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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Spec
Various versions: A3296 (International); A3084 (USA); A3295 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3297 (China, Hong Kong)
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Tecnology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | |
|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM – International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China |
| IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Always-On display | |
| Platform | |
|---|---|
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM |
| NVMe | |
| Main Camera | |
|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera | |
|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Sound | |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Comms | |
|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4685 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only) 15W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Misc | |
|---|---|
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Models | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2 |
| SAR | 1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.22 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 1,187.99 / € 1,359.00 / £ 1,179.00 |
| Tests | |
|---|---|
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1723557 (v10) GeekBench: 7968 (v6) 3DMark: 4731 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1796 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 17:18h |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max review
This year’s flagship iPhone returns with a bigger screen, more potent technology, a bigger battery, and quicker charging. Introducing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, the company’s greatest iPhone to date and the one to purchase if you want the most features available.
The first screen expansion since the iPhone 12 series is being enjoyed by the iPhone 16 Pros this year, and it has been a huge success for them. While the big Pro Max with its 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED screen is a multimedia consumption monster, the tiny Pro now makes even more sense. The finest part is that the 16 Pro Max’s screen is only 1 mm wider than the original model, primarily due to bezel cutting.
Naturally, Apple has released a new processor that it markets as the next great thing. With a more potent Apple GPU and a quicker six-core processor, the A18 Pro has enhanced hardware support for raytracing and other capabilities. For speedier AI activities that Apple Intelligence will require, the memory bandwidth has been expanded.
iPhones’ cameras have always been a big selling feature, and the 16 Pro Max’s triple camera arrangement has gotten even better. With the exception of the fusion camera and next-generation sensor shift stabilisation, the 48MP primary and the 12MP 5x telephoto are almost unchanged. However, a new 48MP ultrawide camera has been introduced for even better panoramic images.
Studio-quality microphones, 4K 120 fps video capture, spatial clips, video audio mixing options, and more are available. Not to mention the new Camera Control key, which is Apple’s attempt to reinvent how iPhone users operate their cameras and has a tonne of functions.
The second-generation MagSafe charging, which enables up to 25W wireless charging (or 15W with Qi2 chargers), is new to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Wi-Fi 7, satellite connectivity, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 with DPort, Ultra WideBand, and more are all supported by the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Lastly, Apple Intelligence will be introduced in iOS 18 soon, marking the beginning of the AI era for the corporation, at least temporarily outside of China and the EU.
iPhone 16 Pro Max Setup Guide
Congratulations on your new iPhone 16 Pro Max! Follow this step-by-step guide to set up your device:
1. Power On Your Device
- Locate the Side Button: Press and hold the side button (on the right edge) until the Apple logo appears.
- Wait for the welcome screen to display “Hello” in multiple languages.
2. Language and Region
- Swipe up or press the Home Gesture Area to start.
- Select your preferred Language and Region from the list.
3. Quick Start or Manual Setup
- Quick Start: If you have another iPhone or iPad running iOS 13 or later, bring it near your iPhone 16 Pro Max to transfer settings, Apple ID, and Wi-Fi credentials.
- Manual Setup: Tap Set Up Manually to proceed step by step.
4. Connect to Wi-Fi
- Choose a Wi-Fi network from the list.
- Enter the Wi-Fi password and tap Join.
- If not near Wi-Fi, tap Use Cellular Data.
5. Activate Your iPhone
- Activation happens automatically once connected to the internet.
- If prompted, enter your carrier information or eSIM details.
6. Set Up Face ID
- Tap Set Up Face ID and follow on-screen instructions:
- Position your face within the frame.
- Move your head in a circular motion to complete the scan.
- If you prefer, tap Set Up Later in Settings.
7. Create a Passcode
- Choose a six-digit passcode or select Passcode Options for alternatives:
- Four-digit numeric code
- Custom numeric code
- Custom alphanumeric code
8. Restore or Transfer Data
- Choose how you want to set up your iPhone:
- Restore from iCloud Backup
- Restore from Mac or PC
- Transfer Directly from Another iPhone
- Move Data from Android
- Don’t Transfer Apps & Data
- Follow on-screen prompts for the selected method.
9. Sign In with Your Apple ID
- Enter your Apple ID and password.
- If you don’t have one, tap Forgot password or don’t have an Apple ID?
- Follow two-factor authentication prompts if enabled.
10. Set Up Siri and Other Features
- Siri Setup: Follow prompts to enable “Hey Siri” and customize commands.
- Screen Time: Set limits for apps and monitor usage.
- App Analytics: Choose whether to share analytics with developers.