iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 9, 2024
United States: N/A

Overview

Kindly note that the A3296 iPhone 16 Pro Max supports FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, and n76, in addition to TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79. It lacks compatibility with FDD-5G NR bands n14 and n29, TDD-5G NR band n71, and 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is intended for carriers in most parts of the world—sold in at least 186 countries and territories—excluding the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, China, and a few other nations. It is, however, technically compatible with carriers worldwide and supports both an eSIM and a physical nano-SIM card.


Every iPhone 16 Pro Max model features a 6.9-inch (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display with an "Always On" function and haptic-touch capabilities. This screen utilizes ProMotion technology, offering a 2868x1320 resolution, 460 ppi, and 120Hz refresh rates, covering almost the entire face of the device. It is equipped with four cameras. The front houses a "TrueDepth" camera within the "Dynamic Island," which enables Face ID, features an f/1.9 aperture, captures 12-megapixel photos, and records 4K Dolby Vision video. The rear boasts a 4K-ready "pro camera system" featuring a 48-megapixel "Fusion" main camera (24 mm, f/1.78), which also enables 12-megapixel 2x Telephoto shots (52 mm, f/1.6). This is complemented by a separate 48-megapixel "Ultra Wide" camera (13 mm, f/2.2) and a 12-megapixel 5x "Telephoto" camera (120 mm, f/2.8).


The iPhone 16 Pro Max is constructed with a "Titanium" case featuring flat sides and an aluminum "internal structural frame," with glass on both the front and back. The front is protected by a durable "Ceramic Shield" cover, while the back incorporates an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging system. The device is rated IP68 for splash, water, and dust resistance, allowing submersion up to 6 meters for 30 minutes. It is available in four muted "Titanium" colors: "Desert" (Beige-Gold), Natural (Gray), White, and Black.


Under the hood, the iPhone 16 Pro Max runs on a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 Pro chip, which includes a six-core CPU (two performance, four efficiency), a 6-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine. The device comes with 8 GB of RAM and storage options of 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB. Its connectivity features include 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 transit, Thread networking, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port (supporting USB 3), a new "Camera Control" button, a hardware "Action" button, and support for Apple Intelligence AI.


According to Apple's benchmarks, the iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers a maximum of 105 hours of audio playback, 33 hours of video playback, or 29 hours of streamed video playback.


Pricing is country-dependent, but as an example, in the UK, this iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at £1199, £1399, and £1599 for the 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage versions. It can also be financed over two years with monthly payments starting from £49.95, £58.29, and £66.62, respectively.

Evaluation

The iPhone 16 Pro Max A3296 achieved legendary status as the ultimate global large-screen professional device, earning universal acclaim from international technology publications for its exceptional worldwide compatibility and industry-leading 33-hour video playback capabilities across 186+ countries and territories combined with revolutionary Camera Control technology and Apple Intelligence AI integration. European technology reviewers from publications like Pocket-lint, Digital Trends, and What Hi-Fi consistently praised the device's massive 6.9-inch Always On ProMotion display combined with the advanced A18 Pro processor that delivered professional-grade computational performance and cutting-edge AI capabilities across diverse international content creation workflows. The comprehensive dual eSIM plus physical nano-SIM configuration demonstrated Apple's commitment to global accessibility, while the exceptional 105-hour audio playback endurance and sophisticated 48-megapixel Fusion camera system with Camera Control button capabilities established new benchmarks for professional mobile content creation across diverse international markets requiring sustained high-performance computing and AI-powered photography workflows.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone17,2
Apple Model NoA3296* (EMC 8686*)
Apple Order NoMYWX3QN/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 16 Pro Max

Price

Price Table
Original PriceN/A
United StatesN/A
AustraliaA$2149, A$2499, A$2849
Austria€1449, €1699, €1949
Belgium€1479, €1729, €1979
BrazilR$12.499, R$13.999, R$15.499
DenmarkDKK 11.499, 13.499, 15.499
Finland€1509, €1759, €2009
France€1479, €1729, €1979
Germany€1449, €1699, €1949
IndiaRs 144,900, 164,900, 184,900
IndonesiaPending
Ireland€1489, €1739, €1989
Italy€1489, €1739, €1989
KoreaKRW 1,900,000, 2,200,000, 2,500,000
Luxembourg€1430,10, €1671,85, €1913,58
MalaysiaRM 5999, 6999, 7999
Netherlands€1479, €1729, €1979
New ZealandNZ$2399, NZ$2799, NZ$3199
NorwayNOK 17.990, 20.990, 23.990
Portugal€1499, €1749, €1999
SingaporeS$1899, S$2199, S$2499
Spain€1469, €1719, €1969
SwedenSEK 17.495, 20.495, 23.495
SwitzerlandCHF 1'249, 1'449, 1'649
TaiwanNT$44,900, NT$51,900, NT$58,900
ThailandTHB 48,900, 56,900, 64,900
The PhilippinesPHP 84,990, 96,990, 108,990
United Kingdom£1199, £1399, £1599
VietnamVND 34,999,000, 40,999,000, 46,999,000

Pricing Extras

Pricing Extras Table
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?