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Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the more complete pick for display, performance, and cameras, adding 120 Hz and a telephoto camera. The iPhone 16 Plus is lighter and thinner at 199 g and 7.8 mm versus 233 g and 8.8 mm.
The Pro Max display reaches 3,000 nits and 120 Hz; the 16 Plus has 2,000 nits and 60 Hz. They also use LTPO OLED and OLED, respectively. The A19 Pro outperforms the A18 in AnTuTu, scoring 2,331,417 versus 1,944,310.
The Pro Max adds a telephoto camera and a 48 MP ultrawide, versus 12 MP; its main sensor is 1/1.3″ against 1/1.56″. Battery capacity and wired charging are 5,088 mAh and 40 W, versus 4,674 mAh and 25 W; EU-label endurance is 53 h per cycle versus 48 h. The 16 Plus, in contrast, supports reverse charging.
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
The iPhone 16 Plus is a better buy for anyone who wants a lighter, thinner phone: it weighs 199 g and measures 7.8 mm thick.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better buy for anyone seeking a 120 Hz display and a telephoto camera.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.8 | 8.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Camera | 7.3 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 6.8 | 7.0 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Plus, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Weight
- 199 g
- against 233 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- SIM Configurations
- Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,088 mAh
- against 4,674 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,331,417
- against 1,944,310
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against OLED
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 | Apple A19 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 | 4.26 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,944,310 | 2,331,417 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,942 | 3,933 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 7,578 | 10,223 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.04 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.20 GHz. | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,324 | 6,010 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Teal, Blue, Green, Ultramarine | Silver, Orange, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 160.9 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 g Best value | 233 g |
| Usable Surface | 88 % | 91 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Glass Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | B Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 180 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 4,674 mAh | 5,088 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | 53 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,290 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,796 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5 |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | iOS 26 |
| OS Family | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 18 | 26 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 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 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 n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, 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) | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 1.13 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.16 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.33 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,106 € Best value | 1,469 € |
| Model numbers | A3290, A3082, A3289, A3291, iPhone17,4 | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 |
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