Apple iPhone 16 Plus vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Side-by-side comparison of viewing distance, PPI, and specifications
Category Ranking
Pixel Density (PPI)28in category
Apple iPhone 16 Plus460 PPI #14
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max458 PPI #17
368 PPI521 PPI
HDR Peak Brightness28in category
Apple iPhone 16 Plus2000 nits #25
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max2000 nits #25
2000 nits4500 nits
DCI-P3 Color Gamut28in category
Apple iPhone 16 Plus100% #1
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max100% #1
100%100%
Refresh Rate
Apple iPhone 16 Plus60 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max120 Hz
StandardHighUltra
Summary
- Sharpness: identical — Both screens are retina at 30cm. With nearly identical pixel density (460 vs 458 PPI), there is no visible difference in sharpness.
- Brightness: comparable — Both screens offer similar brightness (1000 vs 1000 nits SDR). Neither has a meaningful advantage for outdoor use.
Key Differences
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 | 458 |
| Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.9" |
| Resolution | 1290×2796 | 1320×2868 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
All specifications
| Specification | Apple iPhone 16 Plus 2024 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.7" | 6.9" (Better) |
| Resolution | 1290×2796 | 1320×2868 (Better) |
| Pixel Density (PPI) | 460 (Better) | 458 |
| Optimal Viewing Distance | 19cm | 19cm |
| Panel Type | OLED | OLED |
| Viewing Angle | 178° | 178° |
| Aspect Ratio | 215:466 | 110:239 |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz (Better) |
| Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) | None | None |
| Response Time | 1 ms GTG | 1 ms GTG |
| HDR Certification | None | None |
| SDR Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| HDR Peak Brightness | 2000 nits | 2000 nits |
| Contrast Ratio | 1:2,000,000 | 1:2,000,000 |
| Ports | USB-C | USB-C |
| Color Gamut | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% | sRGB 100% · DCI-P3 100% |
| Year | 2024 | 2024 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which has better PPI: Apple iPhone 16 Plus or Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 16 Plus has 460 PPI compared to 458 PPI for the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Which has a closer optimal viewing distance?
Both require 19cm for retina quality.
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vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 2024 · 458 PPI · 6.9" · 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Plus 2024 · 460 PPI · 6.7" · 60 Hz
vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro 2024 · 458 PPI · 6.3" · 120 Hz
Apple iPhone 16 Plus 2024 · 460 PPI · 6.7" · 60 Hz
vs Apple iPhone 17 2025 · 458 PPI · 6.3" · 120 Hz
Methodology & Sources
Formula: Retina distance (cm) = 3438 / PPI. Displayed values are rounded for readability.
Sources: Official manufacturer spec sheets and product pages. Specs are normalized before comparisons.
Comparison winners are calculated metric by metric (higher is better for most specs; lower is better for distance/response time).
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