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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Price in South Africa

Pros

  • Supersized Screen Sensation
    The 6.9-inch display is a content creator's canvas, offering expansive real estate for multimedia consumption and productivity.
  • Endurance Champion
    With a beefier 4,676mAh battery, this device is a marathon runner in the smartphone world.
  • AI Powerhouse
    The A18 Pro chip and enhanced Neural Engine position it as a formidable contender in the AI arena.
  • Capture Button Conundrum
    The new dedicated camera button adds functionality, but its placement and learning curve may divide users.

Cons

  • Wallet Walloper
    Starting at $1,199, it's a significant investment that may give budget-conscious consumers pause.
  • Déjà Vu Design
    The familiar aesthetics might disappoint those craving a radical redesign.
  • AI Anticipation
    The promised AI features aren't available at launch, leaving early adopters in a waiting game.
  • Ultra-wide Underwhelm
    Despite improvements, the ultra-wide camera still lags in low-light conditions.

Price in South Africa: ZAR22409.31

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max  Price in South Africa

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Specifications

iPhone 16 Pro Max Specs

Status

Available

Release Date

September 9, 2024

SIM

Nano-SIM and eSIM - International
Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China

Technology

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

OS

iOS 18

Build

Dimensions

163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)

Weight

227 g (8.01 oz)

Colors

Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium

Body Material

Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5)

W & D Proof

IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)

Selfie Display

Screen Size

6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2

Type

LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)

Resolutions

1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio

PPI

(~460 ppi density)

Multi-touch

Yes 

Protection

Ceramic Shield glass
Always-On display

Connectivity

5G

1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3084
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3295
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3297

4G

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3084
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3295
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3297

3G

HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO

2G

GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
CDMA 800 / 1900

Speed

HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

EDGE

Yes

GPRS

Yes

Memory Config.

RAM

8GB

Storage

256GB / 512GB / 1TB

Optics

Rear Triple Camera

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)

Cam Features

Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)

Video Recs

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.

Front Single Camera

12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)

What's inside

Processor

Hexa-core

Chipset

 Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)

Graphics Unit

Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

Battery

Type

Li-ion battery

Capacity

4676 mAh

Removable

Non-Removable

Fast charging

Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
4.5W reverse wired

W Charging

25W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2)

Basics

Loudspeaker

Yes, with stereo speakers

Sensors

 Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Ultra Wideband 2 (UWB) support
Emergency SOS via satellite (SMS sending/receiving)

GPS

Yes, with A-GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC

USB

USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot

NFC

Yes

Key New Features:

  • Control Button for the Camera: Users can quickly access the camera's functions thanks to a brand-new capacitive button, making it simple to start video recording or take photos.
  • System with 48 MP Camera: The main camera has been upgraded to 48MP, making it the first smartphone to support 4K video recording at 120 frames per second in Dolby Vision.
  • Intelligence of Apple: With privacy safeguards in place, this new AI feature improves user interaction by offering smarter assistance with writing and photo editing.
  • Styles in Photography: Color, highlights, and shadows can now be changed in real time, and styles can be applied selectively to specific colors.
  • A18 Star Chip: The most recent chip offers enhanced gaming experiences as well as advanced video and photo features thanks to its improved performance and efficiency.
  • Extension of Battery Life: Power efficiency has been significantly improved thanks to the device's support for up to 33 hours of video playback.
  • Charging via USB-C: Switching from Lightning to USB-C makes it possible to transfer data and charge faster.
  • Support for Wi-Fi 7: With compatible routers, this upgrade improves performance and speeds up connections.

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