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Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 ($409) 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 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $409 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 170g | 249g |
| Chip | A18 | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Battery | 3,561mAh | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | 170g (Apple published) | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB–2TB |
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 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 is the better value at $409. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.