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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Plus ($440) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $440 | $464 |
| Weight | 199g | 221g |
| Chip | A18 | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.7" 60Hz | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| Battery | 4,674mAh | 4,441mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 199g (Apple published) | 221g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
- Biggest battery of any iPhone 16 that year
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Large 6.7-inch display for the money
- 199g is heavy for a non-Pro
- 60Hz display
- No telephoto lens
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
- Titanium frame
- Runs Apple Intelligence
- Large battery
- 221g
- Only the Max got the 5x that generation
- Large in a front pocket
Apple iPhone 16 Plus is the better value at $440. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.