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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

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AppleiPhone 15 Pro MaxAppleiPhone 16 Pro Max
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023September 2024
Display
Screen size6.7″6.9″
Resolution2796 × 12902868 × 1320
Sharpness460 pixels per inch458 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,000 nits2,000 nits
Display typeSuper Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island; 6.69 inches measured as a standard rectangleSuper Retina XDR OLED display with Dynamic Island; 6.86 inches measured as a standard rectangle
Pixel density460 ppi460 ppi
Brightness detail1,000 nits max (typical); 1,600 nits peak (HDR)1,000 nits max (typical); 1,600 nits peak (HDR); 1 nit minimum
Always-on displayYesYes
Screen protectionCeramic Shield front; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coatingLatest-generation Ceramic Shield front; fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
Display featuresProMotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz; HDR; True Tone; Wide colour (P3); Haptic Touch; 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)ProMotion with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz; HDR; True Tone; Wide colour (P3); Haptic Touch; 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
Performance
ChipA17 ProA18 Pro
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
GPU6-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing6-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
AI engine16-core Neural Engine, up to 2x faster than the previous generation16-core Neural Engine
CoolingTitanium bands bonded to a 100% recycled aluminium substructure that helps with thermal dissipationNew mechanical architecture with a 100% recycled aluminium thermal substructure improves heat dissipation, for up to 20% better sustained performance
Cameras
Main camera48 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP48 MP
Telephoto camera12 MP12 MP
Optical zoom5×5×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera48MP Main, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels; 24MP and 48MP photos48MP Fusion, 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels; 24MP and 48MP photos
Ultra wide camera12MP Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels48MP Ultra Wide, 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture, 120° field of view, Hybrid Focus Pixels; 48MP photos
Telephoto camera12MP 5x Telephoto, 120 mm, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilisation and autofocus, tetraprism design12MP 5x Telephoto, 120 mm, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 20° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels, seven-element lens, 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilisation and autofocus, tetraprism design
Front camera12MP TrueDepth camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels12MP TrueDepth camera, ƒ/1.9 aperture, autofocus with Focus Pixels
Zoom12MP 2x Telephoto (48 mm) enabled by the quad-pixel sensor; 5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out (10x optical zoom range); digital zoom up to 25x12MP 2x Telephoto (48 mm) from the Fusion camera; 5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out (10x optical zoom range); digital zoom up to 25x
Video recording4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording; Log video; Academy Color Encoding System; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; macro video; slo-mo 1080p at 120 or 240 fps4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps, or 100 or 120 fps (Fusion); 1080p Dolby Vision at 25, 30, 60 or 120 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording; Log video; Academy Color Encoding System; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps; spatial video 1080p at 30 fps; slo-mo up to 4K at 120 fps (Fusion) and 1080p at 240 fps (Ultra Wide and Telephoto); HEVC, H.264 and ProRes
Front video4K at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; HDR video with Dolby Vision up to 4K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording; Log video; Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps4K Dolby Vision at 24, 25, 30 or 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording; Log video; Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps; slo-mo 1080p at 120 fps
Camera featuresPhotonic Engine; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 5; next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control; Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner; macro photography; Apple ProRAW; Photographic Styles; customisable default lens; Adaptive True Tone flashCamera Control; Photonic Engine; Deep Fusion; Smart HDR 5; next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control; Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner; 48MP macro photography; Apple ProRAW; spatial photos; latest-generation Photographic Styles; Audio Mix; customisable default lens; Adaptive True Tone flash
Battery and charging
Battery4,422 mAh4,685 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29 hoursUp to 33 hours
Wireless chargingUp to 15 WUp to 25 W
Battery life detailUp to 25 hours streamed video playback; up to 95 hours audio playbackUp to 29 hours streamed video playback; up to 105 hours audio playback; EU energy label class B, 48 hours per charge, at least 1,000 charge cycles
Wired chargingUp to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)Up to 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher (sold separately)
Wireless chargingMagSafe up to 15W with a 20W adapter or higher; Qi2 up to 15W; Qi up to 7.5WMagSafe up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher; Qi2 and Qi (up to 7.5W) charging; up to 50% in around 30 minutes on MagSafe with a 30W adapter
Charges other devicesCharges AirPods, Apple Watch or other small USB-C devices at up to 4.5W through the USB-C portCharges AirPods, Apple Watch or other small USB-C devices at up to 4.5W through the USB-C port
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA; UK model A31065G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO; Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA; UK model A3296
SIMDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM supportDual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM); dual eSIM support
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3; ThreadBluetooth 5.3; Thread
Ultra WidebandSecond-generation Ultra Wideband chipSecond-generation Ultra Wideband chip
NFCNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with Power ReserveNFC with reader mode; Express Cards with Power Reserve
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS via satellite; Find My via satellite; Roadside Assistance via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite; Roadside Assistance via satellite; Messages via satellite (US and Canada)
USBUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s with a USB 3 cable); video out up to 4K at 60 fps HDRUSB-C with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s with a USB 3 cable); video out up to 4K HDR
PositioningPrecision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC); digital compass; iBeacon micro-locationPrecision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC); digital compass; iBeacon micro-location
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight221 g227 g
Thickness8.25 mm8.25 mm
Height × width159.9 × 76.7 mm163 × 77.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsTitanium design with a 100% recycled aluminium substructure; textured matt glass backTitanium design with a 100% recycled aluminium internal structural frame; textured matt glass back
ColoursBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural TitaniumBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
ButtonsAction button; side button; volume up/downAction button; Camera Control; side button; volume up/down
Water resistance detailIP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529
BiometricsFace IDFace ID
SensorsLiDAR Scanner; barometer; high dynamic range gyro; high-g accelerometer; proximity sensor; dual ambient light sensorsLiDAR Scanner; barometer; high dynamic range gyro; high-g accelerometer; proximity sensor; dual ambient light sensors
MicrophonesStereo recording; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modesFour studio-quality mics; Spatial Audio and stereo recording; wind noise reduction; Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum modes
Software
Operating systemiOSiOS
Software at launchiOS 17iOS 18
Software updates–Security, corrective and functionality updates for at least 5 years after it stops being sold (EU product information sheet)
AI featuresApple Intelligence (added in an iOS 18 update); Siri AI (in beta with iOS 27)Apple Intelligence; visual intelligence with Camera Control; Siri AI (in beta with iOS 27)
Safety featuresCrash Detection; Emergency SOSCrash Detection; Emergency SOS
In the boxiPhone 15 Pro Max, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), documentation; no power adapter or EarPodsiPhone 16 Pro Max, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), documentation; no power adapter or EarPods

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