Head to head · October 2026
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Max in Jordan
A head-to-head spec comparison in JOD — below the table is a conditional take: who each phone suits and which trade-offs matter, rather than one verdict for everyone.
Spec differences between the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 17 Pro Max
The table uses published specs and the price status documented on each phone page (observed = from dated OpenSooq listings for new units, estimate = unverified). We have not tested either phone — a higher camera or battery number does not necessarily mean a better result.
| iPhone 16 Pro Max799 JOD | iPhone 17 Pro Max886 JOD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (JOD) | 799 (observed) | 886 (observed) |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Apple A19 Pro |
| Performance index | 94/100 | 100/100 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Base storage | 256GB+ | 256GB+ |
| Display | 6.9" OLED 1.5K | 6.9" OLED 1.5K |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Rear camera | 48+12+48 MP | 48+48+48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Battery | 4,676 mAh | 4,832 mAh |
| Rated charging power | 25 W | 40 W |
| Release period | August 2024 | September 2025 |
Who is the iPhone 16 Pro Max for, and who is the iPhone 17 Pro Max for?
Price: the iPhone 16 Pro Max is JOD 87 cheaper (799 vs 886) — the iPhone 16 Pro Max price is an observed figure and the iPhone 17 Pro Max price is an observed figure.
Chipset: the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a higher specification-based index (100 vs 94/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Charging: rated power is 25 W vs 40 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Camera: iPhone 16 Pro Max 48+12+48 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 48+48+48 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the iPhone 16 Pro Max suits price-first buyers; the iPhone 17 Pro Max suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
Chipset: the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a higher specification-based index (100 vs 94/100). This is a chipset-class comparison, not measured gaming performance.
Charging: rated power is 25 W vs 40 W; these are not charging times. Check the included charger and supported protocol: peak power is not maintained throughout charging.
Camera: iPhone 16 Pro Max 48+12+48 MP (3 lenses) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 48+48+48 MP (3 lenses). The numbers describe the setup (zoom/wide), not image quality — sensor and processing matter more, and we have not tested them.
Who is it for? With a similar chipset tier, the iPhone 16 Pro Max suits price-first buyers; the iPhone 17 Pro Max suits those paying the difference for a specific row in the table (display, camera, capacity, platform).
We have not tested either phone — this take is built from published specs and the price status documented on each phone page.
What changed in the iPhone 17 Pro Max versus the iPhone 16 Pro Max?
- Chipset: Apple A18 Pro → Apple A19 Pro (performance index 94 → 100)
- Battery: 4,676 → 4,832 mAh
- Charging: 25 → 40 W
- RAM: 8 → 12 GB
- Front camera: 12 → 18 MP
Today's price gap is JOD 87 in favour of the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Note: Observed price = a representative new-unit price from dated OpenSooq listings; estimate = unverified reference. Specs come from official announcements; we have not tested either phone.