What do reviews say about battery?

TechRadar saw about 16 hours in lab tests; 44 Best Buy buyers praise battery.

What do reviews say about camera?

95 Best Buy buyers praise the camera; TechRadar rates it 4.5 of 5.

What do reviews say about camera control?

TechRadar likes instant camera access; some buyers find the button gimmicky.

What do reviews say about price?

It launched at $1,199; only 4 of 306 Best Buy reviewers complain about price.

Phones & Audio · Phones · 306 reviews · 2 sources

iPhone 16 Pro Max

Best for: big-screen power usersPremium

A huge, beautiful screen, top cameras and excellent battery life; zoom and early Apple Intelligence leave room to grow.

Tracking since Sep 2026

Buy if

You want the biggest iPhone screen
You want top battery life

Skip if

You want more than 5x zoom
You want a one-hand phone

How it scores

Value8.0

Battery7.7

Price

$1,199

You pay for: Launch price, 256GB base

Reviewed Sep 2026 · 0 new reviews since · score unchanged

What people love

Most mentioned by reviewers

Camera qualityCrisp in low and bright light

PerformanceFast and smooth everywhere

Battery lifeAround 16 h in lab tests

What people complain about

Most mentioned by reviewers

Zoom could reachWants more than 5x

Thin AI featuresApple Intelligence felt early

Reviewers disagree on

Camera button is quickSome find it a gimmick

Alternatives

Same price · $1,199

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Sources

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TechRadar
Reviewed Sep 2026

AI summary of public reviews, not a recommendation.