The 13 Pro Max still feels fast, takes excellent photos, and easily lasts all day on a full charge even at 88% battery health. The usual improvements you expect from a new iPhone—faster processor, better cameras, longer battery life—would be lost on me in day-to-day use.

Discover if it's worth upgrading to the new Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or if you should stick with your current iPhone

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) edged 2% higher by early afternoon trading Monday as data shows week-over-week delivery times for iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models are holding steady. iPhone 16 delivery lead times have trended below historical results,

The front of the iPhone 16 Pro still uses a 12-megapixel True Depth camera array for Face ID and selfies. Complete with an f/1.9 aperture, Focus Pixels, and a six-element lens, and depth mapping capabilities.

There's a cost-effective iPhone Pro if you want to prepare for Apple Intelligence, but Apple will not sell it to you.

As for Apple’s main high-end phone competition, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra fell well short of the iPhone 16 Pro Max, clocking 16 hours and 45 minutes of battery life, despite having a larger 5,000mAh cell (compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s 4,685mAh).

I now crown the iPhone 16 Pro Max as our new smartphone battery life king, kicking the Google Pixel 9 out of its short-lived throne. You won't believe how long the top-tier iPhone 16 lasted on a charge.

The best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases come in various materials and styles. They include military-grade drop-testing for added peace of mind and a responsive button for the new Camera Control feature. They're also inexpensive compared to your phone and are worth the cash outlay when considering the costs of potential repairs.

Apple has once again raised the bar with the release of the iPhone 16 Plus and iPhone 16 Pro Max. These two flagship devices offer a range of innovative

These are the differences between the iPhone 16 Pro Max's specs and those of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, for users curious about upgrading or wondering if it's worth saving money by buying an older model.

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