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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