Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 16 Plus

ProcessorApple A17 ProApple A18
Display6.7", Full HD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120 Hz6.7", Full HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED, 60 Hz
Camera48MP+12MP+12MP/12MP48MP+12MP/12MP
Battery4422 mAh4006 mAh mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB128 GB
Recommended ForDesign, Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Build Quality and Main CameraPerformance, Battery, Multimedia and Software
ColorsBlack Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural TitaniumTeal, White, Ultramarine, Black, Pink,
LaunchSeptember 12, 2023September 09, 2024
AvailabilitySeptember 22, 2023September 20, 2024
Launch Price₹1,59,900₹89,900
TypeFull HD+ LTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDFull HD+ Super Retina XDR OLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz60 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionDolby Vision
Size6.7 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1290 pixels1290 pixels pixels
Resolution Height2796 pixels2796 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness2000 nits2000 nits
Weight221 grams199 grams
FrontCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
BackGlassGlass
SideTitanium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield GlassGorilla Glass
PortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP68 (dust and water resistant)IP68 (dust and water resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Chipset BrandAppleApple
Chipset NameA17 ProA18
CPUHexa-coreHexa-core
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Software NameiOSiOS
Software SkiniOSiOS
OS Updates(Years)55
Camera Resolution48 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution12 MP12 MP
Camera 2 TypePeriscopeUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wide
FeaturesDual-LED Dual-tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Auto Focus, PDAF, Scene Mode, Touch Focus, Geotagging, Panorama, Continuous Shooting, Continuous Auto Focus, Face Detection, ACES, Photonic EngineDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationOIS
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, Sensor Shift OIS, Macro Video Recording, Apple ProRAW, ProRes Video Recording, stereo sound recording4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Front Camera Resolution12 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesHDR, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps)HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Capacity4422 mAh4006 mAh mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Charging Speed27 w45 w
Wireless ChargingYesYes
Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeNvMe
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X
Sim SlotNano-SIM and eSIMnano-SIM and eSIM (international)
NetworkGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6eWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
Bluetooth5.35.4
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
NFCYesYes
RadioNoNo
AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceWriting Tools, Summaries, Genmoji, Clean Up, Image Playground
SensorsFace ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) supportTouch-sensitive Camera Button, Face ID, Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support, Emergency SOS via Satellite (SMS sending/receiving)