Mumbai, October 1:  iPhone 16 Pro Max is the top-end smartphone in Apple's iPhone 16 lineup. The iPhone 16 Pro Max price starts at USD 1,199 in the global market and INR 1,44,900 in the Indian market. Apple said that the new iPhone 16 series would have substantial improvement over the previous iPhone 15 series in terms of design, displays and batteries. However, a report mentioned that the Pro Max variant showed "disappointing" charging performance in real-life tests.

Apple launched its latest smartphones on September 10, 2024, but did not reveal the battery capacity or charging speed, according to a report by Gizmochina. Unlike most other smartphones, Apple avoids revealing the battery capacity in "mAh" and charging speed in Watts; however, the company mentions the improvement in terms of percentages. Delhi: IGI Airport Customs Seize 26 iPhone 16 Pro Max Hidden in Woman Passenger’s Vanity Bag Travelling From Hong Kong.

The report said that all the iPhone 16 models were rated for up to 45W of fast-charging speed. It said that theoretically, the new models must offer faster charging compared to their predecessors. According to the report, ChargerLAB performed a comprehensive test on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, checking several compatible changes, and it was found that the results obtained from the experiment were disappointing.

iPhone 16 Pro Max Battery Test by ChargerLAB Using Apple Chargers

The report said that during the test, the iPhone 16 Pro Max's battery charged at 30.19W, which was lower than the reported 45W. In the test, the Pro Max's battery was charged with Apple's 140W charger along with the original cable in the box. Still, the charging speed was capped at only 30W, which was a bit higher than the 27W of last year's iPhone 15 Pro Max. iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max's Demand Declines in First Week Than iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus on Rise.

The report said that although it could be said to be an improvement, some people find the 45W fast-charging speed quite misleading. Despite using various chargers from third-party companies, the results were the same on the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Gizmochina said the maximum charging speed was recorded at 31.86W.

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