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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17

Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

235,000DA
Apple iPhone 17
Apple

Apple iPhone 17

216,000DACheaper

Quick Verdict

Who wins each category, side by side.

Better price

Apple iPhone 17

Faster chip

Apple iPhone 17

Bigger battery

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Faster charging

Even

Higher-resolution camera

Even

Better display

Even

Lighter body

Apple iPhone 17

Best value for money

Apple iPhone 17

Full specs comparison

Display

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Size (inches)6.96.3
Panel TypeOLEDOLED
Resolution Height28682622
Resolution Width13201206
Refresh Rate120120
Peak Brightness20003000
PPI460460
Glass TypeCeramic Shield glass (2024 gen)Ceramic Shield 2
Screen-to-body91.490.1

Platform

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
CPUHexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4xX.X GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Chipset NameApple A18 ProApple A19
Process (nm)33
OS NameiOSiOS
OS Version1826

Benchmarks

Geekbench (Single-Core)

Apple iPhone 17 +6%
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max3,500
Apple iPhone 173,700

Geekbench (Multi-Core)

Apple iPhone 17 +5%
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max8,800
Apple iPhone 179,200

AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 +8%
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max1,850,000
Apple iPhone 172,000,000
SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Geekbench (Single-Core)3,5003,700
Geekbench (Multi-Core)8,8009,200
AnTuTu1,850,0002,000,000

Memory

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Card SlotNoNo
Variants256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM

Main Camera

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
FeaturesDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Count32
periscope telephoto12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm, (periscope telephoto)—
ultrawide48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide)
Wide48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm, (wide)48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm, (wide)

Selfie Camera

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
FeaturesHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
Count11
Lens12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm, (wide)18 MP, f/1.9, (wide)

Battery

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Capacity (mAh)46853692
ChemistryLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless Charging (W)2525

Body

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
BuildGlass front, glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, glass back
SIMNano-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)163149.6
Thickness (mm)8.38
Weight (g)227177
Width (mm)77.671.5

Launch

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Announced2024, September 092025, September 09
StatusAvailable. Released 2024, September 20Coming soon. Exp. release 2025, September 19

Network

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
2G BandsGSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900
3G BandsHSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100
4G Bands1, 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 - A32961, 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 - A3520
5G Bands1, 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 - A32961, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3520
SpeedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
TechnologyGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5GGSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
Bluetooth5.36
NFCYesYes
PositioningGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USB TypeType-CType-C
USB Version3.22.0
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7

Sound

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
3.5mm JackNoNo
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers

Features

SpecApple iPhone 16 Pro MaxApple iPhone 17
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Buying advice for Algeria

Both Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.

Apple iPhone 17 is 8% cheaper at 216,000 DZD versus 235,000 DZD for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max packs a 4685 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.

Apple iPhone 17 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.

Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.

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