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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 227g | 249g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 227g (Apple published) | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4K 120fps ProRes video
- 5x tetraprism telephoto
- 6.9-inch 120Hz display
- A18 Pro has years of headroom
- 227g is a lot of phone to carry
- Large enough to be awkward one-handed
- Commands the highest used price of the 16 line
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better value at $650. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.