iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Spark 20 Pro 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Spark 20 Pro 5G
Too close to call: 3 of 7 categories each
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie8080
- CameraiPhone 16 Pro Max8584
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieSpark 20 Pro 5G6088
- BatterySpark 20 Pro 5G7886
- DisplayiPhone 16 Pro Max8862
- ConnectivityiPhone 16 Pro Max1000
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueSpark 20 Pro 5G5590
- Spark 20 Pro 5G has the bigger battery5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- Spark 20 Pro 5G has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.8"
- Spark 20 Pro 5G is lighter210 g vs 227 g
- Spark 20 Pro 5G launched cheaper$329 vs $1,199
- Spark 20 Pro 5G has a sharper selfie camera32 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 16 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A18 Pro vs MediaTek Helio G99
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 16 Pro Max and Spark 20 Pro 5G are evenly matched
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.8") and faster chip (Apple A18 Pro vs MediaTek Helio G99), or the Spark 20 Pro 5G for its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP).
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens)
Larger battery: 5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · Lighter: 210 g vs 227 g (17 g less)
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 16 Pro Max or Spark 20 Pro 5G?
It's a close call. Pick the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.8") and faster chip (Apple A18 Pro vs MediaTek Helio G99), or the Spark 20 Pro 5G for its bigger battery (5,200 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). BeastScore: iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100, Spark 20 Pro 5G 79.6/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max and Spark 20 Pro 5G?
iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery. Spark 20 Pro 5G has a 6.8-inch display and 5200 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 16 Pro Max and Spark 20 Pro 5G compare for speed?
iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100 for performance; Spark 20 Pro 5G scores 80/100.
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