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Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 17 Pro ($1,099) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro
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iPhone 17 Pro
$1,099
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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iPhone 15 Pro Max
$464
5x Tetraprism
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Spec-by-spec
SpecApple iPhone 17 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Price$1,099$464
Weight204g221g
ChipA17 Pro
Display6.7" 120Hz ProMotion
Camera48MP triple, 5x tetraprism
Battery4,441mAh
RatingIP68
Weight221g (Apple published)
Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone 17 Pro

Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

  • 5x tetraprism telephoto, exclusive to this model that year
  • Titanium frame
  • Runs Apple Intelligence
  • Large battery
  • 221g
  • Only the Max got the 5x that generation
  • Large in a front pocket
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the better value at $464. If weight matters most, Apple iPhone 17 Pro carries lighter at 204g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.
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