iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: which should you buy used?
The real differences between the 16 Pro and the 16 Pro Max, what each costs QDN Certified today, and a short answer on which one to pick.
The short answer
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 16 Pro Max brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 16 Pro answers with a lighter body. Used, the 16 Pro Max costs about $150 more. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
iPhone 16 Pro
QDN Certified, 15-month warranty
from $718$999
7 in stock · launched at $999
Shop used 16 ProiPhone 16 Pro Max
QDN Certified, 15-month warranty
from $868$1,199
126 in stock · launched at $1,199
Shop used 16 Pro MaxWhat actually differs
Only the rows where the two phones are not identical. A tick marks the side that wins the row.
The 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.9″ against 6.3″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
16 Pro Max wins
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Pro Max at up to 33 hours of video playback against 27 for the 16 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
16 Pro Max wins
The 16 Pro is lighter: 199 g against 227 g.
16 Pro wins
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: full spec sheet
Apple’s published specifications. Highlighted rows differ.
- Released
- 20242024
- Display
- 6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island6.9″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island
- Chip
- A18 ProA18 Pro
- RAM
- 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it)
- Rear cameras
- 3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto
- Optical zoom
- 5× telephoto5× telephoto
- Battery
- Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)Up to 33 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery)
- Charging port
- USB-C (USB 3)USB-C (USB 3)
- Frame
- TitaniumTitanium
- Weight
- 199 g227 g
- 5G
- YesYes
- Satellite SOS
- YesYes
- Apple Intelligence
- YesYes
- Action button
- YesYes
- Camera Control
- YesYes
- Apple launch price
- $999$1,199
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2024 |
| Display | 6.3″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island | 6.9″, 120 Hz ProMotion, Dynamic Island |
| Chip | A18 Pro | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) | 8 GB (reported; Apple does not publish it) |
| Rear cameras | 3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto | 3: 48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto |
| Optical zoom | 5× telephoto | 5× telephoto |
| Battery | Up to 27 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) | Up to 33 h video playback (Apple's figure, new battery) |
| Charging port | USB-C (USB 3) | USB-C (USB 3) |
| Frame | Titanium | Titanium |
| Weight | 199 g | 227 g |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite SOS | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes |
| Action button | Yes | Yes |
| Camera Control | Yes | Yes |
| Apple launch price | $999 | $1,199 |
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iPhone 16 Pro
128GB · Black Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$718$999 - QDN Certified−27%
iPhone 16 Pro
256GB · White Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$798$1,099 - QDN Certified−28%
iPhone 16 Pro Max
256GB · Desert Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$868$1,199 - QDN Certified−28%
iPhone 16 Pro Max
256GB · Black Titanium · battery 95%
Case, screen protector & cable included
$868$1,199
iPhone 16 Pro vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: common questions
What is the biggest difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen, 6.9″ against 6.3″. Bigger is better for video and reading; smaller is easier one-handed.
Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max worth the extra over the iPhone 16 Pro?
These two are closer than the names suggest. The 16 Pro Max brings the bigger screen and longer battery life; the 16 Pro answers with a lighter body. Used, the 16 Pro Max costs about $150 more. Decide on the one feature you would notice daily, then buy the cheaper of the two that has it.
Which has the better camera, the iPhone 16 Pro or the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
They share the same camera hardware (48 MP main · 48 MP ultra wide · 12 MP telephoto), so photos look the same from both.
Which has the better battery?
Battery: Apple rates the 16 Pro Max at up to 33 hours of video playback against 27 for the 16 Pro. On a used phone the listing's battery health matters as much as this number.
Do both support Apple Intelligence?
Yes, both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max support Apple Intelligence.
How much do the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max cost used?
Right now: iPhone 16 Pro from $718; iPhone 16 Pro Max from $868. Each QDN listing is one specific phone with its storage, colour and battery health shown.
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