This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max smartphones.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display, 5x optical zoom, 4,685mAh battery and Apple A18 Pro chipset.
Meanwhile, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max features a similarly-sized display, 4,832mAh battery and Apple A19 Pro chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.9-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1320 x 2868 Pixels 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield (2nd gen), 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision, and Pill-shaped cutout (Dynamic Island) | 6.9-inch FHD+ Super Retina XDR OLED Display (1320 x 2868 Pixels, 460 ppi) with Ceramic Shield 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 1000nits typical brightness, 1600nits HBM, 3000nits peak, HDR10, Dolby Vision and Dynamic Island |
| Size | 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 231 g |
| Build | Glass front, Glass back, Titanium frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum unibody frame |
| Durability | IP68 water & dust resistant | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Silver, Deep Blue, Cosmic Orange |
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a brighter display. It also has better build materials and is slightly lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 mm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
Hexa Core CPU 2x Performance Cores & 4x Efficiency Cores |
| GPU | Apple GPU with 6 Cores | Apple 6-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB or 2TB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | iOS18 with Apple Intelligence | iOS26 |
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.78 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120° FoV) 12MP Telephoto (f/2.8 Aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS, 5x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@120fps video recording with Dolby Vision, ProRes, Video Stabilization, Spatial Audio |
Triple Cameras: 48MP Main Camera (f/1.6 aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS) 48MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 48MP Periscope Telephoto (f/2.8 aperture, Autofocus, sensor-shift OIS, 4x Optical zoom) -Dual-tone LED Flash -Up to 4K@120fps video recording, ProRes, HDR (10-bit & Dolby Vision), EIS/OIS video stabilization LiDAR scanner (TOF 3D) |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording with Dolby Vision |
18 Megapixels (Square-shaped sensor, f/1.9 aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording, EIS video stabilization |
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the more capable camera system with a LiDAR scanner and better camera stabilization. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC |
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes (USB 3, DisplayPort) | Yes, USB 3 with DisplayPort |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Spatial Audio, Stereo Dual Speakers | Dolby ATMOS, Stereo Speakers |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) - AirTags Gen2 Emergency SOS, Messages & Find My via satellite (not applicable in PH) |
Face Recognition Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer Ultrawide Band (UWB) |
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Based on the specs, it has spatial audio and a barometer. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 4685 mAh Li-ion Battery (Non-removable) | 4832 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging |
Fast Charging via USB-C and MagSafe 50% in 30 minutes with ≥20W adapter or ≥30W MagSafe 15W Qi2 Wireless Charging |
Fast charging (50% in 20 minutes with 40W charger or higher) MagSafe wireless charging (50% in 30 minutes with 30W adapter or higher) |
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱84,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱96,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱108,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
₱86,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱101,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱116,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | September 10, 2024 | September 10, 2025 |
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