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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 8.4 |
| Connectivity | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,674 mAh
- against 4,441 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 221 g
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 27 W
- against 25 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Apple A17 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.04 GHz Best value | 3.78 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,944,310 | 1,487,203 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,942 Best value | 2,897 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,578 Best value | 7,199 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz. | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,324 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Blue, Green, Ultramarine | Black, White, Blue, Natural Color, Titanium |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 76.7 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 159.9 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 221 g |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 89.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,674 mAh Best value | 4,441 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 27 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px | 1,290 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px | 2,796 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Ceramic Shield, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3 |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 18 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.13 W/kg | 1.07 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg | 1.11 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg | 0.98 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg | 0.98 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,106 € Best value | 1,469 € |
| Model numbers | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 | A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108, iPhone16,2 |
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