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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

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In a nutshell

They share the same A19 Pro chip, the same 48MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The iPhone 17 Pro has the lower launch price, a lighter 204g body and a smaller 6.3-inch screen. The iPhone 17 Pro Max counters with longer battery life and a bigger 6.9-inch screen.

At 256GB, the iPhone 17 Pro launched at £1099 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at £1199.

Available models

iPhone 17 Pro

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

iPhone 17 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 17 Pro 89/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 89/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2032 (est.).

Weight:The iPhone 17 Pro weighs 204g and the iPhone 17 Pro Max 231g, so the iPhone 17 Pro 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.

Front glass:Both have the same Ceramic Shield 2 on the front.

Released

2025
2025

Updates until (est.)

2032
2032

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Aluminium
Aluminium

Weight

204gLighter
231g

Release date

19 September 2025
19 September 2025

Front glass

Ceramic Shield 2
Ceramic Shield 2

Dimensions

150 x 71.9 x 8.75 mm
163.4 x 78 x 8.75 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
Face ID

Repairability

EU repairability class C
EU repairability class C

Performance

iPhone 17 Pro 94/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 94/100

The same A19 Pro chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

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

Memory:Both have the same 12GB of RAM.

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

Chip

A19 Pro
A19 Pro

RAM

12GB
12GB

Storage options

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

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 17 Pro 97/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 98/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen, at 6.9 inches.

Size:The iPhone 17 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 17 Pro.

Panel:The iPhone 17 Pro uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2622 x 1206 and the iPhone 17 Pro Max a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2868 x 1320.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 3000 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.3"
6.9"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Super Retina XDR OLED

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2622 x 1206
2868 x 1320

Peak brightness

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

Always-On display

Yes
–

Camera

iPhone 17 Pro 85/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 85/100

The same 48MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 48MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 4x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 18MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 4K 120fps Dolby Vision, the same top setting.

Main camera

48MP
48MP

Ultrawide

48MP
48MP

Telephoto

48MP
48MP

Optical zoom

4x
4x

Front camera

18MP
18MP

Video recording

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

8x zoom

Optical-quality crop from the 48MP 4x telephoto
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Battery

iPhone 17 Pro 91/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 100/100

The iPhone 17 Pro Max lasts longer on Apple's figures, up to 37 hours of video against 31.

Battery life:Apple rates the iPhone 17 Pro at up to 31 hours of video playback and the iPhone 17 Pro Max at up to 37 hours.

Capacity:The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery, 4823mAh against 3988mAh.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: MagSafe 25W, Qi2 25W.

Battery

3988mAh
4823mAhBigger battery

Wireless charging

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

Video playback (maker)

Up to 31 hours
Up to 37 hours

Battery note

UK nano-SIM model. eSIM-only models sold elsewhere have a larger cell.
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Connectivity

iPhone 17 Pro 95/100
iPhone 17 Pro Max 95/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s) port.

SIM:Both take the same Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 6.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 6
Bluetooth 6

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 204g body. Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want longer battery life and a bigger 6.9-inch screen.

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 204g body
  • You want a smaller 6.3-inch screen
Shop from £882.89

Buy the iPhone 17 Pro Max if

  • You want longer battery life
  • You want a bigger 6.9-inch screen
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FAQs

The iPhone 17 Pro Max's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.3-inch screen on the iPhone 17 Pro.

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