Apple iPhone 16 / Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16: 6.1-inch iPhone 16; 128, 256 and 512 GB; black, white, pink, teal and ultramarine. The model number varies by region (e.g. India A3287). The 6.7-inch iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16e are separate models.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. The UK model supports nano-SIM and eSIM. The 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Plus are separate.

Specification	Apple iPhone 16	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Release year	2024	2022
Chip	A18; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple says the A18, built on second-generation 3 nm technology, is up to 30% faster in CPU and 40% in GPU than the A16 Bionic and supports hardware ray tracing. The A18 Pro in iPhone 16 Pro is a different chip. Apple	A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2556 × 1179, 460 ppi; Dynamic Island Typical brightness is 1000 nits, 1600 nits HDR and 2000 nits peak outdoors, with a 1-nit minimum. 2,000,000:1 contrast, P3 wide colour and True Tone. Apple does not list a refresh rate; ProMotion and always-on display are on the Pro models. Apple	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290 pixels, 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz, Always-On, Dynamic Island; 1,000 nits typical, 1,600 HDR peak, 2,000 nits outdoor peak ProMotion rises to 120 Hz during motion and drops on static images, balancing smoothness and battery; this is what lets the lock screen stay always on. Dynamic Island uses the front-camera cutout as an area for notifications and activities. Apple
Front glass	Latest-generation Ceramic Shield Apple says it is 50% tougher than the first-generation Ceramic Shield. The back is colour-infused glass and the frame is aluminium. Apple	—
Storage	128, 256 or 512 GB Apple	128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB On the 128 GB model ProRes video is limited to 1080p at 30 fps. Apple
Rear cameras	48 MP Fusion main camera (26 mm, ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift stabilisation); 12 MP ultra wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°); 12 MP 2× telephoto from the main sensor The 2× view comes from the centre of the 48 MP sensor rather than a separate lens. There is a 4× optical zoom range and up to 10× digital zoom; the ultra-wide camera can shoot macro. Apple	48 MP Main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, second-generation sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°), 12 MP 3× Telephoto (77 mm, ƒ/2.8, OIS); LiDAR scanner The main camera also provides a 12 MP 2× telephoto image by using the center of the sensor; the total optical zoom range is 6×. LiDAR measures depth for night portraits and focusing. Apple ProRAW allows DNG capture. Apple
Video	4K Dolby Vision at 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode up to 4K 30 fps; Action mode at 2.8K 60 fps; spatial video at 1080p 30 fps Apple	4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR up to 4K 60 fps; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K 30 fps Action mode stabilizes video shot while walking or running without a gimbal. Apple
Camera Control and Action button	Camera Control (adjusts exposure, depth, zoom, cameras, styles and tone); customisable Action button Apple says Camera Control combines a tactile switch for clicks, a force sensor for light presses and a capacitive sensor for swipes. It opens the camera, takes photos and starts video recording. Apple	—
Front camera and authentication	12 MP TrueDepth (ƒ/1.9, autofocus); Face ID Apple	—
Connectivity	5G (sub-6 GHz, 4×4 MIMO); Wi-Fi 7 (2×2 MIMO); Bluetooth 5.3; second-generation Ultra Wideband; Thread; NFC Ultra Wideband availability varies by region. Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite are supported, with service duration and country coverage set by Apple. Apple	—
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM SIM layout may vary by country model. Apple	—
USB-C	USB-C; USB 2 (up to 480 Mbit/s) and DisplayPort Wired data transfer is limited to USB 2 speed, so moving large video files by cable is slower than on the Pro models. Apple	—
Charging	MagSafe up to 25 W; Qi2 up to 25 W; about 50% in around 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter Reaching 50% in 30 minutes over MagSafe needs a 30 W or higher adapter. There is no adapter in the box, only a USB-C cable. Apple	—
Battery life	Up to 22 hours video, up to 18 hours streamed video, up to 80 hours audio playback Measured under Apple’s test conditions; real results vary with use and settings. Apple does not publish the capacity in mAh. Apple	—
Durability	IP68 (IEC 60529; up to 6 metres for 30 minutes) Splash, water and dust resistance is not permanent and may decrease over time; liquid damage is not covered by warranty. Apple	—
Size and weight	147.6 × 71.6 × 7.80 mm; 170 g Apple	160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm; 240 g Apple
Sensors	Barometer, high dynamic range gyro, high-g accelerometer, proximity sensor, dual ambient light sensors The high-g accelerometer is used for Crash Detection. Apple	—
Front camera	—	12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; Face ID Front-camera autofocus arrived with this generation. Apple
Safety features	—	Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection Emergency SOS via satellite works only in countries Apple supports and where there is no mobile or Wi‑Fi coverage. Apple
Durability and build	—	IP68 (up to 30 minutes at 6 metres); Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame Apple
Connectivity and location	—	5G (sub-6 GHz), Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2×2, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra Wideband, NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS Dual-frequency GPS improves location accuracy among tall buildings. Apple
Battery and charging	—	Lithium-ion; up to 29 hours of video; 15 W wireless with MagSafe, 7.5 W with Qi; 50% in 35 minutes with a 20 W adapter; Lightning port No adapter is included in the box. Apple
Software	—	Compatible with iOS 27 It is on the compatible-models list in Apple’s iOS 27.2 user guide. Apple