Apple launched the iPhone 16 Pro Max in India in September 2024 at Rs 1,44,900 for 256 GB, a lower starting price than the 15 Pro Max. The display grew to 6.9 inches, the largest on an iPhone at the time, though thinner bezels keep the body only slightly bigger than its predecessor.
The 1320 x 2868 ProMotion OLED is bright, smooth and excellent for video and gaming. The titanium body weighs 227 g, which is heavy but well balanced. The A18 Pro chip with a redesigned thermal structure sustains performance better than the A17 Pro, making it a strong device for long gaming sessions and editing 4K video on the go.
It shares the 16 Pro's cameras: 48 MP Fusion main, 48 MP ultrawide and 12 MP 5x tetraprism telephoto, with 4K 120fps Dolby Vision recording and Camera Control. Battery life is outstanding, with Apple quoting its longest-ever video playback figure for an iPhone. Rivals like the Galaxy S24 Ultra offered a stylus and longer zoom, but the Pro Max led on video and sustained performance.
Key specifications
| Launch price (India) | Rs 144,900 (base variant) |
|---|---|
| India launch | September 2024 |
| Segment | Flagship |
| Display | 6.9-inch, Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO, ProMotion, 120Hz, 1320 x 2868 |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear cameras | 48 MP main + 48 MP ultrawide + 12 MP 5x telephoto |
| Front camera | 12 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 4685 mAh |
| Software at launch | iOS 18 |
| 5G | Yes |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 |
| Headphone jack | No |
| Weight | 227 g |
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
What we like
- Best battery life of any iPhone at launch
- Huge 6.9-inch ProMotion display
- Excellent pro video features
- Strong sustained performance
What could be better
- Heavy at 227 g
- Very expensive
- Charging slower than Android rivals
Who should buy it
Heavy users and creators who want the biggest screen, best battery and top video quality in an iPhone.
Specifications and price are as at the India launch (September 2024). Prices change after launch – check current prices before buying.