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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max ($650) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $650 |
| Weight | 177g | 227g |
| Chip | A19 | A18 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.9" 120Hz ProMotion |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 48MP triple, 5x tetraprism |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | 4,685mAh |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | — |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | — | 227g (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 16 Pro Max
- 4K 120fps ProRes video
- 5x tetraprism telephoto
- 6.9-inch 120Hz display
- A18 Pro has years of headroom
- 227g is a lot of phone to carry
- Large enough to be awkward one-handed
- Commands the highest used price of the 16 line
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is the better value at $650. 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.