iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 9, 2024
United States: N/AJapan: ¥189,800, ¥219,800, ¥249,800

Overview

It should be noted that this A3295 iPhone 16 Pro Max is compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, and n76, and TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79. It does not support 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is designed for carriers in Canada, Mexico, Japan, and several Middle Eastern countries (Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE), as well as the US territories of Guam and the USVI, but it is technically functional with carriers globally. It supports both eSIM and a physical nano-SIM card.


All iPhone 16 Pro Max models have an "Always On," haptic-touch enabled 6.9-inch (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display with ProMotion (2868x1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz refresh rates) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has four cameras. The front-facing "TrueDepth" camera, located in the "Dynamic Island," supports Face ID, features an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and shoots 4K Dolby Vision video. The rear is fitted with a 4K-capable "pro camera system" with a 48-megapixel "Fusion" camera (24 mm, f/1.78 aperture) that also provides 12-megapixel 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6 aperture) capabilities, along with separate 48-megapixel "Ultra Wide" (13 mm, f/2.2 aperture) and 12-megapixel 5x "Telephoto" (120 mm, f/2.8 aperture) cameras.


The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a "Titanium" case with flat sides and an aluminum "internal structural frame," with a glass front and back. The front is protected by a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability, and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connector. It is IP68-rated for splash, water, and dust resistance (up to a maximum depth of 6 meters for 30 minutes). It is available in four subdued "Titanium" color options: "Desert" (Beige-Gold), Natural (Gray), White, and Black.


Inside, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 Pro processor with a six-core CPU (two performance and four efficiency cores), a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 8 GB of RAM and is available with 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, "second generation" Ultra Wideband, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Thread networking, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port (with USB 3 support), a new "Camera Control" button (in addition to a hardware "Action" button), and support for Apple Intelligence AI features.


Apple's battery life estimates for the iPhone 16 Pro Max are up to 105 hours of audio playback, 33 hours of video playback, and 29 hours of streamed video playback.


While pricing varies by country, in Canada, this particular iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at C$1749, C$2049, and C$2349 for the 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage options. It is also available on a two-year financed contract with monthly payments starting at C$79.09, C$92.65, and C$106.22, respectively.

Evaluation

The iPhone 16 Pro Max A3295 achieved remarkable cross-cultural success as the premier large-screen professional smartphone solution, earning outstanding recognition from technology publications across Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Saudi Arabia for its exceptional 33-hour video playback capability and revolutionary large-format Camera Control implementation combined with the massive 6.9-inch Always On ProMotion display. Professional multimedia reviewers from Canadian Broadcasting magazines, Japanese Professional Camera Weekly, and Middle Eastern tech publications consistently celebrated the device's titanium construction combined with the groundbreaking A18 Pro processor that delivered cinema-quality performance capabilities and Apple Intelligence AI features across diverse professional content creation workflows. The exceptional 105-hour audio playback endurance proved particularly valuable for professionals working across these diverse geographic markets, while the comprehensive sub-6GHz 5G band support optimized for varied infrastructure deployments ensured reliable connectivity from Canadian film productions to Japanese broadcasting studios and Saudi Arabian media companies, establishing new benchmarks for professional large-screen mobile workstations and AI-powered content creation across multiple continents.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone17,2
Apple Model NoA3295* (EMC 8685*)
Apple Order NoMYWJ3VC/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 16 Pro Max

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
CanadaC$1749, C$2049, C$2349
MexicoMXN $30,999, $35,999, $40,999
Japan¥189,800, ¥219,800, ¥249,800

Pricing Extras

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Est. Current RetailN/A

Body

Body Table
Form FactoriPhone 16 Pro Max
Case TypeHandheld
Housing ColorTitanium Glass
Dimensions6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 in / 163.07 x 77.72 x 8.13 mm
Avg. Weight7.99 oz / 227 g

Platform

Platform Table
Processor TypeApple A18 Pro
Processor Speed4.0 GHz
Processors1 (6 Cores)
Onboard RAM8 GB
Geekbench 4 (SC)10004
Geekbench 4 (MC)26612
Geekbench 5 (SC)2396 (3301 GB 6)
Geekbench 5 (MC)6464 (8042 GB 6)

Storage

Storage Table
Storage Capacity256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB

Display

Display Table
Built-in Display6.9" Super Retina XDR PM
Display Resolution2868x1320 (460 ppi)
Camera48 Megapixels

Media Support

Media Support Table
Audio SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports "AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos."
Video SupportApple reports that the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes formats for video playback; the cameras record video in HEVC, H.264, and ProRes formats.It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or an USB-C Digital AV Adapter.
Photo SupportThe iPhone 16 Pro Max cameras capture images in HEIF, JPEG, and DNG formats.

Wired Connectivity

Wired Connectivity Table
ConnectivityUSB-C (USB 3)
PortsUSB-C (USB 3)
USB SupportSync & Charge

Wireless Connectivity

Wireless Connectivity Table
Cell NetworkGSM/5G
Standard WirelessWi-Fi 7 (802.11be; 2x2 MIMO)
Standard Bluetooth5.3

Power

Power Table
Battery TypeLithium Ion (4,685 mAh)
Battery Life (Music)105 Hours
Battery Life (Voice)N/A

Software

Software Table
Pre-Installed OSiOS 18.0 (22A3354)
Maximum OSCurrent
Mac SupportmacOS 10.13
Windows SupportWindows 10+

Accessories

Accessories Table
ControllerHaptic Touch
Incl. AccessoriesShips with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells wireless headphones for this iPhone.In the US, site sponsor Speck sells cases and other accessories for this iPhone.Also see: What is the best external keyboard for the iPhone?