Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone 17
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone 17 ($799) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple iPhone 17 |
|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $799 |
| Weight | 228g | 170g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A19 |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 6.1" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 48MP Dual |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | 3,948mAh |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | 128GB–512GB |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
- Best-in-class A19 Pro performance
- Exceptional ProRes video
- Dynamic Island 2.0
- Aerospace-grade aluminum frame
- Longest supported lifespan
- Highest price in lineup
- Lost titanium vs iPhone 16 Pro
- Large form factor
Apple iPhone 17
- A19 chip same as Pro
- $400 cheaper than Pro Max
- Sufficient for most users
- Improved camera system
- 5-year software support
- No ProMotion 120Hz
- No ProRes video
- No ultrawide camera lens
Apple iPhone 17 is the better value at $799. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.