Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple
PKR 480,999
87/100 overall
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro
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 87 against 68 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, battery & charging and value for money. The iPhone 17 Pro still wins on camera, 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 489,999.
iPhone 17 Pro
Apple
PKR 489,999
68/100 overall
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The verdict
Spec-derivedApple iPhone 16 Pro Max takes it by 18.1 points on our weighted spec score.
What actually differs
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max costs PKR 9,000 less.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max packs a 1,176 mAh larger battery.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max charges 10W faster.
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max if…
you care most about performance, battery & charging and value for money.
Buy the iPhone 17 Pro if…
you care most about camera.
Full specification comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price in Pakistan | ||
| Retail price | PKR 480,999 Cheaper | PKR 489,999 |
| Design & build | ||
| Release date | September 2024 (global release); Pakistan availability later | September–October 2025 (Apple global pattern) |
| Dimensions | 163 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm | 146.6 × 70.6 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 190 g (expected) Better |
| Water resistance | Not listed | IP68 dust and water resistance |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9 in Better | 6.3 inches |
| Resolution | 1320 × 2868 pixels (~460 ppi) Better | ~1206 × 2622 pixels(460 ppi) |
| Panel type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 120 Hz | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz (ProMotion) HDR10, Dolby Vision |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Ceramic Shield glass |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0 |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) | Hexa-core Apple custom CPU |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Apple 6-core GPU (hardware ray tracing expected) |
| Operating system | iOS 18 | iOS 19 (Apple confirms iOS version annually at WWDC before launch) |
| Memory & storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Internal storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 GB/ 512 GB/ 1 TB |
| 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) — 5× optical zoom (tetraprism)Dual-LED dual-tone flash HDR Panorama ProRAW |
| Selfie camera | 12 MP wide | 12 MP (wide) Autofocus TrueDepth sensor |
| Video recording | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps | 4K@24/30/60fps Dolby Vision HDR ProRes video Spatial video recording |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery capacity | Non-removable Li-Ion ~4,676 mAh Better | Non-removable Li-Ion~3300–3500 mAh |
| Wired charging | USB-C fast charge (up to ~40 W), MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless Better | Wired fast charging (~30W) MagSafe wireless (15W) Reverse wired charging (limited) |
| Connectivity & extras | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (or Dual Nano-SIM in some regions) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6e / Wi-Fi 7 (depending on region) | Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 (expected) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (Apple Pay ready, when enabled) |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under-display), accelerometer, gyro, compass, proximity, LiDAR scanner | Face ID Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Compass Barometer |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2 up to 10 Gb/s) | USB Type-C (USB 3 speeds) |
“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 iPhone 17 Pro?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 18.1 points. It wins on performance, battery & charging and value for money. iPhone 17 Pro 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 iPhone 17 Pro in Pakistan?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is listed at PKR 480,999 and iPhone 17 Pro at PKR 489,999. That makes Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max cheaper by PKR 9,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative.
Which has the better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro?
iPhone 17 Pro 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 iPhone 17 Pro?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on battery. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a 4676 mAh cell and iPhone 17 Pro a 3500 mAh cell, with 40W and 30W wired charging respectively.
Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or iPhone 17 Pro?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the stronger gaming phone here. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max runs the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) while iPhone 17 Pro runs the Apple A19 Pro (3 nm, expected0.
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