UAE Price
AED 5,299
India Price
₹1,34,900
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Smartphone · Apple · 2024
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB is Apple's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4685 mAh battery. At AED 5,299 in the UAE and ₹1,34,900 in India, it sits firmly in the flagship tier.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max excels with its 48MP main sensor with sensor-shift OIS and 5x optical zoom periscope telephoto, delivering unmatched detail at distance, and its 4685mAh battery delivers 48 hours of endurance—among the longest in flagship class. The 6.9-inch display with 460 ppi ensures crisp visuals, while MagSafe/Qi2 15W wireless charging offers reliable top-ups. This is for professionals who shoot 4K HDR video daily, rely on LiDAR for AR workflows, and need all-day battery without carrying a power bank. Its weakness? Thermals throttle sustained 4K60 recording after 12 minutes under heat. In UAE at AED 5299, it’s competitive because no local rival matches its camera precision and 5G stability across networks. In India at ₹134900, it’s overpriced—Samsung’s S24 Ultra offers similar zoom and larger battery for ₹125000, with better thermal management.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Ion 4685 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Battery Capacity | 4685 mAh |
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296 |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Models | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2 |
| SAR | 1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.22 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $ 654.98 / £ 716.98 / € 886.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1838828 (v10), 1740422 (v11) GeekBench: 8606 (v6) 3DMark: 4731 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1796 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.4 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | Active use score 17:18h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Repairability | Class C |
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Yes, it remains a strong choice in 2026 due to Apple’s long-term software support and durable build, making it a reliable investment for users who prioritize performance and ecosystem integration over frequent upgrades.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB is priced at AED 5299 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores.
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB is priced at ₹134900 in India and can be purchased from Apple’s official stores and authorized dealers across major cities.
The camera delivers exceptional detail and color accuracy in all lighting conditions, with improved low-light performance and smoother 4K video recording at up to 60fps.
The battery lasts a full day of heavy use, including streaming, browsing, and photography, with efficient power management that extends usage between charges.
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