iPhone 16 Pro vs Pro Max Review: Don't Waste Your Money! (Everything Explained)

[@walterdbrown]

I think the 15 Pro Max’s dimensions were perfection, and the 16 Pro just matched it for anyone who wants a phone with a display big enough to be usable for many tasks without sacrificing a comfortable build.

[@onlinecomment]

Which many tasks are you talking about? That 7 inch screen still can’t multitask, split screen or do floating windows. Which is.. odd for that price tag.

[@everstar8056]

​@@onlinecommentmy Honor magic 5 pro can do all those😂😂

[@manyu79]

Ditto, I tried both 16 Pro and the 16 Pro Max and decided to stick to my 15 Pro Max. 15PM is the sweet spot for size and weight personally.

[@walterdbrown]

@@manyu79 its honestly the best designed iPhone ever imo.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

Isnt the 16 plus the same dimensions as the iPhone 15 pro max ? 😂... 16 pro seems like a down grade in terms of size comparison w iPhone 15 Pro Max

[@PatriotSteve]

best comparison video i've watched and i've watched dozens. This guy is clear and concise. A real pro

[@_David_Kong]

I upgraded to 16 pro max coming from a 13 pro..Used for 25 days and exchanged for 16 pro. For me convenience and comfort ended up out weighting the battery life and screen size.

[@Zadamss]

13pro currently was thinking of going 16pro max so thank you for this comment. I think I’m leaving 16 pro at this point for the size with how active I tend to be between work and normal life

[@collinsal1433]

I came from a 11 Pro Max to the 16 Pro. I used it for about three weeks and I just could not get over the size difference so I just switched over to the 16 Pro Max and I absolutely love it!!!!!

[@kingshukbiswas2723]

iPhone 16 pro, set to 95% charge limit. And it lasts the entire day with no issues. Obviously I don’t game on my phone, just regular social media apps, a bit of photography, KZbin, and calling. At the end of the day, it gets 30% remaining. Only catch here is, I’ve switched to LTE, as LTE connections here are just good enough for my every day usage.

[@xxkarlosxxxxxx7233]

Yeah 5G still draining battery too much... and 4G LTE is gud enough for doing everyday tasks even gaming😂... and 6G is coming as early as 2027 so only 3yrs away

[@danielrestrepo2319]

Love my 16 pro max, the battery on this thing is insane

[@hcbernsochosais]

I have both 16 pro max and s24 ultra. Samsung still tops Apple in the battery department.

[@FruitRups13]

For most people, they should get the regular iPhone 16. If you need the pro model, get the regular pro model. Perfect size. If your phone is the only device you have (ie no tablet or laptop), Pro max is choice.

[@VrajitPatel]

Bro i am android user.. i want to buy iPhone Which should i get 16 pro or pro max?? I have an ipad also

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

@@VrajitPatelpro is good with iPad. Don’t game on smaller phones as they tend to reduce the battery health faster.

[@rogwheel]

I traded in my 12 Pro Max for the 16 Pro. It’s just a tad smaller. The size is perfect. I’m SO glad I did not get the 16 PromMax!!!!!

[@Beitinsh3]

Same here. I feel good with 16 pro now. ❤️

[@jayrayneericbarnuevo1568]

I’ll be trading my 12 pro max to 16 pro as well. Hehe. I hope its worth it.

[@Beitinsh3]

@@jayrayneericbarnuevo1568 it is. Size difference is not that significant.

[@Iainiesta]

With an upgrade from an iPhone 13 Pro Max looming I’m really considering going for the 16 Pro. This was a really helpful video, thank you

[@ddarkknight13]

Great comparison...I actually switched form the 14 Pro Max to 16 Pro...I found that that Max phone sizes are too big to fit comfortably in my pocket. That was my biggest reason to switch. As far as battery, I have access to charging if the smaller Pro is low or needs topping up so no issue for me. Both phones are great, but like I said my only issue is the size of the Max size phones. Price was not a deciding factor for me...but it was nice not having to flip the bill for a bigger phone.

[@KingTechHD]

Had a 12PM with 85% battery life and got the 15 Pro last year. The battery life was identical. I had to recharge 1-2x a day everyday. With the 16PM I get through the entire day w/o recharging and still have 30% juice left

[@Ricky_on_Roids]

Who tf is this guy? This the 2nd vdo of me seeing him and just love his videos. The dude is so practical and so down to earth. Seeing all perspectives of who might buy iphones. I love this dude.

[@android-ud2nf]

I’m 6’3 and have big hands and I won’t be upgrading to the pro max from my 14 pro max. Next time I upgrade ill get the regular pro

[@TaeglicheNarzisst]

Excellent review! Very relaxed! 💚

[@warrenedser1996]

What is the talk time for the 16 pro max? I ask this question that after speaking for awhile, lets go maximum 2 hours, I see after completing the conversation and hanging up, my battery percentage has dropped and even after searching on google. So you get what I mean? So what have you obtained in just a primary conversation for say 2 hours and search on google for say an 1hour? Video: very well presented and well put together plus, no music in the background which makes it so much pleasant to watch and listen to what you are presenting. Thank you.

[@harshvindersingh5330]

The size of the phone is totally a personal choice. Earlier I was having Samsung ultra series phones and after that I used samsung z fold and my experience with the fold phone was worst, green and pink colour lines appeared on the outer screen and the inner main screen dead suddenly. And I took the decision to switch over and Purchased Apple iPhone 16 pro max. And it is best camera phone in the market till now. Bigger screen size fits in my hands properly.

[@davidpegueros3]

You hit the nail in the head by saying that bad battery life is the biggest reason to switch a phone, at least in my case that has been true. I loved the form factor of the iPhone 12 mini and that probably still is my favorite form factor of all time. However, the battery life was horrendous in comparison to even the regular size phones of that time period in my experience. I compromised my favorite form factor for something that I considered essential, better battery life.

[@KMG101]

And which one do you use now?

[@davidpegueros3]

@@KMG101iPhone 15 base model however battery can be an issue at times still I’m a heavy user 😅 much better than the 12 mini though which left much to be desired. Really miss how small and comfortable the phone was. If I could have that form factor with good battery life *chef’s kiss*😂

[@thomrhodes]

Couple of pointers: 1. Make the keyboard on the Pro Max right handed; press and hold keyboard button on the bottom left and then shift the keyboard to the right (or left) and swipe the keys. It’s bliss. 2. You don’t have to keep letting us know you have an above average hand size, we get it… you buy bigger gloves than us. 😆 But seriously, tip 1 made my 16 Pro Max (and 14) so much easier to type on; and keep up the amazing work buddy!

[@lestonalvarez1]

Yeah, i noticed that. Kinda weird how often he mentioned it. I don’t think he has “slightly” above average hands just looks average to me.

[@MichaelM2K23]

Pocket portability is exactly why I went with the regular-sized Pro. Zero regrets.

[@youngancestor_]

love the pro max finally upgraded from my 12 pro max running on the old ios this is great

[@mcknackus4721]

I am wavering a lot between these two. The pro is the same size as my current phone which I find to be perfectly fine with plenty of space, but the extra size of the Pro Max is very tempting just for seeing more of my photos when shooting and for showing others. Though on the other hand, I almost don't want the larger screen as it could suck me in more to my phone, which isn't great for a general life balance. Plus a few pairs of my pants have quite small pockets where my existing phone barely doesn't peek out of it. Decisions Decisions.

[@KMG101]

so how was your decision at least?

[@ld3534]

I just use the regular sized pro. I have areas I can charge up my phone everywhere from home, to my car and to my office. And if I know I'm going to be having a long day out, I have the portable Anker usbc plug in battery pack that takes up very little room in my pocket. I just can't do large phones anymore it's not convenient. I can always solve for the battery problem while having a smaller phone, but I can't solve for the size problem while having the bigger phone.

[@toxicxing]

If you have an iPhone 16pro max get a mag back case pro or the regular one with the wallet it helps tremendously n keeps it safe

[@CJINW]

Love the comments. -Pro max is the best ever. -go with pro, no max -go with the max -the non max is the best -the max is better 😂😂😂❤

[@drew8996]

Can you review that mahogany vanilla candle next? Great content! Much appreciated 👏

[@rahat.ahm3d]

very good explanation

[@HISWSMARINE]

Great video!! Juggling this decision with my old 13 pro max upgrade right now. I also make content so more is more and a bigger screen is bigger!! 👍

[@kentrezbell15]

That camera button on the iPhone 16 and pro models I wish we can use that for a flashlight and a do not disturb. Because I’m just being honest, using that camera button for a flashlight would be so useful and that do not disturb. Hear me out think about it. This would be a really smart idea.

[@tylerjensen3307]

Use the action button for the flashlight. You can use shortcuts to make the action button turn on do not disturb before a certain time (Like 8pm) and then after 8pm it will turn the flashlight on.

[@kentrezbell15]

@@tylerjensen3307 do you have a iPhone 16 personal ? I’m just curious.

[@kentrezbell15]

what I’m trying to explain. I know we got an action button and we can use flashlight and shortcuts on it. Apple want us to use the camera button on the new phone right? But a lot of people is not using the camera button on the new iPhone 16 why not use that for a flashlight is quicker access to turn on the flash using that button will be a good idea or do not disturb you’re in a meeting randomly you do not know and you need to put your phone on do not disturb. That’s a quick button to press.

[@jexcel07]

Not to be that guy but we as men should not be keeping the phone in our front pocket … radiation ☢️

[@veronikahellsnova7510]

Here in Canada the 16 pro start at 1,449$ for 128gb and the 16 pro max 256gb is 1,749$ .in first week of january will be switching from samsung s23ultra to 16pro max .going back to the dark side like my husband is saying

[@PatsonTek]

Hello madam VERONIKA please can you offer me your Samsung S23 Ultra ???? I own a Samsung 6 😢 for many years now and i wish to have something better 🙏🙏🙏

[@AriannaSharma]

I’ve had the 12 pro max for a few years and although I like the big screen it’s so uncomfortable to carry around & I often rest my phone on my pinky and it causes discomfort. I even tried a pop socket and it’s not helpful either, I may switch to a 16 pro considering it’s only a bit smaller in my opinion but it’ll be much more comfortable to carry

[@leo7leo]

Pro is the perfect fit now. I always get both, so I round all bases. yet this year I gave the max to my wife, and she returned it for a regular pro. Easy! 😂😂😂😂

[@gm1984r]

Other than the screen size, are the features the same for both?

[@benniewalker312]

Upgraded from the 12 pro max to the 16 pro max. Same color, white. The only real difference I could notice were the camera module on the 16 was bigger. And now my Otterbox case has a cutout for the camera control. Other than that feels exactly the same.

[@berniecolin7]

Mm, today i went to the store and felt the same, I use 12 pm now and was thinking to upgrade

[@arjuna207]

tip for shooting screens, don't use variable nds. it messes with the colors

[@69memnon69]

The issue with the normal 16 Pro is that it only comes with 128gb storage, while the max has 256Gb. Once you upgrade the storage on the regular Pro, it’s almost the same price as the max. So it’s purely around comfort vs bigger battery\ screen. I haven’t had a max phone since the XS Max, which I hated. What drove me to the Max size again was how abysmal the 14 Pro was in terms of battery life. In less than 2 years my 14 Pro battery health degraded to 79%.

[@TaeglicheNarzisst]

Pro Res possible with the 128GB Pro ? I know this was a limitation with the 14 or 15..

[@CoolTatts]

I had the 15 Pro Max and genuinely didn’t like it. I eventually sold it off and left iPhone for Android. Missing the Apple experience I thought I’d try a regular 15 Pro and I genuinely love this phone. It’s just the right size and I find that’s what was missing. A comfortable one handed experience made the difference for me.

[@mikegreen5502]

Which one charges faster and which one has longer bettery life ?

[@valismind]

You're killing it man! The videos are so GOOD

[@PianoKeyzOfficial]

🎉great comparison

[@artfartzy]

No problem for me having my 16 pm in my pocket, but if the next pro max version gets even bigger I would start to have problems.

[@AM-pu4wf]

The best iPhone 16 phone comparison video. 5stars

[@buyvsbye]

great video😊😊

[@bappy1901]

Battery life is super important to me. I'm currently using the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. I switched from the iPhone 15 Pro because the battery life was terrible. But I still love Apple products. I might get the iPhone 16 Pro Max later this year, maybe in December or January.

[@Saintt101]

Nobody asked😊

[@bappy1901]

@@Saintt101 i commend for your reply

[@benaziralbashir9448]

Same reason I didn’t get the 16 pro. Battery life is important to me as I’m a heavy user. 16 pro Max

[@lukee4969]

What´s the wallpaper for the iphone 16 pro on the thumbnail?

[@Ariozo111]

Have both and just this year i should say get the Pro Max, battery is so damn solid on the Max this year. :))

[@joshmedina5471]

My only problem with this phone in general, is I like fully enclosed cases, but because of that extra button, they’re much harder to find… I personally don’t like the half cases since they’re prone to collecting dust on the back of the phone between the case.

[@Nangoncrazy]

If your problem is battery, you got other problems to solve. Even the battery of the 15 pro which is far worse than the 16 pro was plenty enough.

[@petersmith2040]

The 16 Pro Max is more suitable for the ladies who put their phones inside their handbags when they’re out in public. It’s also more suitable for older people as the larger screen provides a more comfortable view for their elderly eyesight. Finally, it’s also more suitable for people driving for ride shares like Uber/Lyft and/or do food deliveries like UberEats/DoorDash as the larger screen provides larger GPS navigation view for the drivers which means safer driving experience.

[@MuhammadYasir-2526]

I have a 15 plus and battery life on this device is bonkers. After a day of usage that is 12 hrs, I have 50% battery left. So I recharge on the next morning. Overall I get 8- 10hrs of screen on time with 24 hrs of usage and 30% battery left.

[@subsoniq101]

I love the 16 pro fits in my pocket perfect

[@justinallaround]

What is the calendar app that you are using (widget)? 14:12

[@TerrenRule]

Fantastical! :)

[@Treborray]

Always good reviews from you

[@MaverickEchoJuliet]

Pro Max is definitely the way to go

[@alfreditoyalma]

I wend from 16 pro max to the regular 16 pro. And I love it. 😅😊

[@gbrielgonzles]

Same! I have pretty big hands and still struggled with using the max with one hand. I’ve realized how much I use my iPhone one handed and the pro is perfect for that.

[@xXRpB3ASTXx]

@@gbrielgonzlesbattery life isn’t godly thoooo

[@sarankirthic4532]

​@@xXRpB3ASTXx Battery life is almost matching with 15 pro max. So I won't complain.

[@everstar8056]

​@@sarankirthic4532really?

[@dlnk_dl]

@@gbrielgonzles WOW, damn, thank you for your input.

[@Ballovirta]

is the size of the pro max alot bigger then the Samsung s22 ultra?

[@caioobessa]

I’m all for great tech, but the Max is borderline uncomfortable sometimes. This vid is making me rethink the bigger screen. Regular Pro might just be the move this year.

[@fodilka935]

Thanks! You helped me a lot ❤

[@carlos53k]

Great great review!!!

[@ChrisCo813]

Love my 16 pro max!!! Upgraded from the 14 pro max and it’s a HUGE DIFFERENCE!!!

[@Draiodoir85]

do you think it's lighter than the 14 pm? or is it not a big difference?

[@benaziralbashir9448]

@@Draiodoir85it’s definitely lighter

[@Gurenn83]

1. Buy the iphone 16 Pro Max 2. Slap a case 3. Buy cargo pants for your chonky phone

[@sarojdwivedi8643]

Loved your work❤❤❤❤

[@gohanman9368]

I’ve got the best iPhone 13 Pro Max @1TB!!! 🎉

[@adriano_pressendo]

16 pro max it’s perfect for me , I’ve got big hands

[@DjangoGroen]

I can reach the action button easy because I'm left handed 😂😂😂 15 pro max is easy to put into my pocket. Does it make that much difference on the 16 pro max?

[@KancelKulturePodcast]

I love my 14 pro but I want that log from the 16

[@Mr102185]

Just wait. Trust me the 17 Pro will be worth the wait.

[@KancelKulturePodcast]

you think there’s gonna be a big difference? I kind of have a feeling there is

[@n.g.u.y.e.n5604]

After 1 month & half confusing between Pro & Peo max. Its more suitable for my hands.

[@sucukmitei64]

Coming from an iPhone 13 mini, the normal 16 pro still feels „too big“ from time to time😂

[@garygargan2598]

Got the pro my first I phone great so far

[@kentrezbell15]

Not gonna lie if Apple made a 6.3 phone by the frame I would definitely buy it because the phone won’t be too tall and it won’t be too short . It be that middle phone for the pro and Pro Max.

[@VrajitPatel]

Bro i am android user.. i want to buy iPhone Which should i get 16 pro or pro max?? I have an ipad also

[@samiles1]

Great video!

[@REVIEWSONTHERUN]

Thanks for sharing it. ✌️

[@ryellebunagan4136]

I dont think the size of 16 pro max is an issue weather u have a small or big hand, it will only be a issue if u only have one hand

[@CJINW]

Haha

[@ryellebunagan4136]

@@CJINW its like everytime they reviewed iphone pro max model they always complain about the size, as if they only have one hand? When they reviewed ipad they dont complain for the sized!

[@gurnealsingh2012]

Rather wait for the Samsung 25 ultra and buy that

[@Danarchy3]

7:17 gaming isn’t better or worse on either phone. Really? Try not using a controller. Touch screen controls are waaay cramped on the pro. Pro Max all the way

[@sameersheriff7078]

If not to waste money then either wait for next years phone or get older versions for a cheaper cost !!! simple as that

[@Gukodu]

16 pro max is the best

[@Zynxstreet895]

14 pro is the perfect size compare to iPhone 15 pro or 16 pro

[@nick_aheh]

The 14 pro is the same size as the 15 pro lol

[@givenchyhomme8694]

Bro there is literally nothing to compare. Besides size and battery they are exactly the same.

[@danield6815]

First time i see KZbinr reviews an iPhone but with Samsung watch

[@willbuschmann]

Literally, i noticed that as we.l

[@TenkenSoujirou]

I only came in because of the wallpaper on the thumbnail

[@ReR7474]

I wish it was the size of the XMax, but I guess it’s not much difference. Oh welll.

[@Habibabdullahi55]

i will get 16 pro max white❤❤❤❤

[@anindyasarkar5208]

16pro max is excellent

[@agambhasin]

Pro Max for me

[@sinanmamed]

Big size is always better

[@truthteller2711]

I need to have my iPhone in my pocket so I feel like the max is an automatic deal breaker 😅

[@Habibabdullahi55]

is that his hand in his shirt 0:01

[@SpencerScottPugh]

You know what they say - “you are what your accent wall is”

[@AdityaBandaru13]

11:45 you didn’t put your phone in the case properly.

[@moneymc6470]

So if they steal your phone they can steal your debit card at the same time too💀

[@Soulflyy992]

Right I always thought that was dumb 😂. Easy robbery

[@iforgot3942]

I like big phones. I’m enjoying my 16ProMax. If people would just go to the store to size these phones up in person (hands on) then they wouldn’t need to watch these videos for someone’s recommendations. You lost me with the advertising. You only made this video to advertise iPhone accessories. iOS+Android =❤

[@GEORGIABOY23]

Pro max is so much better imo

[@coreyb7125]

@@CanisXYZbaby get you an iPad 😂

[@adeel392]

Waiting for 17 air perfect phone ever make by Apple

[@markborisoff5349]

iphone 16 pro max just like tablet for me...

[@Scott81]

I have a 16 pro max, they’re all a waste of money bro.

[@berniecolin7]

Why you say that? I have 12 pro max and thinking to upgrade

[@S-r9y]

The Pro Max series are just too big.

[@mahaelhag6892]

iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max will be used for photography of McDonald's and KFC

[@anindyasarkar5208]

I love Xiaomi

[@williss9995]

Reviewers please stop telling us that a day of battery life is good! Three days to a week is closer to the target.