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

iPhone 16 Pro Max

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 aluminum (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 120^hz(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 telephoto
• 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
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• 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.