Head exposure reference
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Full specifications. Reported SAR. The context behind your connection.
Display6.9 inches
ChipsetApple A18 Pro (3 nm)
FCC identifierBCG-E8684A
RF Safe source record retrieved September 12, 2026. Regional specifications and test configurations may differ.
The SAR overview.
Reported US test values · W/kg averaged over 1 g of tissue
Head SAR1.01 W/kg63% of US localized limit
Body SAR1.15 W/kg72% of US localized limit
Simultaneous head1.41 W/kg88% of US localized limit
Simultaneous body1.55 W/kg97% of US localized limit
0–0.400.41–0.800.81–1.201.21+ W/kgUS localized test values · 1 g average
Colors indicate reported SAR ranges, not a safety verdict. Results depend on test configuration and regional model. A lower listed maximum does not guarantee lower everyday exposure. How to read these numbers →
Additional SAR values & source information
| Hotspot (US) | 1.55 W/kg |
|---|---|
| Product-specific use (US) | 1.15 W/kg |
| Head (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| Body (EU, 10 g) | — W/kg |
| FCC ID | BCG-E8684A — FCC equipment search ↗ |
| Source | RF Safe original phone profile ↗ |
| Data note | Values are reported by the RF Safe source record and have not been independently re-tested here. Zero or blank source values are shown as not listed. |
Your SAR comparison, at a glance.
Cellular-only and simultaneous-transmission values, side by side.
RF Safe source chart. Green and red compare lower and higher values within this chart; they differ from the fixed SAR ranges above. Percentage differences compare test configurations and do not predict a personal exposure reduction.
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RF Safe reference illustrations for this phone.
Body exposure reference
Source illustrations visualize the RF Safe record. They are not scans of an individual, a measured personal dose, or a forecast of disease. Read the numerical labels and the original test context.
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Historical RF Safe reference data. Software, pricing, and availability may have changed.
General
| Phone | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| Announced | September 9, 2024 |
| Availability (source snapshot) | Coming soon. Exp. release 2024, September 20 |
| Price (historical source) | About 1450 EUR |
| Model Names | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,3 |
Display
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) |
| Features | Always-On display |
Camera
| Main Camera | Triple Camera: 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22m, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12m, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensorshift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7m, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
|---|---|
| Main Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera | Single Camera: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
| Selfie Camera Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Selfie Camera Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised) 25W wireless (MagSafe), 15W wireless (China only) 15W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired |
Hardware
| Operating system (source snapshot) | iOS 18 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.04 GHz + 4x2.X GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Internal Storage | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM NVMe |
| Card Slot | No |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No |
Design
| Type | Bar |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
| Build | Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), titanium frame (grade 5) |
Network
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM - International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers - USA Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - China IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66 - A3296 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3084 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3295 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 - A3297 |
| 5G Network | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3296 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3084 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3295 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3297 |
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