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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple2024
Apple Flagship5G NetworkReleased 2024

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, featuring the Apple A18 Pro (3nm TSMC N3E, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple Intelligence), a 6.9" Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED (1–120Hz ProMotion, 1 nit minimum brightness) panel, and a 48MP optical camera system.

Platform / SoC
Apple A18 Pro
Display
6.9" • 120Hz
Main Camera
48 MP OIS
Battery & Charging
4685 mAh • 30W
Weight & IP Rating
227g • IP68
Launch OS
iOS 18
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a high-performance mobile computing device engineered around the Apple A18 Pro (3nm TSMC N3E, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple Intelligence) (6-core (2x4.04 GHz performance + 4x2.20 GHz efficiency), Apple-designed 6-core GPU with 2x hardware ray tracing). It features a 6.9" Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED (1–120Hz ProMotion, 1 nit minimum brightness) at 2868 × 1320 px (460 ppi) with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2000 nits peak brightness. Optics include a 48 MP 1/1.28" Fusion sensor with faster readout primary sensor with hardware OIS paired with 5x Tetraprism Periscope Optical Zoom (120mm, 3D Sensor-shift OIS) zoom, powered by a 4685 mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging.

Compute & Processing Architecture
Apple A18 Pro (3nm TSMC N3E, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple Intelligence) equipped with 6-core (2x4.04 GHz performance + 4x2.20 GHz efficiency) and Apple-designed 6-core GPU with 2x hardware ray tracing. Runs iOS 18 with Face ID.
Display & Luminescence Benchmarks
6.9" Super Retina XDR LTPO OLED (1–120Hz ProMotion, 1 nit minimum brightness) panel delivering 2868 × 1320 px (460 ppi) (19.5:9) at 120Hz and 2000 nits peak luminance.
Optics & Cinema Video Recording
48 MP 1/1.28" Fusion sensor with faster readout sensor (f/1.78) with 5x Tetraprism Periscope Optical Zoom (120mm, 3D Sensor-shift OIS). Video capture: 4K at 120 fps Dolby Vision HDR & ProRes Log, Audio Mix spatial audio.
Battery, Power & Build Metallurgy
4685 mAh battery with 30W wired fast charging. Chassis: Grade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2024 formula, sapphire glass Camera Control with IP68 (6m up to 30 mins).

Complete Factory Specification Matrix

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6 CORE MODULES
01

Platform & Compute Architecture

System-on-Chip node fabrication, CPU core topology, and neural compute acceleration

System on Chip (SoC)Apple A18 Pro (3nm TSMC N3E, 16-core Neural Engine, Apple Intelligence)
CPU Microarchitecture & Cores6-core (2x4.04 GHz performance + 4x2.20 GHz efficiency)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)Apple-designed 6-core GPU with 2x hardware ray tracing
Memory / RAM Configurations8 GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage & Expansion256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
02

Display & Visual Engineering

Panel luminescence, adaptive refresh dynamics, color bit depth, and glass protection

Display Panel TechnologySuper Retina XDR LTPO OLED (1–120Hz ProMotion, 1 nit minimum brightness)
Screen Diagonal Size6.9 inches
Native Resolution & Pixel Density2868 × 1320 px (460 ppi)
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh Rate Range120 Hz
Peak Brightness Luminescence2000 nits (Peak)
03

Camera Array & Computational Optics

Sensor format, physical aperture, optical stabilization, and cinema video pipeline

Primary Sensor Resolution48 Megapixels (MP)
Primary Sensor Format1/1.28" Fusion sensor with faster readout
Primary Lens Aperturef/1.78
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)Hardware Optical Stabilization (OIS)
Ultra-Wide Sensor48 MP (f/2.2 (Hybrid Focus Pixels, 13mm))
Telephoto & Periscope System5x Tetraprism Periscope Optical Zoom (120mm, 3D Sensor-shift OIS)
Master Video Recording Matrix4K at 120 fps Dolby Vision HDR & ProRes Log, Audio Mix spatial audio
Front Selfie Camera12 MP (f/1.9 (Autofocus)) — Video: 4K at 60 fps Dolby Vision
04

Battery & Power Dynamics

Cell chemical capacity, wired power delivery protocol, and wireless charging

Nominal Battery Capacity4685 mAh
Wired Fast Charging Peak Wattage30W Power Delivery
Wireless Inductive ChargingSupported (Up to 25W Wireless)
05

Chassis, Structural Build & Durability

Frame metallurgy, structural ingress protection, and physical dimensions

Structural Build & MetallurgyGrade 5 Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield 2024 formula, sapphire glass Camera Control
Ingress Protection (IP Rating)IP68 (6m up to 30 mins)
Physical Dimensions (H × W × D)163.0 × 77.6 × 8.25 mm
Total Weight227 g (8.01 oz)
06

Connectivity, Ports & Operating System

Launch firmware version, physical I/O connectors, cellular generations, and biometrics

Operating System at LaunchiOS 18
Physical Interface PortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
Cellular & 5G Generation5G sub-6 GHz / mmWave, Wi-Fi 7
Biometric Authentication HardwareFace ID
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