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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple's 2024 flagship iPhone. 6.9-inch ProMotion OLED — largest iPhone display ever. A18 Pro, triple-lens with 48MP fusion + 5x telephoto, Apple Intelligence, eSIM-only in the US.

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Quick reference

Where is the IMEI on iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Settings → General → About → IMEI, or dial *#06#. Same eSIM-only design as iPhone 16 Pro — no SIM tray, IMEI on the retail box and Find My.

What's the difference between iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max?

Mainly screen size (6.3" vs 6.9") and battery life (Pro Max gets ~2 more hours of video playback). Same A18 Pro chip, same triple-lens camera (both 5x telephoto), same Camera Control button, same iOS 18 + Apple Intelligence support. Pro Max is heavier at 227g vs Pro at 199g.

How do I use Camera Control on iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Right edge below the side button. Light press to launch Camera. Light double-press to cycle lens (1x / 2x / 5x). Slide to zoom. Press-and-hold for video. Customizable in Settings → Camera → Camera Control.

Does iPhone 16 Pro Max support 5G mmWave?

Yes. All US bands: low-band, C-band, and mmWave. Most relevant in dense urban cores, stadiums, airports. For everyday use, sub-6 GHz coverage matters more than mmWave.

How long will Apple support iPhone 16 Pro Max with iOS updates?

Apple typically supports iPhones for 5-6 major iOS versions. Expect iPhone 16 Pro Max to receive iOS through ~2030 with security patches continuing past that.

How do I factory reset iPhone 16 Pro Max?

Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone → Erase All Content and Settings. Apple ID required for Activation Lock removal. Back up first; eSIMs need re-activation after.

Quick-reference answers above are summaries. For the authoritative source, see Apple's support page for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.