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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Apple iPhone XR

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199) vs Apple iPhone XR ($93) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199
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Apple iPhone XR
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iPhone XR
$93
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxApple iPhone XR
Price$1,199$93
Weight231g194g
ChipA19 ProA12 Bionic
Display6.9" 120Hz OLED6.1" 60Hz LCD
Camera48MP Triple12MP single
Battery4,682mAh—
Storage256GB–2TB—
RatingIP68IP67
Weight—194g (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 XR

  • Very cheap
  • Better battery life than the XS it undercut
  • Face ID
  • Still runs modern apps
  • Single camera only
  • LCD with visible bezels
  • 194g
  • iOS support is ending
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