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iPhone 17 Pro vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

Verified specs side by side. The green tick marks the better value on each measurable row.

Comparing 2 phones
iPhone 17 Pro
iPhone 17 Pro8.7Very good
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iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max8.8Very good· Top score
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The short verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max edges it on score

The iPhone 17 Pro Max leads overall; pick the iPhone 17 Pro if its strengths below matter more to you.

iPhone 17 Pro
8.7
iPhone 17 Pro Max
8.8
Choose the iPhone 17 Pro if
  • Power users, mobile content creators, and buyers upgrading from an iPhone 14 Pro or older who want flagship performance, long battery life, and pro-grade video capabilities.
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Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if
  • iPhone users who want a huge screen and two-day battery and can find it at a clear discount
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theiPhone 17 Pro3 wins
−0.6"Easier one-handed use6.3" vs 6.9"
−27 gLighter in the hand206 vs 233 g
−$69.02Cheaper today$1,180 vs $1,249
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Why pick theiPhone 17 Pro Max2 wins
+10%Larger screen6.9 vs 6.3 in
+21%Bigger battery4,823 vs 3,998 mAh
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Display3 differences
Screen size
6.3"
6.9"
Resolution
1206 x 2622
1320 x 2868
Measured Brightness
1012 nits max brightness (measured)
1000 nits max brightness (measured)
Performance1 difference
Benchmark Scores
AnTuTu: 2430575 (v10), 2381751 (v11) GeekBench: 9923 (v6) 3DMark: 5868 (Wild Life Extreme)
AnTuTu: 2600583 (v10), 2331417 (v11) GeekBench: 10118 (v6) 3DMark: 6010 (Wild Life Extreme)
Memory1 difference
Internal storage
256 GB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
Battery & Charging1 difference
Capacity
3,998 mAh
4,823 mAh
Body2 differences
Dimensions
height: 5.91 inches (150.0 mm) · width: 2.83 inches (71.9 mm) · depth: 0.34 inch (8.75 mm)
height: 6.43 inches (163.4 mm) · width: 3.07 inches (78.0 mm) · depth: 0.34 inch (8.75 mm)
Weight
206 g
233 g
Launch & Software1 difference
In the box
iPhone 17 Pro · USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m) · Documentation
iPhone 17 Pro Max · USB‑C Charge Cable (1 m) · Documentation
Benchmarks1 difference
AnTuTu score
2,430,575
2,600,583
Battery & charging4 differences
Battery claims
Up to 33 hours
Up to 39 hours
Battery Life Rating
Active use score 15:23h | 47:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Active use score 17:58h | 53:00h endurance, 1000 cycles
Video playback
Up to 33 hours
Up to 39 hours
Video playback (streamed)
Up to 30 hours
Up to 35 hours
Design3 differences
Height
5.91 inches (150.0 mm)
6.43 inches (163.4 mm)
Weight (oz)
7.27 oz
8.22 oz
Weights
7.27 ounces (206 grams)
8.22 ounces (233 grams)
Audio1 difference
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers | -28.9 LUFS (Average)
Yes, with stereo speakers | -26.2 LUFS (Good)
General2 differences
Model Variants
iPhone18,1, A3256, A3523, A3522, A3524
iPhone18,2, A3526, A3257, A3527, A3525
Built-in Apps
Apple Store · App Store · Books
App Store · Books · Calculator
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