Description
iPhone 16 Pro Max Availability and Price in Kenya
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is available at Gshoppe Kenya at Ksh.168,500 (256GB), Ksh.195,000 (512GB), and Ksh.223,000 (1TB). The iPhone 16 Pro Max launched in September 2024, alongside the iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16, and iPhone 16 Pro.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR display, offering vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Moreover, the phone includ
Design & Build Quality
The iPhone 16 Pro Max featured the largest iPhone display ever at 6.9 inches with thinner borders, Camera Control, Action Button, and the titanium frame in the most powerful Pro Max ever.
Key Design Features
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Always-On ProMotion OLED (largest ever)
- Camera Control and Action Button
- Titanium frame
- Dynamic Island
- IP68 water resistance (6m)
- Available in Desert Titanium, White, Black, Natural Titanium
Key Design Features
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR Always-On ProMotion OLED (largest ever)
- Camera Control and Action Button
- Titanium frame
- Dynamic Island
- IP68 water resistance (6m)
- Available in Desert Titanium, White, Black, Natural Titanium
1. Stunning Design and Display
- Premium Build: The iPhone 16 Pro Max uses aerospace-grade titanium, making the device lightweight yet durable.
- Pro Display Technology: It features a 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display, providing a refresh rate of up to 120Hz for smooth visuals.
- Peak Brightness: With excellent brightness levels, the display remains clear even in direct sunlight.
- Edge-to-Edge Perfection: The device is designed with slim bezels and protected by Ceramic Shield for enhanced durability.
6. Sustainability and Eco-Friendly Design
- Recycled Materials: The iPhone 16 Pro Max incorporates recycled titanium, rare earth elements, and eco-friendly materials.
- Reduced Carbon Footprint: It supports Apple’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2030.
Display
The largest iPhone display ever at 6.9 inches with Always-On ProMotion delivered the most expansive and informative iPhone display experience — with 2000 nits outdoor brightness for exceptional real-world readability.
Display Enhancements
- 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR ProMotion OLED (largest ever)
- 2868×1320 at 460 ppi
- Always-On Display
- 2000 nits peak outdoor brightness
- True Tone and wide colour P3
- HDR10 and Dolby Vision
Chip Performance
The A18 Pro’s power efficiency combined with the Pro Max’s largest battery delivered 33 hours of video playback — the best battery life in any iPhone — while simultaneously encoding 4K 120fps ProRes and running complex Apple Intelligence tasks.
Performance Improvements
- A18 Pro chip (3nm)
- 6-core GPU with advanced ray tracing
- Most powerful Neural Engine in iPhone history
- 4K 120fps ProRes encode
- Best performance-to-battery in any smartphone
- Full Apple Intelligence Pro suite
Camera System
The complete 48MP triple-camera system — 48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, and 5x tetraprism telephoto — delivered unprecedented versatility with four focal lengths, 4K 120fps ProRes, and Camera Control Visual Intelligence.
Main Camera Features
- 48MP main camera f/1.78 sensor-shift OIS
- 48MP Ultra Wide f/2.2 with autofocus
- 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto f/2.8 (120mm)
- 2x telephoto from 48MP crop
- Macro photography on ultra-wide
- Camera Control with Visual Intelligence
Main Camera Features
- 48MP main camera f/1.78 sensor-shift OIS
- 48MP Ultra Wide f/2.2 with autofocus
- 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto f/2.8 (120mm)
- 2x telephoto from 48MP crop
- Macro photography on ultra-wide
- Camera Control with Visual Intelligence
3. Professional-Grade Camera System
- Triple-Lens System: The iPhone 16 Pro Max includes a 48MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 12MP telephoto lens for versatile photography.
- Cinematic Features: It supports 8K video recording, ProRAW photography, and Night Mode, ensuring stunning visuals in all conditions.
- Zoom Capabilities: With 10x optical zoom and 30x digital zoom, the camera captures unprecedented detail.
- Smart HDR 6: This feature enhances colors and contrast, making every shot vivid and clear.
Professional Photography Features
Four effective focal lengths — 13mm ultra-wide, 24mm main, 48mm 2x crop, and 120mm 5x telephoto — gave the Pro Max unmatched compositional versatility across every photographic scenario without any physical lens changes.
Photography Modes
- Portrait Mode with depth control
- Macro photography
- Night Mode on all cameras
- Photographic Styles
- Apple ProRAW at 48MP
- Spatial photos for Vision Pro
Battery Life & Charging
The iPhone 16 Pro Max delivered 33 hours of video playback — the best battery life of any iPhone ever — enabling many users to comfortably use it for two full days between charges.
Charging Features
- USB-C with USB 3.0 speeds
- MagSafe Qi2 15W wireless
- Fast 20W wired charging
- Optimised battery charging
- Emergency SOS via Satellite
Battery Improvements
- 33 hours video playback (best ever iPhone)
- A18 Pro 3nm efficiency in largest battery
- Always-On at 1Hz minimal impact
- ProMotion LTPO energy management
- Multi-day use for average users
Battery Improvements
- 33 hours video playback (best ever iPhone)
- A18 Pro 3nm efficiency in largest battery
- Always-On at 1Hz minimal impact
- ProMotion LTPO energy management
- Multi-day use for average users
4. Battery Life and Charging
- All-Day Battery: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is optimized for efficiency, delivering power that lasts throughout the day.
- Fast Charging: It supports 35W wired charging and 15W MagSafe wireless charging for quick power boosts.
- USB-C Connectivity: Upgraded USB-C ensures faster data transfer and universal compatibility with other devices.
iOS Experience
iOS 18’s deepest customisation, full Apple Intelligence Pro suite, and Camera Control Visual Intelligence made the Pro Max the definitive flagship iOS experience.
iOS Features
- Full Apple Intelligence Pro suite
- Camera Control Visual Intelligence
- Action Button customisation
- Deep iOS 18 home screen customisation
- Siri App Intents
- Passwords app
- RCS messaging
iOS Features
- Full Apple Intelligence Pro suite
- Camera Control Visual Intelligence
- Action Button customisation
- Deep iOS 18 home screen customisation
- Siri App Intents
- Passwords app
- RCS messaging
5. Advanced Features and Software
- iOS 18: Preloaded with iOS 18, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers new widgets, enhanced customization, and smarter Siri functionality.
- Enhanced Privacy: Apple’s security features protect your data, ensuring privacy and security.
- Satellite Connectivity: Improved Emergency SOS and satellite calling allow users to stay connected in remote areas.
Videos
Detailed Specifications:
| Network | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | Announced | 2024, September 09 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 | |
| Body | Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) | |
| Build | Ceramic Shield glass front (2024 gen), textured matte glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM (256GB, 512GB & 1TB) | |
| IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min), Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection, Camera Control, Action Button | ||
| Display | Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 1-120Hz ProMotion, Always-On, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm² (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) | |
| Always-On display, Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide colour (P3) | ||
| Platform | OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 18.2.1 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz) | |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM | |
| NVMe | ||
| Main Camera | Triple | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D Sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | |
| Selfie Camera | Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS, SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. | |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | |
| Features | Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2), Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | ||
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 4685 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min / 25W wireless (MagSafe) / 15W wireless (Qi2) / 4.5W reverse wired | |
| Misc | Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Models | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297 | |
| SAR | 1.01 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 1.22 W/kg (head) 1.45 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | $ 1,079.69 / € 1,299.00 / £ 1,088.00 | |
| Tests | Performance | AnTuTu: 1838828 (v10) GeekBench: 8606 (v6) 3DMark: 4731 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1796 nits max brightness (measured) | |
| Loudspeaker | -24.4 LUFS (Very good) | |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 17:18h |
Conclusion
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max was the most capable iPhone ever made — combining the largest display, best battery life at 33 hours, 4K 120fps ProRes, complete 48MP triple-camera with 5x zoom, Camera Control Visual Intelligence, and the most advanced Apple Intelligence on any iPhone. It set new standards across every dimension and was unquestionably the definitive flagship smartphone of 2024.
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