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.