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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro

  • 206 g.
  • About 6.3 inch screen.
  • Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 155,000In Stock
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iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • 233 g.
  • About 6.9 inch screen.
  • Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: NVMe.
KSh 162,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same Apple A19 Pro processor, 12 GB of RAM and IP68 rating, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the stronger choice: it has a larger listed battery (4,823–5,088 mAh depending on version) and a larger 6.9-inch screen, while the iPhone 17 Pro is lighter (206 g).

Weight

iPhone 17 Pro
206 g
iPhone 17 Pro Max
233 g

Display

iPhone 17 Pro
About 6.3 inch screen
iPhone 17 Pro Max
About 6.9 inch screen

Storage

iPhone 17 Pro
Up to 1 TB storage
iPhone 17 Pro Max
Up to 2 TB storage

Performance benchmarks

iPhone 17 Pro
AnTuTu: 2430575 (v10), 2381751 (v11)
iPhone 17 Pro Max
AnTuTu: 2600583 (v10), 2331417 (v11)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

iPhone 17 Pro

  • Lighter: 206 g (vs 233 g).

iPhone 17 Pro Max

  • Larger listed battery: 4,823–5,088 mAh depending on version (vs 3,998–4,252 mAh).
  • Larger 6.9-inch screen (vs 6.3-inch).

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PriorityiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Display6.3-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi6.9-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 460 ppi
Camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 4x telephoto camera48 MP main camera with OIS, plus a 4x telephoto camera
StorageUp to 1 TB storageUp to 2 TB storage
Battery capacityMarket-dependent versions:Market-dependent versions:
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 minWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min
Weight206 g233 g

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
BrandAppleApple
ModelApple iPhone 17 ProApple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Announced2025, September 092025, September 09
Device type / form familySmartphoneSmartphone
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 19Available. Released 2025, September 19
Model numbersiPhone18,1, A3256, A3523, A3522, A3524iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525
SAR (US)1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)1.19 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
SAR (EU)1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)1.49 W/kg (head) 1.49 W/kg (body)
Performance benchmarksAnTuTu: 2430575 (v10), 2381751 (v11); GeekBench: 9923 (v6); 3DMark: 5868 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2600583 (v10), 2331417 (v11); GeekBench: 10118 (v6); 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness1012 nits max brightness (measured)1000 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness-28.9 LUFS (Average)-26.2 LUFS (Good)
Battery testActive use score 15:23hActive use score 17:58h
EU label energyClass AClass A
EU label battery47:00h endurance, 1000 cycles53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
EU label free fallClass B (180 falls)Class B (180 falls)
EU label repairabilityClass CClass C

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Dimensions150 x 71.9 x 8.8 mm (5.91 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight206 g (7.27 oz)233 g (8.22 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
DisplayLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak); 6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1206 x 2622 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
Display protectionCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
Display featuresAnti-reflective coatingAnti-reflective coating
Display technologyLTPO Super Retina XDR OLEDLTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Display size6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
HDR formatsHDR10, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Pixel density~460 ppi~460 ppi
Aspect ratio19.5:9 ratio19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio~89.4% screen-to-body ratio~90.7% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
ProcessorApple A19 Pro (3 nm)Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
CPUHexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)Hexa-core (2x4.26 GHz + 4x2.60 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Process node3 nm3 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TB256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Storage technologyNVMeNVMe
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 2TB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Rear camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom; 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF; TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
Front camera18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF; SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Rear camera featuresDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Rear camera video4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec.
Front camera featuresHDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec., ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2
Front camera video4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Wide camera48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
Periscope telephoto camera48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom
Ultra-wide camera48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF
Additional rear camerasTOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
BatteryMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 3998 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 4252 mAh - eSIM only modelMarket-dependent versions:; · Li-Ion 4823 mAh - Nano SIM model; · Li-Ion 5088 mAh - eSIM only model
ChargingWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wiredWired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 min; 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China); 4.5W reverse wired
Battery technologyLi-IonLi-Ion
Wireless charging25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China)
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wired4.5W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Operating systemiOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 27

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
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)· 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)
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 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 - A3523; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3256; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3522; 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, 66 - A35241, 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 - A3526; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3257; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66, 71 - A3525; 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, 66 - A3527
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3523; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3256; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3522; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A35241, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3526; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - A3257; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3525; 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3527
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 MbpsHSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth6.0, A2DP, LE6.0, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
PositioningGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPortUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip)
Satellite featuresEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satelliteEmergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
SensorsFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep BlueSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationiPhone 17 ProiPhone 17 Pro Max
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Similarities

  • Both have 12 GB RAM.
  • Both have 120 Hz displays.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both use Bluetooth 6.0.

In summary

For most buyers the iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better buy; the iPhone 17 Pro makes sense if you want a lighter phone.

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