iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Can’t decide whether to go for iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro Max? We’re here to help you decide. See the specs side-by-side and see how they compare.
How do they compare at a glance?
Both iPhone 17 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max feature 6.9-inch ProMotion displays, 48MP Fusion cameras and Camera Control.
iPhone 17 Pro Max upgrades the camera further with the 48MP telephoto lens and 18MP Centre Stage front camera. It also has a new aluminium unibody design, Ceramic Shield 2 front and back, faster wireless charging, and a bigger battery.
iPhone 16 Pro Max is still a solid choice with its titanium design, 12MP 5x telephoto camera and lower price point.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Features
Rear Camera
The ultimate Pro camera system. With all 48MP rear cameras and 8x optical-quality zoom – it’s like having 8 pro lenses in your pocket.
iPhone 16 Pro Max is like carrying a Pro studio in your pocket. With a triple rear camera made up of a 48MP main camera, 48MP ultra-wide camera and 12MP 5x telephoto lens.
- 48 MP Fusion Main, f/1.6, 24mm
- 48MP Fusion Ultra Wide, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ view
- 48 MP Fusion Telephoto, f/2.8, 100mm
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60/100.120fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps
- Dolby Vision HDR
- 48 MP Fusion Main, f/1.8, 24mm
- 12 MP Telephoto, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom
- 48 MP Ultra Wide, f/2.2 13mm (Ultra wide)
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps
- 0.5x, 1x, 2x, 5x optical zoom
- Dolby Vision HDR
Front Camera
iPhone 17 Pro Max 18MP Centre Stage front camera gives you flexible ways to frame your shot.
- 18 MP Centre Stage, f/1.9, 20mm
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120fps
- 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, 23mm
- Video: Up to 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120fps
- Dolby Vision HDR
Display
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-in Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology, Always-On display and Dynamic Island.
iPhone 16 Pro Max has a strong and light titanium design with a large 6.9-in Super Retina XDR display. It’s remarkably durable with the Ceramic Shield front.
- 6.9 inch
- 2868 x 1320 pixels
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- HDR10
- 6.9 inch
- 2622 x 1206 pixels
- 120Hz ProMotion
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- HDR10
Memory and Storage
iPhone 17 Pro Max is available with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB storage options.
- 12GB RAM
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB
- 2TB
- 256GB
- 512GB
- 1TB
Performance and Security
Powered by the A19 Pro chip, iPhone 17 Pro Max is more powerful than previous iPhones. It also has a whole new level of privacy and security built in.
The A18 Pro chip enables Apple Intelligence with a faster Neural Engine that earlier iPhones. It has better CPU and GPU, and a big jump in memory bandwidth. It also drives advanced video and photo features and powers AAA gaming.
- Launch OS: iOS 26
- A19 Pro chip
- 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 6‑core GPU with Neural Accelerators
- 16‑core Neural Engine
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
- Face ID
- Apple Intelligence
- Launch OS: iOS 18
- A18 Pro chip
- 6‑core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
- 6‑core GPU
- 16‑core Neural Engine
- IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
- Face ID
- Apple Intelligence
Battery
iPhone 17 Pro Max has a unibody design that allows additional battery capacity for up to 37 hours of video playback. You can also get up to 50% charge in 20 minutes with a compatible adaptor.
iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers an incredibly power-efficient performance with up to 33 hours video playback.
- Video playback - Up to 37 hours
- Video playback (streamed) - Up to 33 hours
- Wired charging: Up to 50% charge in around 20 minutes with 40W adaptor or higher
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
- Video playback - Up to 33 hours
- Video playback (streamed) - Up to 29 hours
- Wired charging: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adaptor or higher
- MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W
- Qi2 wireless charging up to 25W
Colours
- Cosmic Orange
- Deep Blue
- Silver
- Brighter Black Titanium
- Brighter White Titanium
- Natural Titanium
- Desert Titanium
Size and Weight
- Height x Width x Depth: 163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm
- Weight: 231g
- Height x Width x Depth: 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
- Weight: 227g