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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max

Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.

The short answer

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 79 against 74 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the cheaper of the two at PKR 480,999 against PKR 560,000.

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The verdict

Spec-derived

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max takes it by 4.6 points on our weighted spec score.

Performance Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads

Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.

Camera Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads

Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.

Battery & charging Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads

Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.

Display Level

Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.

Memory & storage Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads

Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.

Value for money Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads

Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.

What actually differs

  • Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max costs PKR 79,001 less.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max packs a 891 mAh larger battery.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max charges 20W faster.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max offers 4 GB more RAM.
  • Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ships with 1,024 GB more storage.

Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…

you care most about performance, camera and value for money.

Buy the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max if…

you care most about battery & charging and memory & storage.

Full specification comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Price in Pakistan
Retail price PKR 480,999 Cheaper PKR 560,000
Design & build
Release date September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later September 18, 2026
Dimensions 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm 163.4 × 78.0 × 8.75 mm
Weight 227 g Better 249 g
Water resistance Not listed IP68 (up to 6 meters for up to 30 minutes)
Display
Screen size 6.9 in 6.9 inches
Resolution 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) 2868 × 1320 pixels
Panel type Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz Super Retina XDR OLED
Protection Ceramic Shield glass Ceramic Shield 2 front
Performance
Chipset Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) Apple A20 Pro
CPU Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) 6-core CPU (2 super cores + 4 efficiency cores)
GPU Apple GPU (6-core) 7-core GPU with Neural Accelerators
Operating system iOS 18 iOS 27
Memory & storage
RAM 8 GB 12GB Better
Internal storage 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB Better
Card slot No No
Camera
Main camera 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide 48MP Pro Fusion camera system
Selfie camera 12 MP wide 18MP Center Stage camera Better
Video recording 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps 4K Dolby Vision up to 120fps; 1080p Dolby Vision up to 120fps; ProRes up to 4K 120fps with external recording; ProRes RAW; Apple Log 2; Spatial Video; Dual Capture
Battery & charging
Battery capacity Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh 5567 mAh Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery Better
Wired charging USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless Fast charging: up to 50% in around 15 minutes with 60W-capable adapter or higher; up to 50% in 30 minutes with 35W adapter or higher using MagSafe Charger Better
Connectivity & extras
SIM Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) Dual eSIM (2 active eSIMs; stores 8 or more eSIMs)
Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2×2 MIMO
Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 6
NFC Yes Yes, with reader mode
Sensors Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors
USB USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) USB-C, USB 3 up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort

“Better” marks the higher (or, for price and weight, the lower) figure. It is a specification difference, not a judgement about real-world experience.

Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.6 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price.

What is the price of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max in Pakistan?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max at PKR 560,000. That makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 79,001. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.

Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.

Which phone has the better battery, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max a 5567 mAh cell, with 40W and 60W wired charging respectively.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max runs the Apple A20 Pro.

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Scores are calculated from the published hardware specification of each device using the same formula for every phone on WhatMobilePK — they are not paid placements and they are not laboratory test results. Prices are indicative Pakistani retail prices and change frequently.