Last year's Pros have become cheaper and turned into a sensible buy. The chip and cameras are the same, so you choose by size only. But size brings one more thing with it.
Short answer
iPhone 16 Pro - a compact 6.3" and 199 g, the same A18 Pro and 5× telephoto. iPhone 16 Pro Max - a big 6.9" display and traditionally the longest-lasting battery in the line-up.
Key differences
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Pro | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A18 Pro |
| Display | 6.3", OLED, 1206×2622, 120 Hz | 6.9", OLED, 1320×2868, 120 Hz |
| RAM / storage | 8/128 GB, 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 8/1024 GB | 8/256 GB, 8/512 GB, 8/1024 GB |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP |
| Front | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3582 mAh | 4685 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W wireless | 25 W wireless |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Thickness / weight | 8.25 mm / 199 g | 8.25 mm / 227 g |
| Price | current prices | current prices |
Specs come from the device pages on Smartphone.ua.
Size and weight
28 g is noticeable. The Pro is comfortable in one hand, the Pro Max is for those who watch video and read on their phone.
Cameras and chip
The same: 48 MP main, 48 MP ultra-wide, 12 MP 5× telephoto and the Apple A18 Pro. So there's no need to choose by photos.
Battery
The 16 Pro Max has 4685 mAh vs 3582 mAh in the 16 Pro: the bigger body gives the longest battery life among iPhones.
Verdict: who should buy which
- Compactness - iPhone 16 Pro.
- Big screen and battery life - iPhone 16 Pro Max.
- The cameras are the same - you only pay for size.
FAQ
Are the cameras the same?
Yes, 48 + 48 + 12 MP on both.
How much does the 16 Pro Max weigh?
227 g.
Does the 16 Pro have the 5× telephoto?
Yes, just like the Pro Max.