Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro ($999) — 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 Pro |
|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $999 |
| Weight | 228g | 199g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.3" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 48MP Triple + Camera Control |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 4,685mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Video | — | 4K 120fps ProRes |
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 Pro
- Camera Control hardware button
- 4K 120fps first for iPhone
- A18 Pro chip headroom
- 6.3" larger display
- Titanium construction
- Large jump from 15 Pro
- No charging brick included
- USB 3 only on Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro is the better value at $999. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.