Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Released September 2025

Apple's current top-of-line iPhone — the biggest screen, the longest battery life, and the most capable camera system Apple sells.

At a glance

Battery capacity
4,823 mAh (5,088 mAh eSIM model)
Rear cameras
Triple 48MP (Main, Ultra Wide, Telephoto)
Chip
Apple A19 Pro
Display size
6.9-inch Super Retina XDR

Should you consider this one?

The Pro Max is for people who keep a phone for years and use the camera heavily — the extra battery capacity and the longer telephoto reach are the real reasons to pay more than the base iPhone 17. If you don't shoot a lot of photos or video and don't need the biggest screen, the standard iPhone 17 covers most of the same core experience for less money. Skip it if a smaller, one-handed phone matters more to you than battery life or zoom range.

Full specs

Battery & charging
Battery capacity4,823 mAh (5,088 mAh eSIM model)
Charging40W wired, 25W wireless (Qi2)
Build & connectivity
BuildAluminum unibody with vapor chamber cooling, Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
Camera
Rear camerasTriple 48MP (Main, Ultra Wide, Telephoto)
Optical-quality zoomUp to 8x
Front camera18MP Center Stage
Chip & performance
ChipApple A19 Pro
Display
Display size6.9-inch Super Retina XDR
Refresh rateUp to 120Hz (ProMotion)
Peak outdoor brightness3,000 nits

Sources: Apple Newsroom / Apple.com — iPhone 17 Pro (display, chip, camera, battery, build)

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