Apple iPhone 16 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
We put both spec sheets side by side and found 13 differences across 28 checks. 15 answers are identical.
Apple · 2024
iPhone 16
- Screen size
- 6.1"
- Processor
- Apple A18 (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 3561 mAh
- Launch price
- $799
Apple · 2025
iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Screen size
- 6.9"
- Processor
- Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
- Battery capacity
- 4823 mAh
- Launch price
- $ 1,094.99 / € 1,112.19...
Where they differ
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Audio
| Headphone jack | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| FM radio | No | No |
Storage & memory
| microSD slot | No | No |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB |
Connectivity
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi 7 | Yes | Yes |
| USB-C port | Yes | Yes |
| IR blaster | No | No |
Battery & charging
| Wireless charging | Yes, 25W | Yes, 25W |
|---|---|---|
| Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging speed | 20W wired, 25W wireless | 25W wired, 25W wireless |
| Battery capacity | 3561 mAh | 4823 mAh |
Build & durability
| Water resistance | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP68 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield 2, Mohs level 5 |
| Weight | 170 g | 233 g |
Display
| 120Hz display | No, 60Hz | Yes, 120Hz |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.9" |
| Fingerprint sensor | No, Face ID | No, Face ID |
Camera
| Telephoto / optical zoom | No | Yes, 4x |
|---|---|---|
| 4K video | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60fps | Yes, 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps |
Basics
| Release date | 2024, September 20 | 2025, September 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| Launch price | $799 | $ 1,094.99 / € 1,112.19 / £ 999.00 |
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