iQOO 16 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Here you can compare iQOO 16 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max. Comparing iQOO 16 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how iQOO 16 stands against Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for iQOO 16 is ₹74,990 and for Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is ₹1,79,900. The details of both of these products were last updated on Jul 21, 2026.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Price | ₹74,990 | ₹1,79,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 84 / 100 Better Specs | 77 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels Better Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels |
| CPU Cores | Octa Core More CPU Cores | |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 24 MP |
| Battery | 8500 mAh Bigger Battery | 5425 mAh |
| Unique Features | Fingerprint Sensor No Reverse Charging IR Blaster | No Wireless Charging No No |
General
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 03, 2026 (Expected) | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
| In The Box | iPhone with iOS 26, USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation |
Design
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Dark Cherry, Cloud Blue, Black |
Display
| Type | Color LTPO 2.0 AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 505 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield 2 | |
| Brightness | 1,000 nits max brightness (typical); 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 3,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor); 1 nit minimum brightness | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | Yes, LTPO | Yes |
| Color Gamut | Wide Colour (P3) | |
| Features | 6000nits Brightness | Dynamic Island, Always-on Display, Hdr Display. True Tone. Wide Colour (P3). Haptic Touch. 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (Typical). Fingerprint-resistant Oleophobic Coating, Anti-reflective Coating, Support For Display Of Multiple Languages And Characters Simultaneously |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR6 | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 5 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v6.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Precision dual-frequency GPS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC), Digital compass, Wi-Fi, Cellular, iBeacon micro-location |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Face ID, Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Cooling System | VC Cooling | |
| AI Features | Apple Intelligence | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68+IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Apple N1 Wireless Networking Chip, Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband Chip |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.78 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video,High Resolution, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document,Long Exposure, Astro, Tilt Shift, Fish eye | |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 120/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120/60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 24 MP (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | Android v16 | iOS v27 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro | Apple A20 Pro |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 8500 mAh, Si/C | 5425 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 150W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W |
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