67" flexible AMOLED
Screen material
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Resolution
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1260 x 2800 (460 PPI)
Colors
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1.07 billion
Contrast ratio
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1000 Hz
Protocol
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
PPS / PD3.0 / PD2.0 / QC4.0 / QC3.0 / QC2.0 / DCP / SDP / CDP / UFCS
Audio
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
3 high-definition mics
Audio
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Symmetric stereo speakers
SIM card type
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF), Dual SIM
e-SIM
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Support
SIM mode
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Dual SIM, 4G/5G DSDS/DRDSDS, CSFB/VOLTE/VONR
2G GSM
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
GSM 850, 900, DCS, PCS
3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
UMTS B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
4G LTE bands
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71
5G NR bands
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78 - SA/NSA
Wi-Fi
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 7, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, 2.4G/5G/6G Tri-band, 2x2 MIMO and MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
Bluetooth
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
6.0
Location
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
L1+L5 dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC and SBAS
NFC
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Support
Glyph interface
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iPhone 16 Pro MaxNo source recorded
Not verified
Glyph MatrixRear light matrix for notifications, Glyph Toys and games, switched with the Glyph Button. Some functions, such as Caller ID, are marked coming soon.
Show unverified (5)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Not verifiedThe video list gives Ultra XDR at 60/30 fps, 1080p modes and 4K/1080p time-lapse, and Nothing advertises 4K 60 fps; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Front camera optical stabilisation
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Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Optical-quality zoom
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
Nothing Phone (3)
256 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight218 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width75.59 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.99 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.67 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness4,500 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
NothingClaimed video playbackNot verified
Not published
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Upper-bound manufacturer claim with the 65 W wired charging spec. No adapter is included in the box, and the test adapter and conditions are not given. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
NothingPublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Security-patch term from first availability. Android version-upgrade duration is stated separately.
NothingWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Reverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
NothingHeadphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified
Not published
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified
Not published
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Manufacturer list price£699.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
- Nothing UK Phone (3): selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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