While Apple maintains similarity iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models This year, the gap between the two has narrowed considerably, but there are still some differences between them. Knowing these differences can help you decide which Pro model to get. The iPhone Pro Max typically has better camera specs than the Pro version, but this year’s camera is the same for both the front and rear cameras. Both have a quad-prism lens for 5x optical zoom, up to 25x digital zoom, 15D optical image stabilization, and autofocus, all of which were only available on the iPhone XNUMX Pro Max last year. However, there are some differences worth pointing out, including the overall carbon footprint of each device.


Size

The most obvious difference between the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max is the size, and this year, both Pro models are slightly larger than their predecessors.

The iPhone 16 Pro's screen is 6.3 inches diagonally, or 6.27 inches when measured in a standard rectangle. The iPhone 16 Pro Max's screen, in contrast, is larger at 6.9 inches, or 6.86 inches in a rectangle. Both are slightly larger than previous Pro models.

To understand the meaning of measuring the screen inside a rectangle in more detail:

The screen is rectangular, but its corners are rounded. The diagonal measurement of 6.3 inches includes the rounded corners, while 6.27 inches is the measurement inside the rectangle only, excluding the rounded corners. The latter measurement gives a more accurate idea of ​​the actual screen area. Do the same with the iPhone 16 Pro Max screen.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro screen: 6.3 inches diagonally.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro Max screen: 6.9 inches diagonally.

The height and width dimensions of the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are larger than the previous Pro models.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is more than half an inch longer and a quarter inch wider than the iPhone 16 Pro. The thickness of the two devices is the same, but the iPhone 16 Pro Max is about 16 grams heavier than the iPhone 28 Pro.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro: 5.89"H x 2.81"W x 0.32"Thick Weight approx. 199g.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro Max: 6.42"H x 3.06"W x 0.32"D and weighs approximately 226g.


screen resolution

Both devices have higher resolution displays compared to last year's models.

iPhone 16 Pro:

◉ Screen resolution: 2,622 x 1,206 pixels.

◉ Pixel density: 460 ppi (Pixels Per Inch).

iPhone 16 Pro Max:

◉ Screen resolution: 2,868 x 1,320 pixels.

◉ Pixel density: 460 dots per inch (ppi).

Despite the difference in screen size and number of pixels, the pixel density (ppi) is the same in both devices and is the same as the previous models.

The high pixel density (460 ppi) means that the image will be very smooth and sharp, and individual pixels will be difficult to distinguish with the naked eye.


Battery size

According to Apple, this year's Pro models have the best battery life of any iPhone. The iPhone 16 Pro Max gets up to 33 hours of video playback, while the iPhone 16 Pro maxes out at 27 hours.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro: Up to 27 hours of video playback or 22 hours of streaming.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to 33 hours of video playback or 29 hours of streaming.

Apple's audio tests give a similar result, with the Max model offering about 20% more power. The iPhone 16 Pro Max gets up to 105 hours of audio playback, while the iPhone 16 Pro maxes out at 85 hours.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro: Up to 85 hours of audio playback.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to 105 hours of audio playback.

Because the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a slightly larger battery than the iPhone 16 Pro, it takes a little longer to charge to 50%. If you use a 20W or higher power adapter with a USB-C charging cable, or a 30W or higher power adapter with a MagSafe charger, the iPhone 16 Pro Max will take an extra five minutes to reach 50% charge compared to the iPhone 16 Pro.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro: Up to 50% fast charge in 30 minutes.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro Max: Up to 50% fast charge in 35 minutes.


Storage size

The iPhone 16 Pro comes with an additional 128GB internal storage option, which is not available on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. This means you have an additional option if you prefer less storage. This was similar to the iPhone 15 Pro series last year, where the iPhone 15 Pro also had a 128GB storage option, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max did not.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.

◉ iPhone 16 Pro Max: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB.


carbon footprint

Apple has focused heavily on making the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max environmentally friendly. They have used more than 25% recycled materials in their manufacturing. They have also significantly reduced the harmful emissions from their production by 30%. However, there is a slight difference in the environmental impact between the two models, due to the different battery sizes and some of the materials used in their manufacturing. This means that the production of the Pro Max model, which features a larger battery, has a slightly greater environmental impact than the Pro model.

After a comprehensive study by Apple of every part of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, starting with the iPhone itself, its components, its packaging, and all the accessories in the box, it came to the conclusion that the production of this model causes the emission of a greater amount of gases harmful to the environment than other models.

Total carbon footprint is the amount of carbon dioxide emissions a product produces over its life cycle. For the cheapest iPhone 16 Pro model, this footprint is 66 kg of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), while for the cheapest iPhone 16 Pro Max model, it is 74 kg CO2e.

All of these emissions come from Scope 3 emissions, which are indirect emissions that occur upstream and downstream of Apple’s value chain. Apple’s value chain means all the stages a product goes through from the start of its manufacturing to its consumer, use and disposal. This includes:

◉ Goods production: emissions from component manufacturing and device assembly.

◉ Transportation of goods: Emissions resulting from shipping the device from the factory to the consumer.

◉ Product use: Emissions resulting from use of the device during its life.

◉ End-of-life treatment: Emissions resulting from recycling or disposal of the device after its end-of-life.

iPhone 16 Pro:

◉ 128GB storage: 66kg CO2e total carbon footprint.

◉ 256GB storage: 72kg CO2e total carbon footprint.

◉ 512GB storage: 84kg CO2e total carbon footprint.

◉ 1TB storage: 95kg CO2e total carbon footprint.

iPhone 16 Pro Max:

◉ 256GB storage: 74kg CO2e total carbon footprint.

◉ 512GB storage: 86kg CO2e total carbon footprint.

◉ 1TB storage: 97kg CO2e total carbon footprint.


Price

As usual, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is more expensive than the iPhone 16 Pro. This price difference is mainly due to differences in screen size, dimensions, and battery.

iPhone 16 Pro prices are:

◉ $999 for 128GB storage.

◉ $1,099 for 256GB storage.

◉ $1,299 for 512GB storage.

◉ $1,499 for 1TB storage.

As for the prices of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, they are:

◉ $1,199 for 256GB storage.

◉ $1,399 for 512GB storage.

◉ $1,599 for 1TB storage.

The iPhone 16 series models are available for pre-order starting September 13 and will be available for purchase in stores starting September 20.

Do you see a fundamental difference that makes you prefer the iPhone 16 Pro Max over the iPhone 16 Pro and vice versa? Tell us in the comments.

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