iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick answer
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 6.1 millimetres0.24 inches wider and 28 grams0.99 ounces heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro.
The internals are identical, leaving this choice entirely to your hands and pockets. The iPhone 16 Pro Max on Amazon (paid link) gives you a massive display and noticeably longer battery life, but demands a two-handed grip and heavy pocket presence. If you want comfort and easy one-handed reach, stick with the iPhone 16 Pro (paid link).
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Easier one-handed: iPhone 16 Pro
Pocket: iPhone 16 Pro
Weight difference: Noticeable
TRUE SCALE · 1.3 PX/MM
TRUE SCALE · 2.1 PX/MM
Hand: US Army ANSUR II, 2012 (sex-balanced median). Pockets: The Pudding, 2018. Card: ISO/IEC 7810 ID-1.
iPhone 16 Pro: 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 millimetres, 199 grams. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 millimetres, 227 grams.
16 Pro, 16 Pro Max shown at 2.1 pixels per millimetre.
iPhone 16 Pro
from $999 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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from $1,199 at launch.
Launch price, not a live Amazon price.
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Height: 16 Pro 149.6 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 163.0 millimetres.Height: 16 Pro 5.89 inches, 16 Pro Max 6.42 inches.Width: 16 Pro 71.5 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 77.6 millimetres.Width: 16 Pro 2.81 inches, 16 Pro Max 3.06 inches.Depth: 16 Pro 8.25 millimetres, 16 Pro Max 8.25 millimetres.Depth: 16 Pro 0.32 inches, 16 Pro Max 0.32 inches.Weight: 16 Pro 199 grams, 16 Pro Max 227 grams.Weight: 16 Pro 7.02 ounces, 16 Pro Max 8.01 ounces.
Specifications
| Specification | 16 Pro | 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 149.6 millimetres5.89 inches | 163.0 millimetres, 13.4 millimetres more6.42 inches, 0.53 inches more |
| Width | 71.5 millimetres2.81 inches | 77.6 millimetres, 6.1 millimetres more3.06 inches, 0.24 inches more |
| Depth | 8.25 millimetres0.32 inches | 8.25 millimetres, the same0.32 inches, the same |
| Weight | 199 grams7.02 ounces | 227 grams, 28 grams more8.01 ounces, 0.99 ounces more |
| Volume | 88.2 cubic centimetres5.39 cubic inches | 104.4 cubic centimetres, 16.1 cubic centimetres more6.37 cubic inches, 0.98 cubic inches more |
| Screen-to-body — Active display area over body area. Our own estimate, not an Apple figure. | 90 percent | 91 percent, 1 percent more |
| Display size — Screen size is always quoted in inches. | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches, 0.6 inches more |
| Resolution | 1206 × 2622 | 1320 × 2868 |
| Pixel density | 460 pixels per inch | 460 pixels per inch, the same |
| Cutout | Dynamic Island | Dynamic Island |
| Rear main | 48MP | 48MP |
| Rear ultra-wide | — | — |
| Rear telephoto | — | — |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A18 Pro |
| Video playback — Apple's rated hours of video playback. Apple does not publish battery capacity. | 27 hrs | 33 hrs |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth | 5G · Wi-Fi · Bluetooth |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m for 30 min) | IP68 (6m for 30 min) |
| Storage | 128 GB – 1 TB | 256 GB – 1 TB |
| Launch price — Base configuration at launch, in US dollars. | 999 dollars | 1,199 dollars, 200 dollars more |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2024 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
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Questions about these phones
What is the size difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is 13.4 mm taller, 6.1 mm wider, and 28 g heavier than the iPhone 16 Pro.
Which phone is better for one-handed use?
The iPhone 16 Pro is easier to use with one hand and suits small hands better than the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Do both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max fit in pockets?
Both models fit in a typical men's jeans pocket, but neither fits comfortably in a typical women's jeans pocket.
How do the screen sizes compare between the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro has a 6.3-inch display, while the larger iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display.
Is the weight difference noticeable between the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The 28 g weight difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeable in daily use.
What are the exact dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The iPhone 16 Pro measures 149.6 by 71.5 by 8.25 mm, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max measures 163 by 77.6 by 8.25 mm.