iPhone 16 pro Max

Why you should not prefer the iPhone 16 Pro Max over other phones?


1. Introduction

  • Apple launched the iPhone 16 lineup on 9 September 2024.
  • A new feature for camera control has been added, which is common in iPhone 16 lineups.

2. Design and Build Quality

  • the frame is based on aluminium (grade 5)
  • dimensions: 163x77.6x8.3
  • weight: 277 grams
  • Corning-made glass is used on both side 
  • Colour options; olive green, pink, black, white and blue
  • Ceramic shield glass (front 2024 gen)

3. Display

  • Screen size; super retina 6.9 inches display 120hz(OLED)
  • Screen type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR 10, Dolby vision
  • Dolby Vision, 1000nits(typ) 2000nits (HBM)
  • Resolution 1320 x 2868,19.5:9 ratio (460-pixel density).
  • always on display


4. Performance

  • Processor- Apple A18 pro (3nm)
  • ios 18, upgradable to iOS 18.1
  • Apple GPU 6 cores
  • RAM - 8GB
  • 128GB, 256GB, 512 GB, and 1TB
  • Benchmark results - AnTuTu 1723557 (v10)


5. Camera Quality

Main cameras

  • iPhone 16 comes with three sets of cameras
  • 48MP, f/1.8, 
  • 12MP f/2.2 periscope telepoto
  • 48MP ultra-wide
  • TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
  • features Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR and panorama
  • video capabilities 4K@24/25/30/60fps
                                        1080@/25/30/60/120/240fps
                                        HDR, Dolby Vision HDR up to 60fps, stereo sound record

Front Camera

  • 12MP, f/1.9 wide, 
  • PDAF SL 3D, (depth & biometrics sensor)
  • Features HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D audio, stereo sound record 
  • Video capabilities 4k@24/25/30/60fps 1080@25/30/60/120fps

6. Battery Life

  • Battery capacity 4685mAh.
  • 25W and 15W according to region. (Wireless)

7. Software and User Experience

  • iOS 18, 
  • iPhone doesn't come with much pre-installed apps 

8. Connectivity and Additional Features

  • Network support -GSM/ CDMA/ EVDO/ LTE/ 5G
  • Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, tri-band, hotspot.
  • nano-sim and eSIM 
  • duel e-sim
  • GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
  • Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE
  • NFC
  • IP68 dust/water resistance (up to 6m for 30min)d
  • USB type-3.2 Gen 2, Display port 
  • apple pay


9. Pricing and Value

  • Price starts with 1,44,900/-
  • Comparison with similar devices in the same price range 
    • the main rival of the iPhone 16 pro max is the Samsung s24, Google Pixel 9 (pro & XL), Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6
    • Regarding UI and software performance Apple takes the award for optimisation.
    • The Antutu score of the s24 Ultra is slightly better than that of the iPhone 16Pro Max, but the Pixel 9 Pro and XL are far behind its rivals.
    • Video shooting is better in iPhones and pictures taken from iPhones are also good but Samsung and Google phones are better at photography.


10. Pros and Cons

Pros

  • Apple is known for keeping its user privacy then Android.
  • it offers a strong performance because of the A18 pro bionic chipset, it can handle games like Genshin Impact, PUBG/BGMI, Wuthering Waves etc. with an eas 
  • best user experience
  • Apple phones are known for better image and video quality, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is no different.
  • build with eco-friendly/ recyclable materials.
  • apple mobile software is smooth
  • battery is better than its sibling phones

Cons

  • with the tag of 1,44,900/- INR it is costly

  • nothing new in design except camera placement
  • better smartphones are available at the same price
  • The operating system could be better than that of its Android rivals. it still needs to improve in some aspects.
  • charging speed is a bit slow

11. Conclusion

  • You don't need to exchange your phone. If you already use an iPhone 14/15 Pro Max or an Android device equivalent,
  • the best variant is  256 GB
  • Recommendations for specific user groups 
    •  gamers, photographers, businessmen


Final Rating

  • The overall score is 8 out of 10 or a star rating.

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