Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB, 5G mobile phone with Apple Intelligence, camera control, A19 Pro chip, Silver

The Max variant combines three difficult-to-match strengths: 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, plus a triple 48 MP camera setup offering 4× optical zoom / 8× hybrid zoom. This delivers improved heat dissipation, exceptional brightness and professional-level optical flexibility.

Sustained performance

Thanks to vapour cooling, the new Apple A19 Pro (3nm) runs up to 40% longer at full load, while the 16-core Neural Engine speeds up AI tasks and ray-traced gaming.

Immersive display

The LTPO panel adjusts its frequency between 1-120 Hz, offers 460 dpi and stays readable in direct sunlight with 3,000 nits peak. Ceramic Shield 2 shields 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×, while the 18 MP front camera includes Focused Framing.

Battery life and charging

With up to 37 hours of video streaming, it easily covers 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, keeps IP68 and Face ID reader, and includes 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 reinforces its advantage over the iPhone 17 Pro with a bigger screen and +6 h of battery life, and outperforms the Galaxy S25 Ultra in peak brightness and native ProRes video, although its maximum zoom stays at 8× versus Samsung's periscopic 10×. Against the Pixel 9 Pro XL, it excels in sustained power and seven-year support, which is crucial for those seeking 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 256GB - Silver General Brand / Model Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB Colours Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue Display and Design Display 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 256 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.