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The NFL is back and the 2024-5 NFL season promises epic performances, surprise superstars and a new rookie class of players destined to make a name for themselves, and for their team. 

This NFL season will feature more games than ever that will not air on network or cable TV, instead broadcasting on streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon and Peacock. The 2024-5 NFL season will also feature more holiday games and scheduling changes you’ll want to know about.

With the first preseason weekend coming up in just days, now is the time to come up with a game plan for watching the 2024-5 NFL season. Keep reading to learn all the key dates for the upcoming season, including preseason games, and which streaming platforms you’ll need to subscribe to if you want to watch your favorite team play.

Note: CBS Essentials and Paramount+ are both subsidiaries of Paramount.


Full 2024-5 NFL schedule: Key dates

The 2024-5 NFL preseason begins on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024, when the Chicago Bears face the Houston Texans Hall of Fame game.  

The 2024-5 NFL regular season begins on Sept. 5, 2024, when the Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs host the Baltimore Ravens.

  • Aug. 1: NFL Hall of Fame game (Bears vs. Texans)
  • Aug. 8-11: First preseason weekend
  • Aug. 15-18: Second preseason weekend
  • Aug. 22- 25: Third preseason weekend
  • Aug. 27: Deadline for all teams to reduce roster to 53 players
  • Sept. 1: Final day of preseason training camp
  • Sept. 5: NFL regular season begins (Ravens vs. Chiefs)
  • Sept. 6: NFL Friday game from São Paulo, Brazil (Packers vs. Eagles, 8:15 p.m. ET on Peacock)
  • Oct. 6: NFL International Game from London, United Kingdom (Jets vs. Vikings, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
  • Oct. 13: NFL International Game from London, United Kingdom (Jaguars vs. Bears, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
  • Oct. 20: NFL International Game from London, United Kingdom (Patriots vs. Jaguars, 9:30 a.m. ET, NFL Network)
  • Nov. 5: NFL trade deadline
  • Nov. 29: Black Friday Game: (Raiders vs. Chiefs, 3 p.m. ET, Prime Video)
  • Dec. 25: Netflix-exclusive Christmas Day games: (Chiefs vs. Steelers, 1 p.m. ET), ( Ravens vs. Texans 4:30 p.m. ET)
  • Jan. 11-13: Super Wild Card Weekend
  • Jan. 18-19: Divisional Playoff Games
  • Jan. 26: AFC & NFC Championship Games
  • Feb. 2: Pro Bowl Games
  • Feb. 9: Super Bowl LIX (Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, LA)

When and where is Super Bowl LIX?

Super Bowl LIX is scheduled to be played on Feb. 9, 2025, at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, LA (home of the New Orleans Saints). Super Bowl LIX will air on Fox, and stream on Fubo, Sling TV and Hulu + Live TV.


Who won Super Bowl LVIII?

Pat Mahomes, Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl LVIII by 25-22 in overtime.


How to watch the 2024-5 NFL season

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This season, more NFL games than ever will be broadcast exclusively on streaming platforms, including Netflix, Peacock and Amazon Prime Video. If you have a cable subscription that includes CBS, NBC, ABC, ESPN and Fox, you’ll need to add those streaming platforms to access every NFL game of the season. 

If you don’t have a cable subscription but want to be able to watch every NFL game of the 2024-5 season, you’ll need a Peacock subscription, a Netflix subscription, a Prime Video subscription, a subscription to ESPN+ and a subscription to one live TV streaming platform like SlingTV, Fubo or Hulu + Live TV.  Sling subscribers will also need a Paramount+ subscription, or a Paramount+ add-on to their Prime Video subscription, to access CBS-aired NFL games this season.

2024-5 NFL season: Streaming-exclusive games

The 2024-5 NFL season schedule will feature more streaming-exclusive games than ever before. 

  • Amazon Prime Video:  Thursday Night Football games, Weeks 1-17, the Black Friday Game, Nov. 29. and one Wild Card game.
  • Netflix: Dec. 25, 2024, two Christmas Games (Week 17)
  • Peacock will air (exclusively) the Week 1 Packers vs. Eagles game live from Brazil, and stream all games airing on NBC (SNF) throughout the season.
  • ESPN+ will carry 25 NFL games this season, including one ESPN+ exclusive game (Chargers vs. Cardinals, Oct. 21 at 9 p.m. ET)

Paramount+: Watch CBS-aired NFL games without cable

If you want to spend your Sunday watching football but don’t have a cable subscription, consider a subscription to Paramount+. Paramount+ gives viewers access to all CBS original content, movies and more. You can watch NFL football live on any Paramount+ subscription tier, starting at $6 per month.

A sports-lovers dream, the platform live streams NFL football games airing on CBS, NCAA college football, PGA Tour golf, professional soccer and more when you upgrade to the Paramount+ with Showtime tier (starting at $12 per month).

The price of Paramount+ will increase on Aug. 20, 2024, so your best bet is to lock in current pricing with a Paramount+ annual plan. You can get a year of Paramount+ Essential for $60 per year, or a year of Paramount+ with Showtime for $120 per year.

What you can stream with Paramount+

  • All NFL games airing on CBS locally and nationally on all its subscription tiers
  • On-demand CBS programming, including hit shows like “Survivor” and “NCIS”
  • Paramount+ original programming like “Lawmen Bass Reaves” and “Tulsa King”
  • Professional soccer, including Champions League live (with Paramount+ with Showtime)
  • SEC college football games live (with Paramount+ with Showtime)

Get Paramount+ as part of Walmart+ and watch the NFL on CBS

The Walmart+ shopping subscription service includes access to the Paramount+ Essentials tier (with live NFL games airing on CBS), a $60 per year value. Walmart+ subscribers also get discounts on gasoline at Mobil and Exxon stations, access to special members-only deals (including Walmart’s holiday deals), same-day home delivery from your local store and more. Walmart+ costs $98 per year. Tap the button below to learn all the benefits of Walmart+, and to start your 30-day free trial.

Add Paramount+ to your Amazon Prime Video subscription

You can also add Paramount+ to your Prime Video subscription to access CBS-aired NFL games, plus Paramount+ originals. Add Paramount+ to your Prime Video subscription for $5.99 per month, or level up to Paramount+ with Showtime to get access to CBS-aired college football and more for $11.99 per month. Both pricing tiers come with a seven-day free trial. 


Sling TV is the most cost-effective way to stream network-aired NFL games

If you don’t have cable TV that includes NBC, Fox, ABC and ESPN, one of the most cost-effective ways to watch the NFL this season, and all the major sporting events happening this fall, is through a subscription to Sling TV. The streamer NFL football airing on NBC, Fox and ABC (where available) and NFL Network with its Orange + Blue plan.

That Orange + Blue plan normally costs $60 per month, but the streamer currently offers a half-off promotion for your first month, so you’ll pay just $30. For the least expensive Olympic-watching option, the Blue plan includes the channels NBC, USA and E!, starting at $45 per month ($22.50 for your first month). 

The streamer is also currently offering big savings on four months of the Orange + Blue tier plus the Sports Extra plan when you prepay for the Sling TV Season Pass. The Sports Extra plan includes Golf Channel, Big Ten Network among others. Prepay for four months of the Sling TV Season Pass and spend $219, reduced from $300.

Because Sling TV does not carry CBS, Sling subscribers will want to add Paramount+ to their bundle.

Top features of Sling TV Orange + Blue plan:

  • Sling TV is our top choice for streaming major sporting events like NASCAR.
  • There are 46 channels to watch in total, including local NBC, Fox and ABC affiliates (where available).
  • You get access to most local NFL games and nationally broadcast games at the lowest price.
  • All subscription tiers include 50 hours of cloud-based DVR storage.
  • You can add Golf Channel, NBA TV, NHL Network, NFL RedZone, MLB Network, Tennis Channel and more sports-oriented channels (19 in total) via Sling TV’s Sports Extras add-on.

Watch every network-aired NFL game with FuboTV

You can watch every NFL game airing on network TV on FuboTV. FuboTV is a sports-centric streaming service that offers access to almost every NFL game of the season. Packages include CBS, Fox Sunday NFC games via “NFL on Fox”, NBC (Sunday Night Football), ESPN (Monday Night Football), NFL Network and more, so you’ll be able to watch more than just today’s games, all without a cable subscription.

To watch the NFL without cable, start a seven-day free trial of Fubo. You can begin watching immediately on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. In addition to NFL football, FuboTV offers MLB, NBA, NHL, MLS and international soccer games. 

Top features of FuboTV Pro Tier:

  • There are no contracts with FuboTV — you can cancel at any time.
  • The Pro tier includes over 180 channels, including NFL Network. (You’ll need to upgrade to Ultimate for NFL RedZone.)
  • FuboTV includes all the channels you’ll need to watch college and pro football, including CBS (not available through Sling TV).
  • All tiers come with 1,000 hours of cloud-based DVR recording.
  • Stream on your TV, phone, tablet and other devices.

Watch Thursday Night Football only on Amazon Prime Video

Starting in 2022, Amazon became the exclusive carrier of Thursday Night Football (TNF). This season, Prime will host Thursday Night Football in Weeks 1-17, plus the Las Vegas Raiders vs. Kansas City Chiefs game on Black Friday (Friday, Nov. 29, 2024) at 6 p.m. ET. Prime Video will also exclusively air at least one Wild Card game this season.

Amazon Prime is $14.99 per month after a 30-day free trial. In addition to NFL football, Prime members will get two-day shipping, member-exclusive Prime Day deals, and expedited shipping on Prime Deals. 


Watch every network-aired NFL game on Hulu + Live TV

You can watch the NFL, including the NFL Network, with Hulu + Live TV. The bundle features access to 90 channels, including both Fox and FS1. Unlimited DVR storage is also included. Watch every game on every network with Hulu + Live TV, plus catch live NFL preseason games, exclusive live regular season games, popular studio shows (including NFL Total Access and the Emmy-nominated show Good Morning Football) and lots more.

Hulu + Live TV comes bundled with ESPN+ and Disney+ for $77 per month after a three-day free trial.


Watch the Week 1 Miami Dolphins vs. Kansas City Chiefs game exclusively on Peacock

A (sure to be) epic rematch of last season’s Dolphins vs. Chiefs Wild Card game, the two teams square off again, this time in São Paulo, Brazil. The game will broadcast only on Peacock, which is also host to the Premier League, Big Ten football and basketball games, golf and more.

Peacock subscribers can also access Peacock originals like “Love Island” and the Annette Bening thriller “Apples Never Fall,” plus live NBC-aired content with a Peacock Premium Plus subscription, and Peacock’s library of on-demand content including “The Office.”

Your best value, you can get a year of Peacock Premium (with ads) for $80, or a year of Peacock Premium Plus (mostly ad-free) for $120. Or, get a monthly subscription: Peacock Premium subscription costs $8 per month, while Peacock Premium Plus is $14 per month.


Watch the Chargers vs. Cardinals game only on ESPN+

ESPN+ will play host to 25 NFL games this season, including one ESPN+- exclusive game on October 21, 2024, when the Arizona Cardinals host the Los Angeles Chargers. 

ESPN+ is ESPN’s subscription streaming platform, which offers coverage of some of Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark’s WNBA games, original studio shows and top-tier series that aren’t accessible on the ESPN networks. ESPN+ subscribers may purchase UFC PPV events and access the platform’s vast archive of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 catalog, game replays and select ESPN films. 

ESPN+ offers exclusive live sports, original shows, and a vast library of on-demand content, including the entire 30 For 30 series and more. Here’s a sampling of what’s available on ESPN+:

  • Exclusive fantasy sports tools and content from some of the sports world’s most respected voices in sports.  
  • Select WNBA games, including Caitlin Clark’s WNBA regular season debut.
  • Every Fight Night UFC event UFC PPV event (PPV events are subject to an additional charge).
  • Soccer including EFL Championship, US Open Cup and Bundesliga.
  • College sports including the Ivy League, Big Sky Conference and Atlantic A10 Conference.
  • MLB and the World Series.
  • Top-tier tennis including the Australian Open and Wimbledon.
  • The PGA Tour and the Masters.

It is important to note that ESPN+ does not include access to the ESPN network. It is a separate sports-centric service, with separate sports programming.

An ESPN+ subscription costs $11 per month. Or save 15% when you pay annually ($110).  


Watch NFL football live with a digital HDTV antenna

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You can also watch NFL football on TV with an affordable indoor antenna, which pulls in local over-the-air HDTV channels such as CBS, NBC, ABC, Fox, PBS, Univision and more. Here’s the kicker: There’s no monthly charge.

For anyone living in a partially blocked-off area (those near mountains or first-floor apartments), a digital TV antenna may not pick up a good signal — or any signal at all. But for many homes, a digital TV antenna provides a seriously inexpensive way to watch sports without paying a cable company. Indoor TV antennas can also provide some much-needed TV backup if a storm knocks out your cable.

This ultra-thin, multi-directional digital antenna with a 65-mile range can receive hundreds of HD TV channels, including ABC, CBS, NBC, PBS, Fox, and Univision and can filter out cellular and FM signals. It delivers a high-quality picture in 1080p HDTV, top-tier sound and features a 12-foot digital coax cable.


Watch every NFL game on your phone with NFL+

If you want to catch the NFL on your phone check out NFL+. The premium streaming service, starting at $40 per year (or $7 per month), offers access to NFL Network. And yes, that includes games being broadcast out-of-market. To boost your NFL experience even further, you can upgrade to NFL+ Premium with NFL RedZone and watch up to eight NFL games simultaneously.

Top features of NFL+:

  • You get access to all NFL preseason games, including those that are out of market.
  • NFL+ lets you watch stream local and primetime regular season games on your phone or tablet, but not your TV.
  • Includes the NFL Network (and NFL RedZone with NFL+ Premium), so it’s a good option for those who are looking to stream football on the go.

If you’re anxiously waiting for the 2024-5 NFL season to begin, now is a great time to check out Amazon’s NFL Fan Shop. The Amazon NFL Fan Shop is filled to the brim with officially licensed fan gear: You’ll find jerseys, team flags, T-shirts, hoodies and more, including tons of great gear for the NFL fan in your life. There are plenty of great deals awaiting you at Amazon, too, including some must-see deals on TVs for watching sports.

Tap the button below to head directly to the NFL Fan Shop page on Amazon and select your favorite team.




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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Great camera features, but is it worth the upgrade? Hands-on review

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Apple just released its latest lineup of iPhones, which include the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, but when comparing these new phones to last year’s models, the updates seem a bit lackluster — offering just small improvements and a handful of promises.

Having owned every iPhone model since the original was released in 2007, I’ve always been one of the early-adopters and have purchased the latest model as soon as Apple begins accepting preorders. This year was no different. I preordered the iPhone 16 Pro Max with 512GB of internal storage in the new desert titanium color. It replaced my iPhone 15 Pro Max, also with 512GB of storage. 

Keep reading to learn more about this phone and whether it’s worth upgrading, or if you should stick with the iPhone model you’re currently using.

Pro Tip: If you’re thinking about making the switch from an Android phone to an iPhone 16, we’ve got you covered with our coverage of five reasons to make the transition.


Who should buy the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max?

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The iPhone 16 Pro Max comes in four new colors, with a housing made from titanium.

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The iPhone 16 Pro Max is Apple’s top-of-the-line smartphone and the model with the largest display. It’s designed for those who need the fastest performance possible, and who can benefit from having the largest smartphone display that Apple has to offer. This smartphone is designed to be a high-performance communications device that can also serve as a productivity, entertainment, health/fitness and safety tool, as well as a powerful still image and video camera.

This is the iPhone you want if you’re interested in taking pro-quality photos or shooting video at up to 4K (120fps) resolution. Thanks to its Apple A18 Pro processor, it’s also the model that can handle high-end gaming or tasks that require a tremendous amount of processing power. 

Unless you need both the added processing power of the A18 Pro chip (that’s available in the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max) and want the additional on-screen real estate offered by the iPhone 16 Pro Max, one of Apple’s less expensive iPhones may be more suitable for you.


iPhone 16 Pro Max: At a glance

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Display size: 6.9 inches | Display type: Super Retina XDR touchscreen | Display resolution: 2,868 x 1,320 pixels (460 pixels-per-inch) | Refresh rate: Up to 120Hz | Max. display brightness: 2,000 nits | Processor: Apple A18 Pro | Available colors: Black titanium, white titanium, natural titanium, desert titanium | Dimensions: 6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 inches | Weight: 7.99 ounces | Storage options: 256GB, 512GB or 1TB | Port: USB Type-C 3.2 | Wireless connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | Battery life: Up to 33 hours (video playback) | Operating system: iOS 18 | SIMs: Dual eSIM | Waterproof rating: IP68 | Front camera: 12MP TrueDepth | Rear cameras: 48MP Fusion (main), 48MP (ultra-wide), 12MP (telephoto) | MagSafe compatible: Yes

Pricing: $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,599 (1TB) – Before trade-in, promotions or financing offers.

Compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max, the iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a faster and more powerful processor and a slightly larger display. The CPU is up to 15% faster, while the GPU runs up to 20% faster. That said, being a “power user,” when working with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, I never once thought to myself, “Gee, this smartphone is too slow,” nor did I ever become frustrated by any unwanted lagging — even when playing high-end, graphic-intensive games. This makes me wonder if even more processing power is worth the investment.

The phone also now supports Wi-Fi 7, as opposed to Wi-Fi 6E. And battery life is more efficient, compared to last year’s model. You can expect up to four additional hours of runtime per charge. 

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The new Camera Control button is located on the side of the iPhone 16 phones.

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The two significant new features are the Camera Control button that’s located on the side of the smartphone, as well as the Apple Intelligence (AI) integration that will soon be part of a yet-to-be-released version of iOS 18. This AI functionality is expected to be released later this fall. The only users who will benefit from the Camera Control button are those who heavily use their iPhone to take photos or shoot video — and even then, using the Camera Control button is optional.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max’s housing is now made using Grade 5 titanium, which is lightweight and incredibly durable. Plus, to make the display slightly larger than last year’s model, Apple has decreased the size of the bezel around the screen. This allows for a 6.9-inch display, compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s 6.6-inch display. This display size difference is inconsequential. 


Will Apple Intelligence make the iPhone smarter?

At the moment, that’s a difficult question to answer, since Apple Intelligence will not be introduced into any iPhones until later this fall. However, what we expect is a more personalized Siri digital assistant that not only understands what’s being said, but also the context that’s used when making requests or asking questions. 

Apple Intelligence will allow apps to more seamlessly work together and exchange relevant information in a way that can streamline common tasks, while helping users maintain their privacy and security. Apple Intelligence will also help with composing text. When used as an audio recording device, it will be able to transcribe and then summarize recordings. AI-assisted language translations and more seamless scheduling and to-do list management have also been promised.

For someone who takes a lot of pictures or shoots video, Apple Intelligence introduces easier to use and more powerful image enhancement and editing tools, such as the Clean Up feature offered by the Photos app that can be used to remove unwanted objects from photos. This feature works decently, but only in certain situations. AI can also assist in the actual picture taking or video shooting process to ensure the best possible results. However, until Apple actually unlocks all of the Apple Intelligence features, it’s difficult to predict how useful the AI-driven functionality will actually be.


Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max: Photography and videography

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From a hardware standpoint, the improvements made to the iPhone 16 Pro Max’s camera system aren’t dramatic. However, Apple has made major enhancements to both the Camera and Photos apps that come preinstalled with iOS 18. This gives the camera system new capabilities. Combined with the faster processor, overall camera performance is noticeably better. There are also more tools for taking, editing, enhancing, organizing and sharing photos and video content.

Most noticeable is the addition of the Camera Control button. This physical button on the side of the phone can be used to quickly launch the Camera app, adjust the app’s settings, and then work as a shutter button. The result is an experience that’s closer to using a traditional point-and-shoot camera than ever before. Of course, all of the camera controls and options previously available via the touchscreen continue to be offered. Thus, the Camera Control button provides an alternative and optional way to work with the Camera app.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is now able to shoot video at 4K (120fps) resolution with support for Dolby Vision. This is the highest resolution and frame rate an iPhone has ever offered. This is combined with enhanced spatial audio recording capabilities when shooting video, so it’s easier to capture and create more immersive and visually compelling content.

The still photography options are also enhanced. There are two upgraded 48MP cameras and one 12MP camera on the back of the phone, which support both the ProRAW and HEIF photo file formats. This allows users to capture a higher level of detail, even in low light situations. Using digital zoom capabilities, you now get up to 25x zoom. The phone’s macro (extreme close-up) capabilities have been enhanced, too.

The behind-the-scenes processing that happens when shooting photos or video allows the phone to capture more accurate colors, including more life-like skin tones. And with the help of Photographic Styles, it’s easier to infuse your own creativity when creating content.

The redesign of the Photos app offers more features and control over the stored images. However, the redesigned interface is not as intuitive as it once was. It’s different enough that it’s been taking me time to acclimate to the new design (and I have been using the beta version of iOS 18 on the iPhone 15 Pro Max for over a month already). I fear some users will find the new interface downright confusing.

Sample images taken using the iPhone 16 Pro Max

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This is an example of the customizable Photographic Styles now offered by the Camera app.

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Using the Macro and Portrait shooting mode together, you get customizable control over an images depth of field.

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The 48MP Fusion camera on of the back of the iPhone does a nice job capturing wide shows with vibrant color.

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Users now get more creative control when transforming a full-color image into black and white.

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The iPhone 16 Pro Max does an excellent job capturing detail using the Macro shooting mode.

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This is an example of the new Clean Up feature in the Photos app that allows you to quickly remove unwanted objects from images. I found this feature works adequately, but I’ve had better results using the Heal tool in third-party apps, like Photoshop Express and TouchRetouch.

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5 differences between the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro Max

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  • The iPhone 16 offers a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch display.
  • The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus run using the Apple 18 chip, while the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max are equipped with the faster and more powerful A18 Pro chip.
  • The iPhone 16 Pro Max offers 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of internal storage, while the iPhone 16 offers 128GB, 256GB or 512GB of internal storage (with no 1TB option).
  • The resolution of the iPhone 16 is lower than what’s offered by the iPhone 16 Pro Max — 2,556 x 1,179 pixels versus 2,868 x 1,320 pixels.
  • The iPhone 16 offers two rear-facing cameras, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max has three rear-facing cameras, so users get more creative control and option when taking pictures or filming video.

Is the iPhone 16 Pro Max worth it?

The best way to see how well the iPhone 16 Pro Max performs, outside of photography or videography, is to push its processing power by playing graphic-intensive games. I installed and played “Diabolo Immortal.” Visually, this is one of the more advanced iPhone games available from the App Store, and it looks and sounds fantastic on this phone. 

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Another new thing is the ability to further customize the appearance of what appears on the iPhone’s screen. For savvy users, these added features are fun to work with. However, for someone who’s already overwhelmed by all of the iPhone’s customizable options, navigating through the Settings app and personalizing the phone is now a more convoluted process. 

I’d love to say that anyone who is using an older iPhone or Android phone should switch to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, but I am not comfortable making this claim. Instead, I’d certainly recommend the iPhone 16 Pro Max to anyone who is using an iPhone that’s three or more years old. These people who will see the greatest improvement in overall performance, especially if they want a larger screen, too.

However, if you’re an iPhone 15 Pro Max user thinking about upgrading to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, the only significant enhancement is the addition of the Camera Control button, since both phones can run the latest version of iOS 18 and will take advantage of Apple Intelligence once it’s released. 

  • Design: With the exception of the additional Camera Control button and slightly larger display, the design of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is very similar to last year’s model. I do really like the new and more sophisticated looking casing color options, however.
  • Performance: Yes, the iPhone 16 Pro Max can perform faster. This will potentially be beneficial when using Apple Intelligence functionality, but for everyday tasks, it makes little difference.
  • Value: The iPhone 16 Pro Max is expensive. Unless you need the extra processing power and larger display, you can save money upgrading to the iPhone 16 or iPhone 16 Pro. The iPhone 16 Plus is a middle option, but for slightly more money, most users will appreciate the enhanced performance of the iPhone 16 Pro or iPhone 16 Pro Max.
  • AI integration: The NPU is certainly powerful, but how well Apple integrates Apple Intelligence into iOS 18 and core apps is yet to be seen.

For in-depth reviews of the Apple iPhone 16 ProGoogle Pixel 9Google Pixel 9 ProGoogle Pixel 9 Pro XLSamsung Galaxy Z Flip 6Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxOnePlus 12 and other popular phones, check out our ever-expanding tech coverage.




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