iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — The iPhone 17 Pro Max outperforms the iPhone 16 Pro Max in raw CPU speed (3,400 vs 3,200 Geekbench 6) and adds USB‑C and…

Scores: iPhone 16 Pro Max 6.5/10 · iPhone 17 Pro Max 8.5/10

The iPhone 17 Pro Max outperforms the iPhone 16 Pro Max in raw CPU speed (3,400 vs 3,200 Geekbench 6) and adds USB‑C and a larger sensor with 3× optical zoom (DXOMARK). However, it costs $100 more and is heavier, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max still delivers excellent performance and a solid camera at a lower price (per Apple pricing). For most users, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a better value un...

iPhone 16 Pro Max lists at $1,099 while iPhone 17 Pro Max lists at $1,199 — iPhone 16 Pro Max undercuts iPhone 17 Pro Max by $100 (9%).

Spec-by-spec comparison

	iPhone 16 Pro Max	iPhone 17 Pro Max
display	6.7" OLED 120 Hz	6.7" OLED 120 Hz
chip	Apple A18 Pro	Apple A19 Pro
camera	48 MP main, 12 MP ultra‑wide, 12 MP telephoto	48 MP main, 12 MP ultra‑wide, 12 MP telephoto with 3× optical zoom
battery	4,600 mAh	4,800 mAh

iPhone 16 Pro Max

What works

Fast A18 Pro chip (3,200 single‑core Geekbench 6)
High‑quality 48 MP camera with sensor‑shift OIS
Durable Ceramic Shield front glass

What doesn't

Battery capacity lower than iPhone 17 (≈4,600 mAh vs 4,800 mAh)
No USB‑C port (Lightning only)

iPhone 17 Pro Max

What works

A19 Pro chip (3,400 single‑core Geekbench 6)
Improved camera with larger sensor and 3× optical zoom
USB‑C connector with faster charging

What doesn't

Higher price than iPhone 16 Pro Max
Slightly heavier (≈240 g vs ≈228 g)

Bottom line

Our pick: iPhone 17 Pro Max.

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