Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads
by 2 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max are closely matched overall. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads in performance and camera.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 17
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Pixel Density
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.3" | 6.9"Better |
Resolution Phone B leads | 1206 x 2622 | 1320 x 2868Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Close match | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
Pixel Density Close match | 458 ppi | 458 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Close match | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating | Ceramic Shield 2 | Anti-reflective coating |
RAM
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceCPU Clock
CPU Cluster Speeds
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Close match | 4.26GHz | 4.26GHz |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2109773 | 2331417Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 2109773 | 2331417Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 9360 | 10118Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 512GB | 2048GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Close match | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
Rear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Optical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Close match | 48MP | 48MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.28Better |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.6Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 4x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec. | 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps), ProRes, ProRes RAW (up to 120fps), Apple Log 2, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. |
Front Camera Close match | 18MP | 18MP |
Front Aperture Close match | f/1.9 | f/1.9 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS |
Camera Features Close match | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro Max are closely matched. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.3" Resolution: 1320 x 2868 vs 1206 x 2622 The choice depends on your priorities.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 17 Pro Max excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 184,520 | ≈ Rs 264,737 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Both phones excel in different areas. Choose based on your priority.
Both phones have strengths. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max leads in Performance, Camera, Display, Battery.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), Benchmark Score (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage), AnTuTu Score (Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max advantage).
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 17: non-PTA approximately Rs 184,520; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max: non-PTA approximately Rs 264,737; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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