iPhone 16 Pro Max - Tech Specs

Finish

• Black Titanium
• White Titanium
• Natural Titanium
• Desert Titanium

Titanium design, Latest-generation Ceramic Shield front, Textured matt glass back

Capacity

• 256GB
• 512GB
• 1TB

Size and Weight

Width: 77.6 mm (3.06 inches)

Height: 163 mm (6.42 inches)

Depth: 8.25 mm (0.32 inches)

Weight: 227 grams (7.99 ounces)

Display

• Super Retina XDR display
• 6.9-inch (diagonal) all-screen OLED display
• 2868x1320-pixel resolution at 460 ppi
• Dynamic Island
• Always-On display
• ProMotion technology with adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz
• HDR display
• True Tone
• Wide colour (P3)
• Haptic Touch
• 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical)
• 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness
• Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
• Support for display of multiple languages and characters simultaneously

The iPhone 16 Pro Max display has rounded corners that follow a beautiful curved design, and these corners are within a standard rectangle. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 6.86 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

Splash, Water and Dust Resistant

Rated IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes) under IEC standard 60529

Apple Intelligence

Built into your iPhone, Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.⁴

Chip

• A18 Pro chip
• New 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores
• New 6-core GPU
• New 16-core Neural Engine

Camera

Pro camera system

• 48MP Fusion: 24mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super-high-resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
• Also enables 12MP 2x Telephoto: 52mm, ƒ/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels
• 48MP Ultra Wide: 13mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, Hybrid Focus Pixels, super-high-resolution photos (48MP)
• 12MP 5x Telephoto: 120mm, ƒ/2.8 aperture and 20° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels, seven-element lens, 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilisation and autofocus, tetraprism design
• 5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 10x optical zoom range
• Digital zoom up to 25x

Camera Control

• Customisable default lens (Fusion)
• Sapphire crystal lens cover
• Adaptive True Tone flash
• Photonic Engine
• Deep Fusion
• Smart HDR 5
• Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects
• Night mode
• Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR scanner
• Panorama (up to 63MP)
• Latest-generation Photographic Styles
• Spatial photos
• 48MP macro photography
• Apple ProRAW
• Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction (Ultra Wide)
• Advanced red-eye correction
• Auto image stabilisation
• Burst mode
• Photo geotagging
• Image formats captured: HEIF, JPEG and DNG

Video Recording

• 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps, 100 fps (Fusion) or 120 fps (Fusion)
• 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps or 120 fps (Fusion)
• 720p Dolby Vision video recording at 30 fps
• Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps
• Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps
• Spatial video recording at 1080p at 30 fps
• ProRes video recording up to 4K at 120 fps with external recording
• Log video recording
• Academy Color Encoding System
• Macro video recording, including slo-mo and time-lapse
• Slo-mo video support up to 4K at 120 fps (Fusion) and up to 1080p at 240 fps (Ultra Wide and Telephoto)
• Time-lapse video with stabilisation
• Night mode Time-lapse
• QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision
• Second-generation sensor-shift optical image stabilisation for video (Fusion)
• 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilisation and autofocus for video (Telephoto)
• Digital zoom up to 25x
• Audio zoom

TrueDepth Camera

• 12MP camera
• ƒ/1.9 aperture
• Autofocus with Focus Pixels
• Retina Flash
• Photonic Engine
• Deep Fusion
• Smart HDR 5
• Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
• Portrait Lighting with six effects
• Animoji and Memoji
• Night mode
• Latest-generation Photographic Styles
• Apple ProRAW
• Wide colour capture for photos and Live Photos
• Lens correction
• Auto image stabilisation
• Burst mode
• 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
• 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25 fps, 30 fps or 60 fps
• Cinematic mode up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps
• ProRes video recording up to 4K at 60 fps with external recording
• Log video recording
• Academy Color Encoding System
• Slo-mo video support for 1080p at 120 fps
• Time-lapse video with stabilisation
• Night mode Time-lapse
• QuickTake video up to 4K at 60 fps in Dolby Vision
• Cinematic video stabilisation (4K, 1080p and 720p)
• Spatial Audio and stereo recording

Face ID

Enabled by TrueDepth camera for facial recognition

Apple Pay

Pay with your iPhone using Face ID in shops, within apps and on the web

Complete purchases made with Apple Pay on your Mac

Peace of Mind

• Emergency SOS via satellite⁶
• Crash Detection⁷
• Roadside Assistance via satellite⁶

Mobile and Wireless

Model A3293*

Model A3296*

• FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76)
• TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79)
• FDD-LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66)
• TDD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53)
• UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz)
• GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

All models

• 5G (sub-6GHz) with 4x4 MIMO⁸
• Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA⁸
• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO⁹
• Bluetooth 5.3
• Second-generation Ultra Wideband chip¹⁰
• Thread networking technology
• NFC with reader mode
• Express Cards with Power Reserve

For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your network provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular.

Location

• Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC)
• Digital compass
• Wi-Fi
• Mobile data
• iBeacon micro-location

Video Calling

• FaceTime video calling over Wi-Fi or a mobile network
• FaceTime HD (1080p) video calling over 5G or Wi-Fi
• Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
• Screen sharing
• Portrait mode in FaceTime video
• Spatial Audio
• Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
• Optical zoom with rear-facing camera

Audio Calling

• FaceTime audio
• Voice over LTE (VoLTE)⁸
• Wi-Fi calling⁸
• Share experiences like movies, TV, music and other apps in a FaceTime call with SharePlay
• Screen sharing
• Spatial Audio
• Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

Audio Playback

• Supported formats include AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos
• Spatial Audio playback
• User-configurable maximum volume limit

Video Playback

• Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes
• HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG
• Up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to Apple TV (2nd generation or later) or AirPlay-enabled smart TV
• Video mirroring and video out support: up to 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or USB-C Digital AV Adapter (model A2119; adapter sold separately)¹²

Siri

Get help with everyday tasks like sending messages, setting reminders and more

Activate hands-free with only your voice using "Siri" or "Hey Siri", or use type to Siri

Protected by the strongest privacy of any intelligent assistant

Powered by Apple Intelligence, Siri is more natural, contextually relevant and personal

External Buttons and Connectors

• Volume up/down
• Action button
• Camera Control
• Side button
• USB-C connector
• Built-in microphones
• Built-in stereo speaker

Action button features

• Silent mode, Focus, Camera, Torch, Voice Memo, Recognise Music, Translate, Magnifier, Controls, Shortcut or Accessibility

Camera controls

• Exposure, Depth, Zoom, Cameras, Styles, Tone

Charging and Expansion

USB-C connector with support for:

• Charging
• DisplayPort
• USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)¹⁴

Power and Battery¹⁵

• Video playback: Up to 33 hours
• Video playback (streamed): Up to 29 hours
• Audio playback: Up to 105 hours
• Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
• MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher¹⁶
• Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W¹⁶
• Fast-charge capable: Up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with 20W adapter or higher paired with USB-C charging cable, or 30W adapter or higher paired with MagSafe Charger (all available separately)

MagSafe

• Wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher¹⁶
• Magnet array
• Alignment magnet
• Accessory Identification NFC
• Magnetometer

Sensors

• Face ID
• LiDAR scanner
• Barometer
• High dynamic range gyro
• High-g accelerometer
• Proximity sensor
• Dual ambient light sensors

Operating System

iOS is the world's most personal and secure mobile operating system, packed with powerful features and designed to protect your privacy.

Accessibility

Built-in accessibility features supporting vision, mobility, hearing, speech and cognitive needs help you get the most out of your iPhone — in the ways that work best for you.

Features include:

• VoiceOver
• Zoom
• Magnifier
• Voice Control
• Switch Control
• AssistiveTouch
• Eye Tracking
• RTT and Textphone support
• Closed Captions
• Personal Voice
• Live Speech
• Type to Siri
• Vocal Shortcuts
• Spoken Content

Built-in Apps

• Apple Store
• App Store
• Books
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Camera
• Clips
• Clock
• Compass
• Contacts
• FaceTime
• Files
• Find My
• Fitness
• Freeform
• GarageBand
• Health
• Home
• iMovie
• iTunes Store
• Keynote
• Magnifier
• Mail
• Maps
• Measure
• Messages
• Music
• News
• Notes
• Numbers
• Pages
• Passwords
• Phone
• Photos
• Podcasts
• Reminders
• Safari
• Settings
• Shortcuts
• Stocks
• Tips
• Translate
• TV
• Voice Memos
• Wallet
• Watch
• Weather

For a complete list of Apple apps available on iPhone, see apple.com/uk/apps.

SIM Card

• Dual SIM (nano-SIM and eSIM)¹⁷
• Dual eSIM support¹⁷

Learn more about eSIM

Learn more about travelling with eSIM

Rating for Hearing Aids

Hearing Aid Compatible

Mail Attachment Support

Viewable document types:

• .jpg, .tiff, .gif (images)
• .doc and .docx (Microsoft Word)
• .htm and .html (web pages)
• .key (Keynote)
• .numbers (Numbers)
• .pages (Pages)
• .pdf (Preview and Adobe Acrobat)
• .ppt and .pptx (Microsoft PowerPoint)
• .txt (text)
• .rtf (rich text format)
• .vcf (contact information)
• .xls and .xlsx (Microsoft Excel)
• .zip
• .ics
• .usdz (USDZ Universal)

System Requirements

• Apple ID (required for some features)
• Internet access¹⁸

Syncing to a Mac or PC requires:

• macOS Catalina 10.15 or later using the Finder
• macOS High Sierra 10.13 to macOS Mojave 10.14.6 using iTunes 12.8 or later
• Windows 10 or later using iTunes 12.12.10 or later (free download from apple.com/uk/itunes/download)

Environmental Requirements

• Ambient operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 95° F)
• Non-operating temperature: -20° to 45° C (−4° to 113° F)
• Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
• Operating altitude: tested up to 3,000 metres (10,000 feet)

Languages

Language support

Supports English (Australia, UK, US), Chinese (Simplified, Traditional), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Arabic, and many more.

QuickType keyboard support

Extensive support for QuickType keyboard features including handwriting, Pinyin, Cangjie, and numerous language layouts. Includes auto-correction, predictive typing, and multilingual typing capabilities across a wide range of languages.

Siri languages

Supports Siri in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Hebrew, Malay, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian, Swedish, Thai, and Turkish.

Dictation languages

Supports dictation in English, Cantonese, Mandarin Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Arabic, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Indonesian, Malay, Norwegian (Bokmål), Polish, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Swedish, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese.

Apple Pay-supported regions

Supports Apple Pay in numerous regions worldwide, including Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China mainland, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Greenland, Guatemala, Guernsey, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jersey, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Korea (Republic of), Kuwait, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macao, Malaysia, Malta, Mexico, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Peru, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, San Marino, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, UK, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, US, Vatican City, Vietnam.

In the Box

• iPhone 16 Pro Max
• USB-C Charge Cable (1m)
• Documentation

As part of efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2030, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max do not include a power adapter or EarPods. Included in the box is a USB-C Charge Cable that supports fast charging and is compatible with USB-C power adapters and computer ports.

Apple encourages the use of any compatible USB-C power adapter. New Apple power adapters or headphones are available for purchase.

Footnotes

¹ Available space is less and varies due to many factors. A standard configuration uses approximately 12GB to 17GB of space, including iOS 18 with its latest features and Apple apps that can be deleted. Apple apps that can be deleted use about 4.5GB of space, and you can re-download them from the App Store. Storage capacity subject to change based on software version, settings and iPhone model.

² Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

³ iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are splash, water and dust resistant and were tested under controlled laboratory conditions with a rating of IP68 under IEC standard 60529 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes). Splash, water and dust resistance are not permanent conditions. Resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge a wet iPhone; refer to the user guide for cleaning and drying instructions. Liquid damage not covered under warranty.

⁴ Apple Intelligence will be available in beta on all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, with Siri and device language set to US English, as an iOS 18 update this October. UK English support will be available this December. Some features and additional languages will be coming over the course of the next year.

⁵ Available only in selected cities and public transport systems. Requires eligible device and OS version. See here for details.

⁶ Roadside Assistance and Emergency SOS via satellite are included free for two years with the activation of any iPhone 16 model. Connection and response times vary based on location, site conditions and other factors. See support.apple.com/en-gb/HT213885 for more information. Roadside Assistance available from 30 September 2024.

⁷ iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro can detect a serious car crash and call for help. Requires a mobile data connection or Wi-Fi calling.

⁸ Data plan required. 5G, Gigabit LTE, VoLTE and Wi-Fi calling are available in selected markets and through selected network providers. Speeds are based on theoretical throughput and vary based on site conditions and network. For details on 5G and LTE support, contact your provider and see apple.com/uk/iphone/cellular.

⁹ Wi-Fi 7 available in countries and regions where supported.

¹⁰ Ultra Wideband availability varies by region.

¹¹ FaceTime calling requires a FaceTime-enabled device for the caller and recipient and a Wi-Fi connection. Availability over a mobile network depends on provider policies; data charges may apply.

¹² Standard dynamic range video content only.

¹³ Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply.

¹⁴ USB 3 cable with 10Gb/s speed required.

¹⁵ All battery claims depend on network configuration and many other factors; actual results will vary. Battery has limited recharge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced. Battery life and charge cycles vary by use and settings. See apple.com/uk/batteries and apple.com/uk/iphone/battery.html for more information.

¹⁶ MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with 30W adapter or higher. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2024 using pre-production iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max units and software, USB-C Charge Cable with Apple USB-C Power Adapter (20W Model A2305), and Apple MagSafe Chargers (1-metre Model A2580 and 2-metre Model A3250) with Apple USB-C Power Adapter (30W Model A2164). Fast-charge testing conducted with drained iPhone units. Times measured from the appearance of the Apple logo as the unit started up. Charge time varies with settings and environmental factors; actual results will vary. Wireless chargers sold separately.

¹⁷ Use of eSIM requires a wireless service plan (which may include restrictions on switching service providers and roaming, even after contract expires). Not all providers support eSIM. Use of eSIM in iPhone may be disabled when purchased from some providers. See your provider for details. To learn more, visit support.apple.com/en-gb/HT212780.

¹⁸ Wireless broadband recommended; fees may apply.

¹⁹ In China mainland, you can use Apple Pay on the web in Safari only on compatible iPhone and iPad models using iOS 11.2 or later.

Some features may not be available in all countries or all areas. View complete list.