iPhone · Apple Silicon · 2024
iPhone 16 Pro Max
The biggest iPhone yet at 6.9", with the full Pro camera array including 5× zoom, Camera Control and 4K/120 video.
Largest iPhone display ever (6.9") and a 5× telephoto in the Max.
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iPhone 16 Pro Max: key facts
When was the iPhone 16 Pro Max released?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max arrived on September 20, 2024.
How much did the iPhone 16 Pro Max cost?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max launched at $1,199 in 2024, about $1,211 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple A18 Pro at 4.04 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 6.9" LTPO OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion display.
Why does the iPhone 16 Pro Max matter?
Largest iPhone display ever (6.9") and a 5× telephoto in the Max.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 6 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion |
| GPU | Apple 6-core GPU (ray tracing) |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Weight | 227 g |
| Dimensions | 163×77.6×8.25 mm |
| Operating system | iOS 18 |
| Released | September 20, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,199 |
How the iPhone 16 Pro Max compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.04 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,199 in 2024, about $1,211 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Its screen is so close to the edges the bezels are among the thinnest on any phone.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11