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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 16 Pro MaxThe biggest iPhone yet at 6.9", with the full Pro camera array including 5× zoom, Camera Control and 4K/120 video.
iPhone 17 Pro MaxThe 17 Pro Max is the big-screen flagship tier, pairing Apple’s strongest iPhone camera system with the largest display and battery in the Pro line.At a glance
Released 1 year apart — the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the newer model. 8 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 16 Pro Max to the iPhone 17 Pro Max, the chip changes from the Apple A18 Pro to the Apple A19 Pro. Both launched at $1,199.
- ChipApple A18 ProApple A19 Pro
Unchanged launch price, memory, storage.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release | September 20, 2024 | September 19, 2025 |
| Launch priceSame | $1,199 | $1,199 |
| Price todaySame | $1,211 | $1,211 |
| Chip | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz | Apple A19 Pro · 4.30 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple 6-core GPU (ray tracing) | Apple Pro GPU |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| MemorySame | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| StorageSame | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion | Large ProMotion Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Weight | 227 g | Varies |
| Dimensions | 163×77.6×8.25 mm | Large Pro iPhone body |
| Ports | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C |
| Operating system | iOS 18 | iOS 19 |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Largest iPhone display ever (6.9") and a 5× telephoto in the Max.
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Largest current Pro iPhone.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18