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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) vs Apple iPhone X ($95) — 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 X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $650 | $95 |
| Weight | 227g | 174g |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion | 5.8" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,685mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | 227g (Apple published) | 174g (Apple published) |
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 X
- Historically the most significant iPhone design in a decade
- OLED and dual camera
- Compact and light at 174g
- Still looks modern
- A11 is the oldest chip here and iOS support has ended
- Battery will be very degraded
- Lightning
- IP67
Apple iPhone X is the better value at $95. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.