Comparison
Compare Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Design
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance i | Waterproof | Waterproof |
| Weight i | 177 g Best ⬆ 24% better | 233 g |
| Thickness i | 7.95 mm Best ⬆ 9% better | 8.75 mm |
| Width i | 71.5 mm | 78 mm Best ⬆ 9% better |
| Height i | 149.6 mm | 163.4 mm Best ⬆ 9% better |
| Volume i | 85.04 cm³ | 111.52 cm³ Best ⬆ 31% better |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating i | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof depth rating i | 6 m | 6 m |
Display
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display type i | OLED/AMOLED | OLED/AMOLED |
| Screen size i | 6.3" | 6.9" Best ⬆ 10% better |
| Pixel density i | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Resolution i | 1206 x 2622 px | 1320 x 2868 px Best ⬆ 9% better |
| Refresh rate i | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Touch sampling rate i | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (typical) i | 1000 nits | 1000 nits |
| Has branded damage-resistant glass i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Supports HDR10 i | ✔ | ✔ |
Performance
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Internal storage i | 512GB | 2048GB Best ⬆ 300% better |
| RAM i | 8GB | 12GB Best ⬆ 50% better |
| AnTuTu benchmark score i | 2085300 | 2885786 Best ⬆ 38% better |
| Chipset (SoC) name i | Apple A19 | Apple A19 Pro |
| GPU name i | — | Apple A18 GPU |
| CPU speed i | 2 x 4.26 GHz & 4 x 2.51 GHz (Apple A19) | 2 x 4.26 GHz & 4 x 2.51 GHz (Apple A19 Pro) |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) i | 8810 (Apple A19) | 10223 Best ⬆ 16% better |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) i | 3608 (Apple A19) | 3933 Best ⬆ 9% better |
Cameras
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Megapixels (main camera) i | 48 MP & 48 MP | 48 MP & 48 MP & 48 MP |
| Wide aperture (main camera) i | f/2.2 & f/1.6 | f/1.78 & f/2.2 & f/2.8 |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Megapixels (front camera) i | 18MP | 18MP |
| Has built-in optical image stabilization i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video recording (main camera) i | 2160 x 60 fps | 2160 x 120 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Number of flash LEDs i | 2 | 2 |
| Has a BSI sensor i | ✔ | ✔ |
Operating system
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Has clipboard warnings i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has location privacy options i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has camera/microphone privacy options i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has Mail Privacy Protection i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has theme customization i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Can block app tracking i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Blocks cross-site tracking i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has on-device machine learning i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has notification permissions i | ✔ | ✔ |
Battery
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery power i | 3692 mAh | 5088 mAh Best ⬆ 38% better |
| Has wireless charging i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Supports fast charging i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging speed i | 40W | 40W |
| Wireless charging speed i | 30W | 30W |
| Has reverse wireless charging i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Comes with a charger i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has a removable battery i | ✖ | ✖ |
Audio
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has stereo speakers i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has aptX i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has LDAC i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has aptX HD i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has aptX Adaptive i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has aptX Lossless i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has a radio i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Number of microphones i | 3 | 3 |
Connectivity & Features
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release date i | 4 months ago09/09/2025 | 4 months ago09/09/2025 |
| Has 5G support i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Wi-Fi version i | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| SIM cards i | 1 SIM, 1 eSIM | 1 SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Bluetooth version i | 6 | 6 |
| Has an external memory slot i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has USB Type-C i | ✔ | ✔ |
| USB version i | 2 | 3.2 Best ⬆ 60% better |
Miscellaneous
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Has a video light i | ✔ | ✔ |
| Has sapphire glass display i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has a curved display i | ✖ | ✖ |
| Has an e-paper display i | ✖ | ✖ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which one has better storage?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 2048GB vs Apple iPhone 17's 512GB — a 75% difference.
Which one has better rAM?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 12GB vs Apple iPhone 17's 8GB — a 33% difference.
Which one has better anTuTu score?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 2885786 vs Apple iPhone 17's 2085300 — a 28% difference.
Which one has better battery capacity?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 5088 mAh vs Apple iPhone 17's 3692 mAh — a 27% difference.
Which one has better weight?
Apple iPhone 17 leads with 177 g vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max's 233 g — a 24% difference.
Which one has better geekbench 6 result?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads with 10223 vs Apple iPhone 17's 8810 (Apple A19) — a 14% difference.