Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs iQOO 16
Quick Comparison
Both Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and iQOO 16 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than iQOO 16 which has resolution of 3168 x 1440. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | iQOO 16 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 in | 6.89 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 179900 | Rs. 74990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be September 07, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is Rs. 179900. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The cost of iQOO 16 is Rs. 74990.
Display comparison
iQOO 16 has screen size of 6.89 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has OLED Screen type where as iQOO 16 has LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 505 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has 20:9 aspect ratio where as iQOO 16 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 12 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses iQOO 16's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO 16 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max's 32 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has version v20 iOS Operating System where as iQOO 16 has version 16 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | iQOO 16 |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSim | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 07, 2026 (Expected) | December 03, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 505 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | |
| Features | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch | 6000nits Brightness |
| Notch | Yes | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 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, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68+IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v20 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| 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, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 7500 mAh, Si/C |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 80W | Yes, 150W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |