Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Apple
Apple iPhone 16 Plus
198,000DA
Apple
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution Height | 2796 | 2868 |
| Resolution Width | 1290 | 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 2000 | — |
| PPI | 460 | 460 |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | Ceramic Shield 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 88 | 90.7 |
| unknown | — | Anti-reflective coating |
Platform
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.20 GHz) | Hexa-core (2x GHz + 4x GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (8-core graphics) |
| Chipset Name | Apple A18 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 2 |
| OS Name | iOS | iOS |
| OS Version | 18 | 27 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,466 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 8,592 | — |
| AnTuTu | 1,918,031 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | — |
| cardslot | — | No |
| unknown | — | NVMe |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| periscope telephoto | — | 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) | 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.6, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2 |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide) | 18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4674 | 5100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Height (mm) | 160.9 | — |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.8 | — |
| unknown | — | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Weight (g) | 199 | — |
| Width (mm) | 77.8 | — |
Launch
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, September 09 | Not announced yet |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | Rumored |
Network
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | — |
| 2gbands | — | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | — |
| 3gbands | — | 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 - A3290 | — |
| 4gbands | — | LTE |
| 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 - A3290 | — |
| 5gbands | — | SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| unknown | — | SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
Sound
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | — |
| 3 5mmjack | — | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| unknown | — | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Apple iPhone 16 Plus and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 5100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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