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iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Compare iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
iPhone 16 ProThe Pro grew slightly to 6.3", gained the Camera Control button and could shoot 4K at 120 fps.
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.At a glance
Both launched in 2024. 6 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iPhone 16 Pro to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the display grows from 6.3″ to 6.9″, base storage rises from 128 GB to 256 GB, and it gets heavier, 199 g to 227 g. Launch price rises from $999 to $1,199.
- Display6.3″6.9″
- Storage128 GB256 GB
- Weight199 g227 g
- Launch price$999$1,199
Unchanged memory, ports.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| ReleaseSame | September 20, 2024 | September 20, 2024 |
| Launch price | $999 | $1,199 |
| Price today | $1,009 | $1,211 |
| ChipSame | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz | Apple A18 Pro · 4.04 GHz |
| GraphicsSame | Apple 6-core GPU (ray tracing) | Apple 6-core GPU (ray tracing) |
| CPU coresSame | 6 | 6 |
| MemorySame | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO OLED, 2622×1206, ProMotion | 6.9" LTPO OLED, 2868×1320, ProMotion |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.25 mm | 163×77.6×8.25 mm |
| PortsSame | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Operating systemSame | iOS 18 | iOS 18 |
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
Larger 6.3" Pro display, 4K 120 fps video, and the Camera Control button on Pro.
Largest iPhone display ever (6.9") and a 5× telephoto in the Max.
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Last updated: 2026-08-18