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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Magic5 Ultimate

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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iPhone 16 Pro Max
· 2024

iPhone 16 Pro Max

$1199
80.0/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
80.0
Benchmark
Performance80/100
Camera85/100
Battery78/100
Magic5 Ultimate
· 2023

Magic5 Ultimate

$1399
79.9/ 100
Overall
Exceptional
BeastScore
79.9
Benchmark
Performance95/100
Camera84/100
Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Pro Max:
  • ✓7g lighter chassis (227g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓$200 lower launch MSRP ($1199 vs $1399)
  • ✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
Reasons to buy Magic5 Ultimate:
  • ✓Larger 5,450 mAh battery capacity (+765 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.81" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationiPhone 16 Pro MaxMagic5 Ultimate
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & TechLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDAMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size6.9"6.81"
Resolution & Density2868x1320 (460 ppi)N/A
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion60 Hz
Brightness2,000 nits peakN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC High performance SoC
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemiOS 18Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB16 GB
Internal Storage256GB / 512GB / 1024GBN/A
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Sony IMX90350 MP
Telephoto Zoom12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OISNone (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera48 MP, f/2.2N/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens12 MP, f/1.912 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mmN/A
Weight227 g234 g
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceIP68Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity4,685 mAh5,450 mAh
Wired Fast Charging27W wired fast chargingN/A
Wireless Charging25W wireless chargingNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB-C 3.0USB Type-C
NFCYes (contactless payment)Yes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch Price$1199$1399
Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 80.0/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 16 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 85/100 camera rating.

When to buy iPhone 16 Pro Max:
Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.9 · Significantly faster wired charging: 27W vs max 0W
When to buy Magic5 Ultimate:
Larger battery capacity: 5,450 mAh (+765 mAh more) · More system memory: 16GB RAM vs max 8GB
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Magic5 Ultimate

Which phone is better: iPhone 16 Pro Max or Magic5 Ultimate?

iPhone 16 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 80.0/100 compared to Magic5 Ultimate (79.9/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 80.0 vs top rival 79.9 and Significantly faster wired charging: 27W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max and Magic5 Ultimate?

iPhone 16 Pro Max is equipped with a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery, while Magic5 Ultimate features a 6.81-inch display and 5450 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between iPhone 16 Pro Max and Magic5 Ultimate?

In lab hardware evaluations, iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 85/100 in camera performance, while Magic5 Ultimate scores 84/100.

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