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Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 ($409) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $409 | $650 |
| Weight | 170g | 227g |
| Chip | A18 | A18 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| Battery | 3,561mAh | 4,685mAh |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 170g (Apple published) | 227g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 16
- A18 runs Apple Intelligence
- Action button and Camera Control on a non-Pro
- 48MP main camera
- Still current enough to get years of iOS updates
- 60Hz display in a year when rivals shipped 120Hz
- Holds its value, so it is not a bargain
- No telephoto lens
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 16 is the better value at $409. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.