The iPhone 16 Pro Max is here and as the anticipation builds around its price, color variants, and a bunch of other features, here’s everything you need to know about them.
In September 2024, Apple finally unveiled the official pricing, color variants, and many 16 Pro Max features. Although the features are not so different from those of the Pro variant, the community is buzzing with excitement since this might be the start of a new era.
When did the iPhone 16 Pro Max release?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max was released on September 9, 2024, during the Glowtime event in Cupertino, California. You can get access to all the variants from September 20, 2024.
You can start pre-ordering any iPhone 16 variant of your choice from Apple’s official website. The pre-orders start on September 13, at 5 am PDT/5:30 pm IST onwards.
How much is the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Unlike other variants, Apple hasn’t released a base 128GB variant for the 16 Pro Max. Hence, you must purchase the base 256GB variant for $1,199 (INR 1,44,900).
Apart from the base 256GB, it comes in two more different options. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the pricing:
| Storage option (Pro Max edition) | Price |
|---|---|
| 256 GB | $1,199 (INR 1,44,900) |
| 512 GB | $1,399 (INR 1,64,900) |
| 1 TB | $1,599 (INR 1,84,900) |
Pro Max edition color variants
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is available in four different colors:
- Black Titanium
- White Titanium
- Natural Titanium
- Desert Titanium
Desert Titanium is the new color introduced in 2024. The pricing remains the same regardless of the color you choose.
All iPhone 16 Pro Max camera features
Both 16 Pro and Pro Max received a 48MP Wide camera. Apart from the main camera, Apple will introduce a 5x 12MP Telephoto camera to its Pro and Pro Max edition, featuring a 120mm focal length, 112 μm pixel, and more.
Apple developers introduced a faster quad-pixel sensor that allows you to record 4K 120 FPS videos featuring Dolby Vision. These editions will also receive studio-quality mics to enhance the recording experience, coming in handy for content creation on the go.
Speaking of content creation, check out the best wireless mics for iPhone 15 Pro and later in 2024.
Additional features of the 16 Pro Max
Apart from the 48 MP Wide camera, Apple developers introduced a slew of alluring features:
Here is a quick breakdown of all the new features for the 16 Pro Max:
- 6.9″ Display (0.2″ bigger than its previous iteration)
- 5% larger batteries
- A18 Pro Bionic chip (15% faster CPU and 20% faster GPU than its previous iteration)
- 12MP Telephoto camera
- Brand new AI (Apple Intelligence)
- Faster Wireless charging facility
- Exterior camera control button
- 4K video recording at 120 FPS
- Studio quality mics to enhance the recording experience
- Brighter and better Display alongside exceptional Thermal performance
That sums up everything you want to know about the 16 Pro Max. However, if you’re interested in other variants, check out our descriptions of iPhone 16 and 16 Plus.