Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Apple iPhone 17: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the choice for more performance, camera capability and battery capacity; the Apple iPhone 17 suits buyers who want a lighter, more compact phone. The Pro Max leads with an overall score of 8.5 versus 7.9 and offers 12 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage and a 6.9-inch display; the iPhone 17 weighs 177 g versus 233 g and is 7.95 mm thick versus 8.8 mm.
The Pro Max earns its performance lead with the Apple A19 Pro, 2,331,417 AnTuTu points and 10,223 in Geekbench 6 Multi-Core, compared with the Apple A19, 2,239,708 and 8,810 on the iPhone 17. It also leads for cameras: its 1/1.3-inch main sensor and 1.22 µm pixels exceed 1/1.56-inch and 1 µm, and it adds a telephoto camera; the iPhone 17 has the wider f/1.6 aperture versus f/1.8.
Battery capacity favors the Pro Max at 5088 mAh versus 3692 mAh, while both share 40 W fast charging and 25 W wireless charging. The iPhone 17 adds reverse charging, whereas the Pro Max has USB 3.2 instead of USB 2.0 and more storage; the Pro Max is the fuller choice for a large display and maximum capacity, while the iPhone 17 wins for portability.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is better for performance and cameras, with the Apple A19 Pro, 12 GB of RAM and a telephoto camera.
Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 is the better buy for portability, weighing 177 g and adding reverse charging.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Camera | 8.7 | 7.7 |
| Connectivity | 9.6 | 9.4 |
| Battery & charging | 7.0 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,088 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,331,417
- against 2,239,708
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 512 GB
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 233 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 7.95 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- Launch price
- 959 €
- against 1,469 €
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz | 4.26 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 2 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,331,417 Best value | 2,239,708 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,933 Best value | 3,608 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,223 Best value | 8,810 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 cores at 4.26 GHz and 4 cores at 2.60 GHz. | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 6,010 Best value | 4,803 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Orange, Blue, White | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.95 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 149.6 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 177 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 91 % Best value | 90.1 % |
| Body Materials | Aluminium Alloy, Ceramics, Glass Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 5,088 mAh Best value | 3,692 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | 53 h |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px Best value | 1,206 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px Best value | 2,622 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, Anti-reflective coating, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5 | Hole-Punch Notch, Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 26 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort output, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Infrared, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, eSIM, UWB, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Satellite Connectivity, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.49 W/kg | 1.49 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.49 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 Pro Max | iPhone 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | 959 € Best value |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525 | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 |
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