Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19; estimated prices are $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 62/100 vs 55/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4685 mAh vs 3692); the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,450,000 vs 1,890,000); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17
- Bigger battery: 4685 vs 3692 mAh
- Better camera (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 13/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2450000 vs 1890000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8400
- Faster charging: 40W vs 27W
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (78/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 27/100)
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (62/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (55/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (35/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1890000 | 2450000 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3608 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 8810 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2622x1206 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 3692 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 26 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 177 g | |
| Price | $1199 | $799 |
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max by 22.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 17 is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (89/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (35/100 vs 13/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (78/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (55/100 vs 27/100).
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max edges out the Apple iPhone 17 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (64/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone 17?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for active users.