Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max (Global/A3296) 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB Specs
Identifiers: iPhone 16 Pro Max - MYWX3QN/A* - iPhone17,2 - A3296* - 8686*
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Please note that this A3296 iPhone 16 Pro Max is compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, and n76 as well as TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n14 or n29, TDD-5G NR band n71, or 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261. It is intended for carriers practically everywhere -- it is sold in at least 186 countries and territories -- but it is not sold in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, China, and a handful of other countries. It is technically compatible with carriers around the world, though. It supports both eSIM and a hardware nano SIM card.
All iPhone 16 Pro Max models have an "Always On" haptic-touch capable 6.9" (diagonal) "Super Retina XDR" display with ProMotion (2868x1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz refresh rates) that occupies nearly the entire front of the device. It has four cameras. On the front -- tucked in the "Dynamic Island" -- is a "TrueDepth" camera that in addition to supporting Face ID, has a f/1.9 aperture, takes 12 megapixel photos, and shoots 4K Dolby Vision video. The rear is equipped with a 4K capable "pro camera system" with a 48 megapixel "Fusion" camera (24 mm, f/1.78 aperture) that also supports 12 megapixel 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6 aperture) and separate 48 megapixel "Ultra Wide" (13 mm, f/2.2 aperture) and 12 megapixel 5x "Telephoto" (120 mm, f/2.8 aperture) capabilities.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a "Titanium" case with flat sides and an aluminum "internal structural frame" and has a glass front and glass back. The front has a "Ceramic Shield" cover for durability and the back has an integrated "MagSafe" magnetic charging connection. It is splash, water, and dust-resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of 6 meters up to 30 minutes). It has four subdued "Titanium" color options -- (Beige-Gold) "Desert", (Gray) Natural, White, and Black.
Internally, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 Pro processor with six cores -- two performance cores and four efficiency cores -- as well as a 6-core GPU and a 16-core Neural Engine. It has 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB, 512 GB, or 1 TB of flash storage. It also supports 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO, 5G wireless, Bluetooth 5.3, "second generation" Ultra Wideband, NFC for Apple Pay, "Express Cards with power reserve" for compatible transit systems, Thread networking, Crash Detection, Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite, a USB-C port (with support for USB 3), a new "Camera Control" button (as well as a hardware "Action" button), and support for Apple Intelligence AI features.
Apple estimates that the iPhone 16 Pro Max provides "up to" 105 hours of audio playback, 33 hours of video playback, and 29 hours of streamed video playback.
Price varies by country, but in the UK, this specific iPhone 16 Pro Max costs £1199, £1399, and £1599 with 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of storage. It also is available financed over a two-year contract for as little as £49.95, £58.29, and £66.62 a month, respectively.
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| Introduction Date: |
September 9, 2024 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
This model was announced on September 9, 2024, became available for pre-order on September 13, 2024, and was first available for purchase/started arriving to customers on September 20, 2024.
Also see: All iPhone models introduced in 2024. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the Geekbench 2 benchmark. This number is an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all Geekbench 2 user submissions for devices with the iPhone17,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 32-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone17,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
This model does not support the 64-bit Geekbench 3 benchmark. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for devices with the iPhone17,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
10004 |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
26612 |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 4 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 4 benchmarks are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for devices with the iPhone17,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
2396 (3301 GB 6) |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
6464 (8042 GB 6) |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the iOS are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for devices with the iPhone17,2 Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different iPod touch, iPhone and iPad models side-by-side, see Everyi.com's Ultimate iComparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
4.0 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple A18 Pro* |
| Details: |
*Apple officially reports that the iPhone 16 Pro Max uses a "second generation" 3 nm A18 Pro chip with an "upgraded" 16-core Neural Engine. The processor has six cores -- two "performance" cores and four "efficiency" cores. Third-party software reports a variable speed processor with a clockspeed around 4.0 GHz. It has a 6-core GPU, as well. |
| Onboard RAM: |
8 GB* |
Storage Capacity: |
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Details: |
*Apple provides no official details regarding RAM used by the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but third-party software analysis reports that it has 8 GB of RAM. |
| USB Support: |
Sync & Charge |
Firewire Support: |
None |
| Details: |
The iPhone 16 Pro Max models are capable of charging and syncing via its USB-C port (USB 3 up to 10Gb/s). They also support MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher, Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W. |
| Connectivity: |
USB-C (USB 3) |
Ports: |
USB-C (USB 3) |
| Case Type: |
Handheld |
Form Factor: |
iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Housing Color: |
Titanium Glass* |
Controller: |
Haptic Touch |
| Details: |
*The iPhone 16 Pro Max models use a Titanium case design and are available in four colors -- (Beige-Gold) "Desert" Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, and Black Titanium.
Both the front and back are glass surfaces; the front uses a "Ceramic shield" for durability. The device is splash, water, and dust resistant to the IP68 standard (maximum depth of six meters up to 30 minutes).
This model supports Haptic Touch. |
| Built-in Display: |
6.9" Super Retina XDR PM |
Display Resolution: |
2868x1320 (460 ppi) |
| Details: |
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has an "Always-On" 6.9" (diagonal) widescreen "Super Retina" XDR with ProMotion" OLED screen. It specifically has a 2868x1320 native resolution at 460 ppi, adaptive refresh rates up to 120 Hz, a 2,000,000:1 typical contrast ratio, and 1000 nits typical max brightness (1600 nits peak brightness HDR; 2000 nits peak brightness; 1 nit minimum brightness). It supports True Tone capability, Wide color (P3), and "Haptic Touch." as well. It has a "Ceramic Shield" front for durability, too.
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| Standard Wireless: |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be; 2x2 MIMO)* |
Standard Bluetooth: |
5.3 |
| Details: |
*Apple notes that the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 with 2x2 MIMO as well as 5G, Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO and LAA, Bluetooth 5.3, a "second generation" Ultra Wideband chip, Thread networking, NFC with reader mode, and Express Cards with power reserve (for transit systems).
This specific iPhone 16 Pro Max -- the A3296 sold in at least 186 countries and territories -- supports FDD-5G NR bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, and n76 as well as TDD-5G NR bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, and n79. It is not compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n14 or n29, TDD-5G NR band n71, 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261; FDD-LTE bands 11 (1500 MHz), 14 (700 PS), 21 (1500 MHz), 29 (700d MHz), and 71 (600 MHz). |
| Cell Network: |
GSM/5G* |
Camera: |
48 Megapixels** |
| Details: |
This A3296 iPhone 16 Pro Max supports "FDD‑5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76); TDD‑5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79); FDD‑LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66); TDD‑LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53); UMTS/HSPA+/DC‑HSDPA (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz); [and] GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)." It is not compatible with FDD-5G NR bands n14 or n29, TDD-5G NR band n71, 5G NR mmWave bands n258, n260, and n261; FDD-LTE bands 11 (1500 MHz), 14 (700 PS), 21 (1500 MHz), 29 (700d MHz), and 71 (600 MHz).
This iPhone 16 Pro Max supports both eSIM and a physical nano SIM card.
**The iPhone 16 Pro Max models have three rear cameras and a single front camera. The rear has a "Pro camera system" with a 48 megapixel "Fusion" camera (24 mm, f/1.78 aperture, second generation sensor-shift OIS, 100% focus pixels, support for 24 and 48 megapixel photos). This "Fusion" camera also supports 12 megapixel 2x Telephoto (52 mm, f/1.6 aperture, sensor-shift OIS, 100% focus pixels). It additionally has a 48 megapixel "Ultra Wide" (13 mm, f/2.2 aperture 120-degree field of view, "Hybrid Focus Pixels, and 48 megapixel photos) and 12 megapixel 5x "Telephoto" camera (120 mm, f/2.8 aperture, 20-degree field of view, 100% Focus Pixels, 3D sensor-shift optical image stabilization and autofocus, tetraprism design). It provides a simulated 5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; and 10x optical zoom range.
The rear camera system also supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24, 25, 30, 60, 100 (Fusion) and 120 (Fusion) fps as well as 1080p Dolby Vision video at 25, 30, 60 and 120 (Fusion) fps and 720p Dolby Vision video at 30 fps.
The front "TrueDepth" camera is 12 megapixels, has a f/1.9 aperture, and supports 4K Dolby Vision video recording at 24, 25, 30, and 60 fps and 1080p Dolby Vision video recording at 25, 30, and 60 fps. |
| Battery Type: |
Lithium Ion (4,685 mAh) |
Battery Life (Music): |
105 Hours |
| Battery Life (Voice): |
N/A* |
Standby Time: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that the iPhone 16 Pro Max provides "up to" 105 hours of audio playback, 33 hours of video playback, and 29 hours of streamed video playback.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max also is "fast-charge capable" up to 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher paired with the USB-C charging cable or a 30W adapter or higher paired with a MagSafe charger (all sold separately). It supports MagSafe wireless charging up to 25W with a 30W adapter or higher, Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W, and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W.
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| Apple Order No: |
MYWX3QN/A* |
Apple Subfamily: |
iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Details: |
*Order numbers vary by country. MYWX3QN/A is the order number for this iPhone 16 Pro Max model in (Beige-Gold) Desert Titanium, in the United Kingdom, with 256 GB of storage.
In (Beige-Gold) Desert Titanium, in the UK and with 512 GB or 1 TB of storage, order numbers are MYX23QN/A and MYX63QN/A, respectively.
In the UK, in Natural (Gray) Titanium, the order numbers are MYWY3QN/A, MYX33QN/A, and MYX73QN/A; in White Titanium, the order numbers are MYWW3QN/A, MYX13QN/A, and MYX53QN/A; and in Black Titanium, the order numbers are MYWV3QN/A, MYX03QN/A, and MYX43QN/A. |
| Apple Model No: |
A3296* (EMC 8686*) |
Model ID: |
iPhone17,2 |
| Details: |
The Model Number and EMC Number are both unique to this specific iPhone 16 Pro Max. The Model Identifier is shared by other iPhone 16 Pro Max models.
Also see: All iPhones with the A3296* Model Number, the 8686* EMC Number, and the iPhone17,2 Model Identifier. |
| Pre-Installed OS: |
iOS 18.0 (22A3354) |
Maximum OS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model fully supports the current version of the iOS -- iOS 18.
Also see: Which iPhone models support iOS 18? Do some models "partially" support iOS 18? Which ones? |
| Dimensions: |
6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32* |
Avg. Weight: |
7.99 oz. (227 g) |
| Details: |
In inches - height by width by depth (163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm). |
| Mac Support: |
macOS 10.13* |
Windows Support: |
Windows 10+* |
| Details: |
*Apple reports that this iPhone 16 Pro Max model, if syncing with a Mac is desired, is compatible with a Mac running macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) through macOS 10.14.6 (Mojave) using iTunes 12.8 or later or macOS 10.15 (Catalina) or later using the Finder. To sync with a Windows PC requires Windows 10 or later and iTunes 12.12.10 or later. |
| Audio Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports "AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos." |
| Photo Support: |
The iPhone 16 Pro Max cameras capture images in HEIF, JPEG, and DNG formats. |
| Video Support: |
Apple reports that the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes formats for video playback; the cameras record video in HEVC, H.264, and ProRes formats.
It also supports up to 4K HDR AirPlay for mirroring, photos and video out to the Apple TV 2nd Gen or later or AirPlay-enabled smart TV as well as video mirroring and video out "up to" 4K HDR through native DisplayPort output over USB-C or an USB-C Digital AV Adapter. |
| Incl. Accessories: |
Ships with a USB-C charge cable (1 m). It does not ship with headphones or a USB Power Adapter.
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| Original Price: |
N/A* |
Est. Current Retail: |
N/A* |
| Details: |
*This model is not sold in the United States. It is sold in at least 186 countries and territories, though. Price varies by country, but in the UK, this specific iPhone 16 Pro Max costs £1199, £1399, and £1599 with 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB of storage. It also is available financed over a two-year contract for as little as £49.95, £58.29, and £66.62 a month, respectively. Discounts are available for trade-ins, as well.
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Global original prices for the iPhone 16 Pro Max (Global/A3296) in 24 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region. Please note that prices with an asterisk (*) are bound by carrier contractual obligations.
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Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
N/A |
Brazil: |
R$12.499, R$13.999, R$15.499 |
| Mexico: |
N/A |
United States: |
N/A* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€1449, €1699, €1949 |
Belgium: |
€1479, €1729, €1979 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 11.499, 13.499, 15.499 |
Finland: |
€1509, €1759, €2009 |
| France: |
€1479, €1729, €1979 |
Germany: |
€1449, €1699, €1949 |
| Ireland: |
€1489, €1739, €1989 |
Italy: |
€1489, €1739, €1989 |
| Luxembourg: |
€1430,10, €1671,85, €1913,58 |
Netherlands: |
€1479, €1729, €1979 |
| Norway: |
NOK 17.990, 20.990, 23.990 |
Portugal: |
€1499, €1749, €1999 |
| Spain: |
€1469, €1719, €1969 |
Sweden: |
SEK 17.495, 20.495, 23.495 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 1'249, 1'449, 1'649 |
United Kingdom: |
£1199, £1399, £1599 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
N/A |
Hong Kong: |
N/A |
| India: |
Rs 144,900, 164,900, 184,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
N/A |
Korea: |
KRW 1,900,000, 2,200,000, 2,500,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 5999, 6999, 7999 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 84,990, 96,990, 108,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$1899, S$2199, S$2499 |
Taiwan: |
NT$44,900, NT$51,900, NT$58,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 48,900, 56,900, 64,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 34,999,000, 40,999,000, 46,999,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$2149, A$2499, A$2849 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$2399, NZ$2799, NZ$3199 |
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