Unlike the 2023 pair of Pro iPhones, the 16 Pros don't differ in anything else other than size (and that one other aspect that comes as a result of it). What that means is the seemingly arbitrary choice to fit a 3x telephoto on the 15 Pro and a 5x one on the 15 Pro Max is no longer on the list of considerations in choosing a Pro from the 16 generation. So Apple has made it easier this year, right? Or is it the other way around? Let's look into the similarities and see if we can find any less obvious differences.
Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in the following text. Size comparison First and foremost - size. The Max doesn't take its name lightly and is, indeed, a huge smartphone.
It's grown a little compared to last year's model, the three extra mm in height and nearly a mm of added width possibly being the last drop that pushes the lineup beyond some customers' tolerance of 'large'. That said, if 'large' is what you're after, the Max delivers. The 16 Pro has gained a bit of weight and is also 3mm taller and a mm wider than last year's model - so in a way, it's the safety net for those that will be put off by the new Max's size, but don't quite want a small phone.
On the other hand, if you're looking for a compact 'Pro', perhaps this one still qualifies - with enough context and rationalization. The two phon.