In our iPhone 16 Pro review and our iPhone 16 Pro Max review, we really liked the powerful A18 Pro chip, the improved camera, and the promise of Apple Intelligence So how do you decide which iPhone is best for you? We explain all the differences between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, including price, storage, size, weight, and battery life, so you can buy with confidence And if you have any questions not answered in this guide, please contact us in the comments section
The iPhone 16 Pro starts at $999 / £999 / A$1,799 with 128GB of storage The iPhone 16 Pro Max, on the other hand, comes standard with 256GB of storage and starts at $1,199/£1,199/ A$1,249
The $200 difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is quite significant In fact, upgrading the iPhone 16 Pro to 256GB of storage saves $100 versus the Pro Max, enough to purchase an iPhone 16 Pro case In other words, if you don't mind carrying a smaller phone, the regular iPhone 16 Pro is a great value
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There are numbers And then there's how these iPhones feel in your hands The regular iPhone 16 Pro display is 63 inches, up from 61 inches on the iPhone 15 Pro I don't have large hands, but I still find it fairly easy to use this phone with one hand; the iPhone 16 Pro Max does not
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a huge 69-inch screen, which is the largest display on any non-folding phone we tested This is a pretty big jump from the 67-inch iPhone 15 Pro Max, which to me is pretty much a two-handed phone
Certainly, both new iPhone 16 Pro models have slimmer bezels, which helps, but I still find it a stretch to reach the other side of the Pro Max with my thumb when using one hand The Pro Max measures 642 x 306 x 032 inches, while the regular iPhone 16 Pro is 589 x 281 x 032 inches And at 799 oz vs 703 oz there is an ounce difference between these flagship phones
If you plan to watch a lot of video on your phone or take and review a lot of photos, having the larger display of the iPhone 16 Pro Max will be totally worth it, but in terms of everyday comfort and the feel of it in your pocket, you will pay the price in terms of everyday comfort and the feel of the device in your pocket
Apple has confirmed that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max have larger batteries, and our tests confirm that they are significantly more durable nits and 5G of continuous web surfing, the iPhone 16 Pro Max lasted an impressive 18 hours and 6 minutes This is nearly 4 hours longer than the iPhone 15 Pro Max and is good enough for a top 3 spot on our Best Smartphone Battery Duration list
Now, the iPhone 16 Pro was not to be outdone, holding out until 14:07, which is very good and should get you through a good portion of the day in terms of mixed use In our tests, we only measured a single activity
Personally, I'm torn on which model of the iPhone 16 Pro to buy iPhone 16 Pro is the best option for most shoppers who are willing to spend $999+ for one of the best phones the same powerful A18 Pro as the Pro Max performance, a very capable camera, and Apple Intelligence features in a more compact design I especially like the fact that you get all of these benefits for $200 less
On the other hand, I love the iPhone 16 Pro Max's immersive 69-inch display I would rather have this screen when streaming Netflix, playing games, or using it as a viewfinder for my next photo or video Also, the battery life test was more than 18 hours, which is absolutely perfect I just wish the iPhone 16 Pro Max was easier to use with one hand
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