Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,252 mAh | 5,088 mAh |
| Wired charging | 40W | 40W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 206 g | 233 g |
| Released | Sep 2025 | Sep 2025 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 17 Pro is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is ahead on battery, screen size.
Display
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion (120Hz), Always-On display, Dynamic Island | Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion technology (1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate), Always-On display, HDR, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio (typical) |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 pixels | 2868 x 1320 pixels, 460 ppi |
| Brightness | Up to 3000 nits (peak) | 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (HDR peak), 3000 nits (outdoor peak) |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield 2 (3x better scratch resistance) |
| Features | — | Dynamic Island |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 26 (upgradable to iOS 26.6.1) | iOS 26 |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Apple A19 Pro (3nm process) |
| CPU | Hexa-core | — |
| GPU | 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing | 6-core GPU with Neural Accelerators, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12 GB LPDDR5X | 12GB LPDDR5X |
| Internal Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe (no 128GB option) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (2TB option exclusive to Pro Max) |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP Fusion Main (f/1.78, 24mm wide), 48 MP Fusion Ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm), 48 MP Fusion Telephoto (f/2.8, 100mm periscope telephoto) | 48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 2nd-gen sensor-shift OIS, 100% Focus Pixels, support for 24MP/48MP photos (Fusion Main); 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), macro capabilities (Fusion Ultrawide); 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 4x-8x optical zoom, 40x digital zoom, tetraprism design (Fusion Telephoto) |
| Features | 8x optical-quality zoom, TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, Dolby Vision, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Apple Log 2, genlock, next-generation portraits with Focus control, new Bright Photographic Style | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner, Dolby Vision, ProRes, ProRes RAW, Photonic Engine, new pipeline for 12MP images, dual video recording, 8K video recording |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240fps, Spatial Video for Apple Vision Pro | — |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 18 MP Center Stage (wider field of view) | 24 MP, Center Stage, square sensor, ultra-stabilized video, Dual Capture |
| Features | Center Stage for photos and video calls, Ultra-stabilized video, Dual Capture | — |
| Video | 4K at 24/25/30/60fps | — |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, non-removable | Li-Ion, non-removable, 4823 mAh (physical SIM) / 5088 mAh (eSIM) |
| Capacity | 16.558 Wh (4252 mAh) for eSIM model | — |
| Charging | USB-C fast charging (50% in 20 min with 40W+ adapter), MagSafe wireless charging, Qi2 wireless charging | USB-C fast-charge (up to 50% in 20 min with 40W+ adapter), MagSafe wireless, Qi2 wireless |
| Endurance | — | Up to 39 hours video playback |
Body
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 150.0 mm x 71.9 mm x 8.75 mm (5.91 in x 2.83 in x 0.34 in) | 163.4 x 78.0 x 8.75 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 206 g (7.27 oz) | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Build | Aluminum unibody with vapor chamber, Ceramic Shield 2 front and back | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield back |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
| SIM | — | Dual eSIM (US, Guam, US Virgin Islands, Canada, Mexico, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Japan); Dual nano-SIM (mainland China); nano-SIM and eSIM (elsewhere) |
| Colors | — | Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue, Silver |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 7 (Apple-designed chip) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0 | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C | USB Type-C |
| Radio | No | — |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 9, 2025 | 2025, September 9 |
| Status | Available. Released September 19, 2025 | Available. Released 2025, September 19 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max — 4,252 mAh for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus 5,088 mAh for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 17 Pro or Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 206 g for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro versus 233 g for the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max.
Is the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 17 Pro 9/10 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 9/10.