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 Dec 10, 2025.
| Specification | iQOO 16 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.89 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 165 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 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) | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP |
| Price | ₹74,990 | ₹1,79,900 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 83 / 100 | 85 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3168 pixels | 1800 x 3200 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% Less Bezels | |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP Quad | 200 MP Quad Better Camera Resolution |
| Front Camera | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP |
| Battery | 7500 mAh Bigger Battery | 5000 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 | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 03, 2026 (Expected) | September 07, 2026 (Expected) |
Design
| Bezel less | Yes |
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, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 165 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 505 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.2% | |
| Features | 6000nits Brightness | 1800nits (typical), 2200 nits peak brightness, HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes |
Extra
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient, Proximity Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 |
| IP Rating | IP68+IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Satellite Connectivity, Crash Detection |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Wide Angle) 50 MP 50 MP ƒ/1.85 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Telephoto) 12 MP |
| 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 | Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Night mode, LiDAR Scanner, Apple ProRAW, Burst mode |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 50 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD | 4K |
Technical
| OS | Android v16 | iOS v20 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 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‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7500 mAh, Si/C | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 150W Fast Charging | Yes, 80W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours |
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