iPhone 16 Pro Max Release Date, Price Estimate and All Leaks

The iPhone 16 Pro Max appears to be the biggest iPhone ever. Additionally, when this gadget is released this autumn as part of Apple’s new smartphone lineup, we’ll get to see everything from a powerful new A18 Pro chip to improved cameras and a new capture button on the design.

Apple is also expected to release a wide range of AI features with the new iPhone to better compete with flagship smartphones from Samsung and Google; however, we’ll only be able to learn about these features before the iPhone 16 Pro Max launches. Additionally, a bigger battery and an improved Wi-Fi 7 could appear.

Here’s everything we know about the iPhone 16 Pro Max right now.

IPHONE 16 PRO MAX CHEAT SHEET Biggest rumors

Release date forecast: September 2024
Price forecast: Starting at $1199
Design: Larger 6.9-inch display, capture button
Cameras: Larger main sensor, 48MP ultrawide, 5x telephoto
AI features: Generative AI across multiple Apple apps, including Photos and Notes
Specifications: A18 Pro chip, up to 2TB of storage, Wi-Fi 7
Colors: Rose, gray, silver, and space black
Battery: Larger battery than the iPhone 15 Pro Max at 4,676 mAh
Software: iOS 18

IPHONE 16 PRO MAX Price and release date speculation

It’s still too early to determine exactly how much the iPhone 16 Pro Max will cost. However, given that the iPhone 15 Pro Max has seen a $100 price increase, we expect Apple to keep the current price for at least another year. If that’s the case, the 256GB version of the iPhone 16 Pro Max could have a starting price of $1,199, £1,199 or AU$2,199.

Apple typically releases its new iPhones in early to mid-September; the pandemic was the only occasion in the last few years when this didn’t happen. The event usually takes place around the second or third week of the month, with Tuesday being the most common day. We’ve estimated the most likely release date for the iPhone 16 based on the calendar.

If Apple continues on its current trajectory, in 2024, September 10 could be the date for the Apple September event. Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 Pro Max will open on Friday, September 13 and the device could launch on September 20. However, this is all speculation.

iPhone 16 PRO MAX Design and display

Early speculation suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro Max could grow in size from 6.7 inches to 6.9 inches. In doing so, the 16 Pro Max would overtake the 6.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in size and become the largest iPhone ever. This increase in screen size is also expected to be accompanied by a bigger battery.

Check out these images of iPhone 16 dummy units, with the sizes of each model displayed, to get an idea of what the 6.9-inch iPhone Pro Max will look like. Even better, a leaked image shows the iPhone 16 Pro Max next to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, seen above.

According to early CAD renders, the new phone will be just 0.019 inches wider than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but 0.19 inches taller. This suggests that despite its larger size, the 16 Pro Max is still easy and comfortable to use, although it may not be the best choice for those who have trouble handling larger phones.

A side-by-side render comparison of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Galaxy S24 Ultra by Phone Arena indicates that Samsung’s next phone will be slightly wider than the enlarged iPhone 16 Pro Max, while Apple’s flagship will be slightly taller. The weight difference between the Galaxy S24 Ultra Max and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is 233 grams and 225 grams, respectively.

Samsung is the company that typically provides iPhone screens, and speculation about the supply chain suggests that the version used in the iPhone 16 Pro Max and other models will use less power. This is due to the anticipated transition of OLED materials from blue fluorescence to blue phosphorescence technology.

Another improvement to the OLED panel will be smaller bezels, accentuating the larger screen of the iPhone 16 Pro Max by surrounding the active portion of the display with an incredibly thin 1.15mm border. To put things into perspective, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 1.5mm bezel, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 1.71mm bezel.

The rest of the specifications for the iPhone 16 Pro Max have also been provided in full. It appears it will be slightly thicker and wider than the current iPhone 15 Pro Max, but it will be taller.

It has also been speculated that Apple could hide the remaining Face ID sensor beneath the screen of the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max. Instead of the Dynamic Island’s pill-shaped cutout, it would reduce the cutout required for the selfie camera to a circle. But we might have to wait until 2025 and the release of the iPhone 17 Pro before that actually happens.

In addition to the action button added to the Pro series in autumn last year, there are rumors that the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max could get at least one additional capability button called the IVE button. This is believed to be the “capture” button, and it enables you to quickly take photos and videos (it also has a focusing feature). This button has been made more attractive with a new dummy model image -Even inside the case.

These Mac Rumors prototype-based renders show all of these suspected possibilities. While Apple refines this design, things could change, but it shouldn’t differ too much from the device we eventually buy. Additionally, all of the alleged cases for the iPhone 16 lineup show action and capture buttons.

Additional dummy units show iPhone 16 devices with a wireless charging Mag Safe ring that’s smaller. This could improve wireless charging while also making the next-generation phone smaller.

According to a source, the iPhone 16 Pro Max could be available in Space Black, Silver, or Gray, and Rose as desired. Rose seems to be a new option and could be the color of the year, but it looks similar to the older gold iPhones.

The new color-infused rear glass would reflect these colors. This material, which is new to the Pro Max anyway, is currently seen on the back of the iPhone 15 Plus and base models.

IPHONE 16 PRO MAX Possible Specifications

Given that Apple has made a strong commitment to providing better chipsets to the Pro iPhones compared to the regular and Plus models, it is highly likely that Apple will do the same with the iPhone 16 series. This suggests that the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models will likely have an A18 chip, most likely the A18 Pro. Different A18 variants may come for the other iPhone 16 models.

Compared to the A17 Pro, one of those variants is expected to have a larger die size, providing more room for additional transistors and specialized hardware. According to analyst Jeff Pu, this will lead to better on-device AI performance. But according to Mark Gurman, Apple will still need to use servers running the M2 Ultra chip in the cloud for some AI processing.

Although we are unsure about the additional features this chip will have, reports suggest that it will be slightly different from the A17 Pro. It seems that instead of using the N3B process to make the A17 Pro, Apple will use chips made with TSMC’s N3E technology. This technology is claimed to increase yields and cost-effectiveness, but also improve performance at the regrettable cost of efficiency. According to an industry report, this will be followed by 2nm iPhone 17 chips.

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With the same core technology, the A18 Pro could have unexpected power. According to a set of leaked benchmark figures, it may be able to outperform Apple’s M-series laptop/tablet CPUs in single-core tests.

Although leaker @Tech_Reve claims this is unlikely to happen, others have speculated that Apple could increase the built-in memory in its phones to accommodate more AI-powered features. It appears that the Pro Max will continue to use 8GB of RAM instead. It appears more plausible that Wi-Fi 7 support is a rumor.

IPHONE 16 PRO MAX BATTERY

We’ve heard that Apple is investigating measures to reduce heat dispersion for the battery in the iPhone 16, including replacing the aluminum casing and connector on the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s battery. The phone could have longer battery life without compromising thermal management, thanks to the new design and battery density. In an effort to ease supply constraints at launch — like when shipments were delayed for iPhone 15 Pro Max orders last year — Apple is also looking to diversify where its batteries are made. According to another source, the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max could have larger batteries, with the Pro Max potentially featuring a 4,676 mAh battery. (The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a 4,422 mAh battery.) However, the iPhone 16 Plus could have a smaller battery size, which could mean the Pro Max could once again regain its status as the iPhone with the longest lifespan. Apple could guarantee over 30 hours of battery life on the next Pro Max, compared to the current 29 hours of video playback Apple offers with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 16 Pro Max: Cameras

There are only a few rumors about the iPhone 16 Pro Max camera right now. The telephoto lens on the iPhone 16 Pro Max may have a 300mm focal length, which is more than twice as long as the 120mm lens on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. In addition, it is reported that the iPhone 16 Pro Max will have a 1/1.4-inch sensor, which is slightly larger than the 1/1.28-inch sensor on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. This is especially important considering the claim that the iPhone 16 Pro will use the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s tetraprism-designed telephoto lens to match the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera capabilities. This will allow the camera to capture more light and improve overall performance.A report released by search firm TrendForce corroborates this rumor.

The telephoto lens used by Apple on the iPhone 16 Pro version may get an additional modification. Apple is reportedly considering adopting a smaller lens with better magnification.

According to the report, the 48MP ultrawide camera that is rumored to be included with the iPhone 16 Pro model will be a significant improvement over the current 12MP lens. However, the iPhone 17 may have a better selfie camera instead of the 12MP one used in the iPhone 15.

The improvements may also apply to one or more lenses of the camera. According to the report, Apple is developing a new lens coating material that could help the iPhone handle intense light sources that may result in lens flare or other picture abnormalities.

IPHONE 16 PRO MAX SOFTWARE

We believe the iPhone 16 Pro Max will run on iOS 18, which Apple introduced at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June, just like the other iPhone 16 models. Command Center has been redesigned, and the home screen is now more customisable with widgets and apps to place wherever you want. New features have been added to apps including Wallet, Messages and Maps, while the Photos app has been significantly overhauled. Even the Passwords app has been updated.

However, Apple’s AI-powered feature, known as Apple Intelligence, may be the more notable update. In addition to a far more intelligent Siri, Apple Intelligence brings with it editing and image creation tools, organizing by context, and writing tools that suggest phrasing and tone adjustments. Although Apple Intelligence has strict system requirements, the iPhone 16 Pro Max, with its A18 chipset, is almost guaranteed to meet them.

If you want to try out iOS 18 ahead of its fall release — which is expected to coincide with the launch of the iPhone Pro Max — you can get it right now as a developer beta. A public beta is expected to be available by July. (To try out Apple Intelligence, you’ll need an iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max.)

IPHONE 16 PRO MAX or iPhone 16 ULTRA?

The main doubt we have about the iPhone 16 Pro Max is whether the long-awaited iPhone Ultra will replace it or whether the Pro Max model will still exist in 2024.

Several rumors suggested that the iPhone 15 and iPhone Ultra would be released simultaneously. There was also a suggestion that the Ultra might just be the Pro Max name rather than the “fifth iPhone.” To be honest, the iPhone 16 Ultra is a little easier to pronounce than the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Mark Gurman, a well-known Apple insider source, suggests that the iPhone Ultra could be released in 2024. It’s unclear if Apple will finally drop the Pro Max name or if it will be an entirely new variant of the iPhone 16. That debate may now be settled as it seems Apple will continue to support the Pro Max model for at least another year based on the absence of talk about the iPhone 16 Ultra over the summer.

Perhaps getting an even more advanced iPhone would be a mistake. Phone editor John Velasco believes it would be better for Apple to make a foldable iPhone instead of an Ultra.

iPhone 16 PRO MAX Outlook

Since the iPhone 16 Pro Max is still in its early stages of development, we don’t really know what to expect. However, based on some of the speculation we’ve heard, the iPhone 16 Pro Max looks to be a great phone.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a bigger screen, a more powerful camera system, more RAM, and another dedicated button. Stay tuned for more rumors and leaks about the iPhone 16 Pro Max.