The 16 Pro Max is a true multimedia powerhouse. The battery life significantly exceeds that of earlier iPhone models. The video camera is also the best on the market for professionals and enables ProRes recordings on external media. Nevertheless, there are some key weaknesses that prevent the 16 Pro Max from being excellent...
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
256 GB, Natural Titanium, 6.90", SIM + eSIM, 48 Mpx, 5GColour
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Impressive Titan design - The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a strong and lightweight titanium design with a larger 6.9" Super Retina XDR display. It is extremely robust with the latest generation Ceramic Shield on the front, which is twice as hard as any other smartphone glass.
The new camera control - With the camera control, you can access camera tools such as zoom or depth of field more easily and quickly, allowing you to take the perfect photo in record time.
Impressive shooting - Take your videos to a whole new level with 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision, made possible by the 48 MP Fusion camera. With the improved 48 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, you can capture fascinating details in macro photos and wide-angle shots.
Pro video - Elevate your videos with 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision, enabled by the 48 MP Fusion camera and four studio-quality microphones for higher quality audio recordings. It's like having a Pro Studio in your pocket.
Photographic styles - The latest generation of photographic styles provides more creative flexibility, allowing you to make every photo uniquely yours. Thanks to innovations in the Image Pipeline, you can now undo any style at any time.
The power of the A18 Pro - The A18 Pro chip enables advanced photo and video features such as camera control and impressive graphics performance for AAA gaming.
A big jump in battery life - The iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers incredible power-efficient performance with up to 33 hours of video playback. Charge via USB C or dock a MagSafe charger for faster wireless charging.
Customize your iPhone - With iOS 18, you can color the icons on your home screen to any shade you like. Find your favorite shots faster in the redesigned Photos app, and add playful, animated effects to words, phrases, or emojis in iMessage.
Important safety features - With crash detection, the iPhone can recognize a serious car accident and call for help when you can't.
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
Display size (inches) | 6.90" |
Image resolution | 2868 x 1320 pixels |
Operating system | iOS |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Item number | 49221248 |
Manufacturer | Apple |
Category | Smartphones |
Manufacturer no. | MYWY3QL/A |
Release date | 20.9.2024 |
Sales rank in Category Smartphones | 101 of 2365 |
Colour | Grey |
Exact colour description | Natural Titanium |
Case material | Ceramic, Glass, Metal |
Material | Ceramic, Glass, Titanium |
Model range | iPhone 16 |
Mobile features | Face Unlock |
Payment service | Apple Pay |
SAR value | 1.22 W/kg |
AI model | Apple Intelligence |
Call functions | Emergency call SOS (satellite), Hands-free kit |
Equipment + functions | NFC |
Action button Functions | Camera, Focus, Magnifying glass, Pocket torch |
Security processor | Neural Engine Co-Processor |
Safety functions | Face recognition |
Operating system | iOS |
Operating System Version | iOS 18 |
Display size (inches) | 6.90" |
Screen technology | Super Retina XDR |
Panel technology | OLED |
Image resolution | 2868 x 1320 pixels |
Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 |
Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
Notch | Dynamic Iceland |
Pixel density | 460 ppi |
Colour depth | 24 bits |
Contrast ratio | 2000000 :1 |
Display functions | Haptic Touch |
Pixel density | 460 dpi |
Mobile phone standard | 5G |
5G Mode | SA (Standalone) |
Connectivity | Bluetooth, NFC, USB, WLAN |
Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 / 802.11be |
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Audio features | AAC, Dolby Atmos |
Number of cameras | Triple camera |
Camera resolution | 48 Mpx |
F number main camera | 1.78 f |
Main camera zoom | Digital zoom 25 x, Optical zoom 5x |
Wide angle camera luminous intensity | 1.90 f |
Wide-angle camera zoom | 2x optical zoom |
Ultra wide angle camera Resolution | 48 Mpx |
Ultra wide angle camera luminous intensity | 2.20 f |
Ultra wide angle camera angle | 120° |
Tele camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
Telecamera luminous intensity | 2.80 f |
Tele camera angle | 20° |
Zoom telephoto camera | 5x optical zoom |
Zoom camera Luminosity | 2.80 f |
Zoom camera angle | 20° |
Camera feature | Geotagging, HDR, Night mode, Panorama shots, Portrait mode, Time-lapse, Wide-angle |
Image stabilisation | Optical (OIS) |
Zoom | Digital Zoom, Optical zoom |
DXOMARK Camera Score | 157 |
Front camera resolution | 12 Mpx |
F number front camera | 1.90 f |
TrueDepth camera | Yes |
Max. Video resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
Images per sec. at max. Resolution | 60p |
USB connector type | USB-C |
Mobile processor | Apple A18 Pro |
Number of processor cores | 6 -Core |
Processor functions | 16 co-processor cores, 6 processor cores |
Memory | 8 GB |
Storage capacity | 256 GB |
SIM card type | eSIM, Nano SIM |
SIM type | SIM + eSIM |
SIM slot | Nano SIM |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Compass, Gyro sensor, LiDAR scanner, Proximity sensor |
Localisation technology | Compass, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NAVIC, QZSS |
Navigation software | Apple Maps |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Charging technology | Fast Charge, MagSafe, Qi Wireless Charging |
Video playback time | 33 h |
Video playback time (streamed) | 29 h |
Audio playback time | 105 h |
Protection type (IP code) | IP68 |
Smart home ecosystem | Apple Siri |
Communication standard | Apple HomeKit |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Manufacturer compensation | According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions. |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | Documentation, USB-C charging cable - 1 m |
Energy efficiency class | B |
Height | 8.25 mm |
Width | 77.60 mm |
Length | 163 mm |
Height unfolded | 163 mm |
Width unfolded | 77.60 mm |
Weight | 227 g |
Length | 18.70 cm |
Width | 10 cm |
Height | 3.10 cm |
Weight | 406 g |
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