Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better RAM than Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4676 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 159900 | Rs. 179900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2024 (Expected). The Expected cost of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is Rs. 159900. 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 16 Pro Max has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has Screen type where as Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Both have same 460 PPI. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 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 Max's lower 8 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max'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 Max's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has iOS Operating System but the first one runs on version v18 and the second one on v20 version.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2024 (Expected) | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Textured matt glass back | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 1500 nits max brightness (typical); 2000 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2500 nits peak brightness (outdoor), ProMotion technology | 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 | NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261 | 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, v5.4 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v4.0 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 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 | Titanium Frame, Action Button , Ray Tracing, New 16‑core Neural Engine, Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP f/1.78 (Main) 48 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP 77 mm f/2.8 (8x Telephoto) with autofocus | 200 MP f/1.78 (Main) 48 MP f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP f/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP with autofocus |
| Features | 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, Photographic Styles ,Macro photography Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and ,Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide) ,Advanced red-eye correction ,Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,, 6x optical zoom range | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP f/1.9 (Ultra Wide) with Retina Flash | 32 MP f/1.9 with Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v18 | iOS v20 |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A18 Pro | Apple Bionic A19 |
| CPU | Hexa Core Processor | Deca Core Processor |
| GPU | Apple Pro Class 6-Core GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4676 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W |
| Music Playback Time | 75 hours | 95 hours |