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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 16 ($409) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $409 |
| Weight | 231g | 170g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A18 |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 48MP Fusion dual + Camera Control |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 3,561mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 170g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
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 is the better value at $409. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.