I tested the iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max side-by-side: Should you upgrade? - Tom's Guide
A side-by-side comparison of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Pro Max evaluates whether the two-year hardware gap justifies an upgrade. The review highlights improvements in camera technology, specifically the new variable-aperture sensor, and processing power.
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(Image credit: Tom's Guide) Jump To: Specs Cameras Battery & Charging Performance Software & AI Displays Verdict Copy link Facebook X Reddit Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Around this time of year, many iPhone owners ask themselves the same question: is it time to upgrade? That's what I set out to answer in my iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max face-off. The two-year gap between models might tempt some current 16 Pro Max owners to make the jump, even though I generally recommend waiting at least three years.
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