The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max sports a 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) display with Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4, delivering clear visuals for media consumption and daily use. Under the hood, the device is powered by the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) paired with 8GB RAM of RAM and 256GB / 512GB of internal storage. The camera system includes 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) and a 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) front camera, capable of recording up to 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.. Battery capacity stands at Li-Ion 4685 mAh with Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W – China) 4.5W reverse wired charging support.
Key Features
- Rear camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
- Front camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
- RAM: 8GB RAM
- Internal storage: 256GB / 512GB
- Processor: Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) with Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
- Display: 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
- Battery: Li-Ion 4685 mAh, Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W – China) 4.5W reverse wired
- Operating system: iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Pros
- High-resolution 48MP main camera
- Generous RAM for smooth multitasking
Cons
- Charging speed is modest compared to competitors
Our Verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is well-suited for users seeking a reliable smartphone with 48mp camera and amoled display. Reference price: Price in Rs: 480,999 Price in USD: $1471.