Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17e
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (2024) runs on the Apple A18 Pro, while the Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19; launch prices were $1199 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 59/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger battery (4685 mAh vs 3600); the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,782,199); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17e
What makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 4685 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Better camera (89/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1782199
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 8400
- Lighter: 163g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1199
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs the Apple iPhone 17e, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (77/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads (47/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max — 64/100, Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100; 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 17e and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (47/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 | |
| AnTuTu | 1782199 | 2156126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3400 | 3692 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8400 | 9454 | |
| Display | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | 2556x1179 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4685 mAh | 3600 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 161 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | iOS 19 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×77.6×8.3 mm | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2868x1320
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
- 4685 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 25W
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e 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: $600. Apple iPhone 17e was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (89/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (47/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (83/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Apple iPhone 17e — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera score (89/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max over the Apple iPhone 17e?
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.