Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
iPhone 18 Pro Max leads overall versus iPhone 17. Battery: 82 vs 90.3.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 17
A solid choice with balanced features.
Apple iPhone 18 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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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 18 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 differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 4.26GHz | 4.93GHzBetter |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x4.26GHz + 4x2.60GHz | 2x4.93GHz + 4x2.64GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2109773 | 3463072Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 2109773 | 3463072Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 11558 |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 9360 | 12794Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 512GB | 2048GBBetter |
Storage Type Close match | NVMe | NVMe |
Chipset Close match | Apple A19 (3 nm) | Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Apple GPU (7-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 18 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 B leads | f/1.6 | f/1.5Better |
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 Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Cinematic from regular video |
Generating honest comparison...
iPhone 18 Pro Max generally outperforms iPhone 17 across key categories. Display Size: 6.9" vs 6.3" This makes iPhone 18 Pro Max the better choice for most users, though iPhone 17 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. iPhone 18 Pro Max excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 17 | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 184,520 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 17 and Apple iPhone 18 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.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max advantage), RAM (Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max advantage), CPU Clock (Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max advantage).
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max delivers better camera performance overall.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 17: non-PTA approximately Rs 184,520; PTA not entered. Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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