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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17e

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17e are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

8.0/10

No price yet

Apple iPhone 17e

8.0/10

No price yet

Best for

  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsApple iPhone 17e

Head to head

  • Performance
    8.8
    9.3

    Apple iPhone 17e has the faster chip: Apple A19 against Apple A18 Pro.

  • Gaming
    8.2
    8.3
  • Camera
    –
    6.1
  • Durability
    9.5
    8.9

    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) against Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame.

  • Longevity
    8.6
    9.4

    Apple iPhone 17e should get software updates for about 5.4 more years, against about 3.9 for Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

  • Connectivity
    5.6
    5.6
  • Extras
    3.6
    3.6
All specifications
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17e
General
Condition
Available. Released 2024, September 20
Available. Released 2026, March 11
Model
A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2
A3634, A3575, A3635, iPhone18,5
OS Version
A3296 (International); A3084 (USA); A3295 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico); A3297 (China, Hong Kong)
A3634 (International); A3575 (USA, Middle East, Mexico, Canada); A3635 (China)
Performance
CPU
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
Apple A19 (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU (4-core graphics)
Display
Display Type
1796 nits max brightness (measured)
814 nits max brightness (measured)
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1170 x 2532 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Screen Protection
Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen)
Ceramic Shield 2
Camera
Video Resolution
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, Dolby Vision HDR, OIS, stereo sound rec.
Battery and power
Charging Port
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
Wired, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless MagSafe/Qi2
Connectivity
2G
900 / 1800 / 1900
900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3575
5G Bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3575
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Yes
Network Technology
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
-24.4 LUFS (Very good)
-26.7 LUFS (Good)
Ports
Headphone Jack
No
No
USB Type
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
Build and size
Build
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame
Dimensions
6.9 inches, 115.6 cm 2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio)
6.1 inches, 90.2 cm 2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Features
FM Radio
No
No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17e are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max wins on durability; Apple iPhone 17e wins on performance and longevity.

Which is faster, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple iPhone 17e has the faster chip: Apple A19 against Apple A18 Pro.

Which is tougher, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is ahead on durability: build materials Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) against Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, aluminum frame.

Which will last more years, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple iPhone 17e should get software updates for about 5.4 more years, against about 3.9 for Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple iPhone 17e scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17e?

Apple iPhone 17e is the newer of the two, released March 2026.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.