Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", OLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+12MP+48MP/12MP (Front) | 48MP+48MP/18MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4685mAh, 30W | 3692mAh, 40W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
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General
| Colors | Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium | Black, White, Mist Blue, Sage, Lavender | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | September 09, 2024 | September 09, 2025 | ||
| Availability | September 20, 2024 | September 19, 2025 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,44,900 | ₹82,900 |
Display
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Type | OLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1320 pixels | 1206 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2868 pixels | 2622 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 460 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 3000 nits |
Body
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Weight | 227 grams | 177 grams | ||
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| Front | Ceramic Shield | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Back | Glass | Colour-infused Glass | ||
| Side | Titanium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Ceramic Shield Glass | Ceramic Shield 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | Display Port, 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 17
| Chipset Brand | Apple | Apple | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | A18 Pro | A19 | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Hexa-core | ||
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
Main Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 48 MP | ||
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| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 48 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus | Advanced red-eye correction, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Image formats captured: HEIF and JPEG, Lens correction (Fusion Ultra Wide), Macro Mode, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Optical Zoom, Panoramic, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Sapphire crystal lens cover, Slow Motion, Smart HDR 5, Spatial photos, True Tone Flash, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos | ||
| Stabilization | Sensor Shift OIS | Sensor Shift OIS | ||
| Video | 10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording | 3D (spatial) video, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Audio Mix, Audio zoom, Cinematic mode, Continuous autofocus video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Capture up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps, Dual Video, HDR, Macro Video Recording, Night mode Time lapse, Playback zoom, QuickTake video, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Take 8MP still photos while recording 4K video, Time-lapse Video, True Tone flash, Wind noise reduction |
Operating System
| Software Name | iOS | iOS | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | iOS | iOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | AI Agent Siri, AI Image Enhancer, AI Translation, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Visual Intelligence |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 18 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Depth | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | 3D (spatial) Audio, Animoji and Memoji, Audio Mix, Auto Focus, Auto image stabilisation, Burst mode, Cinematic mode, Cinematic mode (4k@30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Dual Capture, Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Lens correction, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Night mode, Night mode Time lapse, Photonic Engine, Portrait Lighting with six effects, QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision, Retina Flash, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), Smart HDR 5, Stereo Sound Recording, Tap to zoom and rotate, Time-lapse, Time‑lapse video with stabilisation, Ultra-stabilised video, Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos, Wind noise reduction | |||
| Video | 1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, 3D (spatial) Audio, 4K 60/30fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, Cinematic Mode (4k@30fps), Cinematic Video Stabilisation, Dual Video, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording, Time Lapse |
Battery
Winner:Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Capacity | 4685 mAh | 3692 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 30 W | 40 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
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| Storage type | NvMe | NvMe | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS | 5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Apple iPhone 17
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, QZSS | Beidou, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Barometer, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
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