Compared to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, there's a lack of contrast with the night sky appearing to be dark gray. There's a greater halo effect, too, further detracting from the image's sharpness and clarity. The light appears to be too intense, washing out the finer details of the moon.

The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max got bigger this year, but most people should pick them for camera upgrades and longer battery life.

They say that bigger is always better — and that certainly rings true for the brand-new iPhone 16 Pro Max. With the largest display in iPhone history at 6.9 inches and an insanely long-lasting battery life, it is in fact one of the best phones that money can buy.