Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 480,999
84/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 18
Full specification and price comparison for Pakistan, updated 29 Oct 2025.
The short answer
The Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 89 against 84 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max still wins on memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Apple iPhone 18 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 384,999 against PKR 480,999.
Apple iPhone 18
Apple
PKR 384,999
89/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedApple iPhone 18 takes it by 4.9 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 18 costs PKR 96,000 less.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max charges 13W faster.
- Apple iPhone 18 offers 4 GB more RAM.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ships with 1,012 GB more storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…
you care most about memory & storage.
Buy the Apple iPhone 18 if…
you care most about performance, camera and value for money.
Not enough published data to score: Battery & charging. Those categories are excluded from the overall figure rather than estimated.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 18 |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 480,999 | PKR 384,999 Cheaper |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later | September 2026 |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm | Not listed |
| Weight | 227 g | Not listed |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68 (dust tight, water resistant up to 6m for 30 minutes) |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 in Better | 6.7 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | 1290 × 2796 pixels (estimated from panel leaks) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED (leaked via display suppliers) 120Hz ProMotion |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 Bionic |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) | 6-core Apple custom (2 performance + 4 efficiency) (expected) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | 5-core Apple GPU (leaked increment) |
| Operating system | iOS 18 | iOS 19 (leaked roadmap) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB Better |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB Better | 8 GB (base leak) / 12 GB |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP wide + 12 MP telephoto (5× optical zoom) + 48 MP ultra-wide | 48 MP wide (sensor-shift OIS) 12 MP ultra-wide 12 MP telephoto 3× (non-periscope) |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP wide | 12 MP TrueDepth |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps ProRes Cinematic Mode (8K still NOT leaked by reliable Apple analysts) |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh | Non-removable Li-Ion |
| Wired charging | USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless Better | Wired fast charging (~27W) MagSafe wireless (~15W) Reverse wireless |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) | 4G LTE/5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) | Wi-Fi 7 (leaked via Broadcom roadmap) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner | Face ID accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) | Not listed |
“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?
Apple iPhone 18 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.9 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Apple iPhone 16 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 in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and Apple iPhone 18 at PKR 384,999. That makes Apple iPhone 18 cheaper by PKR 96,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18?
Apple iPhone 18 scores higher in our camera assessment. Both use comparable main sensors, so day to day results come down to processing.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Apple iPhone 18?
Apple iPhone 18 is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while Apple iPhone 18 runs the Apple A19 Bionic.
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