
Strongest on video · 9.8/10 in published reviews and owner reports
- Best for
- Powerful A18 Pro chipset performance
- Watch out for
- Severe battery drain after iOS 26.3
- Alternative
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL at ৳1,37,999→
As of September 2026, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max sells in Bangladesh from ৳1,37,499, in stock at 7 shops we track.
Prices re-checked every day or two against Bangladeshi shops. Last checked 11 Sep 2026. How we price and rank →

Strongest on video · 9.8/10 in published reviews and owner reports
Buying verdict
The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers top-tier performance and a massive display, but it currently suffers from significant software instability and hardware quirks that impact daily use.
Based on published reviews and owner reports.
Review sources ↓Owners report that the A18 Pro chipset handles gaming with minimal throttling, yet the experience is often interrupted by animation stutters that make the screen feel like it is running at 60Hz. While the camera produces excellent results, the new physical control button is ergonomically clumsy, often causing the phone to shake during use and resulting in blurry photos. Battery life is a major concern for many, with reports of severe drain following the iOS 26.3 update that forces some users to charge twice a day.
The build quality feels premium, but users frequently note that the frame and display are prone to scratches, and the OIS mechanism can rattle. Given that the newer iPhone 17 Pro Max is available for ৳1,54,999, most buyers will find that model to be the better investment.
Pick the phone you actually want and the list narrows to the shops selling that exact thing. Stock, variant and colours are what each shop publishes for its own listing — not for the model as a whole.
On 256GB the official listing costs ৳35,501 more than the same configuration imported — the BD warranty, duty and the seller margins together.
| Shop | Variant & warranty | Stock | Listed price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gazi Electronics | 256GBUnofficial import · US | In stock | ৳1,37,499Lowest in stock |
| Rio International | 256GBUnofficial import · Global | In stock | ৳1,41,999+৳4,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Gazi Electronics | 256GBUnofficial import · Global | In stock | ৳1,42,499+৳5,000 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 256GBUnofficial import · UAEBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳1,43,499+৳6,000 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 256GBUnofficial import · SIM + eSIM · SingaporeBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳1,43,990+৳6,491 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 256GBUnofficial import · SingaporeBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳1,43,999+৳6,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| SMSGadget | 256GBUnofficial import · GlobalBlack Titanium | In stock | ৳1,45,999+৳8,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 256GBUnofficial import · JapanBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,55,000+৳17,501 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 256GBUnofficial import · SIM + eSIM · AustraliaBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳1,59,490+৳21,991 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 256GBUnofficial import · AustraliaBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,60,000+৳22,501 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Executive Machines | 256GBOfficial (BD warranty)Black TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳1,73,000+৳35,501 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 512GBUnofficial import · SIM + eSIM · AustraliaBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,74,490+৳36,991 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 512GBUnofficial import · SIM + eSIM · SingaporeBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,77,990+৳40,491 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 512GBUnofficial import · AustraliaBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,78,500+৳41,001 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 512GBUnofficial import · JapanDesert Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,80,000+৳42,501 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 512GBUnofficial import · SingaporeBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳1,83,000+৳45,501 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 1TBUnofficial import · SIM + eSIM · AustraliaBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,99,790+৳62,291 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Dazzle | 1TBUnofficial import · SIM + eSIM · SingaporeBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳1,99,990+৳62,491 more than the cheapest in stock |
| GadgetGear | 256GBOfficial (BD warranty) | Out of stock | ৳1,99,999+৳62,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 1TBUnofficial import · SingaporeBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳2,02,000+৳64,501 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Apple Gadgets | 1TBUnofficial import · AustraliaBlack TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳2,03,000+৳65,501 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 256GBOfficial (BD warranty)Black TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | In stock | ৳2,49,999+৳1,12,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| GadgetGear | 512GBOfficial (BD warranty) | Out of stock | ৳2,94,999+৳1,57,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 512GBOfficial (BD warranty)Black TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳2,94,999+৳1,57,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| GadgetGear | 1TBOfficial (BD warranty) | Out of stock | ৳3,34,999+৳1,97,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Sumash Tech | 1TBOfficial (BD warranty)Black TitaniumDesert TitaniumNatural TitaniumWhite Titanium | Out of stock | ৳3,34,999+৳1,97,500 more than the cheapest in stock |
| Excel Tech | Not stated | Not reported | — |
A + or − amount is the difference from the cheapest listing in stock. Shop names are listed for transparency, and belong to the shops themselves. We take no commission and link to no seller, so no shop can buy its way up this list.
Official costs ৳35,501 more today: ৳1,73,000 official against ৳1,37,499 unofficial.
Since 11 Jun 2026 the official price has dropped by ৳26,999 and the unofficial price has risen by ৳4,009. The lowest unofficial price we have recorded is ৳1,33,490.
Ahead of 91% of the 488 phones we track.
9.1average of 8 ratings
Elite silicon and video quality offset by an awkward camera button and reported software stutters. Scores are mined from published reviews and owner reports, not from our own testing.
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 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 |
| 5G bands | 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 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
| Announced | 2024, September 09 |
|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2024, September 20 |
| Dimensions | 163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 227 g (8.01 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) |
| Also | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm 2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen), Mohs level 4 |
| OS | iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.6 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Card slot | No |
|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM |
| Also | NVMe |
| Setup | 48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| Setup | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) |
|---|---|
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Also | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite |
| Type | Li-Ion 4685 mAh |
|---|---|
| Active use score | Active use score 17:18h |
| Colours | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Battery endurance | 48:00h endurance, 1000 cycles |
|---|---|
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired |
| Display measured | 1796 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Eu energy | Class B |
| Eu free fall | Class C (90 falls) |
| Eu repairability | Class C |
| Net technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
Specifications from GSMArena. Prices and stock are ours, read from Bangladeshi shop listings and cross-checked against our price-reference shops.
Reviews published by independent channels. Bhalo Phone did not conduct these tests.
Camera Control button ergonomics.
when I press it... the phone in my hand shakes... photos come out shaky
UI animation stutters.
I notice some glitch and stutter during animations... feels like 60hz
Severe battery drain after iOS 26.3.
battery has been draining like water. I need to charge twice a day
Physical durability (scratches).
on its frame there are small scratches... display also has many scratches
the newer Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max sells for about the same (৳154,999) — usually the better buy.
These come from published reviews and owner reports we mined for this phone, not from our own testing, and the reviews we read for it are listed under Video reviews below.
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Get my pick →Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max costs ৳1,37,499 to ৳2,02,000 in Bangladesh on unofficial listings, in stock at 7 shops we track as of 11 Sep 2026. The official price starts at ৳1,73,000.
Official warranty is only available for units purchased through official channels starting at ৳1,73,000. Gray imports are cheaper, starting at ৳1,37,499, but they carry no manufacturer cover and any service center will only accept them as paid repairs.
The device runs on iOS 18 and is upgradable to iOS 26.6. It is expected to receive between 5 and 6 major software versions throughout its lifespan.
While the hardware endurance is excellent, many owners report severe battery drain after the iOS 26.3 update. Some users state that the battery drains like water and they need to charge the phone twice a day.
The camera provides top-tier results with its 48MP sensor and 5.0x telephoto lens. However, the new physical control button is clumsy to use, as pressing it often causes the phone to shake and results in shaky photos.
Around ৳1,37,499–৳1,49,999