iPhone 16 Pro Max
95/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,199
Manufacturer source ↗iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
The overall editorial ratings are effectively tied. Your priorities and current prices can change the better choice.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96/100 editorial
US launch / reference: $1,199
Manufacturer source ↗Start with the tradeoffs
Consider iPhone 16 Pro Max for
- A18 Pro chip
- 5× optical telephoto camera
- USB-C with USB 3 support
Tradeoff: Premium launch price
Consider iPhone 17 Pro Max for
- A19 Pro chip
- Up to 39 hours video playback
- Up to 2 TB storage
Tradeoff: Premium price
Scores and judgments are editorial. Specdex does not run an in-house benchmark lab. Manufacturer claims and independent measurements may use different test conditions.
Editorial fit by scenario
Photography
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Battery life
iPhone 17 Pro Max
leads on battery (92 vs 88)
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Performance
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Display
Effectively tied
neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead
Based on available shared editorial ratings.
Specifications side by side
Arrows indicate a higher capacity, higher power rating, or lower weight/time for comparable simple quantities. They do not establish overall product quality. Unknown values remain unavailable.
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9″ LTPO OLED, 120Hz, 2868×1320 | 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP + 48 MP UW + 12 MP 5× tele | Not documented |
| Charging | Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with 20W or higher adapter | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| Weight | ↑ 227 g | 233 g |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
| Battery (video) | Up to 33 hours | Up to 39 hours |
Inspect the shared editorial ratings
Missing criteria are excluded from pairwise scenarios. A difference below two points is treated as a tie. These are not raw benchmarks.
- cpu
- 96 / 98
- gpu
- 95 / 96
- camera
- 96 / 95
- battery
- 88 / 92
- display
- 95 / 95
- design
- 94 / 95
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $1,199. This is not a current retailer offer.
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
Prices & availability
US launch / reference: $1,199. This is not a current retailer offer.
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Price history
History appears when an approved retailer provides observations.
Prices apply to the listed configuration and condition. Tax and shipping are not included unless the retailer states otherwise.