iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the iPhone 17 Pro Max
- 2.1x better Max Clock (4.26 GHz vs 2× 4.05 GHz)
- 50% higher Peak Brightness (3000 nits vs 2000 nits)
- 50% more RAM Memory (12 + 1 TB vs 8 +512 GB)
- 50% higher Front Camera (18 MP vs 12 MP)
- 37% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (2.6 M vs 1.9M)
- 33% higher Charging Watts (40 W vs 30 W)
- 16% lighter Weight (233 grams vs 277 grams)
- 13% newer Bluetooth (6.0 vs 5.3)
- 9% larger Battery (5088 E-Sim vs 4685 mAh)
- Better Processor: Apple A19 Pro vs Apple A18 Pro
- Includes Card Slot
- Includes Reverse Charging
- Model Number: A3526
Reasons to consider the iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 25% higher Zoom (5x vs 4x Optical Zoom)
- Digital Zoom: 25 x
- Includes Reverse Wireless
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 545000 PKR | 510000 PKR |
| Price India | ₹163000 | ₹153000 |
| Price USA | $1300 | $1600 |
| Variants Prices | 12+256 GB = ₹148,000 INR | $1200| PKR 500,000 | 8GB + 512GB 8GB + 1TB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inch | 6.9 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1320 x 2868 Pixels | 1320 x 2868 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen Type | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1600 nits | 1600 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.26 GHz | 2× 4.05 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 6 Cores | 6 Cores |
| Architecture | 2× Everest 4.26 GHz | 2× Everest 4.26 GHz |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Apple GPU |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 2.6 M | 1.9M |
| Bootup Time | 20s | - |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 12 + 1 TB | 8 +512 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Card Slot | Yes | No |
| Variants | 12 + 256GB | 8 + 256GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 48+48+48 MP | 48 + 48 + 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8064 x 6048 pixels | 8064 x 6048 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 48 MP = Sony IMX903 | 48 MP = Sony IMX903 |
| Zoom | 4x Optical Zoom | 5x |
| Digital Zoom | - | 25 x |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120 fps | 4K @ 60 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED dual-tone flash | Dual-LED dual-tone |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 18 MP | 12 MP |
| Front Sensor | 18 MP = Sony IMX914 | 12 MP = Sony IMX714 |
| Front Resolution | - | 4000 × 3000 pixels |
| Front Recording | 4K @60 fps | 4K @60 fps |
| Front Flash | - | - |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5088 E-Sim | 4685 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 40 W | 30 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5 W | - |
| Reverse Wireless | No | yes |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | - | - |
| Charging Time | 1 hour 20 mints | 2 hour 20 mints |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | A3526 | - |
| Release Date | 19 September, 2025 | 9 September, 2024 |
| Year | — | 2024 |
| Series Name | iPhone 17 Series | iPhone 16 |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Android OS | iOS 26 | iOS 27 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 233 grams | 277 grams |
| Build | Frame And Back Aluminum | Frame And Back Aluminum |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Special Features | Emergency SOS via Satellite Camera Control key | Emergency SOS via Satellite Camera Control key |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM/ E-SIM |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Face ID | Face ID |
| Other Sensors | Face ID | Face ID |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Fastest mobile chip | ✅ Fastest mobile chip |
| Cons | ❌ Very high price | ❌ Very high price |
| Best For | ✅Professional content creators | ✅Professional content creators |
| Not Best For | ❌Value-for-money seekers | ❌Value-for-money seekers |
| Related Media | ||
| Rival Devices | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | — |
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