Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Bluetooth Codecs, Infrared/IR Blaster, IP Rating, Other Specs

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is a premium flagship smartphone. It does not have an IR blaster. But there is support for eSIM and wireless charging. It also has a an IP69 dust and waterproof rating.

There is no support for any aptX Bluetooth codecs. Instead it supports SBC and AAC. and there is no 3.5mm headphone port for wired headsets and earphones. You are stuck with wireless headsets only.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max in brief

• Price Range: Above $1000
• OS: iOS 18
• Release Date: 2024
• Network Type: 2G/3G/4G/5G
• eSIM: Yes.
• Display: 6.9-inch, 1328 x 2878 pixels resolution
• Processor: Apple A18 Pro
• Selfie Camera: 12 MP
• Rear camera: 48 MP
• RAM: 8GB
• ROM: 1TB
• Fingerprint Sensor: No.
• Headphone Jack: No.
• Infrared/IR Blaster: No.
• Battery: 4676 mAh
• Wireless Charging: Yes.

For more detailed specs of the device, have a look below.

Detailed Specs of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz. CDMA 800 / 1900
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz. CDMA2000 1xEVDO.
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA/Sub6/mmWave (USA); NSA/SA/Sub6 (International).
• Satellite connectivity: Emergency SMS sending/receiving via satellite link.
• SIM Type: Dual eSIM in the USA; Nano-SIM + eSIM in Europe, Asia, Australia, Africa.
• Software / OS: iOS 18

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm
• Weight: 225g
• Display: 6.9 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 120 Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED screen, Corning-made Ceramic Shield Glass.
• Colours: Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium.
• Physical Build: Corning Glass front, grade 5 Titanium frame, Corning Glass back.

Internal Hardware Specs

• CPU/Processor: 64-bit, Hexa-core
• Chipset: Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
• GPU/Graphics Processing Unit: Apple GPU
• RAM: 8GB
• Extended/Virtual RAM: No.
• Internal Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
• External Storage: No.

Photography, Video Recording

• Main Camera: 48 MP main sensor-shift OIS + 12 MP periscope telephoto lens, 3D Sensor-shift, 5x optical zoom + 48 MP ultrawide lens + TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, autofocus, dual LED flash, 4k video, 1080p@30fps video recording, Cinematic mode, stereo sound.
• Front Camera: 12 MP, fixed focus, OIS, SL 3D Face Recognition, 4k video, 1080p@30fps video capture, gyro-EIS.

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• Audio: No 3.5mm jack.
• Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: No.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
• Barometer: Yes.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: No.
• Face Unlock: Face ID.
• Iris Scanner: Yes.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes.
• Voice Control: Yes
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Siri.
• Infra-red Blaster: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth Version: 5.4
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
• aptX Bluetooth Codecs: No.
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, hotspot
• GPS: L1+L5, A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, Galileo, Navic,
• USB: microUSB v3.2. Type-C. DisplayPort.
• NFC: Yes.

Miscellaneous Specs

• Battery Type and Capacity: Non-Removable 4676 mAh
• Battery Charging: Power Delivery (PD) 2.0. (50% in 30 minutes)
• Wireless Charging: 15W MagSafe, 15W Qi2.
• Reverse Charging: 4.5W reverse wired.
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Launch/Release Dates

• Announced: September 2024
• Release Date: September 2024

Price

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in three memory variants, namely: 8/256GB, 8/512GB, and 8/1TB. Here are the expected prices of iPhone 16 Pro Max in the USA, UK, EU, and Australia

• USA: $1199 (8/256GB). $1399.99 (8/512GB). $1599.99 (8GB/1TB)
• United Kingdom (UK): £1199 (8/256GB). £1379 (8/512GB). £1599 (8GB/1TB).
• European Union (EU): €1,449 (8/256GB). €1635 (8/512GB). €1899 (8GB/1TB).
• Australia: AU $2547

The above prices may change with time from country to country, as market forces and economic policies influence product price movements.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max works on all mobile carriers in the United States.

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