iPhone 16 Pro Max vs …
Every smartphones worth comparing against the iPhone 16 Pro Max — side-by-side specs, benchmarks, and the full Specdex verdict on each pairing.
Step-up options (higher score)
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
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iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Natural Titanium)
98
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
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iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
98
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
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iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
98
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
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iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
98
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Close matchups (within 3 points)
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
vs
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
98
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
vs
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Natural Titanium)
98
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
vs
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black)
98
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
vs
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (White)
98
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
vs
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
98
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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
95
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Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Cosmic Orange)
98
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Cheaper alternatives
Frequently asked
What's better than the iPhone 16 Pro Max? +
Higher-scoring smartphones include iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Natural Titanium), iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black). Each scores above the iPhone 16 Pro Max's 95/100 on the Specdex weighted rubric.
What's a cheaper alternative to the iPhone 16 Pro Max? +
Cheaper alternatives in the same category include iPhone 17 Pro — ranked by Specdex score among options priced below the iPhone 16 Pro Max's $1,199 MSRP.
What's the closest competitor to the iPhone 16 Pro Max? +
The closest matchups (within 3 Specdex points) are iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Natural Titanium), iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Black). These are the head-to-head rivals where sub-score differences matter most.