The iPhone 16 Pro Max at PKR 480,999 is Apple's largest flagship with a 6.9-inch display and the latest A18 Pro chip. The 48MP camera, 120Hz LTPO display with 2000 nits peak brightness, and 4685 mAh battery define a device built for professionals and content creators—but the price makes it a serious commitment for Pakistani buyers.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
Platform
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Main Camera
| Modules | 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) |
|---|---|
| Video | 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. |
Selfie Camera
| Modules | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
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Battery
| Type | 4685 |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
Memory
| Internal | 256GB / 8GB RAM |
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Network
Launch
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
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Body
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
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| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
Sound
| 3.5mm jack | No |
|---|
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
|---|---|
| NFC | Yes |
Features
Misc
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
|---|---|
| Price | PKR 518,000 |
Review & Details
Pros
- 48MP main camera with computational photography gives production-grade shots for Instagram/TikTok without a separate camera
- 120Hz LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED with 2000 nits peak brightness makes outdoor shooting and video editing on-device genuinely usable
- 25W wired charging reaches 50% in 30 minutes and 15W MagSafe wireless keeps the device cable-free during long shoots
- A18 Pro 3nm chip handles 4K/8K video editing without throttling, unlike mid-range competitors
Cons
- PKR 480,999 is nearly double what you'd pay for a Snapdragon flagship with similar raw specs—Apple tax is steep in Pakistan
- 256GB base storage leaves minimal room for 4K video footage; upgrading costs extra when competitors offer 512GB at this price point
- 4685 mAh battery struggles past a full day with 120Hz always-on; heavy users will need evening top-ups
- iOS-only ecosystem locks you into Apple services and repair costs; PTA approval and warranty claims can be slower than mainstream Android here
The PakistaniLiving Verdict
Buy this if you shoot video/photos professionally, need long iOS support (upgradeable to iOS 26.4), and can justify the premium. Skip it if you're comparing value-for-money with flagships under PKR 300,000 or need large storage—256GB fills quickly for media professionals.
Buy if:
48MP main camera with computational photography gives production-grade shots for Instagram/TikTok without a separate camera
Skip if:
PKR 480,999 is nearly double what you'd pay for a Snapdragon flagship with similar raw specs—Apple tax is steep in Pakistan
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Where to Buy in Pakistan
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Last updated: Jun 2, 2026