Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max full review

The top iPhone is back this year with an even larger screen, more powerful hardware, larger battery and faster charging. Meet the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max - the best iPhone Apple has produced yet and the iPhone to get if you are after a maxed-out feature set. Check out our video review to learn ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the phone's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality.

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0:00 - Intro
00:28 - Design and build quality
01:12 - Display quality test
02:30 - Speaker quality test
02:52 - Storage
03:01 - iOS 18
03:33 - Apple Intelligence
04:00 - Apple A18 Pro
04:14 - Benchmarks
04:34 - Thermals chart
04:45 - Battery life and charging speed test
05:25 - Main cameras
06:24 - Main camera: photo quality
07:11 - Telephoto camera: photo quality
07:47 - Ultrawide camera: photo quality
08:16 - Selfies
08:30 - Video quality, rear cameras
09:22 - Conclusion

[GSMArenaOfficial]

5:21 Correction: there is support for reverse WIRED charging, not reverse wireless charging.

[MichaelMHl]

This was the video to finally decide to get this new iPhone, but the thing is that I want to get a leather case for it bc I will be using it as work phone so I think it looks more elegant, do you have any recommendations??

[MatrixEdit]

Battery life is insane, zero complaints or anxiety about phone dying with a whole day’s use

[sammyt]

Why did you stop providing the studio shots for your comparison tool on your website? It was one of the main reasons I read your reviews!

[leoscar]

Max Camera
Max Battery
Max Performance
Max Display
Max Price

[JordiLA]

The BEST quality video for an smartphone with the BEST Green dots in every point of light...

[HungryDuck]

Team please make Camera comparison videos.. not just mobile reviews ❤

[WBenzSEL]

Just ordered one of these, currently got a 13 non pro

[gezrez]

I’v been using the XS for 6 years …wanted to upgrade to 16, as it looks so nice with just two cameras…however, when scrolling it felt the same as my XS…so ended up with the 16 Pro, it feels much more professional.. and much quicker when scrolling and typing.. the only thing I don’t like and feel is a downgrade is the weight it’s actually a little too heavy for my liking, even the XS was a little heavy all these years.. hopefully I will get used to it..

[maxin]

I just got it today as I had the 14 pro max and to be honest I haven’t noticed anything different only the camera button that give more problems than help

[DasunJayaweera-cgwe]

15 pro max- "We are Same same but different from names"😂😂😂

[michael_klein]

How would l flex with my 16 pro max when iPhone 14 and 15 pro max have nearly the same build...l want a unique phone

[peter]

I upgraded for the screen size and reduced bezel don’t really care about anything else screen is superb, I use my phone to watch movies on the go

[Skelovane]

I'm surprise you didn't talk about the audio processing features!

[ronnieb]

I bought my iphone 16 pro today in Las Vegas. Happy guy here.

[teompa]

The telephoto camera needs an upgrade from 12MP to 48MP. The 5X optical zoom is OK, but from 10X onwards I don't think it's that good. Probably the improvement of the periscope camera will come next year. The ultrawide camera, now renewed, was not as important as the telephoto camera.

[Moses-N.C]

Who would have thought many years back, that an iPhone would last longer in battery endurance than an android. With a refresh rate of 120hz, 17hours plus battery endurance is far above any android also running on 120hz.

[tebohokingsley]

Was thinking about when are you guys dropping your review, finally 😅

[Mithrandir]

2:58 No one's wondering about something iPhone's never had!

[jonnydepp]

Few mistakes here, there’s no reverse charge, and its 2nd gen Ceramic Shield,