Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16 Pro. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 16 Pro which has resolution of 2622 x 1206. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16 Pro
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 110900 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Pro is Rs. 110900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 6.3 inch screen. Both the phones have OLED Screen Type. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has display density of 460 PPI & Apple iPhone 16 Pro has only 458 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 16 Pro has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 16 Pro's lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 16 Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 Pro's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version 18 and the second one on v20 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2024 | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 149.6 x 8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1206 x 2622 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 458 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.9% | |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | |
| Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology with Adaptive Refresh Rates up to 120Hz, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (typical); 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (outdoor); 1 nit Minimum Brightness | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,736,342 (Total) (v10) 466,493 (CPU) 632,072 (GPU) 283,538 (Memory) 354,239 (UX) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 91,836 | |
| Geekbench Score | 7,872 (Multi Core) (v6) 3,182 (Single Core) | |
| 3DMark Score | 4,881 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Camera Score | 157 (DxOMark) | |
| Speaker Score | 67 (Good) | |
| Battery Test Result | 14.13 hours | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), Camera Control Button, Grade 5 Titanium, Titanium Design, Latest-Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Textured Matt Glass Back, New 16‑core Neural Engine, NVMe Storage | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, 3D Sensor‑Shift OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5,next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color Capture For Photos And Live Photos,lens Correction (Ultra Wide),advanced Red-eye Correction,auto Image Stabilisation,burst Mode,photo Geotagging,image Formats Captured: Heif, Jpeg And Dng | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 24 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v20 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 Pro | |
| CPU | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio Playback | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3582 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Video Playback Time | 27 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 85 hours | 95 hours |