iPhone 16 Pro Max PSA : The Anti-reflective coating on the 16 pro max is weaker than 15 PM

[nafai23]

It is subtle but no question on my two phones the 15 pro max AR coating is doing a better job. The 16 PM has a clear untinted reflection while the 15PM reflections are slightly darker in tint and more subdued.

If you care I am a watch guy and these things make a difference so I always notice it. It is not a deal breaker but it is there.

 

[jukeboxaddict]

It is subtle but no question on my two phones the 15 pro max AR coating is doing a better job. The 16 PM has a clear untinted reflection while the 15PM reflections are slightly darker in tint and more subdued.

If you care I am a watch guy and these things make a difference so I always notice it. It is not a deal breaker but it is there.

Huh? No iPhone has ever had an anti-reflective coating. Apple's iPads and laptops do. If you want a good example of what it looks like on a phone, check out Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra. Makes a massive difference. It's rumored they had an exclusive on that coating this year, so hopefully Apple can offer something similar for the 17s.

 

[nafai23]

Well it must be the panel itself, it’s more reflective. No question. iPhone 15 pm reflections are much warmer tone which makes them less noticeable.
I work out every morning and this morning with 16pm was the first time I realized in elevator I should brush my hair before going to the gym.

 

[WilliamG]

I don’t see any difference between the 15 Pro Max and 16 Pro Max with screens off, in terms of reflections.