Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16
84
Beebom Score
79
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A17 Pro | Apple A18 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", OLED, 120Hz | 6.1", AMOLED, 60Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+12MP/12MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4422mAh, 20W | 3561mAh, 30W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Performance, Software and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 12, 2023 | September 09, 2024 | ||
| Availability | September 22, 2023 | September 20, 2024 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,59,900 | ₹79,990 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1290 pixels | 1179 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2796 pixels | 2556 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Weight | 221 grams | 170 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield | ||
| Back | Textured Matt Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield Glass | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A17 Pro | A18 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
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| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | ACES, Continuous Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Face Detection, Geotagging, HDR (photo/panorama), PDAF, Photonic Engine, Scene Mode, Touch Focus | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Macro Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Sensor Shift OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), HDR, RAW, Stereo Sound Recording |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | Apple Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
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| Features | Auto Focus, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, HDR Photos, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Selfie Night Mode | Auto Focus | ||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4K@24/30fps), gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
| Capacity | 4422 mAh | 3561 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 20 W | 30 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, e-SIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 16
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GPS (L1+L5), QZSS | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Touch Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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