iPhone 16 Pro Max Preview: Apple’s Biggest iPhone Yet Grows Smarter, Faster & Bolder
Every year, Apple polishes its iPhone Pro Max series just a little more — and with the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the polish is starting to look like a full-blown redesign. Bigger screen, more powerful chip, smarter AI features, and some interesting camera upgrades — this year’s Max model seems to justify its name.
But with power comes price, and the real question is: Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max still worth going all-in for?
Design & Display: Bigger But Not Bulkier
Let’s start with what you’ll notice right away — the slightly larger 6.9-inch display, up from 6.7 inches in the 15 Pro Max. The bezels? Practically invisible. Apple shaved them down so much that despite the size bump, it doesn’t feel huge in the hand.
The titanium frame is back, this time with a more brushed, matte finish that resists fingerprints. The phone feels premium — solid but not too heavy. Colors this year are more subtle: Space Black, Silver, Natural Titanium, and possibly a new “Midnight Blue.”
Performance: A18 Pro + AI Boost
Under the hood, Apple’s new A18 Pro chip is built on a more advanced 3nm process, making it faster and more power-efficient. Apple is also leaning hard into on-device AI this year — think smarter Siri responses, better photo editing suggestions, and predictive system actions.
Everything is snappy, as expected. Whether you’re editing 4K video or gaming on Apple Arcade, the iPhone 16 Pro Max handles it like a desktop-class device.
Battery Life & Thermals
Apple says it’s the longest battery life ever in an iPhone, and early usage backs that up. Expect a full 1.5 to 2 days of real-world use. Thermals are also improved thanks to a new cooling system — the phone stays cooler even when charging or gaming.
Camera System: New Zoom, Smarter Shots
This year, Apple is rumored to introduce a periscope-style 5x to 6x telephoto lens, giving the iPhone 16 Pro Max a much-needed boost in long-range photography.
Low light performance is better again (how do they keep squeezing more out of it?), and Smart HDR has improved skin tones and sky detail noticeably. Video continues to dominate, with even smoother stabilization and possibly new AI-powered subject tracking.
AI Features & iOS 18 Integration
Apple is finally opening the door to on-device AI tools baked directly into iOS 18. Some rumored features:
- Smart photo retouching (without third-party apps)
- Live voicemail summaries
- Siri that understands context better
- Auto-generated message replies in your tone
- AI-powered Spotlight search
Apple is keeping everything private and secure, running most AI tasks on-device, which should be a big plus for privacy-conscious users.
Action Button Evolves
The Action Button now includes haptic feedback and supports more gestures — like a half-press to launch a different shortcut, or long-press to trigger automations in Shortcuts. A small thing, but it’s becoming more useful.
Price & Verdict
| Official | 8GB + 256GB: ৳226,999 8GB + 512GB: ৳264,999 8GB + 1TB: ৳299,999 |
| Unofficial | 8GB + 256GB: ৳150,000 – ৳180,000 8GB + 512GB: ৳200,000 – ৳218,000 8GB + 1TB: ৳260,000 – ৳299,999 |
Final Thoughts
The iPhone 16 Pro Max looks to be Apple’s most complete iPhone yet — a blend of brute power, elegant design, smarter AI, and better cameras. It’s not a foldable, it’s not flashy — but it’s rock solid and reliable in all the right ways.
| Pros: | Cons: |
| Gorgeous, nearly bezel-less display | Expensive, especially in higher storage variants |
| New periscope zoom lens | Still Lightning-slow charging compared to rivals |
| A18 Pro chip with smart AI features | iOS still restricts some customizations |
| Longest battery life yet | * |