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; launch prices were $1199 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 76/100 (a 1-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 (2,156,126 vs 1,782,199); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the stronger camera (161 vs 157); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 4685 vs 3692 mAh
- Better camera (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 8400
- Faster charging: 40W vs 27W
- Lighter: 177g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1199
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone 17, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 1 points higher (77/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (47/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100. In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (47/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2156126 | |
| 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 | 157 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
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 17.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $400. Apple iPhone 17 was $400 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (47/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (73/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 1 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 77/100, the Apple iPhone 17 — 76/100.
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 gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.