iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 16 Pro Max is here! First impressions and photos thread

[ArchEtech]

Looks like Rose Gold from the past but slightly faded. I would have loved more of a dark earth or the other way with a brighter orange. I ended up just ordering the natural Ti. Screen bezel look great.

 

[Boardiesboi]

Some quick macro shots of random flower pots in the backyard that I am too lazy to plant lol
And a standard 1x shot

 

[Boardiesboi]

Shots of the Desert Titanium in direct sunlight

 

[justinf77]

Thanks for all the updates! How does the Apple silicone case work with the camera control button? Does it feel similar to using it naked?

Very curious this year about how the cases are going to work with this.

 

[VSMacOne]

How does that green silicone case look in the sunlight?

 

[CoriG]

Another year, another iPhone launch!

I turned up to Apple Broadway in Sydney at 8.30 this morning and picked up my iPhone 16 Pro Max in Desert Titanium
There wasn’t much of queue and I was in and out of the store in 15 mins. As it’s not the flagship store, it was much less chaotic and civilised than the George St store in the Sydney CBD.

First impressions:

• LOVE the Desert Titanium. It appears bronze in certain lighting and sometimes rose gold. Reminiscent of the rose gold 6s Plus that I had but maybe one shade darker. The back panel is what some would call a “nude” colour
• The phone is not that much heavier than the 15 PM.
• Bezels are definitely smaller than the 15 PM and it’s very noticeable to the naked eye.
• Camera control button is okay/meh. It's in an awkward position to reach in landscape and you have to grip the phone in an unnatural manner.

Pics below. Cases include Apple silicone in Lake Green and Beats case in sunset purple. I actually like the sunset purple Beats case more even though some think it’s too glossy/plasticky.

Last pic is a direct comparison against a 12 mini (I know from the smallest to the biggest iPhone! I sold my 15 PM a few weeks ago and had to use the 12 mini as a backup...)

Happy to take any questions!

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love your wallpaper. where did you get it?

 

[Boardiesboi]

love your wallpaper. where did you get it?

On an app called Vellum

 

[Azygos85]

She is gorgeous

Oh she is! This desert titanium color resembles the gold from the iPhone XS!

 

[Boardiesboi]

How does that green silicone case look in the sunlight?

Here you go

 

[Allen_Wentz]

how's the fingerprint / smudge situation on the sides? any improvement?

Anyone who as issues with fingerprints should buy natural titanium: zero fingerprint issues.

 

[Marty80]

I am really digging that gold, even though it looks similar to my 12 pro max. I also like the narrow bazels. I hope Apple continues to reduce them over time, much like the Dynamic Island.

 

[ryanmcv]

Great pictures! Compared to the 15 PM, how noticeable is the increased width and height of the 16 PM? I understand it is slightly heavier (which isn't a big deal to me, because it's still lighter than the 13 PM and 14 PM), but do you notice any additional strain on your hands/fingers when using the phone one-handed?

 

[Boardiesboi]

Great pictures! Compared to the 15 PM, how noticeable is the increased width and height of the 16 PM? I understand it is slightly heavier (which isn't a big deal to me, because it's still lighter than the 13 PM and 14 PM), but do you notice any additional strain on your hands/fingers when using the phone one-handed?

You can definitely tell it’s taller but the increased in width isn’t noticeable.
Not any worse in terms of weight if you’re used to the 15PM already.

 

[Surfsalot]

Nice one @Boardiesboi 😆

 

[soundweave]

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Wow, when the lighting angle makes it saturated / bronze it looks spectacular. The depth of the color on the rail is nice too. This confirms that a deeper gold-bronze would be a great color as well. Enjoy the new phone!

 

[CoriG]

On an app called Vellum

Thank you!

 

[SnyG]

Oh she is! This desert titanium color resembles the gold from the iPhone XS!

Exactly why I went for it, the gold XS Max was the loveliest looking phone I’ve ever had.

 

[rhyme2]

White 16 Pro Max arrived 1435 today. Here it is in sunlight and in its Beats sandstone case.

 

[kart]

I've just picked up my iPhone 16 Pro.
First time with a smaller phone since launch day of the Max on iPhones.
So far, so good. Obviously noticeably lighter coming from the Pro Max.
The next few days will be telling for me.

 

[GuruZac]

YESSSSS!!! It's defintely taller and the thinner bezels make the screen feel bigger than just a 6.7 vs 6.9" difference.

Did you order a new phone this year too?

I didn't because I didn't feel there was enough of a change, but now you've got me pondering........ 😃

 

[rhyme2]

I've just picked up my iPhone 16 Pro.
First time with a smaller phone since launch day of the Max on iPhones.
So far, so good. Obviously noticeably lighter coming from the Pro Max.
The next few days will be telling for me.

I've gone for the Max for the first time ever. I did prefer the smaller size so it would fit in my pockets, but my eyes are not getting any younger. If I want to be able to read anything when I don't have my glasses on, I need the bigger screen. If that means I need to carry a bag or get one of those, so be it.

 

[Bryan Bowler]

Love this thread and love the pictures….thanks OP!!

 

[Yuuuki]

Here you go

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Im starting to sound like a broken record but I reaaally love these colors Happy that you got your phone already. Enjoy

 

[bryo]

The thinness of the bezels really stands out in these pictures. It looks very sleek

 

[johannnn]

I was looking forward to this thread. Thanks @Boardiesboi, hope you enjoy the new iPhone, that color looks great!

When you were in the store to pick up, were you able to hold a 16 Pro? If you were, how would you compare the 16 Pro weight distribution to the 16 Pro Max? In the past the Pro models have felt heavier to me in the hand even though they aren’t. I’m curious if the slightly taller device helps with the weight distribution.

You’re looking for the “density” metrics. That’s how heavy it feels. And no, the 16 Pro is actually worse than the 15 Pro in that regard:
https://forums.macrumors.com/thread...an-iphone-15-pro-models.2435517/post-33373253