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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
256 GB · Desert Titanium · UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM
- Screen size
- 6.9 in
- Storage capacity
- 256 GB
- Maximum refresh rate
- 120 Hz
iPhone 16 Pro Max pairs a 6.9-inch OLED display with Apple's A18 Pro chip and 256 GB storage. Its three rear cameras include a dedicated 5× telephoto, while the Fusion camera records 4K Dolby Vision at up to 120 fps.
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THE ACTUAL PRODUCT
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Key strengths
Apple rates video playback at up to 33 hours, or 29 hours when streamed; actual battery life varies with use.
The UK configuration supports a physical nano-SIM as well as eSIM, including dual eSIM operation.
The main camera has optical stabilisation, and the 12 MP front camera supports autofocus and 4K recording up to 60 fps.
Adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz, a dedicated 5× telephoto and USB data up to 10 Gb/s give it flexibility for viewing, framing and file transfers.
Before you buy
A power adapter and EarPods are not included in the box.
Recording ProRes at the maximum 4K 120 fps requires external recording.
At 77.6 mm wide and 227 g, it is a sizeable phone to hold and carry.
Every specification. With its source.
Full specifications
Exact configuration: 256 GB · Desert Titanium · UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM
61 specifications in 10 groups. Values are manufacturer specifications unless a row says “Measured result” or “Calculated from cited specifications”. 1 row repeats a listed fact in the manufacturer’s own wording, kept under “Manufacturer wording”.
Display
9 items
- Screen size
- 6.9 in
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
Source - Maximum refresh rate
- 120 HzSource
- Display specification
- 6.9-inch OLED · 2868 × 1320 · adaptive refresh up to 120 HzSource
- Panel technology
- OLEDSource
- Display resolution
- 2868 × 1320Source
- Pixel density
- 460 ppiSource
- Outdoor peak brightness
- 2000 nits
Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
Source - HDR peak brightness
- 1600 nitsSource
- Always-On display
- YesSource
Performance & storage
3 items
- Storage capacity
- 256 GBSource
- RAM capacity
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
Source - Chipset
- Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU · 6-core GPU · 16-core Neural EngineSource
Manufacturer wording (1)
The same facts in the manufacturer’s combined or original wording, each with its source.
- RAM and storage configuration
- 256 GB storage
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
Source
Cameras & video
17 items
- Rear camera modules
- 3Source
- Camera system
- 48 MP main with second-generation sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP ultra-wide; 12 MP dedicated 5× telephoto with autofocus and optical stabilisationSource
- Front camera
- 12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocusSource
- Front camera autofocus
- YesSource
- Front camera optical stabilisation
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Source - Main camera optical stabilisation
- YesSource
- Rear-system optical stabilisation
- Yes
Optical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
Source - Rear camera autofocus
- Yes
Continuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
Source - Main camera aperture
- Fixed f/1.78Source
- Rear 4K recording maximum
- 120 fps
100/120 fps Dolby Vision applies to the Fusion camera. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Source - Front 4K recording maximum
- 60 fps
Front-camera recording mode only.
Source - 8K recording
- Not listed by the manufacturer
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Source - Cinematic mode recording maximum
- 30 fps
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; distinct from ordinary 4K frame-rate support.
Source - Camera Control
- YesSource
- Dedicated telephoto magnification
- 5×
Dedicated 12 MP tetraprism telephoto; the separate 2× main-sensor crop is not another lens.
Source - ProRes recording
- Up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
External recording is explicitly required for the stated maximum. No storage throughput or cable compatibility is inferred.
Source - Log video recording
- YesSource
Battery & charging
11 items
- Battery capacity
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
Source - Maximum wired charging power
- Not listed by the manufacturer
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Source - Wireless charging
- YesSource
- Battery and charging
- 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 charging
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
Source - Published video playback
- 33 hours
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
Source - Published streamed video playback
- 29 hours
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Source - Published audio playback
- 105 hours
Apple up-to audio playback test.
Source - Time to around 50% charge
- 30 minutes
Apple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
Source - MagSafe charging maximum
- 25 W
MagSafe rating with compatible accessories and the stated adapter conditions; it is not a rating for every Qi charger.
Source - MagSafe support
- Yes
MagSafe charging, magnet array and alignment magnet are expressly listed. Generic Qi charging on another product does not by itself prove MagSafe support there.
Source - Qi charging maximum
- 7.5 W
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.
Source
Design & durability
9 items
- Weight
- 227 g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
Source - Dimensions
- 163 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm (height × width × depth)Source
- Height
- 163 mmSource
- Width
- 77.6 mmSource
- Thickness
- 8.25 mmSource
- Form factor
- slabSource
- Colour
- Desert TitaniumSource
- Ingress protection claim
- IP68
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
Source - Action button
- YesSource
Connectivity & audio
2 items
- USB connector and data transfer
- USB-C · DisplayPort · USB 3 up to 10 Gb/s
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
Source - Wireless connectivity
- Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.3 · Thread · UWB · NFC
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.
Source
Network & SIM
3 items
- Regional SIM / network configuration
- UK A3296 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
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.
- eSIM only (UK configuration)
- No
- Emergency SOS via satellite
- Yes
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Source
Software & support
3 items
- Update support
- 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.
Source - Operating system listed in the retained page
- iOS 18
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Source - Apple Intelligence support
- Yes
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Source
Sensors & security
3 items
Box, price & availability
1 item
- Included accessories
- USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not includedSource
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