Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17: 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 suits buyers who want a brighter screen, a lighter phone, and faster charging; the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the pick for a larger display and a telephoto camera. Their overall scores are close.
The iPhone 17 reaches 3000 nits versus 2000 nits and weighs 177 g versus 227 g. Its display measures 6.3″, compared with 6.9″ on the Pro Max: a smaller phone, but less screen area. Charging is 40 W versus 25 W, and EU energy-label endurance is 53 h per cycle versus 48 h.
The Pro Max has a rear telephoto camera that the iPhone 17 lacks, plus a 1/1.3″ main sensor versus 1/1.56″. The iPhone 17 counters with an 18 MP front camera versus 12 MP, Bluetooth 6.0 versus Bluetooth 5.3, and an AnTuTu score of 2,239,708 versus 1,740,422. The Pro Max also supports up to 1 TB of storage, compared with 512 GB.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better buy for buyers who want a rear telephoto camera and more storage, up to 1 TB versus 512 GB.
Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 is the better buy for buyers who want a brighter screen and faster charging, with 3000 nits and 40 W.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 6.2 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,685 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against DDR5
- Body Materials
- Glass, Titanium
- against Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,239,708
- against 1,740,422
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.3
- Peak Display Brightness
- 3,000 nits
- against 2,000 nits
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 227 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.05 GHz | 4.26 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,740,422 | 2,239,708 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,681 Best value | 3,608 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,012 Best value | 8,810 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,731 | 4,803 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Bronze, Titanium | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.95 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 90.1 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| 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 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 4,685 mAh Best value | 3,692 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| 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 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,206 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,622 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| 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, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Oleophobic Coating, LTPO | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, 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 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 26 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 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 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, 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 | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoWiFi, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, OTA Sync, Infrared, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.22 W/kg Best value | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 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 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | 959 € Best value |
| Model numbers | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2 | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
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