Device summary

Huawei

nova 15 Max

Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20262024
Starting price—$1,199
Display size6.8-inch6.9-inch
Dimensions78.0 mm × 163.3 mm × 8.0 mm77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm
Weight232 g227 g
Front material—Ceramic Shield
Back material—Textured matte glass
Display
Display technologyOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2756 × 12722868 × 1320
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness—2000 nits
Protection—Ceramic Shield
Performance
Storage256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Chipset—Apple A18 Pro
RAM—8 GB
Expandable storage—No
Cameras
Main cameraWide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.9Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide camera—Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Telephoto camera—Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS
Rear camera 4Secondary · 2 MP · ƒ/2.4—
Front camerasFront · 8 MP · ƒ/2.0TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording—4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps
Battery & charging
Wired charging40 W25 W
Wireless charging—15 W
Charging standard—MagSafe, Qi2
Battery type—Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Typical capacity8500 mAh—
Rated capacity8320 mAh—
Connectivity
Cellular—5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE
Wi‑Fi—Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
USB—USB-C (USB 3)
NFC—Yes
eSIM—Yes
Satellite—Emergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
Frame—Titanium
Ingress protection—IP68

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Weight

    iPhone 16 Pro Max

    5 g lighter · minor difference

  • Thickness

    nova 15 Max

    0.3 mm thinner · minor difference

  • Height

    Very similar height

  • Width

    Very similar width

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • nova 15 Max is 0.4 mm (0.5% relative to iPhone 16 Pro Max) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • nova 15 Max is 0.3 mm (0.2% relative to iPhone 16 Pro Max) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.3 mm (3.8% relative to nova 15 Max) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • iPhone 16 Pro Max is 5 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

nova 15 Max

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

nova 15 Max vs iPhone 16 Pro Max Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Strengths

  • Best-in-lineup battery endurance for real travel and heavy days
  • 6.9-inch ProMotion display transforms media, gaming, and mobile editing
  • Full Pro camera system including 5x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide

Compromises

  • Wide, heavy body limits one-handed and pocket-first use
  • 227 g long-session fatigue for some owners
  • No camera advantage over the smaller iPhone 16 Pro

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