iPhone 16 Pro Max price in Nepal, full specifications, availability in Nepal ⚡

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is the latest addition to Apple’s flagship lineup and it features cutting-edge technology, a powerful chipset and stunning design.

If you are a tech enthusiast or a casual user, this review will guide you through every detail from its incredible, performance, amazing camera setup to its battery life and charging capabilities.

If you’re wondering whether this phone is worth the investment, you’ve come to the right place.

Read on to discover why the iPhone 16 Pro Max might just be the best iPhone yet.

iPhone 16 Pro Max:

Announcement date

The iPhone 16 Pro Max was officially announced on September 9, 2024, during Apple’s annual keynote event called “It’s Glowtime”.

The announcement captured global attention as soon as its planned specs and features were unveiled on that day. iPhone e-order date

Pre-orders for the iPhone 16 Pro Max began on September 15, 2024.

And, as always, pre-orders were snapped up quickly with the device proving to be highly in demand.

Launch date

Apple officially released the iPhone 16 Pro Max on September 20, 2024, making it available in stores worldwide.

Unboxing

The unboxing experience is as premium as it gets.

The sleek box contains the iPhone 16 Pro Max, a USB Type-C charging cable and essential documentation.

Apple no longer includes a charger in the box encouraging users to use their existing chargers or buy one separately.

Design and dimensions

The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm dimension giving it a larger-than-life presence.

I think, the slightly bigger display and overall form factor make it feel modern yet unmistakably iPhone.

Build quality

Apple is continuing to raise the bar with its build quality.

The front and back are both made of Corning-made glass while the frame is constructed from grade 5 titanium.

This combination ensures durability and a premium feel.

iPhone 16 Pro Max colors

The iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in four stunning colors: 1. Black Titanium, 2. White Titanium, 3. Natural Titanium and 4. Desert Titanium.

Each color gives the device a luxurious and modern look.

In-hand feel

Despite its size and weight, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a comfortable grip.

The titanium frame adds a lightweight but sturdy feel ensuring the phone feels secure in your hand without being too heavy.

Ports and buttons

Apple has finally made the shift to USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 that offers faster data transfer and universal compatibility.

On the right side, there is a power button along with a Camera Control button that activates upon clicking, touching or sliding your finger across it.

The volume buttons and the mute switch are situated on the left side.

The SIM card tray is located on the bottom left depending on the specific model you have.

Battery

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by a Li-Ion, non-removable battery that promises exceptional battery life that is perfect for power users like me.

Apple claims you can get a 50% charge in just 30 minutes with wired charging.

Charging

The phone supports 25W wireless charging (MagSafe) and 15W wireless charging for Qi2-compatible chargers.

For those in China, a 15W wireless charging feature is included. Reverse wired charging is also available at 4.5W.

Weight

At 227 g, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is slightly heavier than some competitors but its robust build and premium materials justify the weight.

iPhone 16 Pro Max full specifications

For sure, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers the following specifications:

• Versions:
• A3296 (International)
• A3084 (USA)
• A3295 (Middle East, Canada, Mexico)
• A3297 (China, Hong Kong)
• Network Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
• 2G Bands:
• GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM)
• CDMA 800 / 1900
• 3G Bands:
• HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
• CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
• 4G Bands:
• A3296: 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
• A3084: 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
• A3295: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71
• A3297: 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
• 5G Bands:
• A3296: 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
• 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, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
• A3295: 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
• A3297: 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
• Speed: HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
• Launch Announced: 2024, September 09
• Status: Available, released on 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: Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5)
• SIM Options:
• Nano-SIM and eSIM (International)
• Dual eSIM (USA)
• Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) – China
  IP Rating: IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
  Apple Pay: Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified
• Display Type: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 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)
• Other Features: Always-On display
• Platform OS: iOS 18
• Chipset: Apple A18 Pro (3nm)
• CPU: Hexa-core (2×4.04 GHz + 4×2.6 GHz)
• GPU: Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
• Memory Options:
• 256GB 8GB RAM
• 512GB 8GB RAM
• 1TB 8GB RAM
  Storage Type: NVMe
  Card Slot: No
• Main Camera Setup:
• 48 MP wide, f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.28″, 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
• 12 MP periscope telephoto, f/2.8, 120mm, 1/3.06″, 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom
• 48 MP ultrawide, f/2.2, 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF
• TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
  Camera Features: Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
  Video Recording: 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 Camera Setup:
• 12 MP wide, f/1.9, 23mm, 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS
• SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor)
  Front Camera Features: HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec.
  Video Recording: 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
• Sound:
• Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers
• 3.5mm Jack: No
• Communications:
• WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-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
• Sensors:
• Face ID
• Accelerometer
• Gyro
• Proximity
• Compass
• Barometer
• Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
• Other Features:
• Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
• Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
• Apple Pay
• Battery Type: Li-Ion, non-removable
• Charging:
• Wired: PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
• Wireless: 25W MagSafe, 15W (Qi2), 15W (China only)
• Reverse Wired: 4.5W
• Available Colors: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
• Models: A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297
• Price (for 8Gb 256GB only):
• रू2,35,900.00 (Nepal)
• ₹1,44,900.00 (India)
• $1,199.99 (USA)
• €1,489.00 (Europe)

Additionally, for full specifications of all iPhone 16 series, click here: - iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro.

Display

The 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display is a showstopper.

With support for 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision and HDR10, this display is not only vibrant but also incredibly smooth.

The Always-On display and Ceramic Shield protection add an extra layer of convenience and durability.

Performance and storage

Under the hood, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A18 Pro chip, a 3nm powerhouse offering blazing-fast performance and excellent energy efficiency.

Whether you’re multitasking or gaming, the hexa-core CPU and 6-core GPU handle it all with ease.

Storage options range from 256GB to 1TB with 8GB of RAM across all models.

OS and UI experience

The phone runs iOS 18 bringing a seamless and user-friendly experience.

New features like customizable lock screens, enhanced privacy settings and more advanced AI integration elevate the overall usability.

Multimedia

The stereo speaker setup on the iPhone 16 Pro Max provides immersive sound and with support for Dolby Atmos watching videos or listening to music is a joy.

Network and connectivity

This model offers a wide range of connectivity options including 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 and USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2.

Apple has also included Ultra Wideband (UWB) support positioning the device for future wireless technology advancements.

Sensors

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is packed with sensors such as Face ID, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, compass, barometer and an Ultra Wideband (UWB) chip.

Camera

iPhone 16 Pro Max sports triple camera system.

Main camera

The triple camera setup includes:

• 48 MP wide lens with sensor-shift OIS
• 12 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom
• 48 MP ultrawide lens

The camera supports 4K video recording up to 120fps, Dolby Vision HDR and ProRes video capture.

The main camera clarity is just next level, for sure.

Front/selfie camera

The 12 MP front camera offers excellent selfie performance, complete with PDAF and optical image stabilization.

It also supports 4K video recording and features Dolby Vision HDR.

AI features

AI enhances every part of the experience from facial recognition to computational photography that makes your shots look incredible even in low light.

Apple Intelligence is also coming this fall, by the way. Unfortunately, it won’t be available for any iPhone 15 or lower series. So, keep that in mind.

Extra features

• IP68 water and dust resistance (6-meter depth up to 30 minutes)
• Satellite SOS and communication
• Face ID and biometric security

iPhone 16 Pro Max price in Nepal and availability

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at $1,199.99 in the US and €1,758.00 in Europe.

Phone 16 Pro Max all variants	iPhone 16 Pro Max price in Nepal	iPhone 16 Pro Max price in USA	iPhone 16 Pro Max price in India
8GB•256GB	रू2,35,900.00	$1,199.99	₹1,44,900.00
8GB•512GB	रू2,65,900.00	$1,399.99	₹1,64,900.00
8GB•1TB	रू2,95,900.00	$1,599.99	₹1,84,900.00

It is available globally in various retail and online outlets.

iPhone 16 Pro Max FAQs and people also ask

How much storage does the iPhone 16 Pro Max have?

The device is available in 256GB, 512GB and 1TB storage options.

Does the iPhone 16 Pro Max support wireless charging?

Yes, it supports MagSafe wireless charging at 25W and Qi2 wireless charging at 15W.

Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max water-resistant?

Yes, it has an IP68 rating which makes it resistant to water up to 6 meters for 30 minutes.

Does it have a 3.5mm headphone jack?

No, like previous models, the iPhone 16 Pro Max does not include a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Can I expand storage via microSD?

No, the iPhone 16 Pro Max does not support expandable storage via microSD.

Comparison with opponents

The iPhone 16 Pro Max competes directly with high-end Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. While the Samsung device offers similar features, such as a high-refresh-rate OLED display and excellent cameras, Apple’s A18 Pro chip outperforms most Android competitors in both speed and efficiency.

Pros and cons

iPhone 16 Pro Max pros:

• Stunning Super Retina XDR OLED display
• Exceptional camera performance with 5x optical zoom
• Powerful 4.04GHz A18 Pro chipset
• 120Hz refresh rate
• MagSafe wireless charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max cons:

• Expensive price tag
• No 3.5mm headphone jack
• No expandable storage
• No charger included in the box

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs 15 Pro Max

The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers several improvements over the iPhone 15 Pro Max but both models have many similarities. Here’re the key differences and similarities between the two:

Display:

• iPhone 16 Pro Max:Larger 6.9-inch OLED display making it the biggest iPhone screen to date. It has thinner bezels but retains the same 460 PPI pixel density. Resolution is slightly higher at 2868 x 1320.
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: Slightly smaller 6.7-inch display with 2796 x 1290 resolution. Both models feature ProMotion 120Hz refresh rate and the same peak brightness of 2,000 nits for outdoor use and 1,600 nits for HDR content.

Design:

Both phones share the same titanium frame rounded edges, USB-C port, and IP68 water resistance.

However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max introduces the new Camera Control capacitive button designed for more intuitive camera use particularly in landscape mode.

Additionally, the 16 Pro Max comes with a new “Desert Titanium” color replacing the 15 Pro Max’s blue variant.

Camera:

Both models feature a 48MP main camera and a 12MP telephoto lens but the iPhone 16 Pro Max gets an upgraded 48MP ultra-wide camera significantly improving macro photography and low-light shots.

The 16 Pro Max also supports 4K at 120fps video recording allowing for smoother slow-motion shots and enhanced creative control directly on the device.

Performance:

• iPhone 16 Pro Max: Powered by the new A18 Pro chipset which offers a 15% boost in CPU performance and a 20% increase in graphics performance over the A17 Pro found in the iPhone 15 Pro Max. It also has better thermal management and is paired with a Wi-Fi 7 modem and a more power-efficient 5G modem (Snapdragon X75).
• iPhone 15 Pro Max: Runs on the A17 Pro chipset which is still powerful but slightly behind in raw performance and energy efficiency compared to the A18 Pro.

Software:

The iPhone 16 Pro Max ships with iOS 18 featuring improved AI capabilities such as enhanced Siri functions, Visual Intelligence (for recognizing objects and landmarks via the camera) and new customization options for icons and dark mode.

The iPhone 15 Pro Max can also upgrade to iOS 18 but lacks certain features optimized for the A18 chip like faster AI processing.

In summary, the iPhone 16 Pro Max delivers improvements in screen size, camera features and performance but if you already own an iPhone 15 Pro Max, the changes may not be enough to justify an upgrade unless you need the larger screen or the camera enhancements.

AI capabilities

Friends, when comparing the AI features of the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple has made noticeable advancements particularly in the areas of on-device machine learning and Apple Intelligence.

iPhone 16 Pro Max:

• The A18 Pro chip is built on a 3nm process and while both the A18 and A17 Pro have advanced Neural Engines, the A18 Pro chip improves on AI-driven processes significantly. The updated Neural Engine is capable of 17 trillion operations per second providing faster processing for AI tasks like photo recognition, video editing and real-time Siri commands.
• The iPhone 16 Pro Max has introduced Apple Intelligence which is an AI framework integrated into iOS 18 that enhances on-device processing for features like Visual Intelligence. This allows for real-time object recognition and landmark identification through the camera even without an internet connection.
• The updated AI-driven Camera Control button on the 16 Pro Max improves user experience with contextual actions when snapping pictures such as automatic identification of scenes, lighting conditions and photo composition tips.

iPhone 15 Pro Max:

• Powered by the A17 Pro chip, this model also has a strong AI backbone particularly with AI-supported features such as Smart HDR 5 for photography and Apple’s ProRAW format which uses machine learning to refine photo details and color balance.
• While it also supports on-device AI processing, the iPhone 15 Pro Max does not have the advanced Visual Intelligence features or AI-driven customization available in iOS 18 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

AI-supported features:

• Both models have AI-enhanced photography with Photographic Styles for customizing image aesthetics. However, the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s Photographic Styles are more advanced with better granularity and customization for specific tones, contrast and detail refinements.
• The iPhone 16 Pro Max benefits from AI-driven Object Removal in the Photos app and better AI-augmented video stabilization.
• For text-based tasks, iOS 18 on the iPhone 16 Pro Max introduces AI-generated quick replies in Messages, emoji creation and even message summarization making daily communication more efficient through smarter predictions.

In conclusion, friends, it seems that the iPhone 16 Pro Max pushes the boundaries of AI capabilities offering smoother and more advanced machine learning experiences particularly with AI-driven camera improvements, faster Siri commands and on-device processing for real-time photo and video edits.

Therefore, The iPhone 15 Pro Max, while still powerful, lags behind in these cutting-edge AI features.

iPhone 16 Pro Max new features and specifications

Here are the top new features of the iPhone 16 Pro Max:

• Display: 6.9-inch OLED screen with ultra-thin bezels and 120Hz ProMotion support.
• Build: Titanium frame with new color options (Black, White, Natural, Desert Titanium).
• Camera:
• 48MP Ultra Wide camera with zero shutter lag for ProRAW photos.
• New Camera Control button for adjusting exposure and zoom.
• Processor: A18 Pro chip with a 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU and hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
• Battery Life: 4,685mAh, Up to 27 hours of video playback and faster 25W MagSafe wireless charging.
• Storage Options: 256GB, 512GB and 1TB.
• Connectivity: Supports Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 and 5G with eSIM.
• Apple Intelligence: Integrates AI for tasks like rewriting, summarizing text and creating images.

Final thoughts

The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a premium experience from top to bottom with its incredible display, top-notch performance and advanced camera system.

In a nutshell, it’s a powerful device but comes at a high price. So, the choice is all yours.

Hence, I advised you to check your budget before investing.

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