iPhone 16 Pro Max Specs
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Every official iPhone 16 Pro Max specification in one table — dimensions, display, chip, cameras, battery, connectivity, and build — plus what the numbers mean in everyday use.
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Size
iPhone 16 Pro Max size
- Height
- 163 mm6.42 in
- Width
- 77.6 mm3.06 in
- Depth
- 8.25 mm0.32 in
- Weight
- 227 g
- Screen
- 6.9"diagonal
Weight among iPhones we track
At 77.6 mm wide, this is a two-handed phone for most people. 227 g — heavier than 83% of iPhones we track.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max full specifications
Official figures, grouped. Dimensions in millimetres, weight in grams.
| Dimensions & build | |
|---|---|
| Height | 163 mm |
| Width | 77.6 mm |
| Depth | 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 227 g |
| Frame / back | titanium / frosted glass |
| Water resistance | IP68 |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium, Natural Titanium |
| Display | |
| Size | 6.9-inch OLED; 6.86-inch standard rectangle |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 (460 ppi) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits typical; 1,600 nits peak HDR; 2,000 nits peak outdoors |
| HDR display | Yes |
| True Tone | Yes |
| Always-on | Yes |
| Notch | Dynamic Island |
| Performance & software | |
| Chip | A18 Pro; 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine |
| Storage | 256 GB · 512 GB · 1 TB |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes |
| Camera | |
| Main | 48MP, f/1.78, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 48MP |
| Telephoto | 12MP, 5x optical zoom |
| Front | 12MP |
| Max video | 4K/120fps |
| LiDAR | Yes |
| Night mode | Yes |
| Camera Control | Yes |
| Action Button | Yes |
| Battery & charging | |
| Video playback | Up to 33 hours |
| Streamed video | Not published |
| Audio playback | Not published |
| Fast charging | Apple specifies fast charging with a 20W adapter or higher; adapter wattage is not a maximum device draw. |
| Apple fast-charge adapter requirement | 20W-or-higher adapter for Apple's fast-charge claim; maximum device draw not published |
| MagSafe / Qi2 | Yes, 25W |
| Qi | Not published |
| Connectivity & features | |
| 5G / Wi-Fi / Bluetooth | 5G, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Port | USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s) |
| Biometrics | Face ID |
| Other | Action Button, Camera Control, Crash Detection, satellite SOS |
| Apple lineup status | No longer sold by Apple, checked 2026-09-14 |
| Pricing | |
| Launch price (base storage) | $1,199 |
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What the specs mean in daily use
At 163.0 mm tall and 227 g, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is the biggest and heaviest iPhone in the 16 lineup — a deliberate trade-off for a 6.9-inch ProMotion display and the longest battery life Apple offers in any standard iPhone. The 33-hour video-playback rating is nearly 50 percent more than the standard iPhone 16, which matters for heavy travellers, power users, and anyone who has ever ran out of charge by 8 pm.
The display upgrades are real: 120Hz ProMotion makes scrolling and animations noticeably smoother than the standard 60Hz models, and the always-on display means you can glance at the time without waking the phone. The camera adds a 48MP ultrawide (vs 12MP on the standard 16), a 5x optical telephoto lens, and LiDAR — meaningful upgrades if photography is a priority.
Storage starts at 256 GB — there's no 128 GB option here — and goes up to 1 TB. The A18 Pro chip is slightly more capable than the A18 in the standard models (an extra GPU core), though in daily tasks the difference is subtle. If max screen size, max battery, and the best camera system matter, this is the iPhone to get in the 16 line.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max specs FAQ
What are the dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
163.0 mm tall, 77.6 mm wide, 8.25 mm thick, 227 g, with a 6.9-inch OLED display — the largest screen in the iPhone 16 lineup, offering the most immersive viewing area Apple ships in a standard-release iPhone.
What chip and battery does it have?
The A18 Pro chip (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU) and up to 33 hours of video playback — the best battery life in the iPhone 16 line. Apple specifies a 20W-or-higher adapter for fast charge over USB-C (maximum device draw is not published) and 25W MagSafe.
What is the screen size, resolution, and refresh rate?
6.9-inch OLED at 2868×1320 (460 ppi), up to 1000 nits, ProMotion 120Hz adaptive refresh with always-on display and Dynamic Island — the most feature-complete screen in the iPhone 16 lineup.
How much storage does it come in and what does it cost?
256GB, 512GB, and 1TB. Launched at $1,199 (256GB); check live graded listings for current refurbished availability and warranty terms. No expandable storage — choose at purchase.
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