The Max edition combines three difficult-to-replicate advantages: a 7000 series aluminium unibody chassis with an integrated vapour chamber, a 6.9? Super Retina XDR OLED screen at 120 Hz and 3,000 nits, and a triple 48 MP camera array with 4? optical zoom / 8? hybrid zoom. The outcome is greater heat dissipation, exceptional brightness and professional optical flexibility.
Sustained performance
The new Apple A19 Pro (3nm) lasts up to 40% longer at full load thanks to vapour cooling, while the 16-core Neural Engine speeds up AI tasks and ray-traced games.
Immersive display
The LTPO panel adjusts frequency from 1-120 Hz, offers 460 dpi and stays readable in direct sunlight with 3,000 nits peak. Ceramic Shield 2 protects both front and back, tripling scratch resistance.
48 MP Pro cameras
The main/ultra wide-angle/tele trio (tetraprism 100-200 mm) share resolution, sensor stabilisation and access to ProRes RAW 4K 120 fps. The Photonic Engine refines colour and detail even at 8 Ω, while the 18 MP front-facing camera features Focused Framing.
Battery life and charging
With up to 37 hours of video streaming, it's more than a demanding day and a half. The USB-C port supports 40W fast charging; with the compatible adapter it reaches 50% in about 20 min.
Construction and connectivity
Weighs 231g, maintains IP68 and Face ID reader, and features the N1 chip for Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, UWB 2 and Thread, plus 5G, NFC and USB-C.
Our expert opinion
The iPhone 17 Pro Max strengthens its lead over the iPhone 17 Pro with a larger screen and +6 h of battery life, and beats the Galaxy S25 Ultra in maximum brightness and native ProRes video, though its top zoom remains at 8? versus Samsung's periscopic 10 Ω. Compared to the Pixel 9 Pro XL, it shines in sustained power and seven-year support, which is key for those looking for the best performance-to-longevity ratio. If you prioritise screen size, battery and professional workflow, the iPhone 17 Pro Max is today's benchmark in the premium range.
Technical Specifications iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB - Dark Blue General Make / Model Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 512GB Colours Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Display and Design Screen size 6.9? LTPO Super Retina XDR XDR OLED Resolution 1320 2868 pixels, 460 ppi Refresh rate 120 Hz adaptive (ProMotion) Protection Ceramic Shield front (and new reinforced rear glass) Chassis / frame Aluminium unibody, vapour chamber for thermal dissipation Dimensions 163.40 78.00 8.75 mm Weight 231 g IP certification / resistance IP68 (water / dust), up to 6 m for 30 min. Hardware Processor (SoC) Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) RAM memory 12 GB Internal storage 512 GB Memory card None. Cameras Rear cameras Triple 48 MP: main (wide), ultra wide-angle, telephoto (periscope) with enhanced optical zoom (~5?), with computational photography functions, LiDAR / TOF (depth) : Front camera 18 MP, f/1.9 aperture (approx.) Video recording 4K up to 120 fps, 1080p up to 240 fps, ProRes codecs, HDR, Dolby Vision Battery and charging Battery capacity 5 088 mAh Battery life Up to 39 hours of video playback Wired / wireless charging USB-C, MagSafe wireless (25 W), Qi2.2 Connectivity and networking Mobile networks 5G, LTE / 4G, 3G, GSM Wi-Fi / Bluetooth / other Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth recent version (5.4), NFC, Ultra-Wideband, possibly dual-band GPS Sensors Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, barometer, compass, ambient light sensor, Face ID, LiDAR / TOF depth sensor: Operating system / software Operating system iOS 26 Feature highlights ProRes, RAW, HDR recording, AI functions, computational cameras, Emergency SOS via satellite Extras Water/dust resistance IP68, immersion up to 6m for 30 minutes USB / ports USB-C (USB 3.2 possible) Reverse wireless charging / extras MagSafe wireless, reverse wireless for accessories, stereo audio, etc.
