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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17 Air

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max specification
Apple iPhone 17 Air phone
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Motorola Edge 70 Ultra Specifications

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

$1,199

79% SPEC SCORE

Apple iPhone 17 Air

$954

83% SPEC SCORE

Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus

$1,169

86% SPEC SCORE

Motorola Edge 70 Ultra

$1,067

82% SPEC SCORE

OVERVIEW
Display

Screen Size: 6.9 inches

(1320 X 2868 pixels)

120 Refresh rate

Screen Size: 6.1 inches

(1200 X 2600 pixels)

60 Refresh rate

Camera

48+48+12 MP (Triple Camera)

12 MP Selfie

4K Video

12+12 MP (Dual Camera)

12 MP Selfie

4K Video

Hardware
Apple A18 Pro
Bionic A18
OS

iOS 18

iOS 18

Battery

Li-Ion

4685 mAh

Li-ion

3649 mAh

Storage
8GB RAM, 256GB
8GB RAM, 128GB
NETWORK
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
LAUNCH DATE
Announced Date
2024, September 09
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Released Date
2024, September 13
2025, September 07 (Expected)
Status
Available
Rumored
DISPLAY
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED Screen, HDR10, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Color OLED Screen, 1200 nits (HBM)
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
60 Hz
Size

Screen Size: 6.9

Surface Area: 115.6 cm²

Screen To Body Ratio: 91.4%

Screen Size: 6.1

Color
1B Colors
1B Colors
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio
1200 x 2600 pixels, 20:9 ratio
Pixel Density
460 ppi
447 ppi
Protection

Front Protection: Ceramic Shield front

Back Protection: Textured matt glass back cm²

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Always on Display
Yes
No
BODY
Dimensions

Height: 163 mm (6.42 inch)

Width: 77.6 mm (3.06 inch)

Depth: 8.3 mm (0.33 inch)

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Weight
227g (8.01 oz)
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SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM - International
Dual Sim, GSM+GSM
Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
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MAIN CAMERA
Rear Camera
Triple Camera:
  • ➤ 48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
  • ➤ 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF
  • ➤ 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
Dual Camera:
  • ➤ 12 MP, f/1.5
  • ➤ 12 MP, f/2.4, (Ultra Wide), AF
Features
Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging
HDR, Panorama
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60fps, 720p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
SELFIE CAMERA
Single
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
12 MP, f/1.9, (depth)
Features
Retina Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode
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Video
4K@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
SOFTWARE & HARDWARE
OS

Current Version: iOS 18

Current Version: iOS 18

Chipset

Processor: Apple A18 Pro

Processor: Bionic A18

CPU
Hexa Core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)
Octa-core
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Apple GPU
BATTERY
Type
Li-Ion
Li-ion
Capacity
4685 mAh
3649 mAh
Removable
No
No
Charging

40W wiredPD2.050% in 30 min (advertised)

25W wireless (MagSafe)

15W wireless (Qi2)

4.5W reverse wired

Fast Charging

15W Wireless Charging

Music Play
Up to 105 hours
100 hours
STORAGE
Internal Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot
Yes, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, LE, A2DP
5.4, LE, A2DP
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, Glonass
NFC
Yes
Yes
Radio
No
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0
Infrared port
No
No
SOUND
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Sound jack
No
No
PERFORMANCE
AnTuTu Score
1723557 v10
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GeekBench
7968 v6
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Mark wild life
10016 offscreen 1440p
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SENSORS
Features
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, ambient , proximity , barometer
Other
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip), Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
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MISCELLANEOUS
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Black, Blue
Models
A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297
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SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
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SAR EU
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body)
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Which Mobile Phone is Better: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 17 Air ?

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Pros of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

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    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max provides 1036mAh more battery capacity, ensuring extended power for heavy use.

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    This Device provides a more immersive experience with its bigger display, perfect for multitasking and entertainment

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    Supports 4x higher resolution (48MP vs 12MP), offering incredible photo clarity and detail.

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    Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers significantly more storage, perfect for users needing ample space for their media collections.

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