Four types, one fit
Screen protectors for the iPhone 16 Pro Max come in four finishes, and the choice comes down to how and where you use the phone. Super clear tempered glass is the default full coverage, no change to how the display looks. Matte anti-fingerprint cuts glare and smudging, which suits outdoor work and anyone who hates wiping the screen. Anti-bluelight filters the blue end of the spectrum for late-night reading. Privacy glass narrows the viewing angle so the screen goes dark to anyone beside you, which matters on public transport or in an open-plan office.
All are 9H hardness tempered glass, rated to resist scratching from keys, coins and grit. Most are sold as sets covering the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro and 16 Pro Max, so the same product works if you have more than one phone in the household.
Do not forget the camera
The iPhone 16 Pro Max carries a raised triple-lens array, and on a phone that thin the lenses sit proud of the body. Set it face-up on a table and the camera glass takes the contact, not the back panel. Individual 9H lens covers start at $10 and are the cheapest insurance on the phone a cracked rear lens is not a cheap repair, and it degrades every photo until it is fixed.
Fitting it properly
Clean the screen fully before applying. A single speck of dust under the glass becomes a permanent bubble, and the edge of a fingerprint will stop the adhesive bonding. If you also use a case, check the two work together a case with a high raised lip can catch the edge of a full-coverage protector and lift it over time. Cases cut for this model are in iPhone 16 Pro Max cases and protectors.
Other models and related products
For the rest of the iPhone 16 line, see iPhone 16 series cases and screen protectors. Older and newer generations are covered under all iPhone screen protectors. If you are still deciding on a case first, browse iPhone cases or find your exact handset through shop cases by model.
Buying from Mobie
Mobie has 13 stores across New Zealand, and staff can apply a protector for you in store rather than leaving you to line it up at home. Orders over $49 ship free and arrive within 1–3 working days, with 14-day no-reason returns. Afterpay is available at checkout.
