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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone X
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone X ($95) — 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 X |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,199 | $95 |
| Weight | 231g | 174g |
| Chip | A19 Pro | A11 Bionic |
| Display | 6.9" 120Hz OLED | 5.8" 60Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Triple | 12MP dual |
| Battery | 4,682mAh | — |
| Storage | 256GB–2TB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP67 |
| Weight | — | 174g (Apple published) |
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 X
- Historically the most significant iPhone design in a decade
- OLED and dual camera
- Compact and light at 174g
- Still looks modern
- A11 is the oldest chip here and iOS support has ended
- Battery will be very degraded
- Lightning
- IP67
Apple iPhone X is the better value at $95. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.