iPhone 16 Pro Max arrives with a 6.9-inch display and Camera Control
Apple's biggest Pro iPhone gets thinner borders, the A18 Pro and a 48MP ultrawide camera.
Apple's September event delivered the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and the headline is size: its display grows to 6.9 inches without a dramatic jump in footprint.
What was launched?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max launched alongside the iPhone 16 Pro, starting at $1,199 with 256GB of storage.
Design & display
The titanium body houses a Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion up to 120Hz. A new Camera Control button sits on the right edge.
Performance
The A18 Pro powers the phone.
Cameras
A 48MP Fusion main camera, a new 48MP ultrawide and a 12MP 5x telephoto.
Battery & charging
Apple rates video playback at up to 33 hours but does not list battery capacity. MagSafe charging reaches up to 25W with a compatible charger.
Price & availability
Sales began on 20 September 2024.
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Full specifications
General
- Announced
- 9 September 2024
- Status
- Available
Design
- Dimensions
- 163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm
- Weight
- 227 g
- Frame
- Titanium
- Water resistance
- IP68
Display
- Size
- 6.9 inches
- Type
- Super Retina XDR OLED
- Refresh rate
- ProMotion up to 120Hz
Performance
- Processor
- Apple A18 Pro
Memory
- Storage
- 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Camera
- Main
- 48MP Fusion
- Ultrawide
- 48MP
- Telephoto
- 12MP 5x
- Front
- 12MP TrueDepth
Battery
- Rated video playback
- Up to 33 hours
- Wireless charging
- MagSafe up to 25W
Network
- 5G
- Yes
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Port
- USB-C (USB 3)
Software
- OS
- iOS 18
Other features
- Buttons
- Camera Control, Action button
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