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Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 16 Oct 2026
Apple256 GB

iPhone 16 Pro

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

256 GB · Black Titanium · UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro in Black Titanium, official front and rear product view
77%Spec
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

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80Display80
—Camera—
73Battery85
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Apple SPEC LEAD

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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

256 GB · Desert Titanium · UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium, official front and rear product view
82%Spec
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Desert Titanium
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EVERYDAY PRIORITIESiPhone 16 Pro Max leads on the scored specifications.

5.6 points ahead across your selected display, battery priorities.

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

Decision confidence: Limited evidence · 5.6 points apart

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

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

THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

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

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

Published video playback

Manufacturer video-playback claims use stated test conditions; they are not measured everyday battery life.

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life
iPhone 16 Pro27 hours

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

Source 1
iPhone 16 Pro Max33 hours

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

Source 1
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iPhone 16 Pro Max

0.6″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

iPhone 16 Pro
6.3″
iPhone 16 Pro Max
6.9″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

9 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 2 manufacturer descriptions restating separately listed fields are grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Published video playback

In Visual facts
iPhone 16 Pro27 hours
iPhone 16 Pro Max33 hours
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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

iPhone 16 Pro — Apple UK 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.

Battery and charging

iPhone 16 ProUp to 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi charging
iPhone 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 16 Pro

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 — Apple UK 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.

Show 3 more verified differences
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (2)

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

Configuration & compatibility details (1)

Regional SIM / network configuration

iPhone 16 ProUK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
iPhone 16 Pro MaxUK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

US A3083 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 — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiers
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 (11)

Expandable storage

iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Headphone jack

iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Optical-quality zoom

iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Reverse wireless charging

iPhone 16 ProNot verified
iPhone 16 Pro MaxNot verified
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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.

Operating system listed in the retained page

iPhone 16 ProiOS
iPhone 16 Pro MaxiOS 18
Sources
iPhone 16 Pro

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

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

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

iPhone 16 Pro Max — Apple UK technical specifications

One source states more detail of the same fact; the shared details match. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

43 shared fields have the same recorded value.

WHAT THE SCORE COVERS

Score breakdown

Limited specification indices. Explore the inputs and their limits.

iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display explainedTied on these inputs

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

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

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WHAT MATTERS TO YOU?

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COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs67 specificationsiPhone 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
WeightDiffers
Sources
199g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
227g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
77.6mm
Thickness
Sources
8.25mm
8.25mm
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
149.6 × 71.5 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)
HeightDiffers
Sources
149.6 mm
163 mm
Form factor
Sources
slab
slab
ColourDiffers
Sources
Black Titanium
Desert Titanium
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.3″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.9″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
2000 nits
Outdoor peak brightness · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
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
120Hz
Display specificationDiffers
Sources
6.3-inch OLED · 2622 × 1206 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2622 × 1206
2868 × 1320
HDR peak brightness
Sources
1600 nits
1600 nits
Native telephoto reach
Sources
5×
Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
5×
Dedicated telephoto magnification · Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
Rear camera modules
Sources
3
3
Camera system
Sources
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisation
Front camera
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
Yes
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
Yes
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Main camera aperture
Sources
Fixed f/1.78
Fixed f/1.78
Rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
120 fps100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
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-camera recording mode only.
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
30 fpsCinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Camera Control
Sources
Yes
Yes
ProRes recording
Sources
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.
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
27 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
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 27 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; MagSafe up to 25 W and Qi chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Up to 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
22 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
29 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Published audio playbackDiffers
Sources
85 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
105 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Time to around 50% charge
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.
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 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
25 WMagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
MagSafe support
Sources
YesMagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
YesMagSafe charging, 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
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.
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 support
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.
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 page
Sources
iOSSpecification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
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
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Chipset
Sources
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
RAM and storage configuration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK A3293 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3083 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK 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
Panel technology
Sources
OLED
OLED
eSIM only (UK configuration)
Sources
No
No
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Device unlock
Sources
Face ID
Face ID
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFCUWB is Apple's second-generation Ultra Wideband chip. Wi-Fi 7 and Ultra Wideband availability depend on region; compatible equipment and service conditions apply. A capability inventory does not establish measured throughput.
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 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.
Included accessories
Sources
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Action button
Sources
Yes
Yes
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Crash Detection
Sources
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Always-On display
Sources
Yes
Yes
LiDAR scanner
Sources
Yes
Yes
Log video recording
Sources
Yes
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 · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
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 in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Headphone jack
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Expandable storage
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

Your weighted score76.6 / 100Selected categories: Display, Battery.

(79.67 × 1 + 73.47 × 1) ÷ 2

Display79.7 / 100

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

Selected weight: 1.

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

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

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

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

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

Category score = 26.67 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 79.67

CameraNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

Battery73.5 / 100

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

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 27
77.14 × 65% = 50.14

Manufacturer claim.

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

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

Apple

Category score = 50.14 + 23.33 = 73.47

PerformanceNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Apple
Width71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness8.25 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.3 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 playback27 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 — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  2. Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
  3. iPhone 16 Pro — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026

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

(79.67 × 1 + 84.62 × 1) ÷ 2

Display79.7 / 100

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

Selected weight: 1.

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

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

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

Published or explicitly calculated pixel density.

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

Category score = 26.67 + 28.00 + 25.00 = 79.67

CameraNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

Battery84.6 / 100

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

Selected weight: 1.

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

Manufacturer claim.

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

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

Apple

Category score = 61.29 + 23.33 = 84.62

PerformanceNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

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

Not included in your current weighted score.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight227 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

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

Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

Apple
Peak brightness2,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

Apple
Claimed video playback33 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

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

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

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

Apple
Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageNot verified

Not published

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

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

Apple
RAMNot verified

Not published

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

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

Apple
Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

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