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Apple iPhone 17 vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 17 ($799) vs Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max ($1,299) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right smartphone.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799 | $1,299 |
| Weight | 177g | 249g |
| Chip | A19 | A20 Pro |
| Display | 6.1" 60Hz OLED | 6.9" 120Hz OLED |
| Camera | 48MP Dual | 48MP Pro Fusion Triple |
| Battery | 3,948mAh | — |
| Storage | 128GB–512GB | 256GB–2TB |
| Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
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 18 Pro Max
- Longest battery life of any iPhone (up to 45 hrs video)
- Biggest Pro display at 6.9"
- Same A20 Pro camera system as 18 Pro
- Ceramic Shield 2 front and back
- $1,299 starting price, $100 over 18 Pro
- 249g, the heaviest current iPhone
- Same aluminum-not-titanium tradeoff as 18 Pro
Apple iPhone 17 is the better value at $799. Both are part of our curated smartphone index — tap through to check current pricing.