We compared Apple's iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max in 2024
So, you’ve weighed up the pros and cons of the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro and you’ve decided on the top-end model. If you’re now deciding between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, I’m here to help – essentially, the key difference is the size and battery life of the bigger phone.
Both phones offer Apple’s newest technology, like the A18 Pro chip and a super-smooth display, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max gives you a bigger screen and a slightly longer battery life. If you love having a large display for watching videos or working on the go, the Pro Max might be your best bet, while the Pro is a great choice if you prefer something a bit more compact and easy to handle.
Since 2018 when the iPhone XS Max came out, Apple’s “Pro Max” models have been the top-of-the-line option for users who want the biggest screen and best battery life. If you’re interested in this model, it really just depends on whether you want a larger phone or a more portable one that still packs all the same power.
It’s worth saying right away that there are very few differences between the iPhone 16 Pro and the 16 Pro Max – unlike last year, when the 15 Pro Max was the only Apple handset to get a handy 5x zoom lens. For the new batch, both Pros share the exact same camera system, screen tech, materials, and charging speeds.
How are they different, then? Well, there are only four things to note: storage, screen size, battery life and price.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max storage: The base iPhone 16 Pro starts at 128GB, while the 16 Pro Max starts at 256GB.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max screen size: There’s of course a size difference – those after the biggest screen will like the sound of the massive 6.9-inch panel of the Max, while the main Pro has a 6.3-inch screen (which is still bigger than last year’s Pro).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max battery life: On battery life, the Pro Max packs in an extra six hours of battery life during video playback, for a total of 33 hours. The 16 Pro lasts up to 27 hours for video playback.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max price: Lastly, the Pro Max starts at £1,199 for these extras, compared to the £999 of the Pro.
My take? Get the phone that’s going to feel the most comfortable for you to use over the long term. I have spent much of the past year using the 15 Pro Max and occasionally struggling with its oversized dimensions. In contrast, the 16 Pro is far more comfortable to hold.
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