Device summary

Apple

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Apple

iPhone 17 Pro

Full specifications

Full specifications
Basic information
Release year20252025
Starting price$1,199$1,099
Display size6.9-inch6.3-inch
Dimensions78.0 mm × 163.4 mm × 8.8 mm71.9 mm × 150.0 mm × 8.8 mm
Weight233 g206 g
Front materialCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
Back materialCeramic ShieldCeramic Shield
Display
Display technologySuper Retina XDR OLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Resolution2868 × 13202622 × 1206
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3000 nits3000 nits
ProtectionCeramic Shield 2Ceramic Shield 2
Performance
ChipsetApple A19 ProApple A19 Pro
CPU6-core CPU6-core CPU
GPU6-core GPU6-core GPU
RAM12 GB12 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB
Expandable storageNoNo
Cameras
Main cameraFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OISFusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS
Ultra-wide cameraUltra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mmUltra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm
Telephoto cameraTelephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 100 mm · 4× optical zoom · OISTelephoto · 48 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 100 mm · 4× optical zoom · OIS
Front camerasCenter Stage · 18 MP · ƒ/1.9Center Stage · 18 MP · ƒ/1.9
Video recording4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps
Battery & charging
Wireless charging25 W25 W
Charging standardMagSafe, Qi2 (up to 25W with compatible charger; MagSafe requires a 30W or higher adapter)MagSafe, Qi2 (up to 25W with compatible charger; MagSafe requires a 30W or higher adapter)
Video playback (Manufacturer claim)39 h31 h
Battery typeBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ionBuilt-in rechargeable lithium-ion
Connectivity
Cellular5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE
Wi‑FiWi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothBluetooth 6Bluetooth 6
USBUSB-C (USB 3)USB-C (USB 3)
NFCYesYes
eSIMYesYes
SatelliteEmergency SOS via satelliteEmergency SOS via satellite
Build & durability
FrameAluminum unibodyAluminum unibody
Ingress protectionIP68IP68

Key differences

The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.

  • Height

    iPhone 17 Pro Max

    13.4 mm taller

  • Weight

    iPhone 17 Pro

    27 g lighter

  • Width

    iPhone 17 Pro Max

    6.1 mm wider

  • Display size

    iPhone 17 Pro Max

    0.6 in larger display

What these size differences mean

Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max is 6.1 mm (8.5% relative to iPhone 17 Pro) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
  • iPhone 17 Pro Max is 13.4 mm (8.9% relative to iPhone 17 Pro) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
  • Both have the same listed thickness (8.8 mm) at the displayed precision. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
  • iPhone 17 Pro is 27 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.

Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.

Size in everyday life

Picture it in your front pocket.

Front pocket reference

2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists

iPhone 17 Pro Max

iPhone 17 Pro

Sources and measurement notes

Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.

Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17 Pro Size Comparison

User Experience Summary

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Strengths

  • Best-in-lineup battery endurance for real travel and heavy days
  • 6.9-inch display transforms media, gaming, and mobile editing
  • Full Pro camera system including 4x telephoto

Compromises

  • Wide, heavy body limits one-handed and pocket-first use
  • Incremental upgrade for recent Pro Max owners
  • No camera advantage over the smaller iPhone 17 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro

Strengths

  • 48MP 4x telephoto with real everyday usefulness
  • Strong sustained performance and improved thermals
  • Premium aluminum unibody build

Compromises

  • Significant premium over the standard iPhone 17
  • Modest battery advantage over the standard model
  • Heavier than the standard iPhone 17 for one-handed use

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