Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
Battery capacity (4,823 mAh)
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
Wired charging speed (40W)
WinsPerformance
iPhone 17 Pro Max
AnTuTu benchmark (2,600,583 pts)
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Screen size
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
Total weight (227g)
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iPhone 16 Pro Max
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8.4/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.9" | 6.9" | |
| 1,320 × 2,868 | 1,320 × 2,868 | |
| LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 5x | 4x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Face ID, Messages and Find My via satellite, Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Apple A18 Pro (3 nm) | Apple A19 Pro (3 nm) | |
| 1,838,828 | 2,600,583 | |
| — | 3,891 | |
| 4,731 | 45,657 | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 2048 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,685 mAh | 4,823 mAh | |
| 30W | 40W | |
| 25W | 25W | |
Build | ||
| 227g | 233g | |
| 8.3mm | 8.8mm | |
| Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5) | Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum back/ glass back (Ceramic Shield) | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Ultra Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best value choice
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
It delivers flagship performance and a lighter design for hundreds of dollars less than the newer model.
Maximum performance enthusiast
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
This device features the latest A19 Pro chipset and faster 40W charging for those prioritizing raw power.