iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max

iPhone

Currently Available
Released: September 9, 2024
United States: US$1199, US$1399, US$1599

Overview

It's important to know that the A3084 iPhone 16 Pro Max model offers comprehensive 5G support, including FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n66, n70, n71, n75, and n76; TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79; and uniquely, 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. This model is designed for carriers in the United States and its territory Puerto Rico, but it will work with international carriers that support eSIM, as it does not have a physical nano-SIM slot.


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.


In the United States, this particular iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at US$1199, US$1399, and US$1599 for the 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB storage variants. It is also available through financing over a two-year contract, with monthly payments as low as US$49.95, US$58.29, and US$66.62, respectively.

Evaluation

The iPhone 16 Pro Max A3084 revolutionized the US professional mobile market as the first major large-screen iPhone to embrace complete eSIM-only connectivity combined with revolutionary Camera Control technology and Apple Intelligence AI integration, earning groundbreaking recognition from American technology publications for its bold technological advancement and exceptional professional capabilities. Technology reviewers from publications like The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Technology, and Professional Photographer consistently celebrated the device's comprehensive mmWave 5G implementation across all three major US carrier bands combined with the revolutionary A18 Pro processor that transformed professional mobile workflows with 6-core GPU and hardware-accelerated AI capabilities. The exceptional 33-hour video playback capability combined with cinema-quality camera performance on the massive 6.9-inch Always On ProMotion display established new industry standards for professional mobile content creation, while the complete elimination of physical SIM card slots demonstrated Apple's confidence in eSIM technology adoption among US professional users, creating unprecedented opportunities for advanced mobile computing and AI-powered photography workflows in the competitive American professional market.

Product Info

Product Info Table
Model IDiPhone17,2
Apple Model NoA3084* (EMC 8684*)
Apple Order NoMYW53LL/A
Apple SubfamilyiPhone 16 Pro Max

Price

Price Table
Original PriceUS$1199, US$1399, US$1599
United StatesUS$1199, US$1399, US$1599

Pricing Extras

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Est. Current RetailUS$1199, US$1399, US$1599

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

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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

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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

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

Software

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

Accessories

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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?