Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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Follow these steps to get started with your device
Get startedRestore from iCloud Backup
| 1. | From the welcome screen, swipe up from the bottom of the screen. |
| 2. | Tap your desired language. |
| 3. | Tap your country/region. |
| 4. | Choose your preferred appearance using the slider, then tap Continue. |
| 5. | From this screen, you can set up your device using Quick Start. To do this, bring another device running iOS 11 or later nearby to sign in automatically. To skip this and set up your device manually, tap Set Up Without Another Device. |
| 6. | From this screen, you're able to connect your device to nearby Wi-Fi networks. Tap the network you'd like to connect to. |
| 7. | Enter the network password, then tap Join. |
| 8. | Read the data and privacy statement from Apple, then tap Continue. |
| 9. | You have the option to set up your device for yourself or a child. For this example, tap Set Up for Myself. |
| 10. | On this screen, you can choose to set up Face ID on your device. Face ID uses your face as a security measure in place of a passcode or Apple ID password when making purchases or unlocking your device. Tap Continue and follow the on-screen instructions to register your face, otherwise tap Set Up Later. |
| 11. | Here you can choose to set up a passcode. A passcode will be used when unlocking your phone or making purchases and is also required as a backup for Face ID. You can choose between creating a six-digit, four-digit, custom numeric, or custom alphanumeric code. Enter then re-enter your desired code, then jump to step 14. To skip this step, tap Passcode Options. |
| 12. | Tap Don't Use Passcode. |
| 13. | Tap Don't Use Passcode again. |
| 14. | Tap From iCloud Backup. |
| 15. | Enter your Apple Account and password, then tap Continue. |
| 16. | Read the terms and conditions for using your device, then tap Agree. |
| 17. | Tap your desired backup. |
| 18. | Tap Continue. |
| 19. | On this screen, you'll be given the option to set up Siri. For now, tap Set Up Later in Settings. |
| 20. | On this screen, you'll be given the option to share iPhone Analytics with Apple. Tap your desired preference. |
| 21. | On this screen, you'll be given the option to share app data with the developers. Tap your desired preference. Your device will now start to restore data from your iCloud backup. This may take several minutes, and your device will restart once the restore has finished. |
Top specifications
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Device warranty
12 months
Battery
Removable battery
No
Fast charge
Yes - up to 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20W adapter or higher
Power saving
Low Power Mode
Wireless charging
Yes - MagSafe and Qi
Body
Height (mm)
163.3
Width (mm)
77.6
Depth (mm)
8.25
Weight (g)
227
Water resistant
Yes - IP68 (maximum depth of 6 metres up to 30 minutes)
Dust resistant
Yes - IP68
SIM type
Dual SIM
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
SIM 1: Physical nano-SIM card or eSIM
SIM 2: eSIM (eSIM is not yet available on all networks)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Direct
No
Personal hotspot
Yes
USB type
Type-C
HDMI output
No
Near Field Communication (NFC)
Yes
Bluetooth
Yes - 5.3
Wi-Fi (WLAN)
Yes - 7
USB cable
Yes
Processor
GPU
6‑core
CPU speed
A18 Pro chip with 16-core Neural Engine
Display
Resolution
2868x1320
Pixels
460ppi
Touch screen
Yes
Multi-touch
Yes
Dynamic Island
Yes
Contrast ratio
2,000,000:1
Brightness
1000 nits (typical)
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
1 nit minimum brightness
1600 nits peak brightness (HDR)
2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor)
1 nit minimum brightness
Size (inches)
6.9
Screen type
Super Retina XDR OLED
Network
Wi-Fi and 4G Calling (VoLTE)
Yes
VoLTE (4G calling in UK)
Yes
3G
Yes
4G
Yes
5G
Yes
Messaging
Email
Yes
IM
Yes
Multimedia messages
Yes
Text messages
Yes
Platform
Operating system
Apple iOS
Generic software version
iOS 18
Sensors
LiDAR scanner
Yes
Gyroscope
Yes
Ambient light sensor
Yes - Dual
Digital compass
Yes
Accelerometer
Yes - High-g
Barometer
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Memory
Device memory
256GB, 512GB
Card slot
No
Front camera
Resolution (max MP)
12
HD video recording
4K at 24fps, 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
1080p at 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
4K Dolby Vision at 30fps
Slo-mo 1080p at 120fps
1080p at 25fps, 30fps or 60fps
4K Dolby Vision at 30fps
Slo-mo 1080p at 120fps
No. of cameras
1
Slow motion
Yes - 1080p at 120fps
Additional features
Autofocus with Focus Pixels
Smart HDR 5
Burst mode
Cinematic mode video recording
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Portrait lighting wit six effects
Deep Fusion
Smart HDR 5
Burst mode
Cinematic mode video recording
Cinematic video stabilisation
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Portrait lighting wit six effects
Deep Fusion
Aperture
f/1.9
Selfie modes
Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Animoji and Memoji
Night mode
Camera
No. of cameras
4
Primary camera
Triple rear-facing
Secondary camera
Front-facing TrueDepth
HD video recording
Yes
Rear camera
Resolution (max MP)
Fusion camera: 48
Ultra-Wide camera: 48
Telephoto camera: 12
Ultra-Wide camera: 48
Telephoto camera: 12
No. of cameras
3
Aperture
Fusion camera: f/1.78
Ultra-Wide camera: f/2.2
Telephoto camera: f/2.8
Ultra-Wide camera: f/2.2
Telephoto camera: f/2.8
Flash
True Tone
Field of vision (FOV)
Ultra-Wide camera: 120 degrees
Telephoto camera: 20 degrees
Telephoto camera: 20 degrees
HD video recording
4K at 24fps, 25fps, 30fps, 60fps, 100fps (fusion) or 120fps
1080p at 25fps, 30fps, 60fps or 120fps
720p HDR with Dolby Vision at 30fps
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30fps
Action mode up to 2.8K at 60fps
Slo‑mo video support for 4K at 120fps (fusion) and up 1080p at 240fps (Ultra Wide and Telephoto camera)
1080p at 25fps, 30fps, 60fps or 120fps
720p HDR with Dolby Vision at 30fps
Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30fps
Action mode up to 2.8K at 60fps
Slo‑mo video support for 4K at 120fps (fusion) and up 1080p at 240fps (Ultra Wide and Telephoto camera)
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Yes
Slow motion
4K at 120fps (Fusion) and up to 1080p at 240fps (Ultra Wide and Telephoto camera)
Type
Fusion camera
Ultra-Wide camera
Telephoto camera
Ultra-Wide camera
Telephoto camera
Zoom
5x optical zoom in
2x optical zoom out
10x optical zoom range
Up to 25x Digital zoom
2x optical zoom out
10x optical zoom range
Up to 25x Digital zoom
Additional features
Portrait Lighting with six effects
Smart HDR 5
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Night mode
Photographic styles
Deep Fusion
Cinematic mode for video recording (up to 4K HDR at 30fps)
Smart HDR 5
Wide colour capture
Auto image stabilisation
Night mode
Photographic styles
Deep Fusion
Cinematic mode for video recording (up to 4K HDR at 30fps)
Features
A-GPS
Yes
FM radio
No
Web browser
Yes
Voice recording
Yes
Music player
Yes
Camera control button
Yes
Video player
Yes
Loudspeaker
Yes
Face recognition
Face ID
Hearing aid compatible
Yes
Always On
Yes
Video calling
FaceTime HD
GPS
Yes
Document viewer
Yes
eSIM compatibility
Yes
3.5mm headphone jack
No
Security
Fingerprint sensor
No
Facial recognition
Yes
Accessibility
Accessibility features
Voice control
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and Textphone support
Eye Tracking
Vocal Shortcuts
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
AssistiveTouch
Spoken Content
VoiceOver
Zoom
Magnifier
RTT and Textphone support
Eye Tracking
Vocal Shortcuts
Type to Siri
Switch Control
Closed Captions
Personal Voice
Live Speech
AssistiveTouch
Spoken Content
Warranty
Device warranty
12 months
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