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Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED
- Apple A18 Pro · 6-core CPU
- 227 g
- From $1,199
Available colors
Selected: Natural Titanium
Physical specifications
6.9"
Display size
227 g
Weight
163.0 mm
Height
77.6 mm
Width
8.3 mm
Thickness
19:9
Aspect ratio
Release and pricing
- Announced
- September 9, 2024
- Released
- September 20, 2024
- Starting price
- $1,199
- Market
- US
- Configuration
- 128 GB
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display
- Display size
- 6.9"
- Display technology
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution
- 2868 × 1320
- Refresh rate
- 120 Hz
- Peak brightness
- 2000 nits
- Protection
- Ceramic Shield
Performance
- Chipset
- Apple A18 Pro
- CPU
- 6-core CPU
- GPU
- 6-core GPU
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Storage
- 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
- Expandable storage
- No
Battery & charging
- Wired charging
- 25 W
- Wireless charging
- 15 W
- Charging standard
- MagSafe, Qi2
- Battery type
- Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Cameras
- Rear cameras
- Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS; Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm; Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS
- Front cameras
- TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9
- Video recording
- 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps
Build & durability
- Frame
- Titanium
- Back
- Textured matte glass
- Front
- Ceramic Shield
- Ingress protection
- IP68
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
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.
Sizometry Analysis
Overall Score
8.5
out of 10
The largest 2024 iPhone Pro delivers unmatched endurance and immersion for owners who accept two-handed, pocket-conscious daily carry.
Category scores
Camera
9.0
Shared Pro telephoto and 48MP ultrawide with excellent reach and stabilization — preview comfort benefits from the 6.9-inch display.
Battery and charging
9.5
Largest battery in the iPhone lineup with owner reports of multi-day margin for light use and comfortable heavy-day reserves.
Performance
8.5
Fast routine use with occasional warmth under sustained load.
Handling and portability
5.0
Manageable daily carry with familiar reach and pocket trade-offs for the size class.
Build quality
8.5
Titanium materials and precise controls match primary-device positioning, though display micro-scratches concern some owners.
Value
8.0
Balanced capability for the price with deliberate omissions versus higher tiers.
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
- Reduced midday charging and power-bank dependence
Weaknesses
- 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
- Charging speed trails many Android rivals despite large battery
Best for
- Travelers who want fewer charging stops on long days
- Heavy media users who stream and read for hours
- Battery-first buyers prioritizing endurance over pocket fit
- Upgraders from iPhone 14 or 15 Pro Max seeking the best Pro Max yet
Less suitable for
- Compact-phone users seeking minimal footprint
- One-handed priority users who navigate while walking
- Shallow-pocket users without reliable bag or jacket carry
- iPhone 16 Pro owners with only occasional screen-size needs
Upgrade recommendation
Current device: iPhone 14 or 15 Pro Max
Recommendation: Worth consideringNotes: Meaningful battery, efficiency, and thermal gains for frustrated prior Pro Max owners; optional for satisfied recent owners.
Current device: Standard iPhone users (16 or older)
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Largest jump in telephoto capability, endurance, and screen area for buyers ready to accept Pro Max bulk.
Current device: Battery-focused buyers
Recommendation: Strongly recommendedNotes: Endurance improvements over smaller iPhones are the most consistently praised long-term ownership benefit.
Current device: Compact-phone users
Recommendation: Probably unnecessaryNotes: Width and weight mismatches are the leading source of post-purchase regret unless maximum screen is the explicit goal.
Current device: iPhone 16 Pro owners wanting more screen or battery
Recommendation: Depends on prioritiesNotes: Shared cameras and chip make sidegrades worthwhile only if larger display or endurance solves frequent daily pain points.
Everyday usability
Estimated from device dimensions and weight.
One-handed use
AverageOne-handed use is possible, though two hands will often feel easier.
Pocket friendliness
GoodGenerally pocket-friendly for everyday carry.
Carry comfort
HeavyHeavier in the hand; longer sessions may feel more tiring.
Reading and media
A large canvas for reading, video, and longer on-screen sessions.
Gaming
SuitableIts hardware should handle most modern games, though demanding titles may benefit from adjusted settings.
Bottom line
The iPhone 16 Pro Max answers a specific question: whether the biggest 2024 iPhone Pro is worth carrying every day. For travelers, heavy media users, battery-first buyers, and owners who found prior Pro Max generations thermally or electrically frustrating, the answer is often yes — the 6.9-inch display and class-leading endurance change habits more than spec sheets suggest. For compact-phone loyalists and one-handed commuters, the same phone becomes a home-and-desk champion that feels taxing in motion. It is not a better Pro camera than the iPhone 16 Pro; it is a Pro experience optimized for users who would rather charge less and see more, and who can live with pockets and thumbs that disagree.
Models and configurations
- Storage
- 128 GB256 GB512 GB1 TB
- Connectivity
- 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave)Gigabit LTE
- Colors
- Natural TitaniumDesert TitaniumWhite TitaniumBlack Titanium
- RAM
- 8 GB
- SIM configuration
- eSIM
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