Design:
| water resistance |
Waterproof |
| weight |
233 g |
| thickness |
8.75 mm |
| width |
78 mm |
| height |
163.4 mm |
| volume |
111.5205 cm³ |
| Ingress Protection (IP) rating |
IP68 |
| waterproof depth rating |
6 m |
| has a rugged build |
✕ |
| lowest potential operating temperature |
0 °C |
| maximum operating temperature |
35 °C |
| can be folded |
✕ |
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has a physical footprint of 163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm and weighs 233 g, with a total volume of 111.5205 cm³. It carries an IP68 ingress protection rating and is rated waterproof to a depth of 6 meters, though it does not feature a rugged build. The device is a fixed-form handset with no folding mechanism, and it operates within a temperature range of 0 °C to 35 °C.
Display:
| Display type |
OLED/AMOLED |
| screen size |
6.9" |
| pixel density |
460 ppi |
| resolution |
1320 x 2868 px |
| refresh rate |
120Hz |
| touch sampling rate |
120Hz |
| brightness (typical) |
1000 nits |
| has branded damage-resistant glass |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 |
✓ |
| supports HDR10+ |
✕ |
| Always-On Display |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision |
✓ |
| contrast ratio |
2000000:1 |
| Has a secondary screen |
✕ |
| has a touch screen |
✓ |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a 6.9″ OLED/AMOLED touchscreen with a resolution of 1320 x 2868 px and a pixel density of 460 ppi, delivering a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1 and a typical brightness of 1000 nits. It supports a 120Hz refresh rate alongside a 120Hz touch sampling rate, and includes an Always-On Display mode. The panel is compatible with both HDR10 and Dolby Vision, though HDR10+ is not supported. There is no secondary screen, and the display does not use branded damage-resistant glass.
Performance:
| internal storage |
1024GB |
| RAM |
12GB |
| AnTuTu benchmark score |
2885786 |
| Chipset (SoC) name |
Apple A19 Pro |
| GPU name |
Apple A18 GPU |
| CPU speed |
2 x 4.26 & 4 x 2.51 GHz |
| Geekbench 6 result (multi) |
10223 |
| Geekbench 6 result (single) |
3933 |
| GPU clock speed |
1490 MHz |
| Has integrated LTE |
✓ |
| RAM speed |
4800 MHz |
| semiconductor size |
3 nm |
| Supports 64-bit |
✓ |
| Has integrated graphics |
✓ |
| Uses big.LITTLE technology |
✓ |
| CPU threads |
6 threads |
| Has NX bit |
✓ |
| Uses HMP |
✓ |
| Has TrustZone |
✓ |
| maximum memory bandwidth |
78.8 GB/s |
| L2 cache |
16 MB |
| Supports ECC memory |
✕ |
| maximum memory amount |
12GB |
| uses multithreading |
✕ |
| number of transistors |
20000 million |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) |
10W |
| DDR memory version |
5 |
| shading units |
128 |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A19 Pro chipset, built on a 3 nm process with 20 billion transistors and a 10W TDP. The six-thread CPU runs at speeds of 2 × 4.26 GHz and 4 × 2.51 GHz using big.LITTLE architecture with Heterogeneous Multi-Processing, while the Apple A18 GPU operates at 1490 MHz with 128 shading units. The SoC includes integrated LTE, integrated graphics, NX bit, and TrustZone support, and is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM at 4800 MHz offering a maximum memory bandwidth of 78.8 GB/s and a 16 MB L2 cache, though ECC memory and simultaneous multithreading are not supported. Internal storage stands at 1024GB, and benchmark results include an AnTuTu score of 2,885,786 alongside Geekbench 6 scores of 3933 single-core and 10,223 multi-core.
Cameras:
| megapixels (main camera) |
48 & 48 & 48 MP |
| wide aperture (main camera) |
1.78 & 2.2 & 2.8f |
| Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera |
✓ |
| megapixels (front camera) |
18MP |
| has built-in optical image stabilization |
✓ |
| video recording (main camera) |
2160 x 120 fps |
| Has a dual-tone LED flash |
✓ |
| number of flash LEDs |
2 |
| has a BSI sensor |
✓ |
| has a CMOS sensor |
✓ |
| has continuous autofocus when recording movies |
✓ |
| Has phase-detection autofocus for photos |
✓ |
| supports slow-motion video recording |
✓ |
| has a built-in HDR mode |
✓ |
| has manual exposure |
✓ |
| has a flash |
✓ |
| optical zoom |
8x |
| has manual ISO |
✓ |
| has a serial shot mode |
✓ |
| has manual focus |
✓ |
| pixel size (main camera) |
1.22 & 0.7 & 2.8 µm |
| has a front camera |
✓ |
| Has laser autofocus |
✓ |
| Shoots 360° panorama |
✕ |
| has manual white balance |
✓ |
| shoots raw |
✓ |
| has touch autofocus |
✓ |
| has manual shutter speed |
✓ |
| can create panoramas in-camera |
✓ |
| wide aperture (front camera) |
1.9f |
| Has timelapse function |
✓ |
| minimum focal length |
13 mm |
| maximum focal length |
120 mm |
| Has a front-facing LED flash |
✕ |
| has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera |
✕ |
| supports HDR10 recording |
✓ |
| supports Dolby Vision recording |
✓ |
| has a front-facing camera under the display |
✕ |
| Has a RGB LED flash |
✕ |
| has 3D photo/video recording capabilities |
✕ |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max features a triple 48 MP rear camera system with apertures of f/1.78, f/2.2, and f/2.8, pixel sizes of 1.22, 0.7, and 2.8 µm respectively, and a focal range spanning 13 mm to 120 mm with 8x optical zoom. All three lenses use a CMOS BSI sensor and are supported by optical image stabilization, phase-detection autofocus, laser autofocus, and touch autofocus, with continuous autofocus available during video recording. The main camera records up to 4K at 120 fps with HDR10 and Dolby Vision recording support, and also handles slow-motion video, timelapse, panoramas, burst mode, and RAW capture, while manual controls cover exposure, ISO, focus, shutter speed, and white balance. A dual-tone, two-LED flash is included, though an RGB flash is not. The 18 MP front camera has an f/1.9 aperture and is a single-lens unit with no front-facing flash and no under-display placement, and 3D photo or video recording is not supported.
Operating system:
| has clipboard warnings |
✓ |
| has location privacy options |
✓ |
| has camera/microphone privacy options |
✓ |
| has Mail Privacy Protection |
✓ |
| has theme customization |
✕ |
| can block app tracking |
✓ |
| blocks cross-site tracking |
✓ |
| has on-device machine learning |
✓ |
| has notification permissions |
✓ |
| has media picker |
✓ |
| Can play games while they download |
✕ |
| has dark mode |
✓ |
| has Wi-Fi password sharing |
✓ |
| has battery health check |
✓ |
| has an extra dim mode |
✕ |
| has focus modes |
✓ |
| has dynamic theming |
✕ |
| can offload apps |
✓ |
| Has customizable notifications |
✓ |
| has Live Text |
✓ |
| has full-page screenshots |
✓ |
| has SharePlay |
✓ |
| supports split screen |
✕ |
| gets direct OS updates |
✓ |
| has PiP |
✓ |
| has AirPlay |
✓ |
| Can be used as a PC |
✕ |
| Has sharing intents |
✓ |
| has a child lock |
✓ |
| Supports widgets |
✓ |
| Is free and open source |
✕ |
| Has offline voice recognition |
✓ |
| has voice commands |
✓ |
| Tracks the current position of a mobile device |
✓ |
| is a multi-user system |
✕ |
| has Quick Start |
✓ |
The operating system on the iPhone 17 Pro Max includes a broad set of privacy controls, covering clipboard warnings, location privacy options, camera and microphone access management, Mail Privacy Protection, the ability to block app tracking, and cross-site tracking prevention. Productivity and usability features include focus modes, customizable notifications, a media picker, full-page screenshots, Live Text, Picture-in-Picture, AirPlay, SharePlay, widgets, sharing intents, Wi-Fi password sharing, app offloading, Quick Start, and direct OS updates from the vendor. On-device machine learning, offline voice recognition, voice commands, dark mode, battery health check, child lock, and phone tracking are all supported. However, the system does not offer theme customization, dynamic theming, an extra dim mode, split-screen multitasking, the ability to play games while downloading, multi-user support, or PC desktop functionality, and the OS is not free and open source.
Battery:
| battery power |
5088 mAh |
| has wireless charging |
✓ |
| Supports fast charging |
✓ |
| charging speed |
40W |
| wireless charging speed |
30W |
| has reverse wireless charging |
✕ |
| comes with a charger |
✕ |
| has a removable battery |
✕ |
| has a battery level indicator |
✓ |
| Battery life |
39 hours |
| has a rechargeable battery |
✓ |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max houses a 5088 mAh rechargeable battery with an estimated battery life of 39 hours and a built-in battery level indicator. It supports fast wired charging at 40W as well as wireless charging at 30W, though reverse wireless charging is not available. The battery is non-removable and no charger is included in the box.
Audio:
| has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack |
✕ |
| has stereo speakers |
✓ |
| has aptX |
✕ |
| has LDAC |
✕ |
| has aptX HD |
✕ |
| has aptX Adaptive |
✕ |
| has aptX Lossless |
✕ |
| Has a radio |
✕ |
| number of microphones |
3 |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max includes stereo speakers and a triple-microphone array, but omits a 3.5 mm headphone jack and has no built-in radio. On the wireless audio side, none of the Qualcomm aptX variants — including aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless — are supported, and LDAC is likewise absent.
Connectivity & Features:
| has 5G support |
✓ |
| Wi-Fi version |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| SIM cards |
1 SIM, 1 eSIM |
| Bluetooth version |
6 |
| has an external memory slot |
✕ |
| Has USB Type-C |
✓ |
| USB version |
3.2 |
| has NFC |
✓ |
| download speed |
10000 MBits/s |
| upload speed |
3500 MBits/s |
| Has a fingerprint scanner |
✕ |
| has emergency SOS via satellite |
✓ |
| has crash detection |
✓ |
| is DLNA-certified |
✕ |
| has a gyroscope |
✓ |
| supports ANT+ |
✕ |
| Has a heart rate monitor |
✕ |
| has GPS |
✓ |
| has a compass |
✓ |
| supports Wi-Fi |
✓ |
| Has an infrared sensor |
✓ |
| has an accelerometer |
✓ |
| has a cellular module |
✓ |
| Has a barometer |
✓ |
| has an HDMI output |
✕ |
| Uses 3D facial recognition |
✓ |
| Has an iris scanner |
✕ |
| Stylus included |
✕ |
| supports Galileo |
✓ |
| Has motion tracking |
✕ |
| Has optical tracking |
✕ |
| Has a built-in projector |
✕ |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max supports 5G cellular connectivity alongside Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and earlier Wi-Fi standards including Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 5, and Wi-Fi 4, with download speeds of up to 10,000 Mbit/s and upload speeds of up to 3,500 Mbit/s. It uses a USB Type-C port running USB 3.2 and accepts one physical SIM alongside one eSIM, while Bluetooth 6 and NFC are also on board. For security, the device relies on 3D facial recognition rather than a fingerprint scanner or iris scanner, and no stylus is included. Sensors include a gyroscope, accelerometer, compass, barometer, infrared sensor, and GPS with Galileo support, and the phone also features emergency SOS via satellite and crash detection. DLNA certification, ANT+ support, a heart rate monitor, HDMI output, motion tracking, optical tracking, an external memory slot, and a built-in projector are all absent.
Miscellaneous:
| has a video light |
✓ |
| Has sapphire glass display |
✕ |
| Has a curved display |
✕ |
| Has an e-paper display |
✕ |
The iPhone 17 Pro Max includes a video light for recording, while its display is flat rather than curved and uses neither sapphire glass nor an e-paper panel.