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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs iPhone 17e

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In a nutshell

They share the same 48MP main camera and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 17e has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2033 (est.) and the newer A19 chip. The iPhone 17 Pro Max counters with a 120Hz screen, a 4x optical telephoto and more memory with 12GB of RAM.

At 256GB, the iPhone 17 Pro Max launched at £1199 and the iPhone 17e at £599.

Available models

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 17e

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Great

Durability

iPhone 17 Pro Max 89/100
iPhone 17e 95/100

The iPhone 17e should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2033 (est.) against about 2032 (est.) on the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Software support:The iPhone 17 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2032 (est.) and the iPhone 17e until about 2033 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17e the longer support window.

Weight:The iPhone 17 Pro Max weighs 231g and the iPhone 17e 170g, so the iPhone 17e is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same aluminium frame.

Released

2025
2026Newer

Updates until (est.)

2032
2033Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

231g
170gLighter

Release date

19 September 2025
11 March 2026

Front glass

Ceramic Shield 2
Ceramic Shield 2

Dimensions

163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm
146.7 x 71.5 x 7.8 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 17 Pro Max 94/100
iPhone 17e 92/100

The iPhone 17e has the newer chip, the A19.

Chip:The iPhone 17 Pro Max runs the A19 Pro and the iPhone 17e the A19. The A19 is the newer chip, from 2026.

Memory:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the iPhone 17e, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

Storage:The iPhone 17 Pro Max launched in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB and 2TB and the iPhone 17e in 256GB and 512GB.

AI features:Both support Apple Intelligence, the same AI suite.

Chip

A19 Pro
A19

RAM

12GBMore memory
8GB

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 17 Pro Max 98/100
iPhone 17e 62/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the smoother screen, 120Hz against 60Hz.

Size:The iPhone 17 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 17e.

Smoothness:The iPhone 17 Pro Max refreshes at up to 120Hz against 60Hz on the iPhone 17e, so scrolling looks smoother.

Panel:The iPhone 17 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2868 x 1320 and the iPhone 17e a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2532 x 1170.

Brightness:The iPhone 17 Pro Max peaks at 3000 nits against 1200 on the iPhone 17e, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Screen size

6.9"Bigger screen
6.1"

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120HzSmoother scrolling
60Hz

Resolution

2868 x 1320
2532 x 1170

Peak brightness

3000 nits (maker figure)
1200 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 17 Pro Max 85/100
iPhone 17e 35/100

Only the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, so it is the one for zooming in.

Ultrawide:Only the iPhone 17 Pro Max has an ultrawide camera, a 48MP one. The iPhone 17e has none.

Zoom:Only the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, with 4x optical zoom. The iPhone 17e offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

Selfies:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has an 18MP selfie camera against 12MP on the iPhone 17e.

Video:The iPhone 17 Pro Max records video at up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision and the iPhone 17e at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

48MPMore megapixels
None

Telephoto

48MP
None

Optical zoom

4xMore zoom
None

Front camera

18MPSharper selfies
12MP

Video recording

4K 120fps Dolby Vision
4K 60fps Dolby Vision

2x zoom

–
Crop from the main sensor, no telephoto lens

Battery

iPhone 17 Pro Max 100/100
iPhone 17e 71/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 37 hours of video against 26.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to 37 hours of video playback and the iPhone 17e at up to 26 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4823mAh against 4005mAh.

Wireless charging:For wireless charging, the iPhone 17 Pro Max supports MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W and the iPhone 17e MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W.

Battery

4823mAhBigger battery
4005mAh

Wireless charging

MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W
MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W

Video playback (maker)

Up to 37 hours
Up to 26 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 17 Pro Max 95/100
iPhone 17e 64/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6 on the iPhone 17e, which only pays off with a newer router.

Port:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s) and the iPhone 17e USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s). The iPhone 17 Pro Max's port moves files faster over a cable.

Bluetooth:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has Bluetooth 6 and the iPhone 17e Bluetooth 5.3.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 6

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 6
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want a 120Hz screen and a 4x optical telephoto. Buy the iPhone 17e if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2033 (est.).

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if

  • You want a 120Hz screen
  • You want a 4x optical telephoto
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
Shop from £923.39

Buy the iPhone 17e if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2033 (est.)
  • You want the newer A19 chip
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FAQs

The iPhone 17 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2032 (est.) and the iPhone 17e until about 2033 (est.). That gives the iPhone 17e the longer support window.

Only the iPhone 17 Pro Max has a telephoto lens, with 4x optical zoom. The iPhone 17e offers a 2x crop from its main sensor instead.

The iPhone 17 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the iPhone 17e.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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