Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max - Detailed Comparison

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Our Pick: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the best choice based on specs comparison.

Expert Comparison

Updated October 2025 by Mk Mobile Arena team

Compare Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max side by side. Our table below provides a detailed, unbiased analysis of all key specifications and features to help you make an informed decision. No prices or sales—just pure information and expert insights.

Specification	Apple iPhone 16 View Details	Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max View Details
Basic Information
Brand	Apple	Apple
Release Date	2024, September 20	Exp. release 2025, September 19
Views	3	N/A
Launch
Announced	09 September, 2025	09 September, 2025
Status	Released 2024, September 20	Coming soon
Body
Dimensions	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	170 g (6.00 oz)	233 g (8.22 oz)
Build	Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum alloy frame, aluminum alloy back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)	Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Display
Type	Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Size	6.1"	6.9"
Resolution	1179x2556 pixels	1320x2868 pixels
Platform
OS	iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.4	iOS 26
Chipset	Apple A18	Apple A19 Pro
CPU	Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz)	Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPU	Apple GPU (5-core graphics)	Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Memory
RAM	8	12
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot	256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Card Slot	No	No
Main Camera
Setup	Dual: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF	Triple: 48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Features	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)	Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.	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
Setup	Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)	Single: 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Features	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.	HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Video	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	N/A	N/A
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	6.0, A2DP, LE
GPS	N/A	N/A
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Features
Sensors	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type	Li-Ion 3561 mAh	Li-Ion 4832 mAh - Nano SIM model Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
Charging	25W	PD2.0 and 25W
Misc
Colors	Black, White, Pink, Teal, Ultramarine	Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
Models	A3287, A3081, A3286, A3288, iPhone17,3	iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525