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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max ($464) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $464 |
| Weight | 177g | 221g |
| Chip | A19 | A17 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.7" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | 4,441mAh |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 221g (Apple published) |
Pros & Cons
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 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 carries lighter at 177g. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.