Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Comparison between Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: 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 is the better fit for anyone after a lighter, more compact phone; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max favors a larger display, more battery capacity, and a more capable camera setup. The weight gap is substantial: 177 g versus 249 g.
The iPhone 17 has a 6.3″ display and the Pro Max a 6.9″ one, with resolutions of 1206 × 2622 px and 1320 × 2868 px, respectively. Their dimensions differ too: 149.6 × 71.5 mm versus 163.4 × 78 mm. For performance, the A20 Pro leads the A19, with AnTuTu scores of 3,010,000 versus 2,239,708. The Pro Max offers 12 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of storage; the iPhone 17 has 8 GB and 512 GB.
The Pro Max’s 5567 mAh battery is larger than the iPhone 17’s 3692 mAh battery. It also adds a telephoto camera, and its main camera has the larger sensor (1/1.28″ versus 1/1.56″). The iPhone 17, meanwhile, reaches a higher maximum download speed: 10,000 Mbps versus 6000 Mbps. Both support 40 W fast charging and 25 W wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 17
The Apple iPhone 17 is the better buy for anyone who wants a lighter phone: it weighs 177 g, compared with 249 g for the Pro Max.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better buy for anyone who values its 5567 mAh battery, telephoto camera, and up to 2 TB of storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Design & display decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.0 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.4 | 9.1 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 9.0 |
| Connectivity | 9.4 | 9.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 17, if you care about…
- Weight
- 177 g
- against 249 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.95 mm
- against 8.8 mm
- Max. download speed
- 10,000 Mbps
- against 6,000 Mbps
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,567 mAh
- against 3,692 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,010,000
- against 2,239,708
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 2 TB
- against 512 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A19 | Apple A20 Pro |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 2 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple A20 Pro GPU |
| Storage Type | NVMe | NVMe |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.26 GHz | 4.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 2 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 2,239,708 | 3,010,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,608 | 4,459 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,810 | 13,493 Best value |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two 4.26 GHz performance cores and four efficiency cores. | Hexa-core CPU with two high-performance cores and four efficiency cores. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Hexa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,803 | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Green, Lavender, Pink | Black, Silver, Burgundy, White, Blue, Brown, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 7.95 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 177 g Best value | 249 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 90.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | 6 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 3,692 mAh | 5,567 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 53 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.3″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px | 1,320 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px | 2,868 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | 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 | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Ceramic Shield, Anti-reflective coating, DCI-P3 |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | iOS 27 |
| OS Family | — | iOS |
| OS Version | — | 27 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO Best value |
| 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 | 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) | UWB, Satellite Connectivity, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, OTA Sync, Tethering, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value |
| 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 |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 6,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Three Microphones, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 17 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 959 € | — |
| Model numbers | iPhone18,3, A3520, A3258, A3519, A3521 | — |
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