Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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Camera 48MP Triple Camera
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Processor Apple A19 Pro
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Battery 4600mAh
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Display 6.9" Super Retina XDR
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Key specs at a glance
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: At a Glance
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display, the Apple A19 Pro chipset, a 48 MP main camera and a 4850 mAh battery.
Release Status
Available. Released 2025, September
RAM & Storage
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM (NVMe)
Operating System
iOS 19, upgradable
Selfie Camera
24 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, Center Stage
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Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Dimensions & Weight
163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) | 225 g (7.94 oz)
Connectivity
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot, BT 5.4, A2DP, LE, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, 10Gbps
Display
6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) - LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Processor (SoC)
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
Rear Camera
48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS + 48 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom + 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF
Battery & Charging
4850 mAh | 40W wired (PD 3.0, 50% in 20 min), 25W wireless (MagSafe / Qi2), 4.5W reverse wired
Specs
Network
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Network | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A, 5G |
LAUNCH
| Announced | 2025, September |
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| Status | Available. Released 2025, September |
BODY
| Dimensions | 163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
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| Weight | 225 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), glass back, Grade 5 titanium frame |
| SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual eSIM |
| Water Resistant | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) |
Display
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz ProMotion, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) |
| Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Ceramic Shield 2 glass, anti-reflective coating |
PLATFORM
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | iOS 19, upgradable |
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| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Hexa-core (2x Performance cores + 4x Efficiency cores) |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Apple GPU (6-core graphics, hardware-accelerated ray tracing) |
MEMORY
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM (NVMe) |
MAIN CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. |
48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF |
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| Camera Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, Photonic Engine, Dolby Vision HDR, ProRes, Spatial Video |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, 3D spatial video, stereo sound rec. |
SELFIE CAMERA
| Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. | 24 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), PDAF, OIS, Center Stage |
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| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, Face ID SL 3D |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. | Yes |
| Infrared Infrared connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range. | Not specified |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, 10Gbps |
Features
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB 2nd gen), Emergency SOS via satellite |
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BATTERY
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion, non-removable |
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| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 4850 mAh |
| Placement | Not specified |
| Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. | 40W wired (PD 3.0, 50% in 20 min), 25W wireless (MagSafe / Qi2), 4.5W reverse wired |
MISC
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium |
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| Model | A3296, A3297, iPhone18,2 |
| SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 1.12 W/kg (head), 1.15 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. | 0.98 W/kg (head), 0.98 W/kg (body) |
| Price | $1,199.99 / €1,449.00 / £1,199.00 |
TESTS
| Performance | GeekBench 6: Single-Core 3,920 / Multi-Core 9,880 | AnTuTu v10: 2,450,000+ |
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| Display | 3000 nits peak outdoor brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -24.1 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery (new) | Active use score 17:30h |
Reasons to Buy (Pros)
- Triple 48MP Pro Fusion camera array bringing 48MP resolution to Wide, Ultrawide, and 5x Telephoto lenses
- Apple A19 Pro chipset built on advanced 3nm architecture with 12GB RAM for heavy on-device Apple Intelligence
- Generous 6.9-inch LTPO OLED screen with ProMotion 120Hz and 3,000 nits outdoor peak brightness
- Substantial 4,850 mAh battery delivering elite multi-day endurance under demanding workflows
Reasons to Avoid (Cons)
- 225g weight makes it one of the heaviest flagship smartphones on the market
- 40W wired charging speed trails 100W+ charging seen on leading Android flagships
- Base 256GB model lacks microSD expansion
Verdict: The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max represents the absolute pinnacle of Apple’s engineering for 2026. If you want the biggest screen, the longest-lasting battery, and professional-grade camera capabilities for video production, this is the definitive choice. It is overkill for casual users but indispensable for power users.
Expected specifications based on current leaks as of July 2026.
Design and Build Quality
Holding the iPhone 17 Pro Max feels surprisingly different this year. Apple has managed to trim the titanium frame even further, giving it a nearly bezel-less look that makes the 6.9-inch display feel completely immersive. Despite the massive size, the weight distribution is excellent, meaning it won’t aggressively fatigue your hand during a long scrolling session on the couch.
Performance and Battery Life
Under the hood, the A19 Pro chip is an absolute monster. Whether you are exporting heavy 4K ProRes video files or juggling intense graphical workloads, it handles everything without breaking a sweat. As for battery life, you are looking at a full two days of moderate use. It’s genuinely difficult to kill this phone in a single day unless you are aggressively gaming outdoors at max brightness.
Regional Pricing (Expected)
| Region | Expected Price |
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| United States (USD) | $1,199 |
| Europe (EUR) | €1,349 |
| United Kingdom (GBP) | £1,199 |
| India (INR) | ₹159,900 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the iPhone 17 Pro Max support fast charging?
Yes, it is expected to support 35W fast wired charging and improved 15W MagSafe wireless charging.
Will it feature a physical SIM tray?
In the US, it will likely remain eSIM only. International variants are expected to retain a physical nano-SIM slot alongside eSIM support.
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